Veterinarians
LIBBY HARRIMAN
Libby is the principal veterinary surgeon and founder of GAVS. She has had extensive experience in Northern Australian cattle production and is passionate about helping producers to make their enterprises as profitable as possible through the use of preganancy diagnosis.
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She also spent 2 years in the Hunter Valley learning about all things horses, including equine reproduction.
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Inside the clinic, Libby's favourite pastime is small animal surgery.
JULIA KEOUGH
Julia is a ‘local’ girl hailing from Maitland Downs and Lyndhurst Station in Einsleigh, graduating from JCU in 2023. Julia has a specific interest in Significant Disease Investigations (SDI's) as well as general practice.
When not working, Julia is a keen sportswoman, often sporting a rolled ankle from rugby 7's, touch football or netball!
SHAE-ANNE WILLMANN
Graduating from the University of Queensland in 2024, Shae is definitely a country girl at heart having grown up on a cattle station on the Cape York Peninsula.
Shae has a particular interest in all aspects of cattle production and remote area medicine.
Nurses
JANE - SENIOR VET NURSE
Jane spent a number of years nursing across multiple clinics in the Toowoomba area before she got tired of the cold winters and moved further north! Jane brings with her a wealth of experience and a beautifully calm nature which all of our patients love!
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In her spare time, you will usually find Jane walking, running or working out and she is definitely the healthiest eater amongst us!
JESS - VET NURSE
Jess is a born and bred Hughenden local. Completing a school based apprenticeship throughout years 11 and 12, Jess found her calling and became a full time vet nurse as soon as she graduated in late 2023. ​
In her spare time, Jess is a keen netballer and can also be found just hanging out with her dogs Blue and Willow, and rescue cat Randy!
LITTLE LIBBY - VET NURSE
Libby works in our Winton clinic and also in Hughenden every other week. Having lived in Winton most of her life, Libby has always been surrounded by animals from dogs and chickens to horses and cattle which sparked her interest in caring for animals.
When not working at GAVS or Orlando Orchards, Libby likes to listen to music, read books and eat all her grandparent’s food! Libby is also kept busy with studying for her Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing and caring for her four chickens and beautiful kelpie Astrid.
CILLA - TRAINEE VET NURSE
Cilla joined us as a trainee vet nurse in late 2024. Not too far from home (in QLD terms!), Cilla made the move up north to join us from her family's cattle property in Rolleston, south of Emerald.
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When not studying for her Cert II in Animal Care and continuing with the general sporting theme amongst our staff, Cilla can usually be found on the netball court or touch footy field.
Administration
LAURA EGAN
Laura joined the team in 2022 as the Practice Manager after relocating from Orange, NSW with her two teenagers. Originally from the UK, her background is within the equine industry and worked the middle east, Italy and the USA before settling down and calling Australia home in 1999. Laura loves the challenge of multitasking whether it is wrangling dogs, horses or staff!
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RENEE WEARING
Renee joined the team in 2021 as the Receptionist and has lived in the Hughenden district for many years. When not manning our front counter with a smiling face, Renee can be found on the show circuit with her horses.
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ROWENA ANGUS
Rowena is the longest serving staff member, after Dr Libby! She has been at Great Artesian Veterinary Surgery from the very beginning and, while she is not in the clinic everyday, she is still one of our smiling faces. When not helping us, Rowena is at home on the property, with her four children, dairy cows and her husband.
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THE "ACTUAL BOSS" BETTY
Betty knows where she sits on the food chain - up the top! You may see her overseeing reception, checking on the patients out the back or monitoring the progress of our front gardens! Make sure you say hi - but just watch your fingers, she does have a cheeky streak!