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Dr Jason Andrews BSc (Hons) BVSc (Hons) - Veterinarian

 

Jason Andrews

I was born in Parkes NSW and went to school in Sydney. After leaving school, I completed a Bachelor of Science degree at The Australian National University, Canberra. However, it was my life long ambition to become a veterinarian; it was not until 1998 that I had the opportunity to return to university to fulfill this ambition. Prior to returning to University, I was employed by the CSIRO / CRC for Vertebrate Pest Control in Canberra as a molecular biologist.

 

Upon graduating as a vet I worked at Bulimba Veterinary Clinic, QLD. This was a 100% small animal practice. Here, I was involved in all aspects of small animal Medicine and Surgery. I then moved to Queanbeyan Veterinary Hospital, NSW, to work in mixed animal practice. Here I worked with hobby farmers, alpaca studs, goat studs and cattle properties outside Canberra.

 

Finally, before moving to Armidale with my family (Karen and 2 kids, (Amy-Jane, and Alex), the dogs (Echo, Buttons, and Gemma) and the cats (Rusky, Horse and Tonka), I worked in Scone NSW, involved entirely in Equine reproduction.

My interests include all aspects of dog and cat medicine and surgery, equine reproduction, SCUBA Diving (PADI Instructor), snow skiing, and horse riding.

 

Finally, but certainly not least, we have the privilege of breeding Warmblood horses. Our horse numbers have grown to 26 this year!!!

Dr Jo Hoad BVSc (Hons) - Veterinarian

 

Jo cavingJo was raised on a beef cattle property near Lismore. She lived there until she left to fulfill her lifelong ambition of becoming a vet. Jo graduated vet science at the University of Queensland at the end of 2002 - alongside Jason Andrews. She then worked at our clinic in Uralla for over 4 years and absolutely loved it! Her experience here cemented her love of the variety of country mixed practice - from performing cow caesarians in sleet in the dead of winter, to forming friendships with clients and their much loved pets through to helping our native wildlife. Then the travel bug hit, and Jo spent most of 2007 in the UK working as a locum vet. She gained a lot from the experience but is glad to be back in the New England area, recently marrying Walcha wool and cattle producer Justin.

Jo's passions in the veterinary field include dog and cat surgery and medicine, herd health (cattle and sheep) and obstetrics (both cattle and pets). She also enjoys the challenges of seeing more "unusual" pets such as ferrets, chooks and the odd snake! Outside of work, Jo would like to get a couple of horses to add to her family and she enjoys helping on the family property, playing violin, camping and bushwalking. Jo has two hyperactive dogs (mixed breed mutts) named Mitzy and Bella and a duck named Fred.

 

 

Dr Heather Shortridge BAgr Sc (Hons) BVSc- Veterinarian

 

heather and kits

Heather Shortridge has been working at New England Veterinary Centres since her graduation from vet school in 2008, and continues to love the opportunity to work in a clinic that offers top quality care to the animals of the region. Heather studied Agricultural Science at Melbourne University, before moving on to Veterinary Science at the University of Sydney. Heather is generally interested in all creatures great and small, and has worked on several farms, with cows, goats, and horses, (including a stint in Switzerland) as well as growing up with a menagerie of pets, from cats to goats, rabbits, dogs, mice, rats, guinea pigs, and even (in England) hamsters! These days Heather is owned by two wonderful cats, Charlie and Kitani. Heather looks forward to meeting you and your animal friends!

Dr Sarah Van Dyk BVSc (hons)- Veterinarian

Sarah grew up near the tropical north Queensland town of Cairns where sheSarah and pony
 developed her love for all animals and her desire to become a
 veterinarian. She was lucky enough to grow up owning and riding horses,
 developing a keen interest for these animals. Sarah studied Veterinary
 Science in Brisbane and during this time has had the opportunity to work
 at the thoroughbred yearling sales in New Zealand and complete an
 externship at UC Davis Veterinary School, California. Aside from work,
 Sarah enjoys snowboarding, horseriding, running, travelling and wine
 tasting.  Sarah has been working at New England Veterinary Centres since
 she graduated in 2009 and thoroughly enjoys the variety of cases that each
 day brings. She is slowly beginning the inevitable acquisition of pets,
 starting with a budgie (Budge) and a fish called Yam.

 

 

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