Where did you grow up and how did your childhood shape you to work at YVV? 

I grew up on a family farm just outside of a town. From day one I always was obsessed with being around the animals. I was always had poddy calves and lambs to hand raise and as Pop would say ‘get them going’. I spent most of my childhood doing things on the farm from planting trees to marking lambs and learning the ropes of what it is meant by ‘hard work’. Which really kickstarted my love and dedication for all animals, big and small, and I knew that one day I would work in an industry dedicated to animals.

What qualifications do you have? 
I hold my Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, Certificate II in Animal Studies and finished Year 12 with my HSC in 2019.

Why do you like working at Yass Valley Veterinary?

I love working with the Yass Valley Veterinary team pursuing my passion in helping clients and their beloved pets in the best way we can. Also, having such a passionate team always being supportive, kind and caring really makes work enjoyable.

What you like doing in your spare time? 

My spare time is predominately spent with family and friends, training and playing with my many animals. I enjoy spending days with close friends riding and competing horses, and love getting outdoors to go fishing, kayaking and boating.

What pets do you have?

Buddy(pictured) a sweet border collie x catahoula, 3 beautiful domestic short hair cats named Martha, Blinky and Stormy.

Poddy cows – BillyBob, Jiffy and Clarkson, 2 horses, Pepper a cheeky quarter horse x, Paddy a gentle giant standy!