Jody West - Vet Nurse

Jody has been working at Armidale Vet Hospital since February 2006. Jody especially enjoys surgical nursing, and is very talented in handling feisty cats, perhaps partly because she is owned by one called Mylee! Jody also has 2 gorgeous   Border Collies named Pollyanna and Chiyo and a husband known as Westy!

Robbo - Clinic Cat

My name is Robbo and I am the clinic cat at Armidale Veterinary Hospital. I was bought in with a badly broken hind leg which wasn’t repairable through surgery so it was amputated. I was also microchipped, de-sexed, vaccinated and wormed (the works). The staff here fell in love with my cheeky, relaxed attitude and decided to keep me. My duties include eating, sleeping, lying in the sun (or in front of my very own heater), and demanding cuddles from anyone I choose. I don't miss my my leg at all (except when I need to scratch myself). I am a much loved and spoilt boy!

ROBIN CAMERON

Robin Cameron is a sixth generation Armidilian and is a descendant of the McLennan family from Kilcoy at Scots Corner near Wollomombi. After leaving school at PLC Armidale she started as a working pupil at the NEGS Riding School where she was to remain for over 30 years, rising to the position of Director. Robin rode her horse to work and home again each day until she was old enough to get her drivers license. While working at NEGS Robin had two trips to England to gain qualifications (not then available in Australia) as a riding instructor and in stud management. She has been a member of the Armidale Horse and Pony Club since 1963 and represented the Club, Zone and State on many occasions in riding, show jumping and eventing. She also competed in the Melbourne to Sydney Harness Marathon in 1987 and has competed successfully in many horse endurance rides including the Shahzada 400km ride.

She was nominated as Zonta Woman of the year in 1992 and in 2006 received the Armidale Service to Sport Award. On leaving NEGS, Robin began part time employment with the Dangar Street Vet Clinic and in May 2006 became a permanent member of staff. Robin seems to know almost everyone in town! Robin is married to Lyall and they one daughter Rebecca.

TINA WOLVERSON

Tina Wolverson has been working with New England Veterinary Centres for three years. She joined the team as a veterinary nurse upon relocation from QLD where she had worked in private practice and at the school of veterinary science at University of QLD. Tina has qualifications in animal behaviour and runs the Anamazious Dog Training clinics, as well as conducting the Centres' puppy pre-school activities. Currently Tina can be seen at the Uralla practice on a Monday, and the  Armidale practice on a Friday.