I grew up and schooled at Rochedale, Brisbane. I graduated from the University of Queensland in 1987 and started working in a small animal practice in Toowoomba. James and I worked and holidayed in the UK for 2 years before returning to Queensland.

We settled on the Peninsula and set up Peninsula Vet Surgery at its current location. James and I started our family and have 3 wonderful boys. I have many fond memories of our early family days at the surgery.

Presently, most of my time at the surgery involves administration and clerical work which is not particular glamorous but very necessary. My hobbies are running, belly dancing and Tae-kwon-do.

I was born in Rabaul, New Guinea and moved to Australia in 1975. I have lived on The Redcliffe Peninsula for most my life attending Redcliffe State High School.

After completing year 12, I studied for and obtained a cerficate in Large Animal and Farm skills and then went onto to completing my Veterinary Nursing Certificate.

I've worked in various vet practices around Brisbane and have done quite a bit of locum work here at Peninsula Veterinary Surgery in the past before starting full time employment for the in 2001.

I have a huge love of animals and my interests are music, dancing, reading and of course anything to do with animals!

I was born in England and my father was a British Army Officer which meant we travelled all over the world.

My family settled in Cheshire when my father retired and that is when I started my studies in Animal Care and Welfare.

I have completed several diplomas in Animal Care which lead me to do a degree in (Bsc) Animal Behaviour and Welfare.

Once I graduated I was lucky enough to get a position as a Primate and Reptile keeper at the Isle Of Wight Zoo which I did for three years.

Then the travel bug got hold of me again and I came to Australia backpacking where I met my now husband. I moved here to live in 2008 and in January 2009 took up the great opportunity to work at Peninsula Vet Surgery.

I have always had a great love and compassion for all animals, my family would rescue horses and dogs.

I have a great interest in canine and feline behaviour I know that I will learn a lot from the team at Peninsula Vet's and from starting the Vet Nurse course in July 2009.

Hi to all… I'm Samantha and this Oscar my dog. We both moved here from Wellington New Zealand mid 2010 and loving it.

I have been working in the animal industry for the past five years starting as a volunteer for the NZ S.P.C.A. I became a graduated Veterinary nurse in 2009 and have worked as a locum nurse till now.

I was offered a full time position with P.V.S team and was happy to take the position and haven't looked back.

Apart from the passion that I have for the animals and wild life my other passions are riding motorbikes, Digital photography, and walking my furry child (Oscar).

I'm looking forward to meeting, serving and helping you with all your pets needs at the Peninsula Veterinary Surgery.

Regards

Sam

I have been with the team at Peninsula Veterinary Surgery since August 2005. I had previously run my own dog grooming business in Scarborough, before stepping back to have a family and now have 2 beautiful girls.

I qualified as a dog obedience instructor in 1993 I have always had a love of Boxers and currently have an elderly cat Muffy.

I have been in the grooming industry for over 20 years and still have a passion for grooming I continually update my skills attending courses where possible.

I do all dog breeds for clipping, grooming, hydrobaths and blow drying.