Our Mission

The Midcoast Animal Hospital team is committed to:

Going the extra mile.
Building lasting client relationships founded on trust and integrity.
Presenting a hygienic and pet-friendly hospital with the best possible technology.
Delivering kind, prompt, and professional care to all our clients.
Handling pets in a caring and compassionate manner, embodying 'fear free' principles.
Providing thorough veterinary examinations.
Relaying accurate medical information in an understandable way.
Empowering our clients to make informed decisions about their pets health.
Continuously reviewing performance standards.
Ensuring up-to-date health care advice and professional service is given through continued staff education.
Choosing high quality products for optimal performance and value for money.

Meet Our Team

Dr Geert Lampen BVSc

Veterinarian

Practice Owner

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.

Fields of Special Interest:

-Orthopeadics

-Surgery

Dr Elena Dreyer BVSc

Veterinarian

Practice Owner

Administration Coordinator

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.

Fields of Special Interest:

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

-Nutrition

Dr Drikus Jansen van Vuuren BVSc

Associate Veterinarian

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 fishing, cooking and exploring our beautiful area with his family.

Fields of Special Interest:

-Orthopeadics

-Surgery

Dr Cathy Pheiffer BVSc

Associate Veterinarian

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.

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

Dr Coralea Larsen BVSc

Associate Veterinarian

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.

Fields of Special Interest:

-Behaviour

-Surgery

Mel Nunn

Veterinary Nurse

Practice Manager

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 and is in charge of accounts. 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.

Fields of Special Interest:

-Emergency and Critical Care

-Client Relations

Matilda Oldfield

Veterinary Nurse

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.

Fields of Special Interest:

-Pathology

-Dermatology

Lauren Gayton

Veterinary Nurse

Lauren started her passionate vet nursing career in 2002. Lauren started working in Gloucester before moving on to work and reside in Wollonging for 15 years. Lauren moved back to the Mid North Coast area in 2019, joining the Manning Veterinary Hospital team shortly after. Lauren has since joined the Midcoast Animal Hospital team as well. Lauren spends her spare time with her son and husband, enjoying gardening and exploring the outdoors.

Fields of Special Interest:

-Behaviour

-Pathology

Georgia Carr

Veterinary Nurse

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.

Fields of Special Interest:

-Behaviour

-Surgery

Jessica Horsburgh

Veterinary Nurse

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.

Fields of Special Interest:

-Diagnostic Imaging

-Dentistry

Macey Cameron

Trainee Veterinary Nurse

Macey joined the team at the Midcoast Animal Hospital in 2022. Macey is currenty studying to complete her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. Macey will become qualified in 2024. Macey spends her spare time playing basketball. Macey also enjoys spending time on her family farm, caring for her horses, dogs and chickens.

Fields of Special Interest:

-Diagnostic Imaging

-Pathology

Kielee Duncombe

Trainee Veterinary Nurse

Kielee started off as a work placement student at Midcoast Animal Hospital and has since joined the Midcoast team in 2023. Kielee is currently studying to complete her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. Kielee will complete her qualification in 2024. Kielee spends her spare time with her family and friends. Kielee also enjoys traveling and spending time on her family's property.

Fields of Special Interest:

-Diagnostic Imaging

-Dermatology

Lilli-Mae Geer

Trainee Veterinary Nurse

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