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 including dogs, cats, goats and cattle that she adores and are known to most people as her "fur-kids". Shelley and Vegas, the clinic cats and sometimes her dogs Banjo, Dixie and Betty will greet you at the practice. Jo became practice director in Dec 2012 and continues to enjoy the veterinary  challenges of being a mixed practitioner.

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

Erin Donaldson

Veterinary Nurse

Emily Fry

Trainee Veterinary Nurse

Riley Spooner

Kennel Hand

Riley joined our team in April 2023. We first met Riley when he brought in an injured cat he had found. Riley was really keen to learn about the veterinary industry and work with animals. Riley wishes to one day be a vet. 

Koria Hendry-Ratima

Kennel Hand

Koria joined our team in May 2023. Koria came to us with a passion for animals and enthusiasm to learn how to care for them. 

Elsie Irwin

Kennel Hand

Elsie started employment as junior animal attendant with us in December 2023, wanting to learn more about animal care and vet work. She enjoys motocross competitions and has ambitions to become a Veterinarian.