About Curtis Street Vets @ Pimpama

What We Offer You

• Modern premises
• Current technology
• Up to date techniques
• Specific and sound advice
• All small animals welcome
• Kindness and consideration at all times

BVSc (Hons), BAgrSc, MANZCVSc, CMAVA, CDec

Dr John was born in Albury, NSW. He grew up in southern Victoria amongst the race Horse community. He graduated from La Trobe University with his Agricultural Degree but he aspired to becoming a Veterinarian. So he migrated north through The University of Sydney, gaining his Veterinary degree, to Sunny Queensland.

He worked at Kessel’s Road Veterinary Hospital and Creek Road Cat Surgery before purchasing Killarney Veterinary Surgery with his partner Dr Christine. At Killarney Dr John’s career encompassed both small and large animals. Cattle Breeding and Endurance Riding were his favourite pastimes. If he was not at the clinic he was on the farm.

In 2003 the family decided on a ‘Sea Change’ and established Jacobs Well Veterinary Surgery.

Dr John became a member of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists – Feline Chapter and a Chartered Member of the Australian Veterinary Association.

Dr John’s special interests include cat medicine, dog medicine and dog reproduction (especially canine dystocia). He has his own breeding dogs – Golden Retrievers – who smile every time they see him.

Currently much of Dr John’s time is devoted to brachycephalic dogs (e.g. French Bulldogs, Pugs, British Bulldogs, Australian Bulldogs and Boston Terriers). Dr John is an accredited export Veterinarian. He, also, enjoys breeding Burmese Cats.

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 much – keep an eye for us at The Spit on Sundays!

BVSc, MAgrSc, BAppSc (RT) (Hons)

Dr Christine although born in Melbourne, grew up in the farming community of Central Qld, Central NSW, and then settled in South East Queensland.  Naturally she attended Gatton Agricultural College and graduated with a practical - hands on - agricultural degree.

After a working tour of the old country (Europe), Dr Christine attended The University of Sydney and graduated with her Masters Degree. It was here she met her future husband Dr John and she was inspired to pursue a veterinary career. 

After graduating from The University of Queensland with her BVSc, she and Dr John purchased Killarney Veterinary Surgery. Dr Christine spent much time sitting on the cattle yard rails yarning to farmers about herd and population dynamics, attending cow caesarians, horse riding and raising their child Lorraine.

The ‘Sea Change’ leads the couple to Jacobs Well where they established Jacobs Well Veterinary Surgery.

Dr Christine loves to get amongst the animals and use her veterinary knowledge however life’s turns have necessitated a lean toward practice management. Sometimes you will see her pop her head into the clinic proper when she has some free time. The new surgery, Curtis Street Vets @ Pimpama, has been the couple’s pet project for some time.

Michelle

I was brought up on a huge poultry farm in Eastern Gippsland Victoria. I have had animals ever since I can remember, from fostering baby lambs to finding injured animals on the side of the road, (such as wombats and baby joeys who’s mums were killed in car accidents). My favourite pastimes are riding horses and breeding – also showing - my Pugs and French Bulldogs.

On Mondays and Thursdays you will find me working along side Dr John and Dr Melissa at Curtis Street Vets @ Pimpama. I am an early riser and have already fed my horses and my myriad of dogs at home before arriving fresh to start the day.

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 had already started my Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing before coming to this Veterinary Surgery, dreaming, one day, of becoming a Veterinary Nurse.

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.

Soon to finish this Certificate, my next goal is to study a Diploma to know even more about the care of the pets that visit us.

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.

 

Hannah

Hi, my name is Hannah. I have always had a love of animals every since I was a little girl. My dream has always been to become a veterinary nurse.

I began at Jacobs Well Veterinary Surgery with Dr John while I was still at school. Now, I have almost completed my Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.

I have been working at both Jacobs Well Veterinary Surgery and Curtis Street Vets @ Pimpama. I especially love learning new things and aspire to do my best for you and your beloved pet when you come into either of our clinics.

 

 

 

Darian

Hello, I have been working at Jacobs Well Veterinary Surgery since 2015.

I decided this year that I will start my training for a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. I am looking forward to learning during my course.

I especially enjoy grooming and will help your pets when they come to visit us next. Please don’t hesitate to ask me any questions.  I also like to go out on House Calls with the Vets (e.g. Dr John). So you may see me there. But, often I am in the back room assisting to keep your pets safe when they are having their anaesthetics.

In my spare time I ride and train horses and compete nationally with my Arabians and dressage horses. 

 

Charlotte 

Hi. My name is Charlotte and I am currently studying my certificate IV in Vet nursing. I began working at Curtis Street Vets @ Pimpama recently to complete my workplacement for my certificate. 

Everyday, I feel so lucky to be able to learn from such an amazing group of people in the clinic. I love meeting all of your pets and find each day extremely interesting.

I have loved animals from a young age. When I had my first horseriding lesson at 3 years old, I fell in love with horses. I did lessons up until I was 15 years old and loved every moment! In my spare time, you'll find me at home with my pets. I have a kelpie named Max, an English bull-terrier - Daisy, 11 guinea pigs, ducks, geese & chickens! 

 

 

 

 

The Golden Retriever Clan

We consist of the matriarch, Fleur, the Aunty, Luna and Spring and the teenagers, Snow and Goldie.  We make sure that No-One goes unnoticed around our place.  We live in the back runs and will regularly talk to the Nurses when they hang out their washing.

Sometimes we are called to duty and willingly donate blood to save lives.

Nicky

I began my Veterinary Receptionist Career at Jacobs Well Veterinary Surgery in 2012 and during that time have broadened my knowledge of animals vastly. Currently, I am assisting Curtis Street Vets with all animal grooming at M's Grooming Salon and also helping Christine in Administration.

I love coming to work and meeting all the beautiful animals, and their carers, who come through the practice doors.

Animals have been a passion since very young.  My leisure time is mostly taken up by Dog Sports e.g. Agility, Dock Diving and Noseworks.  I also attend seminars and workshops where topics vary from Animal Behaviour to Dog Obedience.  At our local dog club, I have taught Basic Dog Obedience for the last 6 years.

 

Belinda

Hello. I assist Christine with the bookwork behind the scenes.  I enjoy data entry the most, but can be found at meetings and organising various functions along the way.  I have seen the practice expand from only Jacobs Well Veterinary Surgery to two practices with the new surgery being Curtis Street Vets @ Pimpama.

In my spare time, I enjoy gardening, socialising and cooking for friends and family.  I love coming to work because the staff and Veterinarians take such great care of all the animals that visit the clinics. They are all so friendly and I get to talk to the pets as they come in.

 

Peter

Hi. I am the gardener at Curtis Street Vets@ Pimpama.  I regularly take great care in looking after the beautiful Clinic grounds.  I particularly enjoy mowing and also assist Christine in maintaining the garden beds.  Each week, you will see me around the Clinic.

At home, I am kept busy looking after my lovely horses and dogs.  Dr John is always there to assist if there is any medical problem that they may have.

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.