Kirra

Veterinary Nurse

Kirra started her journey in the industry when she was in high school, working as a kennel hand in a Townsville based vet clinic. She made the move to the Gold Coast in 2021 and shortly after that she began her studies to become a vet nurse. She is now a Certificate IV Veterinary Nurse and loves all aspects of surgical nursing. When not at the clinic you can find her at the beach or on a long walk with her fur-baby Ruby (Jack Russel). She also loves travelling and exploring the Gold Coast.

Michelle

Veterinary Nurse

As a newly graduated veterinary nurse and animal lover, Michelle is passionate about taking care of the local communities’ furry friends. She is known as the proud aunt of lots of dogs who she loves to spoil! Traveling has always been a passion of Michelle’s and is always eager to explore new places. Michelle is excited to see what the future holds and look forward to making a positive impact in the veterinary industry.

Dr. John Morton

Veterinary Director

Dr. John made the permanent move to the Gold Coast from Durban in South Africa during April 2021 after many years in canine and feline practice. He has a special interest in soft tissue surgery, dentistry, dermatology, pain management and all other aspects of medicine.
Dr. John is married to Mareuil and also brought Leah (greyhound cross) and Shimano (whippet) with to the Gold Coast.
When not working, he enjoys spending time with family (he has 2 young grandsons) and mountain biking. He appreciates “all things nature” and enjoys birdwatching, hiking, camping and time on the beach.
He enjoys being part of the caring Greencross and Southport Team and providing quality care to pets.

Anita Jackson

Veterinary Nurse

Anita holds a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and loves all aspects of her job, especially surgical nursing and being an advocate for all fur babies while they stay are patients at Greencross Vets. She likes to keep up to date with best medical practices to ensure that she is always learning and able to provide our patients with exceptional care.

When Anita isn’t in clinic, she is busy being a wife and mum to her son, as well as enjoying the company of her fur babies; Eleanor and Shelby.

Naomi

Practice Manager

Naomi has been working within the Greencross Vets network for a number of years and brings with her a wealth of knowledge about the community.
Although she now spends much of her time in an admin and reception role, she continues to love assisting on nursing tasks whenever possible. She especially loves seeing patients go home to their owners after a stay in the clinic.
Naomi’s life is filled with animals, her dog Teddy the Staffy who loves to go for walks at the beach, her two horses Stoka and Sharma and her two birds Shubah and Tungi.

Dr. Natalie Gorman

Veterinary Associate

Dr. Natalie has been with Greencross Vets for over a decade and brings a wealth of knowledge with her. She adores all animals but especially loves older cats and is professionally interested in all aspects of veterinary medicine however her main interest is kidney disease. Currently, Dr. Natalie works every Saturday and occasionally during the week with Dr. John.
At home, she is the servant of a slightly chubby Burmese called ‘Merlin’ and her senior rescue dog Lexie.

Montana Gruber

Veterinary Nurse

Montana began her career at Greencross Vets at the age of 15 years old while completing her school -based traineeship. She has a strong passion for high standards of care within the clinic for all patients and holds a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.
When Montana is not in clinic, she spends her time with her two cats, two dogs and two snakes. Montana has a special interest in exotic pets and marine animals.

Chloe Beattie

Veterinary Nurse

Chloe began her Vet Nurse training at the young age of 14 through Greencross Vets as school-based trainee and absolutely fell in love with the industry. She has a very strong passion for all aspects of her job, including preventative medicine and having a soft spot for the geriatric patients we see in clinic. Chloe has an older Burmese cat named Leo who loves swimming at the beach with her on the weekends. She currently holds a certificate IV in Veterinary nursing and when she is not in clinic, you can find her surfing, or placed at SeaWorld or Paradise country working with the animals.