Joanne Hanssens

Veterinarian

Jo started her career as a part-time veterinary nurse at Yamanto Veterinary Surgery whilst still in high school and during her university years (2000-2007). Once a graduated veterinarian she then worked full time in Goondiwindi (Dec 2007-  Jan 2011) and then worked as a locum for 13 months where she has gained much experience in various practices including Guyra, Tenterfield, Pittsworth, Dayboro, Kilcoy, Dalby, Mt Isa and Roma. Jo joined the Maranoa Veterinary Surgery in Feb 2012 and enjoys almost all aspects of veterinary science but mostly cattle work and soft tissue & gastro-intestinal surgery in small animals. Jo has many pets that she adores and are known to most people as her "fur-kids". Banjo and Dixie the dogs, Alex, Ellie and Gracie her cats, Vegas and Shelly the clinic cats,  her 23 goats, and 4 cows are well known to many of our clients and some will often be around the practice to greet you. Jo became practice director in Dec 2012.

Veterinary Certifications

- Australian Cattle Veterinarians Association NCPD tail tags to certify pregnancy testing- manual

- Australian Cattle Veterinarians Association Veterinary Bull Breeding Soundness Evaluation (bull testing) Accredited Veterinarian. 

- Equine Dentistry

- Hendra Vaccination Accredited Veterinarian

- Stud Book Accredited Veterinarian

- NSW Ovine Brucellosis Accredited Veterinarian

Emily Murray

Veterinary Nurse

Emily comes from Meandarra, where she grew up on her family's farms which produce sheep and cattle. Growing up on the farm allowed Emily to have a variety of pets such as horses, dogs, cats, pigs, birds and orphaned livestock. Emily enjoys working with animals and since commencing employment in May 2019 she has undertaken further studies and has successfully obtained a certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing. She is our superstar Vet Nurse who treats all species and thrives in challenging situations.

Chalres DeChelard

Veterinary Nurse

Hailey Keane

Trainee Veterinary Nurse

Thea Duff

Kennel Hand

Thea joined the Maranoa Veterinary Surgery Team in August 2020 as an after school animal attendant/ kennel hand. She has also taken on some school holiday shifts allowing her to commence training in Veterinary nursing and some reception duties. Thea loves animals, and has a dog and 4 cats. She is an excellent cat handler and is often our go-to helper when we have a difficult feline patient who doesn't care to behave for veterinary examination. Thea is aspiring to become a Veterinarian after her high school studies, and we think she'll make a top Vet!

Terrie Wightman

Trainee Veterinary Nurse