About us

Dr Darren Taylor

Darren has been working as a veterinarian for over 20 years across welfare and private practices in South Africa, Hong Kong, and now Tasmania. He has a special interest in orthopaedic surgery and the problem-solving opportunities it presents. Originally from South Africa, Darren has been working in Launceston since 2022 and excited to be opening his own clinic in his new home town. He looks forward to meeting you and treating your pets.

Dr Stephanie Tickle

Dr Steph graduated from Cambridge in 2000 and spent 20 years in the UK before returning home to her native Australia. She has been working in veterinary clinics around Launceston since 2020. She is especially enthusiastic about soft tissue surgery and emergency and critical care and has further qualifications in both of these areas. She shares her home with a rescue cat called Billy and her dog Rolo with whom she can frequently be spotted out running. She works at Invermay Veterinary Clinic every Monday and Tuesday.

Jen Perkins

Jen is a qualified veterinary nurse with many years of experience and a special interest in canine reproduction and puppy care. She has been working at Paul's Veterinary Clinic for the past few years and is happy to be able to continue to provide continuity of care to the clients and patients she has worked with at the clinic.

Nadia Butler

Nadia is a qualified veterinary nurse with over 10 years working in the industry, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience with her. She has also completed further certifications and takes a special interest in emergency and critical care. She has a soft spot for rescues and spends her spare time with her rescue animals, Merlin (pictured), Tommy her cat and her Budgie!

Hope Richardson

I have worked as a kennel nurse for two years and am currently studying veterinary nursing. I have a special interest in senior pets and helping them live comfortably, happily, and with the best possible quality of life for as long as possible. I previously spent 10 years in aged and palliative care, supporting people and their families through all stages of life. I am excited to continue growing my knowledge and skills while building strong relationships with patients and their owners, ensuring they feel supported and valued throughout their journey.

Brooke Houston

I have been working in the Animal care industry for roughly 2 and a half years, mostly in ECC as an Animal Attendant, before also joining Invermay Veterinary Clinic this year. I am now studying and training to be a Veterinary Nurse, which has ultimately always been my dream career and passion, outside of being a mum to my 2 year old little boy. I love all animals, great and small, but have a huge love for dogs (Staffies are my absolute favourite!)

Georgie Barnes

Georgie has been working at Paul's Veterinary Clinic for the past few years and is skilled across the board in admin, patient care, nursing support. Her friendly and compassionate approach to patient and client care is unrivalled.

Elizabeth Kelly

Elizabeth has a master's degree in Zoology and over 15 years of experience in IT working as a technical author and business analyst. She brings a diversity of skills from her varied professional experience to the role of managing operations in the clinic.