Who We Are
Hello and welcome to Narangba Veterinary Surgery.
Our Surgery has been established for over 30 years, a locally owned veterinary clinic, serving Narangba and the surrounding suburbs. We are passionate about offering the highest standards in veterinary care.
We have a dedicated, loyal team of senior vets and nurses, that strive to offer the best possible care for your pet. We are proud of our team. With excellent customer service and commitment, we can offer continuity of care, with a wealth of experience.
It is our devotion to ALL animals, our furry and feathered friends, that is unsurpassed. We all share the joy and unconditional love our pets bring to our lives. We have the compassion, devotion and knowledge to offer the best possible care.
We look forward to meeting you and your pet soon.
Veterinarians
Dr Jenni Anderson BVMS BSc
Practice Owner and Principal Veterinarian
Hi! My name is Jenni Anderson, owner of both the Morayfield and Narangba Veterinary Clinics.
I graduated from Murdoch University Perth in 2002, and began my career in mixed animal practice in the South Burnett, working between three busy clinics. The experience that I gained there was very broad, encompassing dogs, cats, cattle, horses, goats and pigs. The work was always an exciting challenge, and it proved an invaluable grounding for my future career.
With a young family of three boys, we relocated to Brisbane in 2005, where I started work at the Morayfield clinic. The transition was certainly favourable for my children and career, and in January 2008, I became a partner in the clinics and took over full ownership in 2017.
As a vet, I am very fortunate to be immersed in a career that I love dearly. I enjoy every aspect of small animal medicine and surgery, its trials and tribulations, and the special bonds we make with pets and clients alike. All the while, being supported by a dedicated, loyal and committed team of colleagues.
In my spare time, I love to be able to catch up with family and enjoy the challenges of triathalons.
Dr Mariska Kerkhoff DVM MSc
Veterinarian
Hi, my name is Mariska Kerkhoff , a veterinarian from The Netherlands (hence the funny accent). I have travelled around the world and it’s fantastic to be working with Australia’s beautiful pets and wildlife.
I graduated as small animal veterinarian at Utrecht University in The Netherlands with a special interest in reptiles and wildlife. Sadly, my home country doesn’t have much to offer when it comes to exotics, so I quickly decided to travel and follow my passion. During my studies and after, this has brought me to some interesting places. Working with sea turtles in Costa Rica must be one of the highlights! In 2015, I decided to strap on a backpack to explore South East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, to see if I could build a future here. I quickly fell in love with the country and to make a long story short: here I am!
I really enjoy meeting the lovely people in the area and taking care of their pets. Helping animals and people, providing healthcare and making a difference… that’s why I love my job.
Other things I love are being outdoors in the bush or at the beach, enjoying good food with friends, dancing and other creative outbursts. To develop my artistic side, I set up a little business in making custom portrait drawings of people and pets. So after clinic hours, “www.bymariska.com” is keeping me happily entertained.
I am excited to see what the future has to bring and I look forward to meeting you at the clinic!”
Dr Grant Belonje BVSc (Pret 1996) MANZCVS (SAS)
Veterinarian
Hi my name is Grant and I’m a third generation vet. I qualified in South Africa in 1996 and then spent 7 years in the U.K working in busy small animal clinics and travelling the world. I moved to Australia in 2003 and my only regret is that I didn’t come here sooner! I love everything about this amazing country.
My main passion is surgery and I passed my membership exams in Small Animal Surgery in 2022. I have also acted as the lead vet on K’Gari (Fraser Island) since 2012 doing contract work with the rangers to help manage Dingoes and other wildlife.
When I’m not working I love being outdoors. My hobbies include camping and 4×4 adventures, flying my paramotor or paraglider, kiteboarding and scuba diving. I live with my amazing partner Mandi and her daughter and we have 3 beautiful cats – Jethro, Iggy and Frankie.
Dr Karien van der Merwe BVSc
Veterinarian
My name is Karien van der Merwe. (Dr K is in order if it is too hard to pronounce!) I graduated from the University of Pretoria, South Africa in 1997. My husband, Roelof, is also a vet and together we owned and worked in a few different practices in South Africa. In 2004 we moved to Scotland. I could only survive the lack of sunshine for about four years before we moved back to South Africa.
In 2017 we immigrated to Australia and that was the best decision we have ever made. Queensland offer the weather and the safety to enjoy an outdoor lifestyle. When I am not busy gardening, you will find me on a beach or hiking in the forest. Our daughter, Coreen had to learn from a young age to take care of herself as I were working long hours since she was 1 year old. She is now 21 and a very mature independent woman and we are very proud of her. I have two cats, June and Maurice. I adore them and my husband often comment that I never speak to him in the same loving voice.
I feel very lucky to work at Morayfield and Narangba Veterinary Surgery. Every one genuinely care about our patients, our clients and each other. The best part of my job as a vet is to take away your furry companion’s aches and pains so that you can just continue to enjoy each other’s company.
Dr Maxime Heijkoop-Laterveer BVSc MVSc
Veterinarian
Hi! My name is Maxime Heijkoop-Laterveer and I recently joined the veterinary team of Morayfield and Narangba vet surgery. I graduated in 2019 from the University of Utrecht in The Netherlands with a master’s degree in small animal veterinary medicine.
During uni, I worked at the emergency and critical care department of the University which taught me to stay calm when urgent care is needed. I started my career in a large private practice in Rotterdam, The Netherlands where I was very fortunate to be trained as a veterinary surgeon. I love the challenge of difficult patients and making a difference as a vet whenever I can. It’s probably no surprise that my two main interests are surgery and emergencies, so don’t hesitate to reach out if you’ll need me.
After travelling the world for a fair bit, my husband Marco and I fell in love with Australia. When Jenni gave us the opportunity to migrate to this beautiful country we went straight for it and we brought our fox-red labrador Ruby with us. Having our own dog made me realise what owner’s go through when their pet is sick. Besides travelling, we love to hike, watch dolphins from the beach, climb mountains, do triathlons, enjoy good wine and spoil our dog Ruby.
I hope to meet you and your pet soon at our practice!
Veterinary Nurses
Richard Baker
Practice Manager
Hi, my name is Richard.
After many years in the commercial and domestic construction industry, I now have the pleasure of managing all of the business affairs of both Morayfield Vet Surgery and Narangba Vet Clinic. With the support of my lovely wife Dr Jenni, we work hard to support the wonderful team that is Morayfield and Narangba Vets.
Olivia Willmot
Certificate IV Head Veterinary Nurse
G’day,
My name is Olivia and I’ve been with the Morayfield and Narangba Veterinary Clinic team since 2013. I came as a young highschooler looking for work experience at my local vet clinic and very quickly fell in love with the work. I found my second family with the most beautiful cohort of colleagues.
In 2018, I decided to live and work abroad in Canada for a year, where I was working as a barista, burger flipper and manager of a cafe. During that time I drove the Rocky Mountains, snowboarded Japan, cruised the west coast of America and stayed in the city that never sleeps. I feel very fortunate to have landed back in Aus and returned to my job as a veterinary nurse as if I never left.
My favourite part of my job is that it never gets boring. I love going into work everyday, knowing it isn’t going to be the same as the day before. Yesterday I was working the front desk, chatting to our regular clients and seeing some of my favourite patients; and tomorrow I’ll be the surgical nurse; monitoring anaesthetics, preparing patients for surgery and sending the pets home safely with their owners.
In the future I hope to own another Hungarian Vizsla, like my first dog Chloe. I also enjoy playing volleyball, snowboarding and sharing a cheese platter with friends.
Nadene Edmonds
Certificate IV Veterinary Nurse
Hello there my name is Nadene!
My veterinary nursing career started at the young age of 16 working in a mixed practice in a little country town of NSW.
My life has always revolved around animals, my passion growing up was horses and equestrian competition riding.
This led me to my vet nursing career, I refused to leave my horses behind to go to university.
I have worked in several practices as a fully qualified vet nurse, ranging from a small animal nurse to being head nurse in a large equine hospital.
I’ve also spent a year working in the outback working as a jillaroo.
I’m now residing in Narangba and loving my job working at both Morayfield and Narangba vet clinics.
Balancing my working career and being a mum of two beautiful young girls and a pretty cute Frenchie keeps me on my toes!!
Jo Austen
Certificate IV Veterinary Nurse
For as long as I can remember I have always had animals in my life.
Growing up I was the child who would bring home all the strays, much to my parent’s dismay. When I left school I became a florist, but I was forever looking for the chance to work with animals in any form. That opportunity finally came in 2002 when I began working at a veterinary clinic and started my veterinary nurse studies.
In November 2004 I commenced working for Morayfield Veterinary Surgery, and soon to be Narangba Veterinary Clinic, completed my study in 2005, and have not looked back since. I can honestly say I love my job.
Tiffany Collins
Veterinary Nurse & Puppy Preschool Instructor
Hi, I’m Tiffany and I’m a Veterinary Nurse at both Narangba and Morayfield Clinics. I started working as a Vet nurse in 2010 while Graduating High school.
Over the years I have enjoyed my career as a Veterinary Nurse, I find myself bringing work home, usually young puppies who have been put into unfortunate situations. I also host Puppy Preschool classes educating people and teaching young puppies manners.
I have a special place in my heart for German Shepherds. I have a 3 year old Bi-Colour long hair male who keeps me very busy.
Jami Toonen
Veterinary Nurse
My name is Jami Toonen and I’ve been working at the Narangba and Morayfield Clinics since 2015. I’ve always wanted to work with animals ever since I was younger. I am a very lucky lady to be working with the best, most fun bunch of colleagues that share the same love and compassion for animals like I do.
My favourite thing about this job by far is getting to interact closely with the patients on a day to day basis. Imagine being able to see and play with dogs all day? (yes, even us nurses have our favourites).I currently share the house with a Labrador called Oliver who does zoomies in just about every part of the house and a cat called Puddy that runs the show.
Overall, this job has been my dream from day one and I will always be so thankful to wake up every day knowing I’m going to play a part in some animal’s life.
Jess Gillies
Veterinary Technician & Certificate IV Veterinary Nurse
My name is Jess and I work at Narangba & Morayfield Veterinary Clinic. I graduated with my Bachelors Degree in Veterinary Technology in June 2019 at the University of Queensland Gatton, and am on track to complete my Certificate IV in Vet Nursing in December 2020.
My furry companion is Kirby, a pure bred Golden Retriever, who captured my heart the moment I laid eyes on her. We share a lot of interests – sleeping, eating, and having fun outdoors, exploring new places… it’s no wonder we have been inseparable ever since.
When I was young, I was fascinated with science, animals and medicine; and doing something for the natural world was always something I wanted to dedicate my life to.
I have seen and done so many amazing things throughout my degree and career in practice so far – from helping birth calves on dairy farms, developing more economically friendly ways to grow crops and nursing injured koala bears, to herding and shearing sheep, vaccinating pigs and re-homing retired greyhound race dogs.
It’s been a whole lot of exhilarating, eye-opening, inspiring (sometimes tough) work and I honestly wouldn’t trade it for the world.
I look forward to meeting you and your furry, feathered or scaly friend in the clinic soon!
Brie Curtis
Trainee Vet Nurse
Hi there! My name is Brie and I work at both the Morayfield and Narangba Clinics. I was lucky enough to be chosen to be the clinics new trainee in late 2020 when I was looking for placement for my Certificate III in Animal Studies. I have since completed my Certificate III and am currently completing my Certificate IV in Vet Nursing and I could not think of a better team to help me along the way!
Having the opportunity to work every day as a vet nurse is definitely a dream come true for me. I have always dreamt of a career that involves animals and being able to help and care for them along the way makes the job all the better!
Even though I have been a vet nurse for almost 2 years now, I still look forward to seeing every animal walk through the clinic doors. Whether it be a new addition to a family or an animal that has grown old with the family, it always puts a smile on my face.
I have learnt and experienced so much since my journey began with the Morayfield and Narangba Clinics and I can’t wait to see what the rest of the journey brings me!
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