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Veterinarians
Dr Chris Livingston
B.V.Sc (Hons), Dip.Vet.Clin.Stud

Chris grew up locally in Kendall prior to completing a Bachelor of Veterinary Science degree at Sydney University in 1998.
Chris with Cassie He initially worked in mixed practice in Kempsey, before returning to university to complete a Diploma of Veterinary Clinical Studies. After working at Port Macquarie Veterinary Hospital for 18 months, he headed to the United Kingdom to gain further clinical experience and see the world. Upon his return Chris and Louise purchased the practice from Dr Frank Arnell. Chris's main interests are small animal orthopaedic surgery and equine lameness.
Dr Louise Livingston (nee Sieber) 
B.V.Sc (Hons), B.Med.Sc (Hons).

Louise grew up in Sydney and studied at Sydney University from 1991-2000, completing both Bachelor of Medical Science (Hons) and Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Hons) degrees. She has also worked in the field of immunology and pathology. Louise furthered her education in 2002-2003,working as a small animal veterinarian
Louise with Ethel throughout parts of England and Northern Ireland. Her main interests lie in small animal medicine and cytology. Together with Chris Livingston, she owns 2 mini-fox terriers called Ethel and Wes as well as a rescue cat called Slinky. Their new addition is a beautiful little girl whom they named Ashley Jade.
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Dr Carla Allison (nee Brayshaw)
B.V.Sc (Hons).
  
Carla Carla's childhood was spent in South Africa, immigrating to study Veterinary Science at the University of Queensland in Brisbane in 2000. After graduating in 2004, her and her husband left the Sunshine State and moved to picturesque Port Macquarie to enjoy the wonderful lifestyle it offers. Her main interests include small animal medicine and surgery as well as Equine Powerfloat Dentistry. Their 2 year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier Cross, "Savannah"   keeps their lives entertaining, always getting up to some sort of puppy mischief – will she ever outgrow it?
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Veterinarians
Stacey Beard
Veterinary Nursing ( Cert. IV )

Stacey is currently finishing her Veterinary Nursing Certificate IV, as she recently took time off her studies to prepare for the birth of her beautiful daughter, Sage. Her backround in animal studies also includes volunteering in a Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic through the RSPCA in Canada and studying Herpatology for 5 years where she had over 20 pet snakes, lizards and tortoises.
Her family feels fortunate to have left the Big City and moved to Port Paradise(Macquarie) in order to raise their little girl.
Stacey

Erin Murray
Veterinary Nursing (Cert. IV)

Local girl, Erin is currently studying Veterinary Nursing Certificate IV. She previously worked as a manager in the hospitality industry as well as volunteered at various wildlife organisations.

Adoptive parent to kittens Fred, Wally and Wilma as well as their canine Eddie.

Erin Murray with Wilma
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Fay Fay Murdoch
Receptionist

Fay is the friendly face at reception, who will always greet you with a smile. Fay's background is in medical reception, having worked in medical practices for 20 years. Most of this was spent in a private practice with her husband in Deniliquin, where Fay was also a member of Wires. During this time she became a kangaroo and possum carer, giving her that spark to one day make the move to working with animals. Fay has 4 children, 2 birds and her playful puppy Jet. In her spare time enjoys sewing and folk art.
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