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Veterinary Nurse Team
Greater Springfield Veterinary boasts an exceptionally high percentage of qualified nurses, surpassing the standards set by most veterinary practices across Australia.
Our dedicated, friendly nurses have been carefully hand-selected to provide your pets with the best possible care.
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT Manager
Cert IV VN
Danica’s journey with GSVets began in 2015 as a trainee. She swiftly transitioned into a full-time nursing role in 2016 and became 2IC to the Nurse Manager in 2017. From 2018 to 2024, she served as the Patient Care & Nurse Manager.
Danica is currently transitioning into a new role called “Nurse Training & Development Manager,” focusing on continuous professional development for nurses.
Danica runs monthly leadership sessions with staff called “Emerging Leaders”. She is passionate about developing others in both clinical and non-clinical skills, including mental health and wellbeing in the workplace, leadership, anaesthesia and analgesia, surgical nursing, and low-stress animal handling.
Outside of work, Danica enjoys spending time at home with her family and pets. She has two dogs, Milo and Zeus, and a cat named Eevee, as well as keeping fish as pets.
LEAD NURSE (SPRINGFIELD)
Cert IV VN
Meegan joined Greater Springfield Veterinary in 2016 where she would eventually become our Lead Nurse after working in wildlife and shelter medicine.
Her primary interests lie in emergency care and client education, with a focus on preventive measures like nutrition, deworming, and grooming. Additionally, she contributes to the clinic’s marketing efforts.
Outside of work, Meegan indulges in reading, attending live music events, exploring new destinations, and discovering the best brunch spots in Brisbane.
At home, she cherishes the company of her two dogs, ‘Jackson’ and ‘Marshall’, as well as her cat named ‘CC’.
LEAD NURSE
(EDEN’S CROSSING)
Cert IV VN
Emma graduated with a Certificate IV in Nursing in 2004 and joined GSV in 2010, working on and off while building her family, and has been a friend of our owner, Jeannet, for a long time.
Starting as a Nurse, Emma rose to Lead Nurse at Eden’s crossing and has a keen interest in orthopaedic surgery and anaesthesia, working closely alongside specialist surgeons at our hospital.
Outside of her professional life, Emma enjoys horse riding, tending to her plants, and spending quality time with her family. Her home is lively with three Jack Russells, a python, and a nob-tail gecko.
STUDENT PLACEMENT FACILITATOR
RVN, Cert IV VN
Nurse Sandra joined GS Vets in 2009 as a receptionist and moved to the nursing team in 2011. She served as head nurse for seven years before stepping down to care for her parents and achieve a better work-life balance. Sandra set up our vet nursing training program and supported many new nurses.
She is passionate about emergency medicine, chronic diseases, and educating the community on best practices for small animal care and disease prevention.
Outside of work, Sandra enjoys gardening, sustainability, and acrylic art. She loves camping with her family and spending time with her three dogs, Bella, Poppy, and Chilli, as well as caring for horses and chickens.
Senior Vet Tech.
BAppSc VT
Khalan graduated from The University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Veterinary Technology in 2015 and joined our team right out of uni. In 2017, he took a nursing job at a specialist hospital and worked with some of the best in the biz before returning to us as a senior member of our team in 2023.
He is currently studying a Bachelor of Architecture and when not studying, he loves spending time with his family and his two dogs ‘Apollo’ and ‘Winston’.
Senior Nurse
Sam veterinary journey began as a Kennel Hand in 2007, where she nurtured her passion for animal care. She has since excelled in neonatal care and feline grooming, earning the moniker “animal whisperer” for her skill with aggressive animals.
Outside of work, Sam indulges her love for travel, live music, and embarking on adventures. Sam is also the owner of ‘Roux & Friends,’ a small business specialising in allergy-friendly homemade dog treats.
At home, Sam shares her life with an array of furry companions, including cats ‘Winsion,’ ‘Percy,’ and ‘Fern,’ along with dogs ‘Roux,’ ‘Maple,’ ‘Reid,’ and ‘Obi.’
Senior Nurse
DIP VN
Nurse Megan, who is originally from New Zealand, jumped across the ditch and joined our team in 2021.
She has a Diploma of Veterinary Nursing and has previously worked in emergency and cat-only hospitals. She currently runs our Kitten Adoption Program.
She loves reading and spending time with her two Guinea Pigs ‘Fenway’ and ‘Feta’, as well as her cats “Decibel” and “Tobias”.
Senior Nurse
BAppSc VT
CURRENTLY ON MATERNITY LEAVE
Tigerlilly joined Greater Springfield Veterinary in 2021. With a keen interest in anesthesia and emergency care, she quickly became an invaluable asset to our team.
Outside of work, Tigerlilly finds joy in staying active through soccer and hiking, as well as exploring new destinations.
Tigerlilly shares her home with her beloved dog ‘Aurora’ and two cherished cats named ‘Thumper’ and ‘Indiana.’
Nurse
Cert IV VN
Rhiannon began her journey at GSV as a trainee in 2019 and has since specialised in intensive care nursing for critical patients. In addition, she contributes her skills to Groodles Australia as a nurse liaison for the charity, through GS Vets.
Outside of work Rhiannon is a fitness enthusiast who spends much of her free time at the gym. She also enjoys exploring local cafes and is a passionate fan of live EDM music.
At home, Rhiannon cherishes the companionship of her dog, Daisy, and her cat, Jetta.
Senior Nurse
Cert IV VN
Nurse Ashleigh worked in veterinary clinics in the Ipswich area, before joining the GSV team in 2022.
Her special interests include hand raising neonates, especially kittens, which has included 13 of our adoption kittens.
When she’s not raising kittens, you’ll find her at the gym, chasing her two kids around or spending time with her cats ‘Alfie’ & ‘Loki’.
Nurse
Nurse Jen began her nursing journey with us as a trainee, but she was so good that we snapped her up into a junior nursing position in 2020.
She is our very own cheerleader, constantly pumping up our team and bringing positivity to every day!
When she’s not working, she loves having brunch with her besties and hanging out with her niece.
Nurse
Cert IV VN
Ptiika originally joined the GSV team in 2017, moving into emergency nursing in 2019 before returning to us in 2023.
Her special interests include raising neonates and she is currently in her fifth and final year of becoming a vet!
When she’s not studying, she loves going to brunch and spending time with her cat ‘Binx’ and her one-eyed pug ‘Pickles’.
Nurse
Cert IV VN
Robyn started her journey with GS vets as a baby nurse trainee, doing placement with the team in 2019 and hired as a trainee vet nurse in 2020.
Robyn graduated in 2021 with a cert IV in vet nursing with areas of interest in anaesthesia and cat behaviour (all things cats really!).
Outside of work Robyn enjoys silversmithing (making jewellery out of silver), hanging out with her three cats “Viking”, “Pixie” and “Sonic” (a foster fails through GSV’s kitten adoption program). She also love going on hikes in the rainforest.
Nurse
Cert II AS
Nurse Louise joined our nursing team in 2021 and immediately fit in like she has been with us forever.
As her favourite thing is learning new tips and tricks, we often find her with the vets and senior nurses asking lots of questions to expand her knowledge.
When she’s not working, you’ll find her at the gym or exploring Brisbane for the best iced coffee.
Veterinary Technician (RVT)
AVNAT registered
Katelyn joined GSV in 2024 and has been a Veterinary Technician since 2021, bringing with her a wealth of expertise which she also provides to Animal Emergency Service (AES).
She holds a certificate in emergency nursing and CPR recovery.
Nurse
Cert IV VN
Laura holds a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and is registered with the VNCA. She joined Greater Springfield Veterinary in late May 2024, having previously been a placement student here in 2020/2021. She began her journey with GSV as a Veterinary Nurse.
With several years of experience in ECC, Laura enjoys the challenges of emergency work. She is now looking to pursue a Diploma in Veterinary Nursing, specialising in surgical nursing, to further her expertise.
Outside of work, Laura enjoys reading, playing video games, watching AFL, camping, and bush walking with her dogs. She shares her home with two dogs, Lucy and Flo (Bull Arab X and Bull Arab X Great Dane), and Coco, a black domestic shorthair cat.
Laura believes in the importance of work-life balance and advises never to underestimate the power of sleep.
Nurse
Cert IV VN
Emalea joined GSV in 2024 with a wealth of experience, having earned a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and honed her skills in GP and emergency hospitals.
During her tenure at a large animal hospital, Emalea gained comprehensive knowledge across all departments, including Medicine, Surgery, Cardio, and the PICU, which significantly enhanced her critical care skills.
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