Our Team

Dr Lisa Reynolds BVSc (2007) Made in New Zealand, Lisa studied at Massey University, kept collecting stray cats and achieved top tier level at dairy cow production & medicine. She then moved to Australia practicing in small animal hospitals before returning to intensive corporate dairying in a leadership/mentoring business role. Eventually Lisa returned to her love of small animals in particular felines (at the risk of becoming a crazy cat vet!) She lives with Purrl the pudgy Burmese and is our ‘regular weekender’ working Friday, Saturday and Sunday shifts.

Edie has recently moved to Hobart from Scotland where she has been living for the past four years. Edie graduated from the University of Melbourne, and worked in emergency as well as completing three internships before moving to Scotland to complete 2 years of Surgical Residency training at the University of Edinburgh. She then achieved a MSc in Wildlife Conservation, while working as an emergency vet with Vets Now in Scotland. Dr Edie is glad to be back home again where she loves to go hiking and running in her spare time.

Deb graduated from Murdoch University, Western Australia in 1994 She has worked in mixed and small animal practice in Western Australia, Queensland and Northern Territory. In 2016 Deb moved to Tasmania where she worked at AHVEC for 2 years before joining the team at North Hobart Veterinary Hospital in 2018. 2 years later she has returned to her love of emergency medicine. We are so pleased to have her back. Deb’s special interests include surgery, emergency medicine, and she loves working with dogs.

Stephanie began her nursing career in 2013 at a general practice clinic in Horsham, Victoria. After Stephanie completed her certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2017 she decided to move into emergency and critical care nursing and has recently moved to Hobart to join the AHVEC team. Stephanie's interests include animal behaviour (particularly dogs) and critical patient care. Outside of work Stephanie loves to explore the outdoors with her Smithfield cross named Tilly and enjoys doing agility sports with her.

Susan worked in Sydney as a part-time veterinary nurse and receptionist for 18 years. When she moved to Tassie (for a “sea change”) she worked in the north for a few months while exploring that part of Tasmania, moving down to Hobart in 2010. Susan started rescuing and fostering wildlife in Sydney in the ‘80s, specialising in possums and reptiles and has raised well over a hundred brushtail and ringtail joeys as well as rescuing countless snakes (both venomous and non-venomous) and lizards. She loves the lifestyle in Tassie and loves meeting all the 2-legged and 4-legged clients at AHVEC.

Aaron has always loved animals and grew up watching the likes of Steve Irwin and David Attenborough and knew from a young age he wanted a career working with animals. Aaron has been working fulltime at Eastlands Pet Supply for nearly 10 years. He has completed Greg's Bonorong Wildlife Rescue Training and is currently studying his Certificate II in Animal Studies and doses some casual work with Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. In his spare time Aaron spends time with his family and friends. At home Aaron has a few pets, 2 Terriers (Lucky and Cleo), 2 birds, Alexandrine Parrot (Kozmo) and a hand raised Galah (Chester) and he is about to get a British Giant Rabbit named Charlie.

Sam studied a Bachelor of Social Work with UTas for four years, graduating in 2014. She took a gap year after University and decided that she wanted to pursue her childhood dream of working with animals. Sam completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in November 2018 and has been gaining as much experience in the industry as she can. Over 2 years as a student nurse she obtained experience in a variety of clinical settings including shelter medicine, general practice, and emergency with AHVEC. Sam started as a casual trainee with AHVEC in March 2017 and joined the team as a full time nurse in April 2018. Sam is passionate about working with all animals and enjoys the amazing learning opportunities that come with working as part of the AHVEC team. Sam's furfamily include an Akita (Bear), a miniature horse (Maverick) and "his" pet sheep (Myrtle).

Nina has been working as a Veterinary Nurse for nearly a decade now, starting in Slovenia, Europe prior to coming to Tassie, and joining the AHVEC team in 2015. She loves the challenging and often extremely rewarding nature of Emergency Vet Nursing and all the “blood-sweat & (happy) tears” it entails. Her other areas of interest include animal behaviour, welfare and ethics and she strives to make the patients staying in hospital feel as comfortable and loved as humanly possible. She continues to be fascinated by Tasmania’s unique wildlife and natural heritage and loves discovering everything that makes living in Tassie special, like taking her kelpie cross Ziggy to the beach to play in the surf, or chasing the elusive Aurora lights at night.

Grace worked as a veterinary nurse in a small animal practice in Hobart for 9 years before joining AHVEC and is loving emergency nursing. She has a particular interest in trauma and surgery. Every day (or night) brings different cases and patients to care for. Grace believes her job is extremely rewarding and a privilege working alongside such an amazing team, all with the same passion to deliver the best outcomes for our patients. When she is not at work, Grace hangs out with her cat Loomie and explores our beautiful state.

Emily is a qualified cert 4 nurse and has previously worked at in General Practices. Emily grew up on the beautiful East Coast of Tasmania surrounded by bush, beach and all kinds of animals. Emily has always had a love and passion for animals and as this grew she decided to pursue a career in Veterinary Nursing. Emily is a fur mum to many babies including horses, dogs and cows. Outside of work she loves exploring the outdoors, eventing her horses, cooking and spending time with friends and family. Emily loves sport and is a Brisbane Lions supporter.

Fiona has worked as a vet nurse in Tasmania for 17 years. She started working for AHVEC when it first opened in 2011 and has completed a Diploma in Emergency and Critical Care. Fiona lives with her partner Rod, little dog Bella and 3 pet rabbits. In her spare time she enjoys bushwalking, gardening and riding her motorcycle.

Chloe spoke about becoming a Veterinary Nurse as a young child and after working at a boarding kennel for a number of years, Chloe realised her passion for caring for animals. Once she finished school, she worked in a small practice as a kennel hand and eventually became a Veterinary Nurse. After four years in general practice, Chloe began her journey at AHVEC and has now almost completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. She enjoys making a difference to each animal that visits AHVEC and ensuring their time in hospital is as stress free and as comfortable as possible. Outside of work, Chloe loves spending time with her partner and their kelpie ‘Annie’ and enjoying their relaxed country lifestyle.

Angela has been in the veterinary industry for over a decade, a member of the AHVEC team since 2011 and is a qualified Certificate 4 veterinary nurse. She is currently completing her Diploma in Veterinary Nursing Emergency and Critical Care. Angela is in her element when treating the most critical patients and those that are very sick on arrival. Outside of work, Angela enjoys spending time in the great outdoors, travelling or camping, as well as spending time with her family and her pets including house cow Stripey and her many other poultry family members.

Aleasha began her nursing career in 2005. She has experience as a Veterinary Nurse in different veterinary environments, including 3 years nursing at a Specialist Centre in Brisbane. Aleasha holds a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, and is studying a Diploma in Feline Nursing. She has experience in General Practice Nursing, Emergency Nursing, Specialist Veterinary Nursing and Surgical Nursing, but her passion is in Medical Nursing and providing care and comfort for your much loved pets. Aleasha joined the AHVEC family in 2016, after relocating from Brisbane. Aleasha shares her home with her Staffies, a naughty Devon Rex, a bunny, two horses and two miniature horses.

Claire’s childhood dream job was always to work with animals. Claire has been Veterinary Nursing since 2004. In 2015, Claire decided to take a break from Veterinary Nursing to try her hand working a 9-5 job in Administration. Realizing there was only one Career she was truly passionate about, she left and returned to Veterinary Nursing here at AHVEC in June 2017, and hasn’t looked back. Outside of work, Claire enjoys spending time with her fur babies, Vince (a crazy Labrador) and Wallace (boss cat who rules the household).

Brooke began her nursing career in 2013. She holds a certificate IV in veterinary nursing and is also a registered veterinary nurse (RVN). Brooke had been working in a general practice for 6 years specialised in breeding. Now joining the AHVEC team Brooke enjoys all aspects of working in an emergency practice as well as working within a highly experienced team. “Being a veterinary nurse is extremely rewarding. I strive to ensure that all patients feel comfortable whilst in hospital and loved as much as possible. It is amazing what we accomplish. The patients we help then see them go home to their loved ones is heart- warming.” In her spare time Brooke enjoys being with her dogs and horses.

I’ve always had a love for animals and they have always played a big part in my life. I was raised on a farm here in Tasmania and particularly enjoy lambing season. I previously spent over 10 years at Zoodoo, starting in the gift shop and admissions and worked my way up to General Manager. I was soon labelled the “queen of the macropods” as I have raised quite a few over the years. I came to AHVEC at the beginning of 2021 to combine my love for interacting with animals and people. In my spare time, you will either find me at a quiz night with friends, or on an adventure with my two best friends, Zoe and Polly - my dalmatians. (I am definitely a crazy dally lady). "