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

Letitia Gowlett

Trainee Veterinary Nurse

Robyn Goldsmith

Animal Care Taker

"Vet mum" Robyn, comes in to help out from time to time. She enjoys completing the odd jobs, hydrobath and grooming Randall things veterinary nursing but has proved she can work reception computers too.

Thea Duff

Trainee Veterinary Nurse

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!

William York

Trainee Veterinary Nurse

Will started employment with the Maranoa Veterinary Surgery team in 2020 after completing a school based work experience program from Wallumbilla State School. Although he has changed schools and is now studying at Downlands in Toowoomba, Will still returns for regular school holiday employment. He has keen interests in cattle medicine and surgery but has learned a lot in the small animal practice too. He has proven to be a quick learner and a very capable animal handler and excellent at monitoring patients under general anaesthesia. Will aspires to follow a carer path into Veterinary Science in the future