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Peggy

PEGGY ABBISS

Administration

I started at M.B.V.C. in June 1989 back in the days when we contacted the vets by a very dodgy CB radio set-up! Have been here through 2 major renovations, vets retiring, associates being trained to the way we wanted them & then having them go o/s!, computers coming in to replace the entire wall of paper Patient files we had, dairies being a big part of our daily work & now closing down. How some things have changed.

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My job is people contact and I love it – another good part of my job is the puppy cuddling – always fun. I have lived in the M/B district for over 20 years – Jock & I have a daughter Kelsey & ‘share’ his other 2 daughters. Virtually every animal we have had (cats, dogs, galahs, chickens, budgies) has come through the clinic as strays/foundlings & all have been terrific pets.

Naomi

NAOMI BUICK
Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing

Veterinary Nurse

I have been employed at Murray Bridge Veterinary Clinic since 1998, starting out doing work experience and then gaining part time work. I completed my Certificate IV in Veterinary nursing and gained a lot of experience with on the job training. Over these past 12 years I have watched the clinic grow, trained many new nurses and gained such a love for all the animals I am privileged to meet. I have developed a real passion for surgery which is where I now spend my time working.

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Also during these 12 years I have had 3 children where I have taken leave and then been welcomed back each time by a great team of vets and nurses. I have a Golden Retriever, a cheeky Schnauzer and tropical fish. I currently work part time at the clinic and keep busy with that and my family life. I enjoy gardening when I can and being outdoors.

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SARAH SEYERS
Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing, Cert IV in Practice Management

Practice Manager / Veterinary Nurse

I started at Murray Bridge Vet Clinic in 2002 as a junior nurse after school and then started my traineeship in 2003. After completing Certificate III and IV in Veterinary Nursing I continued my education with further studies in Animal Behaviour with Dr Kerstie Seksel and the Delta Canine Good Citizen Program.

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I have extended my knowledge into practice management and completed Certificate IV in Frontline Management with the Animal Industries Resource Centre.

I look after the people who look after your pets! I love seeing our staff excel in their careers, develop professionally and strive to provide each and every client and their pet with the best Veterinary service they can.

When I’m not at the clinic I enjoy spending time with my family at our racehorse stable, and looking after our whippet Rocco and cats Ninja & Patch.

 

 

Kristie

KIRSTIE HANCOCK
Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing, AVNAT Registered Veterinary Nurse, Cert IV Companion Animal Services (Delta Society)

Veterinary Nurse

I started working at the MBVC in 2003, when I got offered a job as a junior nurse after my week of year 10 work experience. I grew up on a beef and cropping farm, so have always had a passion of caring for animals. After year 12, through a traineeship, I studied at TAFE to complete Certificate II and Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.

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At home I have a loving poodle, Lila and a hansom tortoise, Fritz. My other pets live close by at Mum and Dads farm. I did a bit of behaviour training with Lila and so found an interest in the most questioned category of owning a dog – behaviour.

In 2010 I started to run the preexisting puppy pre-school classes we hold at MBVC. In which I absolutely love, as it combines my love of puppies and the interest of dog behaviour. I love working at MBVC, it is like my second family here. I look forward to going to work each day and hope to further challenge myself with extra studies in the future.

 

Emily

EMILY AUGUST
Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing

Veterinary Nurse

I have always had an interest in animals, having cats and dogs at home since I was a little girl. Our family have always had horses and I have been riding since I was 4. At 10 I was riding breakers for mum and making my own money once the horses were sold. When I was 14 I started riding track work before school so it was a natural progression to do my work experience at the Murray Bridge Vet Clinic. After completing one school term at the clinic as part of one of my subjects, i was sure it was the career for me. January 2009 I started my traineeship with the MBVC. I have completed my cert IV in Veterinary Nursing and I am very lucky to be a part of the great team and enjoy my different experiences everyday.

Jodi

JODI SWALUE
Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing

Veterinary Nurse

My Vet nursing journey commenced in 2000 at MBVC. I love helping all animals and supporting their health throughout all stages of life, and sharing that journey with owners.

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I grew up on a farm and nurturing animals was always part of my upbringing. I have a strong interest in nutrition, and preventative healthcare for animals.

My husband & I have 2 children, and a farm yard of animals including 2 cats, 2 dogs, 3 horses, many chickens & Sheep, which certainly keep us busy.

Anne-Marie

ANNE-MARIE O'CONNOR
Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing, Cert IV Leisure & Lifestyle, Cert IV Community Service.
Specialised animal licence with Dept. Environment & Heritage

Veterinary Nurse

I started working at Murray Briddge Veterinary clinic in September 2007. My favourtie fields
of nursing are hospital and emergency nursing and wildlife care

 

Jessie

JESSIE THOMPSON
Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing

Veterinary Nurse

As a kid, we always had a variety of animals on our small hobby farm in Meningie. From raising calves, lambs and ducks, to having chickens, horses, fish, rabbits, guinea pigs, dogs and cats, there was always something to care for, this is where my love for animals began.

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At the moment I only have a Kelpie puppy, her name is Kell, she would have the same amount of energy of all the animals listed above combined! In 2014 I completed my certificate III in Animal care and Husbandry whilst in year 11 at school, I then completed yr 12 and continued working in retail locally for 2 years. Currently, I studied my Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing whilst employed at the Murray Bridge Veterinary Clinic. I absolutely love every aspect of this job, from interacting with the owners, working amongst amazing Vets and nurses and getting to see the recovery of pets, the variety of breeds and personalities of animals that we encounter everyday and everything in between! Oh and of course the puppy cuddles!

Danielle

DANIELLE PHILPOTT
Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing

Veterinary Nurse

In my spare time I enjoy camping, fishing and taking my dog on hikes.I also enjoy catching up with friends and family.

Toni

TONI BERLIN
Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing

Veterinary Nurse

I started studying Certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing at TAFE in 2020, which was when I got the amazing opportunity to work as a Veterinary Nurse at MBVC.

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I grew up on Kangaroo Island on the sheep dairy that my parents owned which is what kindled my love for animals. I spent all my time out of school helping my parents care for the sheep and work in the dairy and the cheese and yoghurt factory.

I have 2 Labradors called Basil and Sammy, who are litter mates. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and dogs. My family have a houseboat so during summer we spend a lot of time on the river.

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DANNIELLE SCHUTZ
Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing

 Veterinary Nurse

My first experience with the MBVC was in 2011 when I did a week of work experience at the clinic. I was later offered a job as a Junior Nurse in early 2012; coming in after school to help with cleaning, restocking and basic animal handling.

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Once I finished Year 12, I started studying to be a qualified Vet Nurse and gained full time employment. I have had a passion for helping animals since a young age, and from 2014-2017 raised a number of orphaned kangaroo joeys, possums and birds.

In 2019 I took a small break from the clinic, and spent some time working at the Littlehampton Veterinary Clinic in the hills; a much smaller, 1 veterinarian private practice. I have since gravitated back home to my MBVC family, and have been working as a casual Veterinary Nurse since July 2020 which balances well with our lifestyle. In my spare time, me and my partner Hudson can be found out on my parents hobby farm, pottering around with the collection of livestock we now have out there.

Lucy Ashby

LUCY ASHBY
Cert III in Veterinary Nursing, Cert III in wildlife and exhibited animal care

Veterinary Nurse

I have been a vet nurse since 2014 and in that time I have grown a great love for Australian wildlife, Kangaroos in particular. I have been fortunate enough to hand raise some joeys and have spent time getting to know their little quirks and personalities. When I’m not hand raising joeys I’m usually fostering kittens or looking after another orphaned animal that I could not say no to. I have 3 kids who love helping me with the animals and love teaching their friends all about the animals in our home.

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I have just finished studying my cert 3 in wildlife and exhibited animal care and during that time I got to work with a huge range of animals including hyenas, African painted dogs, lions, cheetahs, penguins and lemurs.

I am so excited to be joining the MBVC team and can’t wait to get to know everyone.

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JORDAN HIGGINS
Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing

Veterinary Nurse

I live on a farm with my family at Jervois. We have cattle, horses, a cat and 2 guinea pigs. My favourite subject At school was Agriculture and I loved being part of the royal Adelaide show team.

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I have been part of the goat team for 4 years and I have loved every show. In my spare time I love working with our horses and training them for western show competitions which takes us all around Australia. I also love reading and have a huge collection of books.

ANGELINA WATERHOUSE

Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing

I have been studying to be a Veterinary Nurse since 2022. I have been fortunate enough to of worked with racehorses for 6 years and being around multiple Veterinarians I grew a love for the Veterinary Industry and wanted to help and save as many animals as I can.

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I completed my Certificate II in Animal Studies in 2021 and currently studying my Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. I am so excited to be apart of the MBVC team and can’t wait to further get to know everyone

JESS RODDA

Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing

I have always had a love for all animals, but didn’t realise that a career in the animal industry would be my dream job until I was in my mid 20s. I grew up on the Yorke Peninsula and moved to Adelaide at 18 to complete a Business Administration traineeship. After 4 years working behind a computer I decided that I needed something more hands on, so took a break and moved to New Zealand to travel and work out what my next steps were.

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It was here, whilst working on dairy farms, that I found my passion for animal health. After a couple of years I moved back to Australia and began studying Vet Nursing. I have working in a couple of clinics, both country and city, before starting at MBVC in 2023. I am excited to be working with the wonderful and supportive team here and look forward to continue to learn every day. My favourite parts of this job are working in surgery and looking after hospital patients, nursing them back to health so they can go home to their families

 

MIA VIVIAN

Trainee Veterinary Nurse
What I love most about my job is being able to comfort nervous patients, support worried owners, and know that even on the hardest days, I’ve made a difference. As well as working with a bunch of amazing people!
 
At home I have a black labrador named Winston, chooks, ducks, a fish and a cat. Winston is mischief and likes to renovate the garden from time to time. Outside of work I love spending time with my family, friends and animals. As well as going on spontaneous adventures.

NIKOLA COWIN
Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing

 Veterinary Nurse

I have been nursing since 2019 and started at MBVC in 2025 after moving to Mannum. I grew up in the city life but spent the last 7 years in the Barossa and love the country life so my partner and I have chosen to build a family home by the river.

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I have always loved working with animals, with a keen interest in rescue and wildlife and can not wait to see what Murray Bridge brings.

SAMARA TELFORD
Veterinary Technician BVT

 Veterinary Nurse

I’ve always had a love for animals great and small, growing up on a farm in Mount Gambier there was always something to do and animals to care for! I was lucky enough to move to Queensland and complete my Bachelor of Veterinary Technology, but now I’ve escaped the humidity and am lucky enough to start my professional career so close to home.

MININDI PIPINIAS
Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing

 Veterinary Nurse

I’ve had the opportunity to nurse at a variety of veterinary clinics across Adelaide, as well as with The Rural Vet Mob, where I worked out on the APY Lands. I really enjoy the variety that veterinary nursing brings and love being able to care for animals while supporting their owners along the way.

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Outside of the clinic, I’m passionate about giving back to my community. I volunteer as a Veterinary Nurse with Safe Pets Safe Families, am a firefighter with Cambrai CFS, and run a Youth Club once a month. I love being involved in my community and helping wherever I can.

I’m grateful to be part of a profession that allows me to combine my love of animals with my passion for helping people.

I’m grateful to be part of a profession that allows me to combine my love of animals with my passion for helping people.

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COEN MARTIN

Animal Attendant - Studying Vet Science

I live on a farm in Wall Flat, between Mannum and Murray Bridge, where we used to own a dairy farm before converting into beef cattle. I am currently studying Veterinary Science at Adelaide University to achieve my goal of becoming a veterinarian.

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At home, I have a labradoodle called Poppy. Outside of work and Uni, I do gymnastics, where I was fortunate to represent South Australia at a national competition on the Gold Coast.

MEGAN SWALUE

Junior Animal Attendant

I am currently 14 years old and in year 8 at Mannum Community College. I love to be outside with my horses and pets. I have always loved animals in my life and I am looking to become either a Vet or Vet Nurse in the future.

 

 

 

ELLA O'SHEA-COULTER

Junior Animal Attendant

I am currently 16 years old and in Year 11 at Murray Bridge High School, I have always had a passion for animals and dreamed of being a vet since I was little. At home we have 2 horses, 1 dog, 1 cat, 3 sheep, 2 alpacas and some chickens. Outside of work I love to ride my horses. I Feel very lucky to be able to work in this position that allows me to explore different career opportunities in the animal industry

MILLIE DEMICHELE

Junior Animal Attendant

I have lived in Murray Bridge all my life and am currently in year 10 at school. I have always loved dogs growing up and would like to work with animals in the future. Netball is my favourite hobby and when I'm not with my dogs I'm on the court playing for Imperials.

TIANA HARTWIG

Junior Animal Attendant

I have a male blue healer called whiskey and he can be very cheeky sometimes, I also have a donkey called kora she loves being dramatic, and an eclectus parrot called Benji and he loves being showered.

I love animals and helping them and growing up I had lots of rescue animals at home. I also love to play netball and I play for Jervois, I love having the opportunity of being a junior vet nurse and hope to become a qualified vet when I’m older.

 

Mia Newell

Junior Animal Attendant

I am currently in year 11 at Murray Bridge High School and I have always had a passion for animals growing up. I love to spend time with my pets at home especially my cats. I hope to become either a vet or a vet nurse in the future, and I am so grateful to have this experience.

 

Lillian Hoare

Junior Animal Attendant

I am currently in Year 10, and have loved animals for as long as I can remember. Outside of work and school, I enjoy reading, music, movies, art, photography and travelling. I am grateful for the opportunity to gain experience in a clinic environment and explore future pathways within the animal industry.

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