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Topaz - The Clinic Cat - May he Rest In Peace
After a long and wonderful life, we said goodbye to Topaz in August this year.
Topaz is inflicted with all the idiosyncrasies of a Vet Clinic cat and he definitely lives by the "Dogs have owners and cats have staff" rule. A recent possum attack has left him slightly dimmer than he was before, but we love him no less.
He came to us as a young cat needing a change of living arrangements (preferably to a place with no quails on the menu!). At which time we extended his life expectancy from about half an hour to a decade and counting!!. He very quickly endeared himself to everyone - and now he's part of the establishment.
After a long and wonderful life, we said goodbye to Topaz in August this year.
Topaz is inflicted with all the idiosyncrasies of a Vet Clinic cat and he definitely lives by the "Dogs have owners and cats have staff" rule. A recent possum attack has left him slightly dimmer than he was before, but we love him no less.
He came to us as a young cat needing a change of living arrangements (preferably to a place with no quails on the menu!). At which time we extended his life expectancy from about half an hour to a decade and counting!!. He very quickly endeared himself to everyone - and now he's part of the establishment.
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Dr Vicki Dunstan - Veterinarian
Vicki has spent most of her life in SW Queensland. She graduated from Veterinary Science in Nov 1995, and arrived home to find the first patient on the doorstep the very next morning. (Owner holding the dog in one arm and an X-ray from Dr Chester Wilson in the other!) And there has been no turning back since.
Vicki lists her special interests as emergency medicine, orthopaedic surgery, soft tissue trauma, client relations and the well being of working dogs.
Vicki's interests away from work are family, gardening, and local history. Vicki and Steven have two teenage boys, one adult son, two horses, a dog "Gus". Vicki is crazy about cats and has two adored burmese cats "Fuzz Buzz" & "Padme". And of course “Topaz” the clinic cat.
Vicki has spent most of her life in SW Queensland. She graduated from Veterinary Science in Nov 1995, and arrived home to find the first patient on the doorstep the very next morning. (Owner holding the dog in one arm and an X-ray from Dr Chester Wilson in the other!) And there has been no turning back since.
Vicki lists her special interests as emergency medicine, orthopaedic surgery, soft tissue trauma, client relations and the well being of working dogs.
Vicki's interests away from work are family, gardening, and local history. Vicki and Steven have two teenage boys, one adult son, two horses, a dog "Gus". Vicki is crazy about cats and has two adored burmese cats "Fuzz Buzz" & "Padme". And of course “Topaz” the clinic cat.
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Tegan Shelswell - Receptionist / Administration
Born and bred in Charleville, Tegan is our receptionist and administration assistant. Her many responsibilities include stock ordering, inventory management, book keeping and accounts, drug auditing, vaccination reminder programs and the list goes on.
Tegan is mad about animals, especially her Cattle X Labrador "Jet" and her Kelpie X Border Collie "Bronco" not to mention several horses and two cats.
Born and bred in Charleville, Tegan is our receptionist and administration assistant. Her many responsibilities include stock ordering, inventory management, book keeping and accounts, drug auditing, vaccination reminder programs and the list goes on.
Tegan is mad about animals, especially her Cattle X Labrador "Jet" and her Kelpie X Border Collie "Bronco" not to mention several horses and two cats.
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Steven Russell (Rusty) – maintenance man, groundsman etc
Rusty fixes, cleans, lifts, moves, and replaces all manner of things around the surgery. Rusty was previously an electrician before having to give up work to help keep the wheels on at home. He enjoys working with horses and all manner of horse sports.
Rusty fixes, cleans, lifts, moves, and replaces all manner of things around the surgery. Rusty was previously an electrician before having to give up work to help keep the wheels on at home. He enjoys working with horses and all manner of horse sports.
