Tracey Nicol

Our bubbliest staff member, Tracey joined the practice in 2004. In 2007 Tracey completed her Veterinary Nursing Certificate Level IV and is a fully qualified veterinary nurse. Her main duties include managing the front reception area, stock and ordering and managing client relationships. She also assists in surgical procedures, as well as all other nursing duties.

She lives in Echunga with her partner who runs their Limousin stud, their Akita, two Jack Russells and two Arabians. Her spare time is consumed by her horses and competing in eventing and showing. Her ambition is to purchase their dream property.

Ashley Giampaoli

As of Feb 2011 has commenced with us as a veterinary nurse trainee. At 20 years of age Ashley has considerable experience with horses and cattle. She has grown up with both and spends much of her time helping her mother on their Quarter Horse Stud, Jezu Park breeding, breaking & training quarter horses. She also is becoming more involved with showing dairy cattle. The other love in her life is her ragdoll cat called Cleo. Ashley has always had a passion for animals which has led her to a career in Vet nursing.  She has already shown a great aptitude for the role and should progress into a top vet nurse!

Julie Doecke

Julie joined our practice in March 2007. She is a fully qualified Veterinary nurse with many years of experience working previously at the Balhannah Vet Clinic. Julie left to study Behavioural Science at Flinders University, but although still studying, realised how much she missed Veterinary Nursing. Her interests include her menagerie of animals- dogs, cats, horses, birds, rabbits, reptile and all types of wildlife. She also enjoys martial arts with her husband and her 2 daughters.

Kyra Wilhelm

Kyra is currently studying – now in her third year at Adelaide University and Roseworthy to become a veterinarian. She started working with us on a casual basis to gain in practice experience. She has become a very valuable team member helping mainly on Saturday mornings and during her holidays. She is achieving excellent results in her studies and we have no doubt that she will become an excellent veterinarian. She is passionate about animals and their care and relates very well to their owners. She lives at Strathalbyn with her parents and has her lovely dog Annie, a gorgeous ragdoll cat called Indy. Kyra also enjoys riding her horses, playing netball and tennis.

Viv Rodda DipT, BEd, Dip Bus Man Vet Practice

Viv has been married to Greg for over twenty five years. Although a school teacher by training, Viv has always played a background role at the Centre, mainly in Administration ie paying bills and ensuring the rest of the team gets paid too! She has been involved in competing with horses for many years, originally in eventing and showjumping then dressage. She currently has 2 warmblood mares and a lovely Birman cat called Milo.

However these days her time is torn between helping out with the Artificial Insemination Mares and at the Centre. She especially loves caring for the feline boarders and as well as spending time with son James who has developed a passion for rally driving, and this doesn't leave much time for riding!

OUR PROFESSIONAL GROOMER

We are extremely fortunate to have acquired the services of Jill Lindquist a groomer with 23 years experience. In the past Jill has run her own grooming salon before moving to Queensland. She has also had previous experience with working in a vet surgery as well as a major pet retail store in Queensland. We feel that Jill’s experience will certainly benefit your pets whether it is a complete summer clip off or a complex poodle or terrier style. Jill will be available for three days each week starting off as Tuesday, Wednesday & Fridays for all of your grooming and clipping needs.