3626 Mt Lindesay Highway,
Park Ridge, QLD, 4125

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Park Ridge Animal Hospital

Dr Nigel Thomas – Business Owner.

Bachelor of Veterinary Science – University of Queensland

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I graduated from the University of Queensland in 1991 and worked in Victoria, England and Saudi Arabia before returning to SE Queensland.

I have been working at Park Ridge Animal Hospital since the year 2000 and purchased the business from Dr Mike Gascoigne in 2004. Owning the business is a great challenge. We are always working to update our equipment and treatment protocols to make sure we can do a great job for your pets. 2013 was a big year because I had the honour of being the President of the Queensland Division of the Australian Veterinary Association. It was a terrific year full of new opportunities such as meeting government ministers, working with government on the development of animal health related policies and meeting many great vets and vet nurses throughout Queensland.

My real passion for veterinary science is helping clients celebrate the human-animal bond. I enjoy seeing clients with new puppies and kittens and continuing that relationship as the animals grow and mature. Helping both the client and pet through the good times and the bad times and taking time to discuss treatment options that are best for both pet and person. It is never a dull job and is truly much more than a job.

Home life is never dull with teenage kids, a lovely (and neurotic) dachshund and an endless “hobby list” supplied by my lovely wife!

Dr Sheena White – Business Partner

Bachelor of Veterinary Science – University of Queensland – Honours.  MANZCVS (Small Animal Medicine)

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Dr Sheena has been part of the Park Ridge Family since 2009. Through her hard work and passion for small animal medicine, Sheena has been awarded Membership to the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists, in the specific field of Companion Animal Medicine.

Sheena is renowned for her ever present smile and dedication to her patients.

Outside of work Sheena enjoys spending time with her husband, young daughter and adorable little dog Lucky, an adopted miniature poodle who is also a diabetic – Lucky certainly is lucky to be part of this great family!

Dr Sasha Savage – Business Partner

Bachelor of Veterinary Science – University of Queensland – Honours

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Dr Sasha joined the PRAH team 7 years ago and testifies that she has loved every minute of it! Her passion is small animal surgery and is certainly our go-to vet with all things orthopaedic. Sasha has a special interest particularly in the surgical and medical management of the canine cruciate ligament.

Sasha and husband Scott have a menagerie of animals to complement their young family; Eloise and Harriet, including a small herd of cattle, 6 chickens, a goat called Curly and a sheep named Muffin.

Sasha joined the PRAH management team in 2020 alongside Dr Nigel and wife Kate with Dr Sheena. As a devout animal lover she feels as though her role as a business owner means she can mentor other vets and nurses alike and work towards making PRAH not only a great place to work but a hospital providing exceptional quality pet care.

In the small amount of downtime she has you’ll find her baking brownies or going for a jog (usually now pushing a pram!)

Dr Keisuke (Kei) Harada

Bachelor of Veterinary Science – University of Queensland

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Dr Kei joined the team at Park Ridge Animal Hospital in mid 2016. He graduated from the University of Qld in 2007 and has worked in and around Brisbane in small animal practice since then.

He brings with him a wealth of knowledge, particularly in the field of small animal orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery and critical care.

In a predominantly female work place Kei prides himself on being tidy – not wanting to cause any angst! He is also the go-to vet with any male reproductive pet issues and feels he can assimilate with clients well in this area. He also has a special interest in Guinea pigs, reptiles and rats.

In recent years, Kei had to sadly farewell his beloved geriatric cat Qoo. He has since adopted two more lucky kittens, Boo and Moo, who were left at PRAH without owners. Kei planned to just take these cats home for a few days so that they wouldn’t be alone over the weekend… but we all knew that they would find their forever home with Kei and not return to the clinic. Kei also shares his home with a number of native Australian mammals and marsupials which his wife of 5 years Saori brings home to care for as a zookeeper at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.

When not at work Kei enjoys going to the gym, catching up with friends and making Sushi (all the staff agree he is a great sushi maker).

Dr Jess Jeffries

Bachelor of Veterinary Science – University of Queensland – Honours.

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Dr Jess became a valued member of our Park Ridge Animal Hospital team in 2017. She enjoys so much about being a vet; consulting, surgery and meeting new people and their pets. At the moment, her number one passion is ultrasound. To improve her skills in this area, Jess is currently undertaking a Graduate Diploma in Small Animal Abdominal Ultrasound through Melbourne University. Jess’s skills are invaluable to the PRAH team, as is her efficiency, hard work and terrific attitude and commitment to her work!

Jess has one beautiful cat called Chicken. In the past she has had many actual chickens but unfortunately apartment living means that she can only have Chicken the cat for now. Outside of work Jess enjoys travel, cooking and bush walking.

Dr Jane Pollitt

Bachelor of Veterinary Science – University of Queensland BVSc – Honours.  MANZCVS (Small Animal Medicine)

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Dr Jane joined the Park Ridge and Browns Plains team in 2017 and brought with her not only a caring and friendly disposition but a strong knowledge of small animal medicine and abdominal ultrasonography.

Dr Jane’s veterinary career started from a young age, shadowing her father, also a veterinarian and Professor of Equine Medicine at the University of Queensland. This instilled a passion for caring for animals great and small.

After completing her veterinary degree at the University of Queensland in 2012 Dr Jane went on to complete internships at Queensland Veterinary Specialists in emergency and critical care and small animal medicine before finding a passion for general practice. After additional study Dr Jane was awarded Membership to the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in the field of Small Animal Medicine and most recently completed a Graduate Certificate in Small  Animal Abdominal Ultrasonography.

Outside of work Dr Jane enjoys spending time with her young family and looking after the families two dogs ‘Bella’ the Jack Russell Terrier and ‘Billy’ the Australian Terrier. She also spends every other spare moment riding her horse ‘Catina’ in dressage and jumping.

Dr Pauline Pierson

Bachelor of Veterinary Science – James Cook University Australia BVSc

Dr Jesh Stone 

Bachelor of Veterinary Science – University of Queensland BVSc – Honours.

Dr Nicole Johnston

Bachelor of Veterinary Science – University of Queensland – Honours
Accredited Mental Health First Aider (MHFA)

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Dr Nicole has been part of the PRAH team since she was a new graduate out of vet school in 2004. She spent 2 of these years working at our Browns Plains Vet Surgery, and has visited many local schools as part of AVA PetP (Australian Veterinary Association – Pets and People Education Program), educating our next generation of pet owners.

In recent years, Nicole has developed an interest in palliative medicine, through her affiliation with Sunset Vets. She is passionate about maintaining the quality of life of her patients, and also supporting her clients through the difficult journey of pet loss.

Her four-legged family consists of two cats – ‘Ginny’ the geriatric old lady, and ‘Ed’ the young ginger ninja; and a Jack Russell X ‘Chilli’ who is still under probation. At Nicole’s home, life is full and fun, with a husband and three growing girls. If time permits, some painting with acrylics, or time in the garden is good for her soul.

Nicole is proud to come to work each day, and be part of the PRAH team of compassionate, dedicated and talented staff.

Meet Our Team at Park Ridge Animal Hospital - Dr Stacey Woodland

Dr Stacey Woodland

Bachelor of Veterinary Science – Honours. Accredited Mental Health First Aider (MHFA)

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Dr Stacey Woodland has been working in the veterinary industry for many years and joined the Park Ridge Team in 2021. Prior to graduation she was working as a Veterinary Nurse throughout high school and University.

The love of all pets great and small, veterinary medicine, and animal welfare are all passions of hers. In 2016 Dr Stacey travelled to Thailand to work at Soi Dogs Charity De-sexing Project for street dogs and cats. This was a fantastic experience which she hopes to repeat someday.

Stacey is an extremely thorough and caring vet, and she extends these skills to care for the people around her. She is an accredited Mental Health First Aider.

Stacey is the proud owner of 3 gorgeous and mischievous cats all rescued through the clinic. In her spare time she enjoys cooking, swimming and reading.

Meet Our Team at Park Ridge Animal Hospital - Dr Christina Lee

Dr Christina Lee

Dr Grace Ma

Dr Grace Ma

Dr Jessica Van Grinsven

Dr Jessica Van Grinsven

Meet Our Team - Dr Julia Tanner

Dr Julia Tanner

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Dr Frank Yuen

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Dr Charlene Koh

Meet Our Team - Dr Christine Bye

Dr Christine Bye

Meet Our Hospital Management Team

Park Ridge Animal Hospital

Dr Nigel Thomas – Business Owner.

Bachelor of Veterinary Science – University of Queensland

Kate Thomas – Business Owner & Wellness Facilitator

Accredited Mental Health First Aider (MHFA)

Dr Sheena White – Business Partner

Bachelor of Veterinary Science – University of Queensland – Honours.  MANZCVS (Small Animal Medicine)

Dr Sasha Savage – Business Partner

Bachelor of Veterinary Science – University of Queensland – Honours

Meet Our Team at Park Ridge Animal Hospital - Nurse Lauren

Nurse Lauren

Administration

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Lauren has been a long-standing employee at Park Ridge Animal Hospital, starting work with us when she was teenager. She has been an integral part of the team for many years, but has recently returned to her second home overseas with husband Matty.

Lauren has always been an animal lover. She had a particularly beautiful relationship with our first clinic cat ‘George’.

Lauren is a passionate volunteer, teaching people about The Bible. She loves helping people to discover answers to questions about life, contained within The Bible. Lauren has mastered the Burmese language while abroad. She also enjoys Pilates and making polymer clay jewellery.

Lauren’s organisational skills are second to none. She is a hard-worker and can be guaranteed to get any job done with a smile on her face! While her heart lies abroad, we are so happy that Lauren is continuing to do administration work for us, from afar.

Norman

Hospital Foreman

Tania

Tania

Hospital Coordinator & HR
(accredited mental health first aid officer)

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Started in January 2021 and new to the industry. Background in finance and small business before embarking on a new journey.

I started my career with Park Ridge Animal Hospital as a part time customer care officer. After realising that I loved the industry and wanted to grow within the PRAH family, I progressed to Team Leader before taking on the role of Hospital Coordinator and HR.

Outside of work, I am a mum to a teenage boy and fur babies, Roxi & Tiger-Lilly. I love camping, the beach and being active.

I have travelled all around Australia whilst taking a Gap year in 2017.

I feel fortunate to work with such a talented and caring team.

Dr Pauline Pierson – Vet Team Leader

Bachelor of Veterinary Science – James Cook University Australia BVSc

Meet the Team at Park Ridge Vet - Nurse Kaitlin

Nurse Kaitlin – Vet Nurse Team Leader

Cert IV Veterinary Nursing. Bachelor Applied Science Wildlife Science. Accredited Mental Health First Aider (MHFA).

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Kaitlin joined the PRAH family in 2018 and has grown with the business, and in turn, helped the team grow their skills and knowledge. Kaitlin is currently the hospital’s vet nursing team leader. She has a love for training and mentoring her fellow colleagues which is handy as she has a Master’s Degree in teaching.

Vet nursing since 2016, Kaitlin has discovered her passion lies in chatting with clients about their pets and bringing solutions to owners to make life easier. Kaitlin also enjoys nursing patients through their surgeries and watching the joy clients experience when they come to take their fur babies home. Alongside this she has a soft spot for our native wildlife and delights in educating her fellow teammates about the wonders of Australian natives. This knowledge she takes from her Bachelor of Wildlife Science and Captive Animal’s Certificate IV.

Kaitlin encourages overall wellbeing into life. She has completed her Mental Health first aid certificate and appreciates the importance of selfcare. Kaitlin has a strong desire and passion for further education and enjoys reading, which she partakes of frequently. Outside work she also spends her time with family, friends and pets.

Park Ridge Vet - Meet Our Team - Michelle

Michelle – Customer Care Team Leader

Meet Our Customer Service Team

Park Ridge Animal Hospital

Tash

Accredited Mental Health First Aider (MHFA)

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In 2020, Tash achieved a lifetime dream to work in the animal industry. We are so lucky to have her as part of our PRAH team.

Prior to working at PRAH, Tash spent 25 years working as a hairdresser in salons in South East Queensland, becoming Area Manager during this time. We can see that Tash would have shone in this role, as she is such a people-person. She is warm and generous with her time, which makes her such a valued asset to our Customer Care team, greeting our clients with her infectious smile and positive attitude!

Tash originates from the Northern Territory and did a fair bit of travelling around Australia in her late teens and early 20s. Homelife is now her husband and 2 young adult kids who are the centre of her world. Her son is a fire-fighter in the Air Force and has been posted to Katherine in the Northern Territory, and her daughter has currently completed her Certificate II in Animal Studies and is about to embark on her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. Tash is very proud of her kids!

Tash loves all animals, but she has two very privileged 6 yr old Staffy Xs named Samson and Oreo who she loves very much. These two are polar opposites – Samson is such a character and is always on the go, while Oreo is a professional sleeper who enjoys snuggling and enjoying the easy life.

Nic

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In 2022, Nic clocked up 10 years of working at Park Ridge Animal Hospital, and she feels it is truly where she belongs. The PRAH culture, our focus on teamwork and the great standards of care that we set for our fury friends and their owners, is what Nic loves the most about working at PRAH. She also loves the relationships she has formed with colleagues, supporting her teammates, and the great work-life balance that she is able to achieve.

After saying goodbye to her beloved dog Axle at the age of 12, she didn’t think she could love another dog as much – but then along came Roxy, a Jack Russell full of personality.
Nic is a super busy Mum of three boys. And… she loves cars! Especially V8s. If she ever gets any free time she would love to watch car racing all day.

Nic is a valued member of our front-of-house Customer Care Team. She loves a chat, and has a genuine interest in people and their lives. She really takes the time to get to know everyone!

Meet Our Team at Park Ridge Animal Hospital - Kelly

Kelly

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Kelly joined the PRAH team in early 2022, but has worked in the industry for the past 15 years as a Vet Nurse and Industry Rep. She is now part of our Customer Care Team.

Kelly loves all our wonderful, friendly clients and patients; and enjoys the fact that no two days at PRAH are the same. She has also loved being part of such a supportive and cohesive team.

Willow is Kelly’s beautiful border collie, who is a Delta Therapy dog. Kelly and Willow visit people in hospitals to share happiness and love to those in need. Kelly absolutely adores Willow and her two horses.

Kelly loves travel, often adventuring around Australia in a caravan with her family. Her favourite sports are Footy and Muay Thai. Kelly is a talented and creative soul. She loves photography and sings and plays guitar in a country band! She is also a great supporter of Cystic Fibrosis Australia, and has appeared in the Charity Global TV program ‘Adventure All Stars’, promoting awareness for her cause.

Park Ridge Vet - Meet Our Team - Michelle

Michelle

Meet Our Team - Adrienne

Adrienne

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Tori

Meet Our Team - Chey

Chey

Meet Our Veterinary Nurses

Park Ridge Animal Hospital

Meet the Team at Park Ridge Vet - Nurse Kaitlin

Nurse Kaitlin – Vet Nurse Team Leader

Cert IV Veterinary Nursing. Bachelor Applied Science Wildlife Science. Accredited Mental Health First Aider (MHFA).

Read More About Kaitlin
Kaitlin joined the PRAH family in 2018 and has grown with the business, and in turn, helped the team grow their skills and knowledge. Kaitlin is currently the hospital’s vet nursing team leader. She has a love for training and mentoring her fellow colleagues which is handy as she has a Master’s Degree in teaching.

Vet nursing since 2016, Kaitlin has discovered her passion lies in chatting with clients about their pets and bringing solutions to owners to make life easier. Kaitlin also enjoys nursing patients through their surgeries and watching the joy clients experience when they come to take their fur babies home. Alongside this she has a soft spot for our native wildlife and delights in educating her fellow teammates about the wonders of Australian natives. This knowledge she takes from her Bachelor of Wildlife Science and Captive Animal’s Certificate IV.

Kaitlin encourages overall wellbeing into life. She has completed her Mental Health first aid certificate and appreciates the importance of selfcare. Kaitlin has a strong desire and passion for further education and enjoys reading, which she partakes of frequently. Outside work she also spends her time with family, friends and pets.

Nurse Deanne – Pet Grooming Stylist & Puppy Preschool Trainer

Cert II Veterinary Nursing.

Nurse Cassie

Cert IV Veterinary Nursing. Accredited Mental Health First Aider (MHFA)

Nurse Nadia

Cert IV Veterinary Nursing.

Nurse Mikeely

Bachelor Veterinary Technology.

Meet Our Team at Park Ridge Animal Hospital - Nurse Aymee

Nurse Aymee

Nurse Shannon

Nurse Shannon

Cert IV Veterinary Nursing

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Shannon has been a member of the PRAH team since 2016, when she worked as a nurse assistant throughout high school. Shannon realised her passion for veterinary nursing and began studying her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2021. She loves the opportunities she gets each day to advance her skills, all of which she uses to care for her patients, alongside the passionate and skilled team she works with. Shannon loves how varied veterinary nursing is, the hands-on care she can provide to patients needing surgery and hospitalisation, and the direct impact she can make to the patients and clients lives.

Outside of work, Shannon loves anything outdoors. She is a beach lover, a netball lover and a new found camping addict. Shannon has travelled to Cambodia twice on volunteer trips and has big dreams to see the rest of the world too.

At home, Shannon has a 5 year old rescue cat called Macie, who she thinks is the neediest (but cutest) cat in the world. The love Shannon has for Macie is what drives her to nurse her patients until they feel better, so they can go home to their loving families.

Meet Our Team at Park Ridge Animal Hospital - Nurse Sara

Nurse Sara

Meet Our Team at Park Ridge Animal Hospital - Nurse Alicia

Nurse Alicia

Nurse Natalie

Nurse Natalie

Meet Our Team at Park Ridge Animal Hospital - Nurse Mischka

Nurse Mischka

Nurse Maree

Nurse Maree

Park Ridge Vet - Meet Our Team - Nurse Clare

Nurse Clare

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Clare has been a member of our Park Ridge Animal Hospital nursing team since 2018. Clare loves working in the Veterinary industry and is currently studying a Bachelor of Veterinary Technology at the University of Queensland Gatton campus.

Molly is Clare’s beautiful 9 year old red Cattle Dog. ‘Riddle’ is her new puppy, who she loves like a son. She also has 5 chickens, many fish and bee hives. Clare loves spending time with her pets and her family in general. She is a competitive swimmer and has a penchant for true-crime documentaries and podcasts.

Our clients and staff love Clare! She is vibrant, kind-hearted and caring. We are so pleased for her to be part of our PRAH team as she continues her Nursing and Vet Tech studies.

Meet Our Team at Park Ridge Animal Hospital - Keira-Lee

Nurse Keira-Lee

Meet Our Team at Park Ridge Animal Hospital - Amity

Nurse Amity

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Amity works as a Kennel Assistant and Consult Support Nurse. She finds it very rewarding to see her patients go home after spending a day or more in the hospital. She would also never turn down the opportunity for a cuddle with a cute puppy or kitten! We are very lucky to have Amity as part of our PRAH team – she is calm and mature, and happy to take on any job big or small!

Choppa, her Rottweiler X, enjoys sitting by the fire during family camping trips! It’s a dog’s life!

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Nurse Chantelle

Meet Our Team at Park Ridge Animal Hospital - Sarah

Sarah

Meet Our Veterinary Nurse Assistants

Park Ridge Animal Hospital

Meet Our Team - Charlotte

Charlotte

Caleb

Caleb

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Mikayla

Meet Our Team - Bree

Bree

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Khusha

Meet Our Wellbeing Team

Park Ridge Animal Hospital

Kate Thomas – Business Owner & Wellness Facilitator

Accredited Mental Health First Aider (MHFA)

 

Nurse Cassie

Cert IV Veterinary Nursing. Accredited Mental Health First Aider (MHFA)

Meet Our Team at Park Ridge Animal Hospital - Tash

Tash

Accredited Mental Health First Aider (MHFA)

Meet Our Team at Park Ridge Animal Hospital - Dr Stacey Woodland

Dr Stacey Woodland

Bachelor of Veterinary Science – Honours. Accredited Mental Health First Aider (MHFA)

Dr Nicole Johnston

Bachelor of Veterinary Science – University of Queensland – Honours
Accredited Mental Health First Aider (MHFA)

Park Ridge Vet - Meet Our Team - Nurse Clare

Nurse Clare

Park Ridge Vet - Meet Our Team - Michelle

Michelle

Park Ridge Animal Hospital

Opening Hours

Monday – Friday: 8am–7pm
Saturday & Sunday: 9am–6pm

Our Address

3626 Mt Lindesay Highway (Service Road),
Park Ridge, QLD, 4125

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(07) 3800 1378

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