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

Candice Cottrell

Veterinarian

Candice lived in rural Queensland until the age of eight, cementing her love for country life, before moving to Brisbane. Graduating from the University of Queensland in 2007 with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science she began her first veterinary job in Longreach. After two and a half years of mixed practice, it was time to move on and Candice did some locum work in Goondiwindi, Roma and Chinchilla, followed by some overseas holidaying. She started in Chinchilla in 2011 and worked there for another two and a half years in mixed practice. From there she resumed locum work for 18months in Roma, Mackay, Kilcoy, then into New South Wales in Dubbo and Holbrook. Whilst in Dubbo she found that she enjoyed the clinic and the workload and decided to move there, and started fulltime in December 2015. Candice remained in Dubbo until June 2019 where she felt a move back to Queensland was required, settling on Roma and the Maranoa Veterinary Surgery. In practice Candice enjoys bovine medicine and small animal medicine and surgery. In August you will find her in Brisbane stewarding at the Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) in the Stud Beef and Young Judges sections (or in the Stockman's). 

Veterinary Certifications

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

- 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.

Courtney Jackson

Trainee Veterinary Nurse

Courtney grew up in far south Queensland until the age of 6 when her parents sold out of their Livestock transport business. Like any outback kid she was surrounded by horses, calves, chooks, cats and dogs. Whilst at boarding school in Toowoomba, Courtney completed a cert 3 in agriculture during the holidays mustering and working with sheep and cattle and in her spare time would enjoy going to gymkhanas with her horses and also riding motorbikes. Courtney spent  7 months pen riding at Beef City. Courtney has joined the Maranoa vet surgery team in June 2020 to gain skills and further her education and knowledge in Veterinary Nursing studies.

Terrie Wightman

Trainee Veterinary Nurse

Jess Maunder

Kennel Hand

Jess comes from Wallumbilla where she was raised on a property that produces both cattle and crops. She completed a week school based work experience with the Maranoa Veterinary Surgery team in September 2018 and gained after school employment with us shortly after that. She is currently attending High School at Roma State College. Whilst she is uncertain about her future career aspirations in years to come, she knows she loves working with animals and is always keen to learn something new.

Taylor Heath

Kennel Hand

Taylor is a local Roma girl, she was raised on her family farm just out of Roma which produces cattle and sheep. Growing up on the farm Taylor got to experience working with animals and that is where her love for animals started. Taylor is currently attending Roma State College and is hoping to go to Tafe after she finishes year 12 and plans on studying animal studies and veterinary nursing. She joined the team in January 2020.