Our People

Each person on our team contributes significantly to the professionalism & care of Family Vet Centre. We are committed to training and ongoing veterinary education, and this coupled with a wealth of experience, ensures that our clients & patients receive the benefit of up-to-date and best-practice veterinary medicine

Veterinarians

An experienced group of vets leads to many ideas being circulated through the group as well as a sharing of information – this brings a new dimension to learning and allows different perspectives to be applied to problems.

We recognize the importance of seeing your own vet – please do not hesitate to ask to see your vet when you make your appointment.

Dr Peter Lee

BVSc MVS

I have been a veterinarian for over 30 years having graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1979. These years have been rewarding and challenging.

I began work in Wangaratta in mixed practice and then moved to Myrtleford to become the principal of the practice. This was also a mixed practice with both large and small animals being attended to. Over this period in Myrtleford, veterinary science started to change from a profession where a vet was expected to do everything, to a realisation that it was no longer possible for a vet to be highly proficient across all animal species.

After the move to Albury–Wodonga in 1991, this change accelerated with registered specialists becoming qualified and an increasing need for veterinarians to gain increased knowledge in a smaller field to manage the increasing knowledge in animal health and treatments. This increase in the knowledge of fields of veterinary science shows no sign of slowing.

The time I have spent as part of Albury Veterinary Hospital and then Family Vet Centre has been fulfilling and a great reward to me. The hard work of those years is seen in the marvellous people I work with.

The expansion of the practice over the years has enabled us to bring highly qualified and able people into the practice to service our clients and patients far better than I could have imagined 20 years ago.

Dr Justin Clancy

BVSc(Hons) DipVetClinStud MVS MACVSc (Small Animal Medicine)

Justin is from a local farming family – having been raised initially at Urangeline East, to the north of Albury, and for the last 25 years at Bowna. After completing his studies at University of Sydney, Justin accepted a small animal internship at the University. This was followed by a stint in the UK before returning to Albury and the Family Vet Centre in 2003.

Justin has received his membership qualifications in small animal medicine at the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists, and has been invited back to the College to act as an examiner. Justin has also completed his Masters in Veterinary Studies, as well as several other continuing education courses, most recently in ultrasonography.

Justin lives on the family property at Bowna with his wife Tabitha and son Xavier.

Dr Jane Bromwich

BVMS MACVSc (Small Animal Surgery)

Jane was born and raised in Darwin with a menagerie of pets. She now lives on a farm with her husband mark and 4 children and still has a menagerie of pets - 2 dogs, 2 cats (adopted through the Adopt-A-Kitten program), 8 chickens and 4 horses.

Jane studied Veterinary Science in Perth and has worked in mixed (small and large animals) vet practices here and overseas. In 2006 Jane completed her membership into the Australian College of Veterinary Science (Small Animal Surgery).

"Family Vet Centre is a great clinic to work in, as we have a wonderfully skilled staff of vets and nurses, who pride themselves in being able to give a high level of care to all their patients in a team environment.

I love the variety of the job, there is always new challenges and I still get a buzz out of seeing animals recover from injury or illness and return them to their families."

Dr Mara King

BVSc(Hons)

Hi, I’m Mara King and these are my gorgeous little hairy dogs Dave and Ella.

I have worked as a small animal veterinarian in Wodonga since I graduated with honours from the University of Melbourne in 1992. For the first 15 years of my career I was part of Wodonga Animal Hospital and in 2008 we joined the Family Vet Centre team.

When I’m not at work I’m kept busy by my 3 children and our collection of ponies, dogs, rats, chooks, guinea pigs, fish, rabbit and cat!!

My favourite part of being a vet is getting to know my patients and their owners. It is a very special experience to meet a new puppy or kitten and watch them bond with their families as they grow and mature. Then to care for them when they are sick or injured and help them to grow old comfortably. Our pets are special members of our families for a very long time and so much happens within a family over that time. Our pets are there through it all. It is a privilege to provide a lifetime of care to such loved pets and has been the most rewarding part of my work.

Dr Nadine Miller

BVSc(Hons) MACVSc (Small Animal Medicine)

I joined the friendly team at Family Vet Centre in 2005 after moving up from Melbourne with my husband, Kiewa Valley local, Rhys Miller. I welcomed the relocation to a more rural environment having spent most of my childhood in anticipation of school holidays when I would stay with my Uncle and Aunt in Mansfield and ride their horses all day every day! It was my passion for horses that inspired me to become a vet and I worked with horses, cattle, alpaca, goats, dogs and cats in Melbourne’s outer East when I first graduated from Melbourne University in 2003.

In the positive and supportive environment at Family Vet Centre, I have taken the opportunity to broaden my interests from the very large to the very small. It brings me great delight to treat the rat that emerges out of a devoted owner’s handbag, the Lovebird who is toilet trained to go in the laundry sink, the rabbit that comes when it is called and jumps onto its owner’s lap, the Bearded Dragon named after a fairytale princess and adored by her proud 6 year old owner, and just about any other pet that can fit in your pocket! I greatly enjoyed a working holiday to the UK in 2009 where my patients included chinchillas, chipmunks, degus and hedgehogs.

I find the medicine and surgery of all species interesting and exciting. Most of all I love helping to nurture that special human-animal bond and educating owners to ensure they get to spend as many years as possible with their happy and healthy pet.

My much loved menagerie consists of my cats ‘Stewart Diver’ and ‘Makybe Diva’, cockatiels ‘Rosie’ and ‘Tubby’ and Quarter Horse ‘Sierra’. The most recent addition is our adorable baby boy ‘Henry William’!

Dr Raquel Stoll

BVSc

Raquel’s passion to become a Veterinarian all started from a very young age in primary school, her love for animals has continued to grow from there. Raquel graduated from Melbourne University in 2004, spent 3 years in mixed practice & then worked in the UK & travelled extensively.

Raquel’s passion for horses has lead her to Equine, Canine & Cat Muscle Release Therapy which is the official animal arm of Bowen Therapy. Bowen therapy has given Raquel another dimension to her ability to treat and heal animals. Raquel’s interests are in pursuing Bowen Therapy & holistic Veterinary medicine.

Dr Chris Wolmarans

BVSc

Chris graduated from vet school in South Africa in 1997. His repertoire of knowledge spans not just dogs and cats but even through to rhinoceros and giraffes!

Chris arrived in Australia and settled in Albury-Wodonga with his wife Marian and family in January, 2009. Chris & Marian’s family have been made to feel very welcome by the local community, making many good friends over the past 18 months. Chris says “We find the Australian people really friendly and helpful....We truly enjoy the Australian lifestyle and not only hope to build a future here in Wodonga together with our children, but hope to contribute in a positive manner to the community”.

Chris has previously owned a clinic in partnership and says the highlights of his career so far are being invited to attend the World Large Animal Congress in Hungary and being requested to act as an external examiner for final year vet students in Onderstepoort, at the Veterinary Faculty of South Africa.

Nurses

Our nurses and support staff play a crucial role in the care of your pet. As a whole the nursing group are well accomplished, and individually each nurse brings different skills to the table. Rather than having receptionists, all nurses rotate through reception duties. This is a deliberate policy, as we want the people out the front with the clients to be well experienced with what happens in the hospital – the people out the front aren’t just receptionists but are well-qualified nurses.

Aimee

Veterinary Nurse
Certificate II in Animal Studies

Being a country bumpkin at heart I have always grown up in the Albury area, and at my grand parent’s farm in Mt Beauty. In 2007 I did move to Wollongong for a sea change for 12 months, but missed home so much I came back. I have completed my certificate II in animal studies and am currently studying my certificate IV in vet nursing. Previously I have worked in child care for approximately 6 years before joining the Family vet centre team in 2008.

I currently own a Golden Retriever cross called Roxy, Maddie the Border Collie cross and a Maltese cross called Becky, as well as two adoption kittens, Bria and Lola. My favourite pets are my bunnies Gucci, Prada and Callie. I also have the occasional foster dog for Albury Dog Rescue.

Vet nursing has always been my dream job. I enjoy coming to work everyday, and facing new challenges. It’s such a pleasure to see the owner’s happy faces when their pet goes home. It’s great to build a bond with each family that comes thru our doors, and the quirky stories they tell us about their pets.

Bec

Veterinary Nurse
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, Diploma of Veterinary Nursing

I grew up in Albury always with pets (dogs, cats, rats, guinea pigs, budgies and an axalotyl) and dreaming of becoming a veterinary nurse. I’m now living that dream having been working in this field for the last 10 years and now nearing completion of a Diploma in Veterinary Nursing.

My interests include wildlife care and animal behaviour – I’m also one of our Puppy Pre-School presenters.

My favourite thing in vet nursing is seeing sick or injured pets get well and go home to their families.

Brooke

Veterinary Nurse
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Hi my name is Brooke. I grew up on my parent’s farm in Eskdale and can’t really remember a time that we didn’t have a pet of some variety! From our family dog, to hand-reared poddy calves, horses, and chooks, not to mention all the little critters me and my sister used to find and bring home.

I now am the lucky owner of the best dog in the world - ‘Ripley’ the German shorthaired pointer, and no I’m not biased!! I also have a pet sheep called Shirley who I’m sure thinks she’s a dog! And Norman a beautiful sun conure with lots of attitude!!

I really enjoy being a part of the team at Family Vet Centre working along with our great vets and nurses. We have a lot of fun while getting the job done and continuing the high standard of care to all our patients. It’s also nice to meet some really wonderful owners and their equally wonderful pets.

Cassie

Veterinary Nurse
Certificate II in Animal Studies

Hi! My name is Cassie and I was born and bred in Albury. I was brought up as a bit of a “tom boy” with my family travelling far and wide racing Go-karts. I gave the boys a run for their money and was always getting into mischief with my older brother Tyson.

I have always had a passion for animals from the influence of my beautiful mother Jeanette, growing up with anything from dogs and cats to turtles and rabbits – I knew that I always wanted to work in the animal industry.

After gaining 18 months experience at another clinic, I have found myself working with the wonderful staff at Family Vet Centre this year and I couldn’t be happier. They are supporting me with my study of Certificate IV in Veterinary nursing and I am half-way to completion. My future goal is to further my study and one day work with tigers at a zoo.

I have two gorgeous men in my life (four-legged of course). “Bot” and “Nahla” are my beautiful two Russian Blues and are very much like my children. I could not imagine coming home without them there after a hard day at work.

I am looking forward to many more years here with the Family Vet Centre family and meeting you all and your furry little friends.

Cherrilyn

Veterinary Nurse
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Animals have always played an important part in my life – horses, dogs, cats and the occasional native animal ever since growing up at Alexandra in central Victoria.

Opportunities to enter the animal industries didn’t present easily, and prior to veterinary nursing I was busy being a dental nurse, a personal aid for the Australian Army, a Mother and a small stint in Hollywood!

For the past number of years I have been slowly collecting a menagerie of animals, 1 dog (Buddy a Border collie), 2 cats (Lilly & Alvin) and 9 horses (too many to name!). I am very active in a local horse Association, breeding and training my own horses and competing in Team Yarding and Camp drafting.

I have managed to study and work and raise my 2 beautiful girls and have achieved Certificate IV in Veterinary nursing and have been with the Family Vet Centre for the past 3 years. It is a great feeling to belong to such a supportive, friendly team with so much dedication and care for both the pets and their owners.

Donna

Veterinary Nurse
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

My passion for nursing animals started at a young age, with my mother having to deal with me constantly bringing home new critters and pets without seeking permission first! I began nursing in 2000 with Mara King and have completed a Certificate IV in veterinary nursing.

Over the years I have enjoyed owning many different pets ranging from pet rats, birds, dogs, cats, horses and chooks! I have also added a husband and two beautiful daughters to my ‘favourite things in life’ list!

I feel privileged to be a part of such a fantastic team of vets and veterinary nurses which make our family ‘Family Vet Centre.

Jodie

Veterinary Nurse
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, Diploma Animal Technology

I was born and raised in the Wodonga region, and from the age of two enjoyed travelling around Australia with my family for months at a time. I completed my certificate II in animal studies in 2008 and joined the Family Vet Centre team in early December the same year. I started my Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing as a school based apprenticeship, which I continued on to finish in early 2012, after successfully completing year 12 in 2011. I am looking forward to future study and the direction in which it will take me.

When not at work I can be found caring for my animals at home which include 3 dogs, Roxy, Ruby and Champy (whom I raised from two days of age), two horses, Blaze and Less, various types of fish, a variety of chooks and ducks, and a very noisy yellow canary called Buzz, more than one of these coming into my hands on behalf of working as a vet nurse.

Vet nursing is a rewarding experience, no matter how much you think you know there is always something new to discover. The smiles on client’s faces and the excitement of patients as they see their owner is a memory that you will carry with you forever.

Lauren

Veterinary Nurse
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Hi, my name is Loz, and some may best describe me as a country girl. I grew up on our family farm near Walbundrie surrounded by 5 siblings and a menagerie of pets. At school, I continued my involvement with animals by working with cattle and sheep at various Royal Shows. A Diploma of Animal Technology from Canberra cemented my desire to work with animals and I have since completed my Certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing at Box Hill TAFE.

Moving on from the property I now live in town with my husband Darryl, son Fletcher & ginger feline Lance, but love to get back to the family farm as often as possible.

I have been with Family Vet Centre since mid 2006 and have a keen interest in animal behaviour & also enjoy being a Puppy Pre-School presenter.

I find that the Family Vet Centre is an extremely professional clinic. They not only pride themselves in the best animal care but also on creating a friendly and happy environment to work in.

Naomi

Veterinary Nurse
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

I grew up in Baranduda as a child and have always had my own menagerie of animals ranging from horses, dogs, fish and birds.

In 2005 I started my certificate II in Animal Studies with Mara King to then have a great opportunity to continue on to study my certificate IV in Vet Nursing at Goulburn-Ovens TAFE. Since then I have taken a 2 year break to start my own family and build a new home.

I currently own a Bull Mastiff cross, named Bundy, a Purebred Staffy named Buster, a cockatiel named Odie and in the near future would like to own horses again.

I feel very privileged to have the opportunity to work with the Family Vet Centre team as vet nursing is a very big passion of mine. I really enjoy coming to work and experiencing new challenges and working along side a great team of people.

Nicole

Veterinary Nurse
BAnSci; Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

I grew up in Melbourne as a child and moved up to Wodonga after completing university in a bachelor of animal science. I have completed my certificate IV in veterinary nursing in 2009 and have 5 years experience as a vet nurse. I’m based in our Wodonga clinic part-time after starting a family.

Growing up with many pets, I currently have a Maltese cross called Charlie. I would very much love to have a golden retriever in the near future.

My job is so rewarding to see animals go home after being really sick; to see them come back when recovered makes me so happy. There are so many great people at Family Vet and we all work well as a team, which is important in a clinic.

Penny

Veterinary Nurse
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Completing my original nursing qualifications at Box Hill TAFE in Melbourne in 2000, I have now been nursing for 12years. I worked in various practices before moving to Wodonga in November in 2003.

I have owned many pets whilst growing up. My current pets are a kelpie named Jess, a Siberian husky named Sebastian and 2 cats called Thomas and Muffin - not to forget my 2 budgies Harry and Henry. I love animals and enjoy working with them.

I really enjoy working at the Family Vet Centre because I work with a great bunch of people who work together as a great team. The quality and standards of work here are really high making each day at work really rewarding.

Pip

Trainee Veterinary Nurse
Certificate II in Animal Studies

I grew up on the farm with crops, cattle, sheep chooks, horses, dogs and cats. I was always involved in the local pony club, participating in shows for the agriculture team at high school and enjoy helping out on the farm with mustering, shearing, breaking in horses and lamb marking. Currently I’m living in Albury and have a small, fluffy rabbit, a fish and a handsome horse that lives on the farm.

I’ve completed my Certificate 2 in Animal Studies and am now studying for my Veterinary Nursing Certificate 4.

I am very much enjoying the work I have such a passion for. I find it a pleasure to be working with such friendly and approachable colleagues.

Phoebe

Veterinary Nurse
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Growing up on a farm I have always been surrounded by animals hence my great love of them. I spent most of my childhood on horses and always knew I wanted to grow up working with animals. I have been a nurse for 6 years and every day brings something different and exciting.

I have two dogs, 'Ruby' (mini Bull Terrier), 'Cuda' (American Staffy) and a cat 'Aida' who are all very lucky to have a vet nurse as their owner due to the never ending problems they have!! Ruby being allergic to EVERYTHING and on allergy vaccine, and Cuda coming to me from work as an abandoned puppy with a broken leg, and finally Aida also coming to me from work as an adopt a kitten.

Having recently been on materinity leave after having my gorgeous little man Rory, I have returned to work part time and am still absolutely loving it. Caring for and helping to heal animals is a sometimes difficult but very rewarding that gives me a great sense of purpose.

Samara M

Veterinary Nurse
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

I have always grown up with animals. I grew up pushing my cat around in a pram, as dolls never interested me as much as animals. I currently have 4 dogs & 3 cats – Tess the Great Dane, Ruby the Border Collie, Taylor the Kangal & Murphy the Labrador, Solomon & Kitty - and lets not forget Fofy the seal point Siamese.

I’ve spent most of the first 9 years of my life in Ballarat and have spent the last 10 years in Wodonga. I’m currently studying certificate IV in veterinary nursing, as well as working in the boarding kennels.

I have always loved animals, and have always wanted to work with them; I have only been a trainee veterinary nurse for a short time and loved every minute of it. I love going to work everyday, not knowing what cases may come in and what challenges I will be faced with - everyday is a new experience.

Samara T

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, Diploma of Veterinary Nursing (General Practice)

I grew up in Rutherglen as an only child, so I have always had a love for animals, and have always been surrounded by them. I now live in Albury with my husband Liam, our 2 very naughty dogs ‘Ziggy’ & ‘Roo’, and our look-a-like lion cat ‘Christian’ and finally ‘Daffodil’ the Green Tree Frog.

I have been part of the Family Vet Centre since 2007 and during this time have completed my Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and also my Diploma of Veterinary Nursing (General Practice).

I have a keen interest in Nutrition and in Feline Health, I intend in the future to complete my Advance Diploma of Veterinary Nursing. I love my work because of the fantastic animals and owners we meet; as well as working with people who are extremely knowledgeable and who have the same love and respect for animals that I have.

My favourite part of my job is developing bonds with our patients and clients and seeing them go home happy & healthy after recovering from illness or surgery.

Grooming

Julie-Anne

I was born in Albury and have lived here all my life, of latter years with my husband and 2 boys.

Currently I have two dogs, six horses, three green tree frogs, numerous reptiles and one turtle. I’m passionate about the welfare of captive reptiles and am the Reptile coordinator for WIRES locally.

My grooming interest started with clipping horses but now I get great satisfaction from clipping a scruffy, matted dog into a manageable, sweet smelling pet that is lovely to cuddle again.

Working at Family Vet Centre gives me great advantages as a groomer. There is always someone ready to provide help or advice and if I find a medical problem, that can be investigated immediately.

Boarding Manager

Fiona

I grew up in Wodonga and was educated in Albury and Sydney. As a child, I had cats, dogs and budgies and currently have Angus, a Maltese cross and two cats, Monroe and Harry.

I find that working with animals can be challenging but it is also very rewarding - that's why I enjoy it so much.