Dr Lance Wilson

Small Animal Surgery Specialist

BVSc (Hons) FANZCVS (Small Animal Surgery)

Lance graduated from the University of Queensland in 2000 and after eight years in general practice, including the obligatory UK locum circuit, returned to UQ as a staff surgeon.

He commenced a residency training program in 2010 and in 2015 attained Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in small animal surgery.

Lance was head of the small animal surgery department at UQ until leaving in January 2017 to help create ARH Brisbane as a founding partner.

Lance remains passionate about all aspects of surgery, however has a special interest in neurosurgery, complex fracture repair and limb deformity correction.

Lance is kept busy and grounded by his beautiful wife Kirsten, three gorgeous children, a pack of dogs and a few tame cattle. In his little spare time, Lance enjoys the outdoors, spending time with his family and hobbling around the football field.

Dr Jarrod Drew

Small Animal Surgery Specialist

BVSc, MANZCVS, MVetSurg, DECVS

Jarrod trained at the University of Queensland before undertaking specialist training in small animal surgery at Murdoch University, Western Australia. 

He has attained a Graduate Diploma in Tertiary Education, a Dual Masters Degree in Small Animal Surgery, and is a member of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Surgeons. Jarrod is a diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons.

Jarrod is passionate about all aspects of surgery with special interests in Brachycephalic airway disease, cruciate disease, neurosurgery, and fracture repair. 

Dr Elizabeth Hoffman

Small Animal Surgery Registrar

BVSc (Hons) MANZCVS

Elizabeth grew up on a dairy farm in South East Queensland. She graduated from the University of Queensland in 2012 with honours.

She spent her first two years in mixed animal practice in Pittsworth South-East Queensland, followed by two years in specialist small animal referral practice.

Elizabeth enjoys all aspects of veterinary science and has a particular interest in small animal surgery.  She has completed numerous surgical courses including a small animal fracture management course in North America.  She is currently completing a small animal surgery residency at  ARH.

In her spare time Libby enjoys cycling and reading.

Dr Casey Gordon

Surgery Resident

BVSc (Hons) MANZCVS (Surgery)

Casey grew up on the beaches of the Sunshine Coast. She graduated from the University of Queensland, with honours, in 2013. She spent six years in general practice where she developed a passion for small animal surgery, particularly lameness, fracture repair and brachycephalic surgery.

She completed two years of surgical internship and became a member of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Surgeons. She is now completing her surgical residency here at ARH to become a specialist surgeon.

In her spare time, Casey is kept busy by her two young boys and her little mixed breed dog, Bailey.

Dr Elizabeth Dill-Macky

Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist

BVSc (Hons) DipVetClinStud MANZCVS (Small Animal Medicine) DACVIM-SAIM

Following graduation from the University of Queensland in 1982, Elizabeth completed an internship in small animal clinical studies at the University of Sydney.

Her specialty training in small animal internal medicine was undertaken in the USA with a residency at the University of Florida followed by a year as a clinical instructor at the University of Pennsylvania.

Elizabeth subsequently worked as a small animal medical registrar at the University of Sydney for eight years before becoming one of the first internal medicine specialists and directors of the Animal Referral Hospital in Sydney.

Elizabeth spent seven years living overseas with her husband and Morris, their cat, working in Switzerland, at the University of Bern’s veterinary hospital, and at a private specialist and emergency hospital in Greensboro, North Carolina.

She is one of the founding partners of the ARH Brisbane specialist and emergency hospital.

Elizabeth is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and a Member of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in small animal medicine.

Dr Emily Cook

Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist

BVSc, FANZCVS (Small Animal Medicine)

Emily graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science, first class honours in 2006 and worked in small animal practice in Brisbane for a year.

She then undertook a small animal rotating internship at the University of Queensland veterinary teaching hospital in 2008 and it was during her internship she developed a love of internal medicine.

Emily achieved Membership to the Small Animal Medicine Chapter of the ANZCVS in 2010 and started her formal residency training at the University of Queensland in 2012. During her time at the University of Queensland she was heavily involved in the teaching and mentoring of veterinary students and was awarded Best Clinician by the final year students in 2016.

She successfully passed her fellowship exams in small animal medicine in July 2017.

Emily enjoys all aspect of internal medicine and has particular interests in gastrointestinal, kidney and immunologic disease. She also enjoys clinical teaching and places great importance on client education.

She is grounded by her husband and Golden Retriever, Stanley.

Dr Gemma Birnie

Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist

BVSc (Hons) FANZCVS (Small Animal Medicine)

Gemma graduated from Massey University in New Zealand with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science with honours in 2009.

She worked in general practice on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria for 2 years, before completing an internship at Sydney University.

After completion of her internship, Gemma worked as an emergency veterinarian in a private specialist clinic in Melbourne.

In 2014, she moved to Queensland, undertaking an internal medicine residency at a Brisbane specialist centre.

Gemma successfully passed her fellowship exams in 2018.

She has particular interests in immune mediated disease, infectious disease and neurology.

Gemma’s hobbies outside of work include bushwalking, baking, flower arranging, and spending time with her partner and cheeky Wirehaired Dachshund, Hazel.

Dr Jordan Fletcher

Medicine Resident

Jordan graduated from the University of Queensland in 2020 with first class honours. She received the ASAV Small Animal Medicine and Surgery Award, the VSS Award for Excellence in Small Animal Medicine, and the RHG Burns Memorial Prize.

After completing two internships at the Animal Referral Hospital, she spent time in general practice, then returned to us to complete an internal medicine residency. Jordan enjoys all aspects of internal medicine. Her particular interests include gastroenterology, endocrinology, and nephrology.

In her spare time, she spends time with her partner and her two naughty dogs, Indy and George.

Dr Maurine Thomson

Small Animal Surgery and Surgical Oncology Specialist

BVSc FANZCVS (Small Animal Surgery)

Maurine graduated from the University of Queensland in 1987 and worked as a new graduate in mixed practice in Maffra, Victoria and Moruya in New South Wales.

After several years travelling and working as a locum, she settled on a career in surgery and commenced a surgical internship in 1993.

Maurine completed a surgical residency at Murdoch University in 1996 before taking up a registrar position at the University of Queensland. The following year she undertook additional training in surgical oncology via a fellowship at Colorado State University and in 1998 attained fellowship in small animal surgery with the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists.

Since 1997 Maurine has worked exclusively in veterinary oncology. She is a registered specialist in small animal surgery and surgical oncology. Her strong interests are in mast cell tumours, oral tumours and thoracic and reconstructive surgery.

Maurine has written several book chapters on surgical oncology and is a recognised supervisor of specialist oncologists in Australia.

Her other non-veterinary interests include bushwalking, catering to the needs of two teenagers, a 13-year-old Cavalier King Charles (without a heart murmur!), four cats and a large garden. Her husband supports her and their friends with his craft brewing, and the bar is always open!

Dr Kathleen O'Connell

Oncology Specialist

BVSc (Hons) FANZCVS (Oncology) MANZCVS (Small Animal Medicine) BBiomedSc (Hons) (Microbiology)

Kathleen has been dedicated to the field of oncology since working as a researcher on the human melanoma vaccine trial at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in 2001.

She credits her background in immunology research and publication of a thesis on tumour cell metastasis with piquing her interest in the specialty of oncology. After a number of years in cancer research she completed a bachelor of veterinary science, graduating from the University of Queensland in 2006 with first class honours. Following graduation, she worked in general practice in Brisbane before commencing training as a resident in veterinary oncology in 2008.

In 2010 she attained membership of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in small animal medicine and in 2013 achieved fellowship of the ANZCVS in veterinary oncology, becoming a registered specialist in the field. Her main areas of interest include haematological cancers, melanoma and mast cell tumours. Kathleen lectures students and examines for candidates becoming specialists and is a recognised trainer of specialist oncologists in Australia. Kathleen is a founding partner of the Brisbane Animal Referral Hospital.

Kathleen is also kept busy with her beautiful sons, wonderful husband and one very old Siberian Husky.

Dr Elizabeth Morgan

Oncology Specialist

BVSc (Hons) FANZCVS (Oncology) MANZCVS (Small Animal Medicine)

Elizabeth graduated from the University of Queensland in 2010. After graduating she spent two years working in mixed practice in Northern New South Wales. After returning to Queensland and working in small animal practice for 12 months she commenced a 12-month rotating internship at a referral practice in Brisbane. 

Elizabeth then completed a 12-month oncology internship with current ARH oncologists, Kathleen O’Connell and Maurine Thomson, during which time she successfully passed her membership examinations in small animal internal medicine. She then commenced a residency and passed her ANZCVS fellowship examinations in veterinary oncology in 2020 and is a registered specialist in Veterinary Oncology.

Elizabeth is now a supervisor for oncology candidates and is currently the head examiner for Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists for Veterinary Oncology. 

She is particularly interested in haematopoietic tumours, mast cell tumours and is passionate about maintaining an excellent quality of life for her patients.

Outside of work, Elizabeth enjoys riding her horses or spending time with her family and  dogs  Faddy and Macca.

Dr Rosemary Soh

Oncology Resident

BVSc, MANZCVS (Small Animal Medicine)

Rosemary is a Melbourne University graduate of 2014. She began her career working in different small animal practices, where she gained valuable experience in working with geriatric animals. It was during this time that she discovered her passion for Oncology and decided to specialize in this field.

After completing a year-long Oncology internship at an Animal Cancer clinic in Melbourne, Rosemary relocated to Brisbane to pursue a residency under the guidance of Dr. Morgan, Dr. O’Connell, and Dr. Thomson.

She is passionate about working with pet owners to tailor a treatment plan for cancer patients that prioritise their wellbeing.

In her free time, Rosemary enjoys spending time cuddling her British Shorthair, Prince Hubert, practicing pilates, and discovering Brisbane’s cafe scene.