NOOSA VILLAGE VET
OPENING HOURS
Mon - Fri: 7:30am - 6pm
Saturday: 8:30am - 12:30pm
Sunday: Please contact after hours number
After hours call AEC on: (07) 5353 7005
The Team
Your pet care experts.
Dr Pieter Serfontein
Veterinary Surgeon
I grew up on a cattle property in South Africa where my family breed Brahman Cattle. This is where my passion for animals started. After qualifying as a Vet in South Africa, I spent 10 years in the UK where I worked in both private and corporate small animal practice. I owned two practices in London (with one of my best friends from Vet school) for 8 years and managed a group of practices in Cambridge. I love both soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery. I met my Irish wife, Colette, while travelling through South America in 2008. We decided to move to Australia in 2009 and after living in Brisbane, Sydney and Rockhampton, we finally settled on the amazing Sunshine Coast. In my free time I love spending time with my wife and kids!
Dr Kris Barnett
Veterinary Surgeon
I was born and raised in Sydney and from a young age all I wanted to do was become a vet surgeon.
Graduating from Sydney University Vet School in 1999, I moved north to my first job in Bundaberg.
I returned to Sydney in 2001 to complete an internship in small animal surgery at North Sydney Veterinary Specialist Centre.
From there I travelled to the UK where I worked for many years with my close friends at a family-owned vet surgery in Rochford, Essex.
Whilst in the Uk, I honed my surgical skills and knowledge further by acquiring my Post Graduate Certificate in Small Animal Surgery.
I have a keen interest in small animal orthopedic and soft tissue surgery. I particularly enjoy oncological, reconstructive and oral surgery.
Fortunately, on returning from the UK, I have been lucky enough to join another wonderful family run practice at Noosa Village Vets.
I love the team environment here where we pitch together to help our patients as much as possible.
Out of the clinic, my wife and I love to go to gigs and to travel and to spend time with friends and family.
Dr Shannon Coyne
Veterinary Surgeon
I grew up in Central Queensland and always had a passion to work with animals. I graduated from the University of Queensland in 1998 with Honours and then went to work in Gloucester, NSW in a mixed dairy, beef and small animal practice. After a couple of years, I travelled to England for 12 months. This was spent in a range of practices in the Midlands and Dorset treating cattle, sheep, horses and small animals.
The weather there got to me very quickly and I came back to Australia in 2002 to get warm, and then married.
In 2002, I started work as a mixed practice vet at Gympie Veterinary Services. This was primarily small animals, beef cattle and horses.
I became a partner there in 2004. Over the following years I developed an interest in small animal surgery and gave up the farm animal and horse work to focus on dogs and cats.
I remained the senior small animal veterinarian and partner at Gympie Veterinary Services as it grew from 4 to 13 vets.
The practice was sold in mid 2018 and after a transition period I moved to a role as Technical Services Veterinarian (Companion Animals) for Apiam Animal Health. This role involved providing further education and training in general practice surgery, dentistry and other techniques to over 35 clinics containing 150 vets. I was tasked to look for ways to improve the services the small animal clinics could deliver to patients. I also helped in setting up and developing new clinics and new standards of care.
Out of the clinic I love to spend time with my wife and daughters. I am a keen but unsuccessful fisherman. I am a late convert to diving and try to go whenever I can.
Dr Mair Mitchell
Veterinary Surgeon
I grew up in a rural market town in South Wales in the UK. From a very young age I had a burning desire to become a Vet loving all animals great & small, in particular horses. I studied Veterinary Science at The University of Bristol (UK) & graduated in 2000. I spent my first few years working in mixed practice in South Wales before getting married in 2002 & moving to Australia. Brisbane became our new home & I worked for 4 years locuming & running a small animal clinic. At the end of 2006 I embarked on a completely different pathway becoming a mum & taking an extended career break to raise our 4 beautiful children. We moved up to the Sunshine Coast & now live between Eumundi & Cooroy on 8 acres with a multitude of animals (& of course lots of horses!). I am very excited to be back working at a veterinary surgery part time & am so happy to have joined the wonderful team at Noosa Village Vets.
Dr Andrew Telford
Veterinary Surgeon
I joined Noosa Village Vets in 2020. I moved with my family from Melbourne to the Sunshine Coast in 2017. I worked in small animal practice for many years, including a two-year stint in the UK in the 1990's. I enjoy living and working in Noosa, especially having more time to spend with my 3 daughters who are at the Sunshine Beach State Primary and High Schools.
Lorraine Dowler
Head Veterinary Nurse
I completed my Veterinary Nursing Certificate while living in Western Australia in 2013. Since then I have been lucky enough to work with my favourite furry, feathered, and scaly friends all around Australia. I have been privileged to work with koalas in Victoria and Queensland, and rescuing wildlife in the Darling Downs region.
The best part about working in this industry is the new challenges that come with each day. I am forever learning and discovering new ways of improving the life and welfare of creatures great and small. I love meeting people that love animals as much as I do and getting to know all the different characters of your pet family. There’s nothing quite like a pets gratitude when you’ve helped make them feel better.
Hannah Kiraly
Deputy Head Nurse
I grew up on the Sunshine Coast and could not think of a better place to have found work. Noosa Village Vet shaped the nurse I am today, nurturing my studies and employing me once completed. I have now been a qualified vet nurse since 2020 and find myself excited about the variety of skills I build upon every day.
It is my dream to one day travel and volunteer internationally with wildlife conservation organizations, animal sanctuaries and animal shelters to help improve the quality of life for all animals around the globe.
In my spare time I like to play touch football, see live music, and spend time with family and my bird, Birdie.
Emily Davenport
Client Care Assistant
I started my career as a Veterinary Receptionist in 2020 at a small animal practice in Peterborough in the United Kingdom until I moved to Australia with my partner in 2022.
My background is primarily within the construction industry where I spent 7 years working as an Administrative Assistant. I have always had a love for animals especially dogs and cats, which fuelled my passion for a new career in the veterinary industry.
My most important role as a Client Care Assistant is greeting clients and their pets into the practice with a warm smile. I understand how overwhelming and stressful a visit to the vet can be for both you and your furry friend and will always be there to offer support or a tasty liver treat!
In my free time, I enjoy reading at the beach, taking my ginger cat, Custard Cream for a walk, and trying all the independent coffee shops on the coast.
Sonja Becker
Veterinary Nurse
Originally from South Africa, I received my Veterinary Nursing Diploma in 2003. Thereafter I worked at a local Zoo for 7 years. Following this I returned my focus to small animals and worked at a Specialist Referral Veterinary Clinic. During this time I also completed a degree in education and was fortunate enough to teach indoor cycling and water aerobics. I am married to the love of my love and we are the proud parents of 2 awesome boys. Together we decided to make the big move, and arrived here in beautiful Australia in February 2022. Here we expanded our family further with a cheeky puppy (Munchy) and a super fluffy silkie chicken(Hilda). After years of trying many things, I finally feel content being a mom and Veterinary nurse. It is an absolute privilege working with the wonderful team here at Noosa Village Vet.
Hayley Lindsay
Veterinary Nurse
I have had the privilege of growing up on the Sunshine Coast and have been so lucky to find such an amazing clinic to work at here in Noosa!
Animals have always been my heart and soul, and I've turned that passion into a career. From cuddling with your fur babies to assisting in surgeries, I'm here for our patients every step of the way.
In my spare time, I enjoy hanging out with my friends and family, reading with my cat, and going on adventures with my two dogs.
Priscilla Major
Veterinary Nurse
I have been working in the Veterinary industry for more than fifteen years now. I graduated from the University of Queensland in 2013 with a Bachelor of Applied Science, majoring in Veterinary Technology and Certificate IV in Vet nursing.
I've had a passion for all creatures great and small from a very young age, particularly the feathery kind and always knew I wanted to work with animals.
I have worked with the team at Noosa Village Vet since 2020 and feels so lucky to be able to live and work in such a beautiful part of the world. I have 3 dogs and 6 chickens to keep me busy at home and in my spare time, I love being outdoors and spending time with my family.
Ella Steel
Veterinary Nurse
I have been lucky enough to grow up on the Sunshine Coast. I completed my Veterinary Nursing Certificate in 2021 and have since become a member of the Noosa Village Vet team. I have always had a love for animals and knew I wanted a career in the veterinary industry. I have a special interest in medicine and ward nursing. When not at work, I enjoy the outdoors camping, boating and spending time with my dog and horses.
Raylene VanDooran
Veterinary Nurse
From managing a service station to cleaning a vet clinic, I finally found a career I was passionate about and began my nursing studies.
After being in the industry for over 20 years, I can honestly say I still love it.
I have been blessed over the years working in a variety of clinics, catering to a vast array of animals. From fur to feather, scales and beyond.
Gemma Vernon
Veterinary Nurse
Living in Melbourne for the majority of my life, I grew up riding horses in the Yarra Valley which is where I first formed my passion for animal welfare.
I became a qualified vet nurse in 2006 and began working in small animal practices, where my passion for surgical nursing came about. Shortly after, I began working in a specialist animal surgical centre, and during my time there, I gained my Diploma in Surgical Nursing.
Late 2023, my husband and I decided to move our family (3 children and a Schnoodle named Vinnie) to the Sunshine Coast.
Outside of work, I enjoy all things fitness and the outdoor lifestyle that the Sunshine Coast has to offer.
Grace Whitaker
Veterinary Nurse
I completed my Veterinary Nursing Certificate in 2018, before working as an Equine Nurse in NSW.
My love of animals and strong passion for their welfare drove me to this career, making the transition from horses to small animals (and air conditioning) in 2021.
I enjoy the fast paced, busy environment of the veterinary clinic, everyday meeting new challenges, cases and furry faces. There is always something new to learn and opportunities to improve.
I absolutely love the medical and surgical aspect of this industry, I love seeing an animal go home with their tail wagging, feeling much better than they did upon arrival. Though, the best part of my day will always be giving that extra cuddle or pat to your babies and helping them feel more at ease.
In my down time you’ll find me on a horse, in the gym, training my Rottweiler, or laying by a beautiful Sunny Coast beach with my partner.
Colette O'Donnell
Accountant
I grew up in the south-west of Ireland. I completed my Bachelor of Business Studies in 2001 and continued with my professional accountancy exams (ACCA) while working full time. I contracted for both large and small organizations as a Management Accountant for 15 years before starting NVV with Pieter in 2016.
I enjoy the varied workload of small business ownership and feel very proud of the skilled and passionate team we've built at NVV. It's a great feeling being in the business of helping animals.
In my spare time, I love spending time with Pieter and our children, as well as Bruce (our lab). My downtime is spent on long walks or on a Pilates reformer!
SERVICES WE PROVIDE
General Services
Vaccinations (Yearly or 3 yearly)
Titre Testing
Weight Management
Microchipping
Preventative Healthcare
Surgery Services
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Desexing
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Dentistry
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Orthopaedic surgery (including TPLO surgery for cruciate ligament tear)
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Soft tissue surgery
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Digital X-rays
Medical Services
In-house blood testing
Management of ongoing conditions such as arthritis, Cushings and diabetes
General medical cases
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