BVSc, Veterinarian
Dr Michael Hayward is a male Veterinarian.
Michael is one of the lucky ones who knows what he wanted as a job, and managed to succeed in that goal. Michael wanted to be a vet from the age of 4, and his dream came to fruition in 1981.
He has been a vet in Canberra since 1983 (except for 12 months in Gundaroo and 2 and a half years in the UK), and started Gungahlin Veterinary Clinic with his wife Ronnie in 1995. For 6 years they practiced from their home in Nicholls, until the practice grew, and included his business partner Tony Wilson and a Specialist Surgeon Sarah Webb. They then moved into the current hospital in 2002 and changed the name to Gungahlin Veterinary Hospital.
Michael’s chief interests are the welfare, medicine and behaviour of animals. He believes that preventative veterinary medicine, especially in regards to behaviour, will enhance quality of life and reduce suffering for companion animals. While the profession has long practiced this in relation to vaccinations and worming, at GVH we concentrate on weight control, dental health, avoiding recognisable risks, and especially selecting and raising young animals to fit into your family and the community.
