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

Trainee 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 looks forward to it whilst completing her studies as veterinary nurse. She joined our team in May 2019.

Clancy O'Connell

Trainee Veterinary Nurse

Bree Gordon

Trainee Veterinary Nurse

Georgia Gibson

Trainee Veterinary Nurse

Thea Duff

Kennel Hand

Cori Cogan

Kennel Hand

Terrie Wightman

Trainee Veterinary Nurse