I have been a veterinarian at Coffs Harbour Veterinary Hospital since 1993 so I’m certainly part of the furniture by now. I absolutely love the team members, patients and clients we have here – all of you emulate our belief that pets are indeed family.
I love seeing the amazing (and amazingly different) connections that develop between animals and people – the so-called human-animal bond. I also have a great desire to improve the level of animal wellbeing everywhere by expanding awareness of animal healthcare issues – especially maintaining “health” rather than simply treating disease as it develops. My particular interests lie in Dentistry and Dermatology since I see them as areas of pet care in which we can make major impacts on the health and happiness of many pets and their families, but I really enjoy all aspects of general practice – from vaccinating a family’s first puppy, to planning care for a loved older pet with many coexisting issues, to repairing a badly broken leg in a dog that’s been run over. Outside the practice I am keen on outdoor activities such as mountain-biking, running and bushwalking as well as spending time with my 3 offspring, 3 dogs, 3 cats, and 3 husbands (just joking – I do only have one of the latter!)
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