Teneriffe

Kate Johnson

Kate is the Practice Manager of Greencross Teneriffe. With a wealth of experience in practice management, marketing, and administration, Kate ensures the smooth operation of our clinic, allowing our team to focus wholeheartedly on providing exceptional care to your furry companions.

Beyond her professional role, Kate is deeply passionate about animal welfare. In her spare time, she volunteers for an animal rescue organisation that specialises in caring for dogs of all breeds, including injured retired racing greyhounds. Her commitment to these animals extends beyond the clinic walls, demonstrating her unwavering dedication to the well-being of all creatures.

At home, Kate is the proud pet parent of a lively fur family. She shares her life with three adorable cats named Spirit, Bentley, and Lily, each with their own unique personality. Additionally, her household includes two beloved dogs, Jet and Kash, both Rottweiler crosses, who bring joy and laughter into her home on a daily basis.

Kate’s passion for animals shines through in every aspect of her life, both professionally and personally. With her expertise and genuine love for pets, she plays an integral role in ensuring that every pet who walks through our doors receives the highest standard of care and compassion.

Adriana Lokhorst

Adriana Lokhorst is a dedicated veterinary technician, recently qualified and deeply passionate about animal welfare. Her commitment extends beyond mere professional duty; she strives for stress-free pet visits and aims to provide exceptional care to every client she encounters. Adriana’s devotion to animals is evident in her own life as well, where she cherishes Malta, her beloved Rhodesian Ridgeback mix.

Having gained valuable experience working at the RSPCA, Adriana has honed her skills in compassionate animal care and handling. In her spare moments, Adriana enjoys nothing more than spending quality time with Malta, exploring the outdoors, and sharing cuddles with her furry companion. Her journey in veterinary medicine is driven by a genuine love for animals, ensuring that every pet under her care receives the utmost attention and compassion.

Skyie Anderson

Veterinary Nurse

Skyie has grown up with all sorts of animals, from dogs to chickens. Being around animals is where she feels most at home. She joined the Greencross Teneriffe team in 2023 and currently holds a certificate II in Animal Studies. Skyie is now advancing her career of working with animals by studying her certificate IV in Vet Nursing. She has an interest in working with all animals; but is leaning more towards wildlife and exotics.

At home you would most likely find Skyie crocheting or cuddling Biscuit, her guinea pig or playing ball with Panda the English springer spaniel cross.

Dr Sarah Cross

Dr Sarah Cross is a Veterinarian at Greencross Teneriffe and a current member of the Greencross Vet Advisory Panel. She started her journey with Greencross by working at Petbarn and later participated in the new graduate program after obtaining a Bachelor of Veterinary Science with honors from the University of Queensland. Additionally, she completed a Bachelor of Business Management with honors, focusing on the companion animal industry.

Sarah has gained experience working with vet clinics and shelters in various countries, including Thailand, Brazil, Fiji, and New Zealand, combining her passion for animals and travel. She has a keen interest in soft tissue surgery, dentistry, infectious disease, and preventative medicine. Currently, Sarah is studying emergency medicine, and you may occasionally find her doing shifts at the Animal Emergency Centre.

She is a devoted canine and feline lover and is the proud pet parent of a mischievous fox red Labrador puppy named Cooper and an affectionate ragdoll cat named Patrick, whom she adopted during her years of volunteering with rescue pets. Outside of the clinic, you’ll often find her enjoying walks with Cooper, camping, traveling, spending time at the beach, or watching AFL.