Chris Hallett
Veterinarian (BVSc)
Chris grew up in the Muswellbrook and Sandy Hollow areas before completing university at Sydney University. After graduating he worked in several cattle veterinarian roles including a dairy medicine internship in the US, several years in the UK and time in the Atherton Tablelands. In 2005 he settled in Coolah, purchasing the clinic from his father-in-law Mark Powell. Chris's main area of interest and expertise is beef cattle medicine and production.
Chris Hallett
Veterinarian
Chris grew up in the Muswellbrook and Sandy Hollow areas before completing university at Sydney University. After graduating he worked in several cattle veterinarian roles including a dairy medicine internship in the US, several years in the UK and time in the Atherton Tablelands. In 2005 he settled in Coolah, purchasing the clinic from his father-in-law Mark Powell. Chris's main area of interest and expertise is beef cattle medicine and production.
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John Bowman
Veterinarian (BSc BVMS)
John grew up on a mixed farming operation at Tooraweenah before heading to Murdoch University in Perth. After graduating he spent several years working as a vet out of Katherine in the NT on extensive pastoral properties before spending some time at Scone Equine Hospital. After working in the UK for 12 months with Teresa the opportunity arose to move back to Coolah and purchase into the clinic when Ralph Kuhn retired. John's major focus lies with large animal work including beef cattle medicine as well as equine medicine, reproduction and dentistry.
John Bowman
Veterinarian
John grew up on a mixed farming operation at Tooraweenah before heading to Murdoch University in Perth. After graduating he spent several years working as a vet out of Katherine in the NT on extensive pastoral properties before spending some time at Scone Equine Hospital. After working in the UK for 12 months with Teresa the opportunity arose to move back to Coolah and purchase into the clinic when Ralph Kuhn retired. John's major focus lies with large animal work including beef cattle medicine as well as equine medicine, reproduction and dentistry.
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Teresa Bowman
Veterinarian (BSc BVSc)
Teresa grew up in suburban Canberra and completed her studies at Charles Sturt Uni in Wagga Wagga. Her first job was as a mixed practice vet in Gilgandra where she spent 2 years before heading to the UK to work. Upon arriving back in Australia, Teresa took over the running of the Coonabarabran practice for a few years before having some time off following the birth of baby Thomas. She is currently back working part time from Coolah. Teresa enjoys both large and small animal work and is our resident go-to for small animal medicine queries and ultrasonography skills.
Teresa Bowman
Veterinarian
Teresa grew up in suburban Canberra and completed her studies at Charles Sturt Uni in Wagga Wagga. Her first job was as a mixed practice vet in Gilgandra where she spent 2 years before heading to the UK to work. Upon arriving back in Australia, Teresa took over the running of the Coonabarabran practice for a few years before having some time off following the birth of baby Thomas. She is currently back working part time from Coolah. Teresa enjoys both large and small animal work and is our resident go-to for small animal medicine queries and ultrasonography skills.
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Josh Robinson
Veterinarian (BSc BVSc)
Originally moving to Coolah to play for Coolah Roos Rugby on a lucrative pizza and sausage sandwich based contract, Josh makes an appearance at the vet clinic when he's not going for a swim at the Octagon.
Josh Robinson
Veterinarian
Originally moving to Coolah to play for Coolah Roos Rugby on a lucrative pizza and sausage sandwich based contract, Josh makes an appearance at the vet clinic when he's not going for a swim at the Octagon.
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Pat Lemmich
Veterinarian (BSc BVSc )
Originally from Black Springs, Pat graduated CSU in 2024. Pat enjoys mixed animal practice, particularly beef medicine. A life member of Wagga Agricultural Rugby Union Club, Pat now plays rugby for Coolah Roos and also enjoys cricket and the NRL where he passionately supports the Sydney Roosters.
Pat Lemmich
Veterinarian
Originally from Black Springs, Pat graduated CSU in 2024. Pat enjoys mixed animal practice, particularly beef medicine. A life member of Wagga Agricultural Rugby Union Club, Pat now plays rugby for Coolah Roos and also enjoys cricket and the NRL where he passionately supports the Sydney Roosters.
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Alex Farquar
Veterinarian (BVBio BVSc)
Originally from Manilla, NSW, Alex graduated from CSU Wagga in 2025. Alex is very passionate about large animal medicine and reproduction. Outside of work, you'll find Alex playing netball, touch and rugby union locally for Coolah.
Alex Farquar
Veterinarian
Originally from Manilla, NSW, Alex graduated from CSU Wagga in 2025. Alex is very passionate about large animal medicine and reproduction. Outside of work, you'll find Alex playing netball, touch and rugby union locally for Coolah.
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Beatrice Humphries
Veterinarian
Beatrice Humphries
Veterinarian
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Jenna Packham
Practice Manager
Jenna is a longtime resident of the area, growing up at "Old Castle" near Leadville and attending school at Dunedoo. After finishing school in 2005 she began working at the Coolah clinic, progressing through the ranks from work-experience to fully qualified veterinary nurse and is now our practice manager across the 3 branches. Since the arrival of Murphy in 2017 and then Huxley in 2019 Jenna has worked from home, doing much of the heavy lifting behind the scenes.
Jenna Packham
Practice Manager
Jenna is a longtime resident of the area, growing up at "Old Castle" near Leadville and attending school at Dunedoo. After finishing school in 2005 she began working at the Coolah clinic, progressing through the ranks from work-experience to fully qualified veterinary nurse and is now our practice manager across the 3 branches. Since the arrival of Murphy in 2017 and then Huxley in 2019 Jenna has worked from home, doing much of the heavy lifting behind the scenes.
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Jaimi White
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Jaimi grew up in Gloucester on a family cattle property where she grew the love of both small and large animals. Jaimi started to study her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2016 at Gloucester Vets and was granted a trainee position, she then completed her Certificate IV in 2018.
In 2019 Jaimi ventured out towards Coolah with her partner to a Cattle & Sheep property and was lucky enough to join the team at Coolah Vets where she is currently working as the Head Veterinary Nurse where she takes charge in the day to day running in the clinic.
Jaimi says she highly enjoys being a vet nurse and being able to interact with all our patients! Being a vet nurse has always been her dream job since being a little girl and is so incredibly happy to pursue her career here at Coolah Vets.
In her spare time, she enjoys getting out and about with my two beloved Jack Russell's 'Lexi & Rosco' and helping her partner on the property with their working dogs and horses.
Jaimi White
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Jaimi grew up in Gloucester on a family cattle property where she grew the love of both small and large animals. Jaimi started to study her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2016 at Gloucester Vets and was granted a trainee position, she then completed her Certificate IV in 2018.
In 2019 Jaimi ventured out towards Coolah with her partner to a Cattle & Sheep property and was lucky enough to join the team at Coolah Vets where she is currently working as the Head Veterinary Nurse where she takes charge in the day to day running in the clinic.
Jaimi says she highly enjoys being a vet nurse and being able to interact with all our patients! Being a vet nurse has always been her dream job since being a little girl and is so incredibly happy to pursue her career here at Coolah Vets.
In her spare time, she enjoys getting out and about with my two beloved Jack Russell's 'Lexi & Rosco' and helping her partner on the property with their working dogs and horses.
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Charlotte Abbott
Registered Veterinary Nurse
I grew up on a property in Leadville, running mixed beef cattle and sheep. I attended Dunedoo Central School for my secondary schooling. In 2020 I started working here as a school based trainee and LOVED IT!!!! In 2021 I decided to leave school to pursue my vet nursing career, whilst doing my Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing.
I am now fully qualified and working in a job I love!
Charlotte Abbott
Registered Veterinary Nurse
I grew up on a property in Leadville, running mixed beef cattle and sheep. I attended Dunedoo Central School for my secondary schooling. In 2020 I started working here as a school based trainee and LOVED IT!!!! In 2021 I decided to leave school to pursue my vet nursing career, whilst doing my Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing.
I am now fully qualified and working in a job I love!
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Julie Hansen
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Julie worked for Anthea for many years and stayed on for us when we purchased the clinic from Anthea's family. She has been instrumental in the smooth transition of ownership and also settling into the new building. Julie grew up in the area and currently lives in Sandy Hollow with her menagerie of animals.
Julie Hansen
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Julie worked for Anthea for many years and stayed on for us when we purchased the clinic from Anthea's family. She has been instrumental in the smooth transition of ownership and also settling into the new building. Julie grew up in the area and currently lives in Sandy Hollow with her menagerie of animals.
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Tracey Rutter
Receptionist
Tracy joined the Coonabarabran Clinic in 2019 as our receptionist/veterinary nurse. She moved to the Coona region several years ago with her husband and 3 children
Tracey Rutter
Receptionist
Tracy joined the Coonabarabran Clinic in 2019 as our receptionist/veterinary nurse. She moved to the Coona region several years ago with her husband and 3 children
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