Ashley

I’m an animal studies graduate and am currently studying my certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. I was excited when I first got offered a position to work within the clinic, after only a month and a half of undertaking placement. I have been a part of the team since September 2018 and have absolutely loved every moment, learning more and more each day from the amazing vets and nurses at IVC.

For the majority of my life, I grew up in Townsville, helping my grandparents from a young age by giving them a hand on the farm. I’ve assisted with an array of tasks, including grooming, enclosure/shelter upkeep, food preparation, birthing/hatching and looking after young. This is what ignited my love for animals, hence my studies. After I finish my cert IV, I wish to go and study zoology so that I may get into conservation and research, my main aim being that I’ll be able to work with animals such as big cats, wolves and a few other animal species that need our help. Just larger versions of the patients we help and take care of in the clinic!

My fur-babies at home are Bentley (German Shepherd) and Big Puss (Russian Blue), who I absolutely adore.