Veterinary Nurse Team
Greater Springfield Veterinary boasts an exceptionally high percentage of qualified nurses, surpassing the standards set by most veterinary practices across Australia.
These dedicated, friendly nurses have been carefully hand-selected to provide your pets with the best possible care.
Nursing Manager
Cert IV VN
Danica’s journey with Greater Springfield Veterinary began in 2015 as a trainee, swiftly transitioning into a full-time nursing role and is now one of six in our key leadership team.
A passionate mental health advocate, she continually educates herself to better support our team. When not at work, she enjoys fishing and spending time with her two dogs ‘Milo’ and ‘Zeus’ and her cat ‘Evee’.
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’.
STUDENT PLACEMENT FACILITATOR
RVN, Cert IV VN
Many of our clients are familiar with Nurse Sandra, as she joined the GS Vets team back in 2009 originally as a receptionist before joining the nursing team in 2011.
Prior to this, she worked as a Registered Nurse in aged care. She has a passion for training and development and is currently one of our Placement Coordinators for vet nursing students.
When she isn’t reading up on new skills, you’ll find her camping with her family & spending time with her three dogs ‘Bella’, ‘Poppy’ and ‘Chilli’.
STUDENT PLACEMENT FACILITATOR
Cert IV VN
Nurse Hanna graduated from her vet nursing degree in 2017 and joined the GS Vets team in 2020. Her compassion and kindness towards her patients and their families was obvious from day one.
Developing the next generation of nurses is a passion of hers and in 2022 she joined Sandra as a Placement Coordinator.
Outside of work, she loves riding her horses and spending time with her dogs ‘Jet’ and ‘Zoe’ and her cat ‘Cleo’.
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 Bayly’s 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 specializing in allergy-friendly homemade dog treats.
At home, Sam shares her life with an array of furry companions, including cats named ‘Winsion,’ ‘Percy,’ and ‘Fern,’ along with dogs named ‘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
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.’
She will be on Maternity leave as of May 2024.
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 Dogue de Bordeaux ‘Hazel’ and 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 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.
When she’s not working, you’ll find her at the gym or exploring Brisbane for the best iced coffee.
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’, a staff favourite.
Meet The Rest Of The Team…
COMMUNITY
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