Dr Caroline Thompson
Jonathan Hope Young Equine Veterinarian Scholarship 2024

Dr Caroline Thompson from Matamata Veterinary Services Equine Hospital was awarded the 2024 Jonathan Hope Young Equine Veterinarian Scholarship.

Caroline has a special interest in equine anaesthesia, especially in neonatal cases. She currently mentors Massey University equine-tracking final year veterinary students who spend time at the Matamata Veterinary Services Equine Hospital in anaesthesia, as well as teaching anaesthesia to new interns at the practice. While very experienced, Caroline has no specialist qualification in anaesthesia.

To address this, she used her Scholarship to travel to the UK in May 2024 to visit anaesthetists in practice at Rossdales Equine Hospital, Rainbow Equine, and the University of Liverpool.

Dr Hope established this Scholarship to encourage a New Zealand-based equine veterinarian to travel overseas to gain practical skills that will be valuable in their work within the New Zealand horse industry.

NZERF is most appreciative of the financial support we receive from Dr Hope, without which the scholarship would not be available.