Our Team
VETERINARIAN'S OATH
"Being admitted to the profession of Veterinary medicine, I solemnly swear to use my scientific knowledge and skills for the benefit of society through the protection of animal health, the relief of animal suffering, the conservation of livestock resources, the promotion of public health, and the advancement of medical knowledge.I will practice my profession conscientiously, with dignity and in keeping with the principles of veterinary medical ethics. I accept as a lifelong obligation, the continual improvement of my professional knowledge and competence."
Max Wilson
Veterinarian - BVSc (Hons), MACVS.
Max was born on a property at Karara on the Darling Downs. He graduated with honours in Veterinary Science from The University of Queensland in 1973. After a brief stint at Lismore in N.S.W. he commenced work at Oakey Veterinary Hospital. He remained in general practice there for 15 years and it was during this time that he developed an interest in Equine Reproduction. Max established the Equivet Breeding Centre at Southbrook in 1994. He was joined by Robyn in 2002 and together they have developed a nationally significant reproduction practice.
Robyn Woodward
Veterinarian - BVSc, MVSc Born in North Queensland, Robyn always had a passion for horses. After completing her Veterinary Science degree in 1976 she worked in mixed practice in North Queensland. From there, Robyn took up an opportunity to commence a Masters Research project at The University of Queensland where she performed the first successful frozen embryo transfer in Australia. Robyn has lectured in reproduction and exercise physiology at both Roseworthy and Orange Agricultural Colleges. Since 2002 her reproduction skills have expanded Equivet Breeding Centre to the busy facility it is today.
Robbie Daley
Management Consultant - B.MusT, MA For 28 years Robbie managed her husband's veterinary practice in Western Australia as well as helping to run their mixed farming enterprise and Australian Stock Horse Stud (and raise 4 children!). In 2004 Peter & Robbie sold their veterinary practice and re-located to Pittsworth. Robbie joined the staff at Equivet Breeding Centre as practice manager in 2009 - but in 2023 stepped back a little to enjoy more time with family.
Robyn Johansen
Office Administration Robyn J grew up in the country and has vast experience in a variety of agricultural industries - dairy, pigs, poultry, horticulture & transport. She loves all creatures and has always wanted her own horse. Robyn joined the team at Equivet in 2013 and is able to enjoy the mares and foals at the breeding centre. She says her photo is the nearest she has come to riding a horse!!
Leighanne OBrien
Admissions / Communications Leighanne grew up on a sheep / cattle property at Glenmorgan and had a love of horses from a young age - helping with mustering and riding at Pony Club competitions. Leighanne has had pervious experience in property management and as a medical receptionist. She is excited to be joining the equine industry with the team at Equivet Breeding Centre in 2023. In her spare time Leighanne enjoys spending time in her garden at their hobby farm in Stoneleigh.
Julián Garay
Veterinary Assistant
Jorge Manero
Veterinary Assistant
Nicolás Napoli
Operations Manager Nicolás joined Equivet Breeding Centre for the 2026 season and has a wealth of rural experience. He grew up on a beef cattle / horse ranch “La Mirita” at Jardin America in Argentina where his family breeds Criollo horses. Nicolás graduated from the Universidad Del Salvador in 2016. He spent 3 years at Beef Breeding Services in Arizona followed by 12 months working as a stable manager in Argentina. He has now been in Australia since 2023 working at a thoroughbred stable and is very keen to experience the equine breeding season at Equivet.
Lyn Knott
Laboratory Manager (BAppSci – Med Tech) After graduation Lyn worked at UQ’s Vet School in horse and cattle reproduction research and teaching, and then moved over into the field of Parasitology. She joined Equivet in 2022 in pursuit of semi-retirement and has enjoyed the return to equine reproduction and now assists in maintaining equipment and trying to be useful.
Adi Imray
Reproduction Assistant Adi began work at Equivet in the 2020 season as a horse loving high school student. This year, she is in her fourth year of Veterinary Science at The University of Queensland. Adi has been competing in endurance riding since 2016. In 2017 she begain training her own arabian “Chip” and completed the Tom Quilty ride in him in 2019. Adi enjoys the supportive and educational environment at Equivet, and loves to see different breeds of horses, and of course, all their cute foals!
Camille Jeudy
Reproduction Assistant Camille is from France and arrived at Equivet in October 2024 as part of her working holiday visa. In France Camille worked as a social worker in a hospital and enjoys being in contact with people as well as animals. Since she was little she has been passionate about animals and dreamed of being able to work with them. Camille went home to visit family in the off season and we are thrilled to welcome her back to Equivet in 2026.
Tilly Goodhew
Reproduction Assistant Tilly is local to Toowoomba and has a keen interest in horses and working outdoors. She is studying agricultural science and majoring in animal science at The University of Queensland, Gatton . Tilly is also currently training her own Anglo Arabian with the prospect of completing a Tom Quilty in the near future. When not riding, working or studying, you can find her in the paddock with a good book.
Michael Wacker
Recipient Manager Mike grew up in Brisbane and after finishing school went jackarooing. He then took up a position managing a large Santa Gertrudis stud in the Blackall district and remained there for 28 years. During this time he played polocrosse and campdrafted using horses from the mustering camp. Mike moved back to the Darling Downs and purchased a property at Rossvale in 2020. Mike is an excellent all-round horseman and joined the Equivet team in 2022 as the manager of the recipient herd.
Annalise Howard
Recipient Care Annalise grew up on a small farm in Uralla NSW surrounded by animals. Her passion was always horses and she loved Pony Club and going to local shows. After graduating from high school Anna came to Queensland and worked at a feedlot and then went contract mustering. She is a talented artist and has exhibited her graphite pencil drawings of horses and won many art competitions. Anna came to Equivet for the 2026 breeding season bringing knowledge and experience in her care for the recipient mares.
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Grace Kelly
Reproduction Assistant Grace grew up in Tamborine Mountain with her Mum, sister, two shetland ponies and a quarter horse gelding. Grace commenced Equine Science studies at the University of Queensland in 2020 and it was during this time that she reached out to Equivet for a position in the horse breeding world. In the 2022 Grace moved into the office helping with administration and logistics, but still managed to get to know the mares. She now has a weekday office job but we are thrilled that she is back at Equivet in 2026 working at the crush on weekends.
Ava Kedzlie
Mare Care Ava grew up in Cambooya, horse riding from a young age and competing. She studied biology at university, worked with dogs at a dog board & train kennel, and also worked at Downlands as a boarding supervisor since 2022 before starting at Equivet in 2024. In her spare time Ava loves being with her horse Gizmo and dog Rolly, or going travelling!
Rod Chandler
Yard Hygiene Rod worked in the aged and disability sector for over 20 years and after retirement from this industry changed his occupation from caring for humans to caring for horses. NSW born, Rod has worked in a variety of industries - from stablehand/strapper, trawler deckhand, chauffeur, builder's labourer and rouseabout. A very useful member of the Equivet team.
Cloé Considere
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