Robyn Kennedy:
Veterinary Nurse and Book Keeper
“Robyn started her nursing career in Sydney around 20 years ago before moving to the Sunshine Coast in 2005 where she has continued to work in the industry since.
Robyn joined our clinic at the end of 2018 as our book keeper and has recently started nursing with us as well.
She and her other half share their home with two Cavalier King Charles spaniels and two cats.
Her favourite thing is to travel and she is always looking for her next adventure.”
Adrienne:
Veterinary Receptionist
Adrienne joined the team at All Animal Veterinary Services in November. Love for all creatures great and small is in her DNA. She is passionate about animal welfare and conservation having worked at Australia Zoo, the Animal Refuge, RSPCA, boarding kennels and catteries, horse racing stables and another vet practice all of which she found immensely rewarding.
In her spare time she volunteers with Coolum Coast Care Turtle group. She also spent time volunteering with Sunshine Coast Riding for Disabled along with her youngest daughter. Her ideal holiday consist of pursuits involving animals such as swimming with whale sharks, manta rays and humpback whales to name a few.
Michelle Sims:
Pet groomer
Michelle has groomed here since 1998. She has an excellent reputation, not only for grooming, but also for her rapport with the dogs and cats. Michelle has 3 cats, 2 dogs, horses and let’s not forget, two children.
Zarena Andrews:
Trainee Veterinary Nurse
Zarena is our Trainee Vet Nurse who is currently studying to obtain her Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing. Her experience includes working with the local animal shelter and Australia Zoo. Zarena joined our clinic at the end of 2020, is passionate about helping pets and their owners and volunteers at Pets in the Park (a community organisation dedicated to assisting the homeless with pets) She is married with 2 “fur” kids both German Shepards.
Donna Stevens:
Veterinary Nurse/Practice Manager
Donna is a Cert IV Veterinary nurse as well as a certified trainer and assessor. Donna joined our team in May on a fulltime basis after helping out over the years as a locum. She has much experience as a veterinary nurse, working in emergency and critical care, general practice and management positions. Donna loves the varied cases that we see at All Animal Veterinary Services and has a special interest in reproduction. In her spare time she likes to take her cocker spaniel Nya out for a paddle in the kayak, or for a walk in the bush……
Alana McGrath:
Veterinary Nurse
Alana joined our team in 2019.
She started nursing in 2012 and has experience in both general practise and emergency. She is very passionate about nursing, in particular our medical cases that need that extra TLC. Doing quite a bit of work with exotic pets and wildlife Alana is very interested in all animals furry, feathered and scaly. Alana is kept busy at home with her daughter, two dogs ‘Koda’ and ‘Lola’, cat ‘Binkley’, chickens and a coastal python ‘Biggie’
Zoe McConville:
Veterinary Nurse
Zoe joined the team in August 2021 and is a qualified cert IV nurse. She has relocated from Brisbane for a change of scenery and is enjoying the laid back lifestyle of the Sunshine Coast.
Prior to moving, Zoe was working in a busy Brisbane animal hospital for 12 years which has helped gain her hands on nursing experience and back ground knowledge. She enjoys nursing medical cases and seeing the bond between owners and patients when pets are discharged to go home.
Zoe is known to be a driver for getting stuff done and organising the day to flow! Outside of work she enjoys catching up with friends, plant care, jigsaw puzzles, exploring the coast and spending time with her partner.
