Ellen is one of our owners and Head Veterinarian, having graduated from the University of Queensland in 2008. Originally from the Atherton Tablelands, she was inspired to pursue veterinary medicine through a love of science and animals – though she’ll happily admit it was mostly the animals.
Ellen’s favourite part of her role is building long-term relationships with clients and their pets. She values knowing her patients so well that their history feels second nature, allowing her to confidently manage both medical and surgical cases. Her areas of special interest include feline medicine, soft tissue surgery, dentistry, and complex medical cases.
Outside of work, Dr Ellen is kept busy by Sully, her big, silly “wolfhound rat,” and cats Soda (who thinks she’s a dog), and ‘The Boys’ Banksy and Pickles…..oh and her partner Dylan. A self-confessed cat at heart, she enjoys spending her downtime gardening with a glass of wine and a podcast, swimming, and sipping on a chai tea that’s never too sweet.
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