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.

At home I have a lovely wife, 2 cheeky children, a sparky Miniature Schnauzer called Dougie, a Miniature Dachshund called Steve and 2 very patient cats.

Sheena has been a part of the Park Ridge Family since 2009. During this time her passion for small animal medicine has led her to complete a post graduate course in Small Animal Medicine through the University of Sydney, graduating in 2011. Sheena also recently sat her membership examinations and has now joined the elitist group of veterinarians proving their impressive further knowledge and understanding 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 adorable little dog Lucky, an adopted miniature poodle who is also a diabetic – Lucky certainly is lucky!!

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.

Kei has a geriatric but loving cat named Qoo and 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).

He loves to wander through the reception area and greet the clients and patients, He can be found lazing on the reception desk or chairs in the waiting room, other times he can’t be found at all, especially if a client asks to pat him.

Please keep you eye out in the carpark though as he just loves to snooze under parked cars.

He is also a star on our Facebook page, you can follow his adventures if you like our Facebook page.

Ben shares his life with his wife, two adult children and their long haired dachshund named Jasper who loves a tummy rub from just about anyone!

If customers have any concerns about the quality of services offered by both Park Ridge Animal Hospital and Browns Plains Veterinary Surgery they are welcome to contact Ben directly.