Meet Our Team

Geert qualified as a veterinarian in Pretoria, in South Africa. Completing study in 2001. He has vast experience as a life artist, from salesman to safari guide in Africa, long-term term student and soldier to veterinarian. Geert works at both the Midcoast Animal Hospital and our sister clinic, the Manning Veterinary Hospital. In between the rush of running the hospital, Geert loves all things outdoors. Camping and fishing are at the top of his list.​​

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Fields of Special Interest:

-Orthopeadics

-Surgery

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Elena graduated in 2001 at the University of Pretoria, in South Africa. Elena is a part time veterinarian who holds the reins of the hospital's administration. Elena has devoted most of her spare time to raising her two children Nicolas and Lukas, has a passion for her veggie garden and her sheep. Geert and Elena have two rescue dogs, Scarlett a Cataholah and her son Zak a Cataholah cross Cattle dog.

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Fields of Special Interest:

-Internal Medicine especially nephrology (renal) and endocronology (hormones)

-Nutrition

Drikus became a member of the Midcoast team in 2021. Drikus became a qualified veterinarian in 2014 at the University of Pretoria, in South Africa. Drikus is shared between the Midcoast Animal Hospital and our sister clinic, the Manning Veterinary Hospital. Between work, you will find Drikus cooking and exploring our beautiful area with his family.

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Fields of Special Interest:

-Orthopeadics

-Surgery

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Storm graduated from the University of Pretoria, in South Africa. Storm graduated in 2014. Storm joined the Midcoast Animal Hospital team in 2024. Storm works at both the Midcoast Animal Hospital and our sister clinic Manning Veterinary Hospital. Outside of work, Storm loves scuba diving and sight seeing with her family.

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Fields of Special Interest:

-Wildlife and Exotic Animal Medicine

-Surgery

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Coralea qualified in 2005 at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. Coralea then spent the next few years working in different clinics around Africa. Coralea has a vast array of experience working with horses, cattle, lions, rhinos and cheetah's. Coralea joined the team in 2019 after immigrating to Australia a few years earlier. Coralea enjoys nurturing her native and productive gardens, and looking after her two beautiful children John and Claire. At work, Coralea tries to ensure that every animal has a positive experience at the clinic.

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Fields of Special Interest:

-Behaviour

-Surgery

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Cathy is one of our senior vets, with 15 years clinical experience. Cathy works primarily at Manning Veterinary Hospital and occasionally at the Midcoast Animal Hospital. Cathy has developed a deep understanding for animal behaviour and addresses fear free practice in all her patient interactions. This has led to a growing interest in animal behaviour consults. In turn, working closely with local trainers to resolve pet behavioural issues. Outside the workplace, you'll find Cathy running on a trail, river wake-boarding or carving up some fresh snow with her family and fur-kids, Indi and Patches.

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Fields of Special Interest:

-Internal Medicine especially diabetes and immune mediated diseases

-Dental, Ocular and Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery like BOAS (Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome) corrective surgery

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Antje graduated from the University of Pretoria, in South Africa. Antje joined the Midcoast Animal Hospital team in 2025. Antje goes between our sister clinic Manning Veterinary Hospital and Midcoast Animal Hospital. In her spare time, Antje is passionate about discovering new destinations.

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Fields of Special Interest:

-Internal Medicine 

-Surgery

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Mel has been with the Midcoast Animal hospital since the very beginning. Mel has over twenty five years experience in the veterinary industry and a wide wealth of knowledge to show for it. Mel manages the daily running of the clinic. Mel enjoys gardening, photography and playing golf with her family. Mel lives with her husband, they have three beautiful daughters and an array of animals.

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Fields of Special Interest:

-Emergency and Critical Care

-Client Relations

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Matilda started with us as a work placement student at our sister clinic, the Manning Veterinary Hospital. Matilda is a valued member of the team and Matilda finished her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2016, via the Australian College of Veterinary Nursing. Matilda lives in the beautiful great lakes area with her family and loves exploring with her fur baby, Luna the Labradoodle.

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Fields of Special Interest:

-Pathology

​-Dermatology

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Georgia originally started as a work placement student at our sister clinic, the Manning Veterinary Hospital in Taree. Georgia completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2017. Georgia coordinates Midcoast Animal Hospital's Animal Welfare League cat rehoming program. Georgia also runs the clinics social media marketing. Georgia passions outside of the clinic lie in keeping herself busy on the farm with her partner and many farm animals including her dogs, cats and chickens.​

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Fields of Special Interest:

-Behaviour

-Surgery

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Jessica joined the Midcoast team in 2021. Jess has since completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2022. Jess coordinates our social media marketing, online booking system and manages the Midcoast Animal Hospital's website. Jessica works at the Midcoast Animal Hospital and occasionally at our sister clinic, the Manning Veterinary Hospital. Jess spends her spare time caring for cats, dogs, chickens, horses and cattle. Jess loves practising photography and participating in local landcare.

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Fields of Special Interest:

-Diagnostic Imaging

-Dentistry

Bec became part of the team in 2025. Bec qualified as a vet nurse at the end of 2024 and has previously worked in animal rescue. Bec is passionate about animal welfare and her favourite part of the day is meeting all the beautiful pets that come through the door. Bec enjoys getting outdoors and reading. In her spare time, Bec loves being with her family and her little cat Scooter. 

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Fields of Special Interest:

-Behaviour

-Nutrition

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Lilli-Mae joined our team at the end of 2023. Lilli-Mae has just completed Certificate III in Animal Studies and will soon start studying to complete her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. Lilli-Mae will complete her certificate IV in 2025. Lilli-Mae enjoys spending her spare time with her two French bulldogs and using her creative mind in her day to day activities. 

 

Fields of Special Interest:

-Emergency and Critical Care 

-Reproduction and breeding 

Alyssa joined the team at Midcoast Animal Hospital in 2024. Alyssa is currently studying to become a qualified Veterinary Nurse. Alyssa will complete her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2025. Alyssa enjoys painting, riding her motorbike, and enjoying life with her dog and 6 rescue cats.

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Fields of special interest:

- Behaviour and welfare 

- Surgery

Bella became part of the team in 2025. Bella is completing her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. Bella will complete this certificate IV in 2026. Bella loves to spend time with her friends.

 

Fields of Special Interest:

-Animal Welfare

-Pathology