BVSc, MSc, PhD, MANZCVS (Avian Health; Wildlife Medicine), Cert IV Captive Animal Management, Cert IV Animal Control and Regulation, Cert IV Workplace Training and Assessment
A/Prof Annabelle Olsson is an experienced wildlife veterinarian. She originally graduated from Sydney University with a BVSc and after working in rural and suburban practice in NSW for a few years, moved to far north Queensland where she established the first avian, reptile, aquatics, wildlife and exotics practice in the region, as well as the first wildlife rehabilitation organisation. She ws admitted to the ANZCVS in Avian Medicine (2006) and Wildlife Medicine (2008) and has recently completed her graduate certificate in Aquatic Animal Medicine. She moved back to Sydney in early 2023 to accept an appointment as Associate Professor of Wildlife Conservation Medicine and Director of the Wildlife Health and Conservation Hospital at the Camden campus. As well as supervising DVM4 students in clinical wildlife medicine, she contributes to teaching and tutoring of DVM1-3.
Annabelle has worked extensively in indigenous and remote communities throughout Cape York and the Torres Straits Islands, and continues to provide mentoring for indigenous animal and environmental health workers in this region. She has lectured and consulted on wildlife medicine and conservation biology topics in a number of regions around the Asia-Pacific. She collaborates with vets in Zambia and USA on research into improved management of captive crocodilians, including training for young vets entering the industry in these regions. She guest lectures in Hokkaido University in northern Japan, and has collaborated to provide student exchange opportunities for final year students to undertake wildlife conservation and health projects in Japan, and Japanese students to gain clinical wildlife training in WHCH in the future.
Research interests include: Crocodiles - best welfare practices for handling large crocodilians, crocodile chemical restraint, welfare and health of farmed crocodiles; Aquatic animal medicine and welfare; health and disease in flying foxes; disease and impacts on free living wildlife of tropical Australia. She is currently working with industry and state and territory authorities to improve management strategies for aquatic animals including crocodiles in farms and aquaria.
BSc BVSc(Hons I) PGCertIAWEL MANZCVS(Zoo Medicine) DZooMed(Mammalian)
A/Prof Michelle Campbell is a wildlife, zoo and exotic species veterinarian, researcher and leader with particular interests in animal welfare, ethics and zoological medicine. Her novel work on the outcomes of wildlife rescue efforts in bushfires and other disasters have contributed to improving rehabilitation practices and guidelines. She joined the University of Sydney in 2023 as Associate Professor in Wildlife and Avian Medicine.
Michelle has experience in referral zoo, non-traditional pet and wildlife practice, conservation research, government administration and animal welfare and biosecurity policy development.
Following completion of undergraduate biology and veterinary science degrees at the University of Sydney and several years in private mixed veterinary practice, Michelle completed an exotic animal and wildlife residency program at the University of Edinburgh and became a Royal College of Veterinary Surgeon's Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine.
Michelle has since worked in academia (as a lecturer with the University of Edinburgh), in the zoo and wildlife industry (as a clinical veterinarian with Taronga Conservation Society) and in the public sector (as a Team Leader with the Animal Welfare Unit at NSW DPI). She has contributed to leading exotic and wildlife veterinary textbooks and journals and has held a number of leadership positions in veterinary professional organisations.
Michelle is currently enrolled in a PhD exploring the ethics of wildlife health interventions.
BVSc, GradCertEdStud (Higher Ed)
Dr Cynthia Chen started her veterinary career in small animal practice after graduating in 2016. When she joined Uni Vets Camden, she later expanded her role to include part‑time work at the Wildlife Hospital, where she plays an active part in caring for native animals and supporting conservation. Her time at the Wildlife Hospital has strengthened her love of teaching and inspired her to take part in research projects that help us learn more about Australia’s unique wildlife. Cynthia is dedicated to mentoring students, helping them translate their clinical skills into meaningful care for wildlife, and encouraging them to develop the confidence and awareness needed to support Australia’s unique animals.
BA, BVB/DVM, MANZCVS (Australasian Wildlife Health Management)
Dr Sarah Foo is a veterinarian with a passion for wildlife, exotics and animal welfare. She has attained postgraduate ANZCVS membership qualifications in Australasian Wildlife Health Management and completed additional training in wildlife species, including reptiles, aquatic species, birds and mammals. She has rescued, rehabilitated and released a plethora of companion animals and wildlife, regularly sharing her home with several species. Sarah is very passionate about animal welfare, having received the John Holt Scholarship for Animal Welfare and completing training in fear-free handling. She has written several articles for the RSPCA knowledge base and her rabbit anaesthesia publication was awarded The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Veterinary Evidence Award. She has also received the Stephen Ross Memorial Scholarship from the Australian Veterinary Association Unusual Pet Vets special interest group on her case report on wound healing in a complex wombat case. Sarah hopes that her passion for wildlife inspires future wildlife veterinarians and gives students the confidence to practice wildlife medicine. She is thrilled to work at a hospital that contributes to research to help our unique wildlife thrive, and where wildlife receives the gold standard care they deserve.
BVSc, BVMS, MVSc (wildlife Health), MANZCVS (Avian Health)
Cert IV Veterinary Nursing
Adelle is a veterinary nurse at the University of Sydney's Wildlife Hospital in Camden and has an integral role in the running of the tertiary veterinary teaching facility. She is passionate about the natural world, and a strong advocate for the care and protection of both terrestrial and aquatic species. Caring for wild animals that are suffering from anthropogenic threats and seeing them, not only return to the wild but also thrive is the most rewarding aspect to her career.
