Dr Zoe Hall
Veterinarian BVSc DVM
Dr Zoe has moved to Goulburn after graduating from CSU Wagga Wagga in July 2024. Zoe is originally from Campbelltown, coming from a large family as she is the youngest of 7 children. As a new graduate, Zoe is interested in widening her skills in surgery, skin and ultrasound. When Zoe is not at the clinic, she likes to explore her new found town of Goulburn with her partner Henry and their Labrador Freddie.
Dr Jesse Fox
Veterinarian
Dr Jesse graduated from Charles Stuart University in mid 2021. She has previously worked in a mixed practice clinic, as well as working in community engagement for a veterinary charity. She has a keen interest in wildlife, reptiles and pocket pets and is passionate about preventative health for all animals. She spends her spare time with her partner Ruby, her son Zephyr, and her 4 cats (Sam, Skipper, Merry and Toph) and 2 dogs (Storm and Tess).
Dr Elise Marshall
BVSc DVM
Dr Elise graduated from Charles Sturt University in mid 2021. After graduation, she worked in a mixed practice clinic in the Snowy Valley for just over a year before joining the STVH team. She has a keen interest in developing her surgical and internal medicine knowledge. She has shared custody of a red heeler, creatively named Red. She loves to travel and spends her spare time reading and baking
Dr Kim Bensch
BVSc MANZVCS
Kim is a locum vet who has a keen interest in dentistry. While she spends most of her time with horses, Kim is currently visiting our clinic for a few days each month to help educate our staff and tackle some of our trickier dentals.
Jayden Scobell
Veterinary Nurse
Born and raised in Mudgee, Jayden complete his Certificate IV in Veterinary nursing through Orange Tafe in 2016. He developed his skills and knowledge working in a mixed practice in Mudgee and has a keen interest in pocket pets and exotics (especially birds). He has a menagerie of pet friends at home; including his 3 dogs (Layla, Walter and Winter), 3 cats (Tyrion, Tinks and Katy ), 4 chooks and many birds. Outside of work he loves to hang out with his animals, garden and renovate his house.
Shelley Scott
Nurse
TBD
Dr Amanda Craig
BVSC, M.VET CLIN STUDIES MANZCVS
Dr Mandy is a local from some time ago; having grown up in Goulburn. Having been a Vet now for over 30 years, Mandy has a wealth of experience working all over the world including SASH (Vet ICU) in Sydney, the Royal Veterinary College London and the Veterinary School of Toulouse as well as general practices in Canberra. Her love and passion is helping people look after the animal members of their family. To this end, she has undertaken further study in dermatology and ultrasound and has a keen interest in pharmacology particularly with respect to behaviour, hormones and heart problems. She is easy to chat with so if you have concerns big or small, she will always try to help. She loves cats and dogs equally although has an especially good rapport with cats, (the subject of her master's thesis). Mandy and her husband Richard Dowsett as the new owners of STVH are both excited to continue the wonderful work of the STVH team in the beautiful state of the art hospital created by Dr Ian Hayes and Dr Gail Versluis.
Dr Maddy Reichstein
BVSc DVM
Dr Maddy graduated from the University of Adelaide at the end of 2020 and moved from Adelaide to Goulburn to join our team. She grew up spending time on her grandparents Merino sheep farm and has lived across SA before settling in Adelaide. Maddy has previously worked as a dog trainer, has a keen interest in medicine and diagnostic imaging and likes working with all animals, including reptiles. At home, Maddy has four cats (Holly, Bailey, Tobey and Teri) and a Woma python. Maddy enjoys meeting new people and animals and always enjoys a bad joke or two!
Dr Richard Malik
DVSc DipVetAn MVetClinStud PhD FACVSc FASM MASID
Richard Malik is a respected and well know internal medicine specialist. He is especially known for his interest in cats and infectious disease. After graduating from the University of Sydney in 1981, he initially trained in anaesthesia and intensive care at Sydney University Teaching Hospital. This was followed by a PhD (neuropharmacology) at the John School of Medical Research (ANU). In 1987, he returned to the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences where he remained in the “Vet School” for 16 years teaching new generations (including Dr Mandy) and solving complex medical cases, while producing large volumes of clinically relevant research. He was the Valentine Charlton Senior lecturer in Feline Medicine from 1995 to 2002. Currently Richard works as a consultant for the Centre for Veterinary Education, various private clinics in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney and here at STVH. Richard is an Adjunct Professor at Charles Sturt University where he lectures vets who have an interest in rural practice as well as companion animals. He is passionate about all aspects of canine and feline medicine and clinical research into new therapeutic regimes. He is particularly well practiced in ultrasound and echocardiography. More specifically, he is an authority on FIP, mycobacterial and fungal disease including cryptococcosis, antibacterial and antifungal drug therapy and neural angiostrongyliasis.
Katrina Watson
Practice Manager
Born and raised in Goulburn, Katrina previously worked as a Vet Nurse in Sydney for 8 years before starting with us in December 2014. We are very lucky to have Katrina as she is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to Veterinary medicine. Katrina spends her time running after her son Angus and looking after her cats Pepper and Milo and Henry the Bearded Dragon.
Claire Rowan
Senior Veterinary Nurse
Claire joined us in March 2014 to start her career as a veterinary nurse, going onto complete her Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing at TAFE. She grew up in Goulburn, attending Goulburn High School. Claire has just started back with us part-time after welcoming her two beautiful children into the world. Claire has the coolest cat on the block O.G, the happiest of Labradors Sunny and the cutest Golden Retriever Lola.
Chloe Ryan
Senior Veterinary Nurse
Chloe has been with the practice since July 2012 after finishing high school. Chloe completed her Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2014. When not at work Chloe can be found chasing after her two gorgeous kids or spinning around barrels on her horse nearly every weekend. Chloe has an assortment of animals including many horses, lots of dogs and some brand new chickens.
Kayla O’Brien
Veterinary Nurse
Kayla has joined our team as a vet nurse at the end of 2021 after graduating from Open Colleges in 2020 and working in RSPCA shelters. Her favourite part of the job is chatting with clients about their pets and (of course) giving the pets cuddles. Kayla loves all animals, with pets including; Eddie the Diamond Python, Lemmy the Spotted Children's Python, Elvis the bearded dragon, Ziggy Stardust the Blue Tongue Lizard, Bobbie the Fox Terrier X and Flash the Jack Russell Terrier. She and her husband are welcoming their first child in 2024.
Rylee Bowles
Junior Veterinary Nurse
Rylee started as a weekend junior Vet Nurse and is now working with us full time whilst studying her Cert III in Animal Studies at TAFE. Rylee has two adorable Cavoodles Evie and Indie.
Rhiannon Greaves
Receptionist
Raised in Goulburn, working previously in Hospitality & Hotel Reception, Rhiannon joined the STVH team in Sept 2022. She and her husband have a 3 year old son Reuben and are welcoming baby #2 in 2024! Her absolute favourite part of each day is bearing witness to the bonds shared with our clients & their beloved pets.
Richard Dowsett
Business Manager
Richard has an extensive background in farming and a degree in Agricultural Economics. Richard is co-owner of STVH with Amanda and also the proud father of Archie, the hospital superintendent.
Archie
Hospital Superintendent
Archie joined the hospital in 2019 after moving from up North with his father Richard. Although Archie runs a tight ship here at STVH all the staff have nothing but respect and endless cuddles for him.
