South Tamworth

Dr Tim

Veterinarian

Dr Ashan

Veterinarian

Jessica

Veterinary Nurse

Jess was born and raised in Tamworth and joined the Greencross team in early 2024. She came to us with retail experience previously both at chemists and our partners, Petbarn in Tamworth, gaining great people skills. Jess completed her TAFE work experience at Greencross and has just completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing which she is proud to have achieved.
Since coming to work in clinic she has developed a deeper her skills in patient care, nursing, surgical, anaesthetic care and x raying. Jess is looking forward to continuing this learning whilst she works with such a great team of nurses and Veterinarians, some with over three decades of experience.
When not at work she loves spending time with her two dogs ,a Jack Russell, “Jelly” and “Bean”. She also loves art, reading and music (when the dogs let her do those things).

Bianca

Veterinary Nurse

Bianca started at Greencross South Tamworth in 2022 while studying Veterinary Nursing, gaining her Certificate IV in early 2024. Her interests include anaesthesia, emergency nursing and exotics.
Bianca moved from Armidale with her Bearded Dragon “Hades” and later adopted a Jack Russell named Gracie.
She values the supportive Greencross team and enjoys spending time with animals and family.

Georgia

Veterinary Nurse

Georgia joined Greencross as a TAFE student in 2019 and gained her Certificate IV in 2020.
She enjoys surgical and emergency nursing, instrument sterilization and helping with equine surgeries.
Georgia grew up in Tamworth and loves outdoor activities and horses.

Peta

Veterinary Nurse

Peta moved to Tamworth from Gloucester four years ago after working as a Veterinary Nurse in a mixed practice. She gained her Certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing in 2015 through Tamworth TAFE.
Working with referral patients and specialists has helped her expand her knowledge. Peta enjoys working a few days a week while raising her son.
Outside work she loves camping, sitting around the campfire, and caring for her dogs Shayna and Dale and her cat Brian.

Dylan

Veterinary Nurse

Dylan started his career as a Veterinary Nurse at Greencross in 2021 as a TAFE student. He gained his Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in mid 2023 which he was very proud to have achieved.
His interests include all things nursing, particularly the care of all animals whether they be patients, rehomes or strays. He ensures they are clean, fed, watered, and have comfortable bedding, heating and cooling.

Dylan takes great pride in going home knowing he has done these things properly. He enjoys being part of the team and learning new things every day.
When not at work he plays soccer for North Companions and looks after his three cats and one dog.

Ashley

Veterinary Nurse

Ashley moved to Tamworth from Dubbo in 2021 specifically to work at Greencross after being recommended by a vet who she had worked with. In Dubbo she worked in mixed practice for 5 years. Ash has had a lifelong passion for animals growing up with dogs of her own. Coming to Tamworth to work in a busy, successful referral practise was a natural progression for her career.
She completed her formal training as a Veterinary Nurse doing Certificate 4 in 2015. Ashley feels her special interests include bandage and wound management, intensive care and anaesthesia.
She has a special pet, a German Shepherd called “Hudson” and outside of work she really enjoys playing Netball, going to the Gym, travelling overseas and in Australia and socialising with great friends.

Katharine H

Veterinarian

Katharine graduated from the University of Pretoria, South Africa in 1993. She then spent the next eight years working in the UK where she met her Australian husband Tim, who is an Equine vet. She also worked in Dubai and spent time in Oregon USA.
They moved to Australia in 2001 and worked in SA and Qld before moving to Tamworth where she has been working at Greencross South Tamworth since 2006. Katharine and Tim have two adult children, and they enjoy outdoor activities and travelling.
Katharine is passionate about veterinary science and feels it is a great privilege to share in a client’s journey with their pets throughout their lives in both the good times and the sad times.
When she finds time, Katharine can be found riding her horse, running with her Labrador, gardening, and occasionally visiting the game reserves of Africa.

Sandy T

Veterinary Nurse

Sandy joined South Tamworth and now Greencross Vets in August 1986 so not long off being here 40 years. Sandy was in her teens when she started with us and apart from being a part time TAFE teacher, working at South Tamworth has been her full time career. She completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 1994 and since then has absorbed every course she can, either by attending or doing the online courses available.
Sandy has a great understanding of animals and seems to get on with them all, she can’t recall ever being bitten. She loves her job always has and always will. Sandy just loves animals especially the unloved ones.
When not at work she helps her daughter by minding grandchildren. She owns two small dogs, both rescues, but over the years she has owned horses, dogs, cats, birds, rabbits and ferrets.

Susan W

Receptionist

Susan moved to Tamworth in 2018 after leaving Newcastle. A year later she began working at Greencross South Tamworth. She is presently part-time after having three children: Clancy, Gus and Ruby.
Susan loves working with the Greencross team. Outside of work she looks after her many animals, dogs, cats, calves and even a pet pig.
Her family enjoys outdoor life and teaching their children to respect animals.

Dr Andrew S

Associate Veterinarian

Andrew graduated from Sydney University in 1991 and has been working as a full-time veterinarian since then. He came to work at Greencross in 2010.
Andrew is married to Jenny and has two sons Aiden and Caleb. He recently welcomed his first grandchild Penny. His family also includes two Labradors—Casper and Teddy—and a cat, Lyla.
Andrew’s special interests include internal medicine, particularly neurology, endocrinology and infectious diseases. He also performs a significant amount of soft tissue surgery and some orthopaedic procedures.
Outside of work his interests include listening to music, reading and spending time with family. He continues to enjoy working as a vet.

Dr Debra B

Veterinarian

Deb grew up in Taree on the Mid North Coast. After graduating in Veterinary Science at the University of Sydney she spent time in mixed rural practices around NSW before commencing work for South Tamworth Animal Hospital in November 1990 while living in the Hanging Rock area. Several moves and a few decades later, she is still enjoying work as a veterinarian along with TAFE teaching.

Initially a servant to a collection of crazy cats acquired from clinics, these have been overtaken by a bevy of beautiful Basenjis, the cats of the dog world “The Barkless Dogs of the Congo” that they show, lure course and occasionally breed.

Dr Peter B

Dr Stephanie S

Stephanie is born and bred to the local area having grown up on the family farm. The experiences farm life brings provided Stephanie with a love of all animals and set her on her career path as a Veterinarian. Obtaining a double degree in Veterinary Science and Veterinary Biology at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga, Stephanie moved back to Tamworth in 2015 and thoroughly enjoys the challenges that working in our clinic provides. In her downtime Stephanie is often spending time with her husband and hound, helping on the family farm or baking up a storm.

Kim G

Veterinary Nurse

Kim grew up not far from Mudgee in central NSW and moved to Tamworth to pursue her Veterinary Nursing career. She started working for Greencross (then South Tamworth Animal Hospital) in 2008, graduating with her Certificate IV in 2009.
She has a particular interest in anaesthesia, surgical nursing and currently manages the Surgical Supply area, ensuring a high standard of surgical sterility.
Kim enjoys riding, gardening and caring for her many pets.

Dr Libby P

Veterinarian

Libby graduated from James Cook University in 2010 and since then has practiced full time in regional and rural general practice. In 2017, Libby joined the team at Greencross South Tamworth Animal Hospital.
Libby enjoys many aspects of general practice and has a special interest in veterinary ophthalmology, spending time attending courses in America and Australia to further her knowledge. She has also obtained her memberships in Veterinary Practice (Small Animal).
Libby enjoys veterinary practice in Tamworth and being part of the local community.

Michelle L

Veterinary Nurse

Michelle started working at Greencross, formerly South Tamworth Animal Hospital, after finishing her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. She also completed her Certificate IV in Behaviour and Training and has continued doing many courses in areas she enjoys such as anaesthesia, also attending conferences and symposiums held to continue her nursing education. Mi8chelle consistently maintains high standards of animal care and teaching others.
Michelle has two adult sons who also have a love for animals and she enjoys spending time with them as well as her partner Sam. They both enjoy travelling and fishing.

Michelle is the proud owner of three Chihuahuas, two cockatoos and many fish. When she gets spare time she enjoys growing succulents.

Angela J

Veterinary Nurse/ Practice Manager

Angela came to South Tamworth (now Greencross) in 1997 to do her TAFE Veterinary Nursing course, graduating as a Certificate IV nurse in 2000.
She has worked in all areas of the hospital but now focuses on administration, including payroll and stock control. In 2024 Angela began teaching Veterinary Nursing at TAFE.
She owns two Dachshunds, an elderly Staffordshire Bull Terrier and cats. Angela enjoys horse events and spending time with her boys.

Cindy D

Receptionist

Cindy came to work at South Tamworth Animal Hospital for over three decades working Saturdays and casually until becoming full time. She is married to Steve and they have three adult children. Owning pets has always been a significant part of her life: horses, dogs, cats, guinea pigs, rabbits and birds and she couldn’t imagine life without them.
Cindy’s greatest satisfaction is helping clients; she is now seeing the children of clients she knew a generation ago and knows their families and animal history. Her infamous skill is that she is able to memorise names both of the pets and their owners.

One of the most satisfying parts of her job is just being helpful and doing her best and seeing animals go home that we have been able to help.