Alice Veterinary Centre - Our Nurses, Receptionists and Support Staff
AnnuskaPosition: Practice Manager
Qualifications: B.AGRIC degree in Animal Production large stock & small stock Experience: Annuska has been in the veterinary profession for 10 years and moved to Alice Springs from South Africa in December 2024. Special Interests: She has a special interest in Reptiles & was a show judge for the South African Boerboel Breeder's Society Hobbies: Hiking, nature photography, painting and Annuska also loves to cook Pets: She recently adopted a kitten from the kitten programme here at Alice Vet Centre, her name is ironically Alice, AKA Widdles |
Britany

Position: Senior Clinical Nurse
Qualifications: Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (DipVN) (RVN), Advanced Progamme Veterinary Nursing Exotic Species (APVN Small Mammal & Avian)
Experience: Britany has been in the veterinary profession since 2015. Having trained in Wales, UK, she made the decision to move to Australia last year where she originally worked in Sydney at a specialist hospital focusing on in-patient care and exotic pets. In October 2023, Britany joined the team at Alice Veterinary Centre and has since discovered a new love for Equine nursing and remote community work
Special Interests: She has a special interest in all weird and wonderful animals which encouraged her to enroll on the advanced programme in veterinary nursing for Zoo, Exotics & wildlife. Emergency care is also one of her passions.
Hobbies: When not in her scrubs, Britany enjoys playing rugby, weight lifting, horse riding & hiking.
Pets: Britany owns two dogs- Mabli, a little camp dog hand-reared from a few days old & a Dingo cross named Arlo
Qualifications: Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (DipVN) (RVN), Advanced Progamme Veterinary Nursing Exotic Species (APVN Small Mammal & Avian)
Experience: Britany has been in the veterinary profession since 2015. Having trained in Wales, UK, she made the decision to move to Australia last year where she originally worked in Sydney at a specialist hospital focusing on in-patient care and exotic pets. In October 2023, Britany joined the team at Alice Veterinary Centre and has since discovered a new love for Equine nursing and remote community work
Special Interests: She has a special interest in all weird and wonderful animals which encouraged her to enroll on the advanced programme in veterinary nursing for Zoo, Exotics & wildlife. Emergency care is also one of her passions.
Hobbies: When not in her scrubs, Britany enjoys playing rugby, weight lifting, horse riding & hiking.
Pets: Britany owns two dogs- Mabli, a little camp dog hand-reared from a few days old & a Dingo cross named Arlo
MadeleinePosition: Store Manager / Student Veterinary Nurse
Qualifications: Studying Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing Experience: Maddie joined us in 2018 as Alice Vet Centre's first Kennel Hand. She became an important member of the team and now training to be a fully qualified veterinary nurse. She has a passionate interest in Remote Animal Management, and horse care. Maddie ensures that your little furry friend receives the creature comforts they deserve Special Interests: Horse- Western Club Hobbies: Spending time with her Horses, camping and adventures in her Cruiser Pets: Maddie owns 2 Horses, Charlie & Voodoo. She also has a collection of rescue animals- Nacho, Fettucine, Piglet and Cruskit (her Dogs), and Mamacita & Noodle the Cats. |
AlastairPosition: Veterinary Nurse
Qualifications: Cert IV in veterinary nursing (RVN) Experience: Alastair began his career in 2018 at a vet clinic in Sydney. There he learned the wide variety of roles a vet nurse is tasked with and how essential a vet nurse is in the veterinary team. From x-rays, surgeries, nursing patients and meeting people and their pets, there are many areas he enjoys thoroughly. After achieving Certificate IV in veterinary nursing, Alastair signed up to the Vet Nurse Council of Australia to continue his education and registered under the AVNAT scheme in order to help provide the gold standard in patient care for our furry family members. Alastair worked in a vet clinic in Tasmania for some years until he eventually became tired of the frosty Tasmanian winters and wanted a change in scenery. Alice Springs has been a welcome change for him. Special Interests: Hobbies: Pets: |
KendylPosition: Veterinary Nurse
Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Veterinary Nursing Special Interests: Kendyl has been in the Veterinary profession for 5 years, originally starting her career in New Zealand, then Vietnam for 1 year. In January 2024 we were lucky enough for her to join our team. She is currently studying the ISFM Certificate in Feline Nursing, she has a huge interest in anything Feline and is our go to Nurse for this area. She also has a keen interest in intensive care, nursing our sickest patients back to health Hobbies: Hockey, cricket, reading, travelling and walking her Dog Blaze Pets: Kendyl has a menagerie of Animals in her household. Three Cats named Sylvie, Rick and Louis (All rescues from the clinic), Blaze who flew all the way from New Zealand to join her family here in Alice and 4 Chickens, rescued from Papunya. |
JadePosition: Student Veterinary Nurse
Qualifications: Studying Cert IV in veterinary nursing Experience: Jade joined the team in 2024 Special Interests: Large Animals, Native Wildlife & Exotic species Hobbies: Reading Pets: Jade owns 6 Animals! Hamish, Sambo & JoJo her 3 Cats, Newt & Copper her 2 Dingoes, and Possum the Blue & Gold Macaw |
NatPosition: Receptionist
Experience: Nat joined the team in 2023 and is the mother of the clinic Special Interests: Classic cars Hobbies: Gardening & Aquaponics Pets: Nat owns a beautiful, high anxiety cat named Gizmo |
JamiePosition: Receptionist
Experience: Jamie joined us in 2023. He is able to find the right appointment for your special friend in their time of need. Special Interests: Hobbies: Pets: |
Ines
Position: Receptionist
Experience: Ines joined us in 2024. She loves welcoming new furry patients and making sure they have their needs attended to. Special Interests: Hobbies: Pets: |
PaigePosition: Kennel Hand
Experience: Paige joined us in 2023. Special Interests: Dogs Hobbies: Pets: |