Our clinic is an ECO Friendly Clinic. We have installed multiple solar panels on our roof of our clinic to ensure a reduction in our Carbon Footprint production. We ensure that all our power switches are switched off when they aren’t being used. 

We implement several water saving measures, which include using tank water and also using bore water for the toilet. 

We try to minimise our paper usage, by emailing our clients instead of sending letters and faxes. We recycle all our ink cartridges with Planet Ark and also welcoming our clients to use our bin to help the eco system. We also recycle our cardboard boxes.

BVSc (Hons)

Dr Chris is our newest Veterinarian at Jacobs Well Veterinary Surgery and Curtis Street Vets@Pimpama. Dr Chris originally came from Melbourne, but moved to Queensland to study Veterinary Science at the University of Queensland. He began working at Jacobs Well Veterinary Surgery in 2017.

Dr Chris's interests are in medicine and animal pathology. He also has a special interest in surgery. Dr Chris is hard working, kindly, approachable and focused on providing his clients and their animals with the best care possible.

In Dr Chris's spare time, he enjoys: international travelling, hiking, charcoal drawing, beach walking, music and a good red wine. Dr Chris also enjoys a good chat and meeting new people.

Dr Chris’s enjoys taking the time to get to the source of your animal’s difficulty. With his dedication, Dr Chris is a great addition to the Jacobs Well Veterinary Surgery and Curtis Street Vets@Pimpama team.

BVSc (Honours)

My name is Melissa, and you will find me at Curtis Street Vets most days with Wednesdays being spent at our sister clinic, Jacobs Well Vet Surgery. I started working at Jacobs Well Vet Surgery as a nurse in 2014 whilst studying Veterinary Science at the University of Queensland and naturally started work with Dr John and the team of lovely nursers shortly after I graduated.

I enjoy all areas of Veterinary medicine however, I have a special interest in our Brachycephalic patients including Brachycephalic airway surgery and soft tissue surgery. I also thoroughly enjoy working with our reproduction cases from AIs to performing Caesarians. When not in the clinic, you will find me out doing our Equine house calls and recently completed my Level 1 Equine Dentistry Certification.

In my spare time you will find me with my two horses – Luna, a Percheron X and Razamataz, a Belgium Draft X, having a special interest for heavy horses. I also compete in the sport of Equestrian Vaulting – having completed at State, National and International levels over the last 10 years. When not with the horses, my time is spent with my beloved fur child ‘Bentley’ an Irish Setter who loves running a muck – keep an eye for us at The Spit on Sundays!

Michelle

Certificate IV - Veterinary Nursing

Darian

Certificate IV - Veterinary Nursing

My name is Darian and I am a fully qualified Veterinary Nurse (Cert IV). I have been working at Jacobs Well Veterinary Surgery since 2015 and I also work at Curtis Street Vets @Pimpama.

I have a special interest in horses so you will often find me during our horse calls with Dr Melissa. When not out and about on horse calls, I also enjoy surgical nursing and patient monitoring.

In my spare time I ride and train horses my Arabian Warmbloods in Dressage & Show Halter locally and nationally.

Tess

I feel very lucky to be working at Curtis Street Vets @ Pimpama. After leaving school I completed my Certificate III in Animal Studies. I then worked at the Strawberry Farm because I wanted to work with animals.  I am very happy to say that I am now qualified in Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. My next goal is to study a Diploma to know even more about the care of the pets that visit us. 

I was so glad to be chosen to work in this community.  I have studied hard and listened to all the vets’ advice and I feel confident if you come into my surgery, with my help, you will attain the best outcome for you and your pet.

At home I have Cockatoos, Guinea Pigs and my fur baby ‘Chicky’, a Jack Russell cross Pug, who keep me company. ‘Chicky’ often comes to assist me on my workdays. When you visit you may see her relaxing down the back. She also finds her way into the Facebook pages because she is so cute.

Don’t be surprised if I welcome you into Jacobs Well Veterinary Surgery, for, time to time, I work over there with Dr John.

Ashley

Hi, my name is Ashley. I am currently studying Veterinary Technology at the University of Queensland. I work at Jacobs Well Veterinary Surgery and Curtis Street Vets@Pimpama during my University breaks.

I try my hardest to be helpful and to look after any of the animals that come into my care. I make sure they have clean beds to lie on and plenty of food and water if they need it (or none if they are not allowed them on this day).

I enjoy horseriding on my days off.

Branson

Hello, I was born in Brisbane, but quickly moved with my parents (Dr John and Dr Christine) to Killarney. Growing up inside Killarney Veterinary Surgery and on the farm was a wonderful childhood. I was able to participate in the many activities of Veterinary Life, as well as enjoy the outdoor arena on the garm. I grew up with dogs, cats, chooks, cattle, horses and guinea pigs.

I have always wanted to become a veterinarian having a deep compassion for pets and their problems. I worked and studied during my high school and graduated with a Certificate II in Animal Studies.

Now I am studying Agribusiness at University of Queensland (Gatton Campus) and hope to study Veterinary Science once I have finished this degree. You will meet me working - assisting the Veterinary Nurses on my holiday breaks, when I return to the Gold Coast. I enjoy meeting all the wonderful pets you bring to our Veterinary Surgeries.

I also participate in the background management assisting my parents. In my free time, I enjoy taking the Golden Retrievers down to the beach so they can romp to their hearts content on the sand and through the water.