Priscila Curso Almeida

Since Priscila was a child she has knew she would grow to become a veterinarian, she wasn’t sure how though, as she lived in a small city Brazil with no Vet College nearby. As a teenager she was selected to attend a high school program designated for gifted students, at fourteen she packed her bags and moved to another city as I knew this program would open the doors to vet school. In 2006 she graduated from an acclaimed vet colleges in Brazil. Since then she has developed her skills working with dogs and cats with emphasis in small animal dermatology, has worked in her own practice, completed a masters in small animal nutrition and completed her North American Veterinary Licensing Examination.
All of these skills and experiences have led her to Greencross Vets Hyde Park and she is proud to be in a team of people who share the same mindset of quality pet care she also has.

Vinicius Winter Viana

Vinicius (Vini) has been a veterinarian for over a decade and brings with him international experience having worked and studied in Brazil, Canada, United States of America and New Zealand. He graduated from University of Vicosa, Brazil in 2006 with a Masters of Veterinary Pathology and then went on to move to Canada in 2015 to pursue a PhD. While in Canada he was received accreditation to work as a veterinarian surgeon, allowing him to provide animal health care across the world. Vini has a professional interest in surgery, specifically orthopedic surgery and ophthalmology.
When he is not in the clinic saving lives, he listens to music, plays the drums and also has a keen interest in astronomy and physics.

Sophie Benyon

Born and raised in Townsville, Sophie began her career with Greencross Vets Hyde Park in 2019 as a Veterinary Nurse. Like many of her colleagues Sophie has always wanted to work with animals and brings her passion and knowledge of animal care to each patient she encounters. She looks to further her education in veterinary nursing to deliver quality care for animals.

Sophie says, “It’s so rewarding being able to see animals recover from illnesses and injuries”. She has an interest in working with exotic animals and wildlife, and her favourite animals are elephants and koi fish.

When she is not in clinic, Sophie enjoys travelling, spending time with friends, family (including her pets) and listening to her favourite music, heavy metal.

Tonya Bates

I began nursing in 2012 for a General Practice in Canberra, where I completed my Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and worked for my first few years. During this time I also began working at an Emergency Hospital, doing extra shifts and increasing my exposure to all types of veterinary emergencies.
In 2017, I moved to Townsville, commencing work as an Internal Medicine Nurse for a referral hospital, focusing on all the internal diseases that affect our furry friends. I loved this role and it has helped me discover my passion for all things medicine.
I came to Greencross in 2020 and continue to love bringing all that I can to animal health care and connect with every little friend that comes in the door.

Aimee Vidler

I was born in Mareeba and have lived in Townsville all my life. I started working at Greencross Vets as a school based trainee and completed my cert 2 in Animal Studies in 2008. I have been with Green cross Vets for 12 years and LOVE my job. I enjoy helping staff continue their education and grow in the industry. I love coming to work because I work with such a positive and hardworking team.

My interests are spending time with my family, walking my dogs and going fishing/camping.

My favorite animal is a Panda. This is because they like to sleep and eat all day.