Sires On Ice Richmond Vet

Established in March 2025, Sires on Ice Richmond Vet is already a trusted small animal veterinary hospital located in the Hawkesbury region of NSW, providing high-quality veterinary care at reasonable rates. We proudly support dog breeders, performance dogs, and the wider local pet community with a strong focus on excellence, integrity, and compassionate care. Our experienced team has over combined 70 years of experience ensuring every patient and client feels supported and well cared for.
We offer comprehensive reproduction services including progesterone testing, artificial insemination (including TCI), pregnancy monitoring, caesarean sections, and semen collection, analysis and storage. Our hospital is also well regarded for performance dog medicine and orthopaedics, alongside full general veterinary services for breeding animals and family pets alike. With extensive in-house diagnostic capabilities, including pathology and imaging, we are equipped to provide both surgical and medical care from the routine through to the emergency – efficiently and reliably—all under one roof.

Our State-of-the-Art Facilities
• In-house progesterone laboratory
• Reproductive imaging including high-resolution ultrasound
• Surgical theatres
• Advanced ultrasound equipment
• Advanced Frozen semen storage facilities

Opening Hours

Monday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday CLOSED

Semen Storage Agreement

If you have or wish to have semen stored at Sires On Ice Richmond, please enquire with our clinic.

Services We Offer

  • Progesterone testing
  • Semen collection & analysis & freeze
  • Fresh, chilled, and frozen AI
  • TCI and surgical AI
  • Frozen semen storage & international shipments
  • Domestic Semen Transport within Australia
  • Ultrasound scans
  • Fertility/Reproduction consultations
  • Pregnancy Monitoring and Management
  • Whelping support

In addition, we also provide breeders with the following services

  • Xray’s – Hip, Elbow & spine, pregnancy
  • Dental – Scale, clean, polish and extraction
  • BAER Testing
  • Brachycephalic procedures
  • Laparoscopic procedures
  • Vaccinations & Microchipping

Meet The Team

Our veterinarians and nurses work exclusively in canine reproduction. Each team member is trained in fertility assessment, reproductive management, neonatology, and artificial insemination techniques.
We know that timing is everything in breeding. That’s why our clinics operate 7 days a week for testing, inseminations, and essential care—ensuring you have support exactly when you need it.

Dr Alicia Kasbarian B An Sc, B Sc (Hons), PhD, DVM

Veterinarian
With over 20 years of experience in the veterinary industry, Dr Alicia Kasbarian
brings extensive knowledge and practical expertise to Sires on Ice Richmond Vet. Dr
Alicia has a personal and professional interest in sports medicine and canine
reproduction, as she has been actively involved in breeding White Swiss Shepherds
for over a decade. When she isn’t at home with her young family and dogs, she can
be seen on weekends at dogs shows and trials. She is passionate about helping
performance dogs reach their full potential and assisting breeders in developing
responsible, successful breeding programs through evidence-based veterinary care.

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Committed to Ethical, Responsible Breeding

We partner with breeders who share our dedication to animal welfare. Our goal is to promote healthy breeding practices, improve reproductive success, and support the long-term wellbeing of every dog in our care.