Ray Austin
Practice Owner (Veterinarian, BVSc (Hons))
Ray graduated in 2002 from The University of Queensland with first class Honours. Ray started working at the Keen Street Veterinary Clinic in the December of 2002 and is now proud practice owner
Ray has a very hyperactive, never stopping Kelpie called 'Buzz', a Border Collie 'River' and three cats Chiko, Banjo and Dippy.
Ray lives with his partner Kate on their farm at Eltham & they have 3 daughters Naomi, Chloe and Jemma.
At work, you will find Ray doing a lot of the technical surgery & still trying to spend time with his clients.
Ray Austin
Practice Owner
Ray graduated in 2002 from The University of Queensland with first class Honours. Ray started working at the Keen Street Veterinary Clinic in the December of 2002 and is now proud practice owner
Ray has a very hyperactive, never stopping Kelpie called 'Buzz', a Border Collie 'River' and three cats Chiko, Banjo and Dippy.
Ray lives with his partner Kate on their farm at Eltham & they have 3 daughters Naomi, Chloe and Jemma.
At work, you will find Ray doing a lot of the technical surgery & still trying to spend time with his clients.
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Daryl Deeley
Senior Veterinarian (Veterinarian, BVMS)
Daryl graduated from Murdoch University and started working in Lismore in December 1983, working for Jack Frogley, the owner at that time. Daryl fell in love with the area and also with Kerry (his wife) and has never left. They had two children, Alyce & Luke. Alyce & Luke are devoted teachers. He was blessed with his first grandbaby in 2024 and is enjoying all that comes with her as much as he can!
Daryl loves all aspects of veterinary science especially dogs, cats and cattle work. Apart from his love for his family, Daryl loves all sports, especially cricket and golf & following the ups & downs of Collingwood in AFL.
Daryl bought the business in 1993 and now has sold his share to Ray in 2024. After a total of 6 weeks retirement, Daryl couldn't help but come back to spend a few hours a week at the clinic (mainly to catch up on the goss and share grand baby photos :P)
Daryl's household has always had pets in it but at the moment he only has his fur grandbabies that visit. He is sure that another pet will enter their lives soon - you never really know how they will find you to be their owner!
Daryl Deeley
Senior Veterinarian
Daryl graduated from Murdoch University and started working in Lismore in December 1983, working for Jack Frogley, the owner at that time. Daryl fell in love with the area and also with Kerry (his wife) and has never left. They had two children, Alyce & Luke. Alyce & Luke are devoted teachers. He was blessed with his first grandbaby in 2024 and is enjoying all that comes with her as much as he can!
Daryl loves all aspects of veterinary science especially dogs, cats and cattle work. Apart from his love for his family, Daryl loves all sports, especially cricket and golf & following the ups & downs of Collingwood in AFL.
Daryl bought the business in 1993 and now has sold his share to Ray in 2024. After a total of 6 weeks retirement, Daryl couldn't help but come back to spend a few hours a week at the clinic (mainly to catch up on the goss and share grand baby photos :P)
Daryl's household has always had pets in it but at the moment he only has his fur grandbabies that visit. He is sure that another pet will enter their lives soon - you never really know how they will find you to be their owner!
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Kylie Carlton
Veterinarian (BVSc (Hons))
Kylie is originally from Queensland (we try not to hold this against her). After completing her Veterinary degree from University of Queensland in 1990 she ventured south to start work in Casino. Kylie has worked with us as a vet on a part time basis since 2000 with small animals. In between however, she went overseas and worked as a Locum Vet which supported her adventures for 6 months before returning home. At work, she is constantly in getting her hands dirty doing lots of consults, surgery & helping the nurses out!
It was on a farm visit pregnancy testing cows, that she was introduced to Barry…the loveable larrikin whom she married 4 years later. Kylie has 3 sons, Sam, Tom & Joe. Now she also has a grandchildren whom she absolutely adores. Her sons were very heavily involved in sport & we think she loved being there more(especially cricket!)
She spends her 'spare' time hanging out on the farm, staying by the beach & is wonderfully talented at sewing & quilting. Kylie shares her farm with many animals; 8 dogs, 2 cats, a horse, cows and a few ducks & chickens. If we would let her, she would like to retire as soon as possible…
Kylie Carlton
Veterinarian
Kylie is originally from Queensland (we try not to hold this against her). After completing her Veterinary degree from University of Queensland in 1990 she ventured south to start work in Casino. Kylie has worked with us as a vet on a part time basis since 2000 with small animals. In between however, she went overseas and worked as a Locum Vet which supported her adventures for 6 months before returning home. At work, she is constantly in getting her hands dirty doing lots of consults, surgery & helping the nurses out!
It was on a farm visit pregnancy testing cows, that she was introduced to Barry…the loveable larrikin whom she married 4 years later. Kylie has 3 sons, Sam, Tom & Joe. Now she also has a grandchildren whom she absolutely adores. Her sons were very heavily involved in sport & we think she loved being there more(especially cricket!)
She spends her 'spare' time hanging out on the farm, staying by the beach & is wonderfully talented at sewing & quilting. Kylie shares her farm with many animals; 8 dogs, 2 cats, a horse, cows and a few ducks & chickens. If we would let her, she would like to retire as soon as possible…
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Rebecca Knee
Veterinarian (BSc (Hons) BVSc (Hons))
Rebecca grew up on a small hobby farm in country NSW. She grew up surrounded by animals and pets. After high school she completed a Science degree with honours at the University of Newcastle before heading overseas on a two year working holiday adventure. Although having an excellent time travelling, Rebecca decided to return home, go back to uni and become a vet. In 2007 she graduated from the University of Sydney with first class honours.
Rebecca joined the crew at Keen Street January 2008 and has been with us ever since working with small animals, exotics and wildlife.
In her spare time Bec enjoys camping, swimming, cooking, music and of course, travel. She is also a member of the Keen Vets Oz Tag team. Bec shares her home with Trooper, a Kelpie and would have more pets if only Wal; her partner, would let her!! She has two kids, a daughter & a son.
Rebecca Knee
Veterinarian
Rebecca grew up on a small hobby farm in country NSW. She grew up surrounded by animals and pets. After high school she completed a Science degree with honours at the University of Newcastle before heading overseas on a two year working holiday adventure. Although having an excellent time travelling, Rebecca decided to return home, go back to uni and become a vet. In 2007 she graduated from the University of Sydney with first class honours.
Rebecca joined the crew at Keen Street January 2008 and has been with us ever since working with small animals, exotics and wildlife.
In her spare time Bec enjoys camping, swimming, cooking, music and of course, travel. She is also a member of the Keen Vets Oz Tag team. Bec shares her home with Trooper, a Kelpie and would have more pets if only Wal; her partner, would let her!! She has two kids, a daughter & a son.
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John Campbell
Veterinarian (BVSc BVet Biol)
John graduated from Charles Sturt University in Wagga in July 2013. John is a local boy that grew up on a farm just outside Bexhill and loves the home/farm life.
John loves all things veterinary and has shown that he is a natural fit into the vet life. He has a keen interest in cattle work, but also loves the small animal side of the practice--just not the snakes.
John still lives on a farm and is surrounded by cattle. He will often be seen chasing after them on his non working time. His wife Sophie and two boys also share his love of all things farm.
John is only in clinic a few hours a week now, the rest of the time he is travelling far & wide treating farm animals with his business Campbell Veterinary Services
John Campbell
Veterinarian
John graduated from Charles Sturt University in Wagga in July 2013. John is a local boy that grew up on a farm just outside Bexhill and loves the home/farm life.
John loves all things veterinary and has shown that he is a natural fit into the vet life. He has a keen interest in cattle work, but also loves the small animal side of the practice--just not the snakes.
John still lives on a farm and is surrounded by cattle. He will often be seen chasing after them on his non working time. His wife Sophie and two boys also share his love of all things farm.
John is only in clinic a few hours a week now, the rest of the time he is travelling far & wide treating farm animals with his business Campbell Veterinary Services
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Erin Tottenham
Veterinarian (BVSc)
Erin started with Keen Street Vet Clinic in 2021 but had worked at a lot of clinics around Northern NSW before us.
She shares her farm with all the animals - cows, horses, dogs, cats chickens & even a donkey, with her partner & three girls.
Erin Tottenham
Veterinarian
Erin started with Keen Street Vet Clinic in 2021 but had worked at a lot of clinics around Northern NSW before us.
She shares her farm with all the animals - cows, horses, dogs, cats chickens & even a donkey, with her partner & three girls.
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Graeme Purvis-Smith
Veterinarian
You may recognise Graeme from somewhere else, Graeme was one of the owners of Lismore Central Vet Hospital. Following the hospital's closure due to flood, Graeme decided he wasn't ready to retire and has worked here on a part time basis since end of 2022.
Graeme is very knowledgeable and spends a lot of hours researching lots of things. His favourite vet tool to use is the ultrasound machine.
Graeme Purvis-Smith
Veterinarian
You may recognise Graeme from somewhere else, Graeme was one of the owners of Lismore Central Vet Hospital. Following the hospital's closure due to flood, Graeme decided he wasn't ready to retire and has worked here on a part time basis since end of 2022.
Graeme is very knowledgeable and spends a lot of hours researching lots of things. His favourite vet tool to use is the ultrasound machine.
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Alison Clark
Veterinarian
Alison Clark
Veterinarian
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Judy Wawrzkiewicz
Veterinarian (DVM)
Judy Wawrzkiewicz
Veterinarian
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Jane Spinaze
Practice Manager
The indomitable Miss Jane is the clinic manager. Really, she should be known as the pressure release valve of the stress and pressure she removes by taking on a large amount of the paperwork, wages, ordering and general day to day business of the practice.
Jane has worked as a vet nurse in lots of different places including a few years in England. She returned home with a wealth of experience and started working for Keen Vets in 1993 full time, only leaving for brief stints to have children.
Jane works two days a week and spends the rest of her time running around her farm or spending time with her partner and two children.
Jane Spinaze
Practice Manager
The indomitable Miss Jane is the clinic manager. Really, she should be known as the pressure release valve of the stress and pressure she removes by taking on a large amount of the paperwork, wages, ordering and general day to day business of the practice.
Jane has worked as a vet nurse in lots of different places including a few years in England. She returned home with a wealth of experience and started working for Keen Vets in 1993 full time, only leaving for brief stints to have children.
Jane works two days a week and spends the rest of her time running around her farm or spending time with her partner and two children.
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Melissa Fowler
Veterinary Nurse (Cert IV Veterinary Nursing)
Melissa was born in Lismore although she swears she is not a Lismoron…(sure sure Mel). As a kid she scampered around the farm with her three brothers and sister before meeting her high school sweetheart Craig (awww how romantic) and marrying him a few years later.
Mel initially worked as a florist in Lismore before starting her vet nursing career. She has worked with us at Keen Vets since 2005.
Mel’s spare time is now spent on the farm chasing after her son Jake and daughter Kirra. She shares her farm with 4 dogs, a cat, lots of chickens and beef cattle……oh and Craig of course.
Both Mel and Craig also play Oz Tag …and they are the best interceptors of our team!!
Melissa Fowler
Veterinary Nurse
Melissa was born in Lismore although she swears she is not a Lismoron…(sure sure Mel). As a kid she scampered around the farm with her three brothers and sister before meeting her high school sweetheart Craig (awww how romantic) and marrying him a few years later.
Mel initially worked as a florist in Lismore before starting her vet nursing career. She has worked with us at Keen Vets since 2005.
Mel’s spare time is now spent on the farm chasing after her son Jake and daughter Kirra. She shares her farm with 4 dogs, a cat, lots of chickens and beef cattle……oh and Craig of course.
Both Mel and Craig also play Oz Tag …and they are the best interceptors of our team!!
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Samantha Munro
Veterinary Nurse (Cert IV Veterinary Nurse)
Sam has been with us since 2011 & you will find her out the front. Sam started her nursing career in Casino in 2008.
Sam has a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and is always updating her knowledge at Vet Nursing conferences or with new updates. She has an interest in dog behaviour, reproduction & all things neonate/baby care. She also loves teaching Puppy Preschool!
She has been working with wildlife & has been learning a lot about them. She has found a soft spot for Echidnas that she didn't know she had.
Sam currently has a Golden Retriever called Holly & a Bull Arab x Tex.
Samantha Munro
Veterinary Nurse
Sam has been with us since 2011 & you will find her out the front. Sam started her nursing career in Casino in 2008.
Sam has a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and is always updating her knowledge at Vet Nursing conferences or with new updates. She has an interest in dog behaviour, reproduction & all things neonate/baby care. She also loves teaching Puppy Preschool!
She has been working with wildlife & has been learning a lot about them. She has found a soft spot for Echidnas that she didn't know she had.
Sam currently has a Golden Retriever called Holly & a Bull Arab x Tex.
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Josh Gollan
Veterinary Nurse (Cert IV Veterinary Nursing)
Josh first started with us in 2014 before moving to QLD 2 years later but he & his wife moved back in Dec 2021 & he's been back here ever since. They have 2 busy boys
He loves his sport and plays soccer regularly and has spent many late nights/early mornings watching live matches of his beloved Tottenham team.
He currently has a Labrador called 'Milly' and is always on the look out for his next.
Josh Gollan
Veterinary Nurse
Josh first started with us in 2014 before moving to QLD 2 years later but he & his wife moved back in Dec 2021 & he's been back here ever since. They have 2 busy boys
He loves his sport and plays soccer regularly and has spent many late nights/early mornings watching live matches of his beloved Tottenham team.
He currently has a Labrador called 'Milly' and is always on the look out for his next.
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Tahlia Pagotto
Veterinary Nurse (Cert IV Veterinary Nursing)
Tahlia joined our practice in 2011 not long after finishing high school & has completed her certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.
Tahlia loves her job and enjoys the surgical nursing side. She shares her home with 'Delilah' a Greyhound
Tahlia spends her spare time socialising with her friends and travelling overseas to the rescue centres for Elephants, Orangutans & Sun Bears.
Tahlia Pagotto
Veterinary Nurse
Tahlia joined our practice in 2011 not long after finishing high school & has completed her certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.
Tahlia loves her job and enjoys the surgical nursing side. She shares her home with 'Delilah' a Greyhound
Tahlia spends her spare time socialising with her friends and travelling overseas to the rescue centres for Elephants, Orangutans & Sun Bears.
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Kylie Dunstan
Veterinary Nurse (Cert IV Veterinary Nursing)
Kylie hails from the Northern Beaches of Sydney. Growing up, Kylie was a KindiFarm wrangler and after high school Kylie joined a large mixed veterinary practice in Terrey Hills working as a vet nurse whilst studying for her Cert IV nursing certificate.
Kylie then journeyed to Africa and worked with the big cats & baboons and all things in between before heading back to Aus. Kylie moved to the Northern Rivers (she likes all things Northern) in July 2008 to join her now husband and has been with Keen Vets ever since.
Kylie’s spare time is spent with her family and her animal (Horses, dogs and cats) She is Mum to Levi, Harlen & Mylah. You may have even seen her and her daughters competing in horse events around the area. She also loves shopping, spending money and overseas travel.
Kylie Dunstan
Veterinary Nurse
Kylie hails from the Northern Beaches of Sydney. Growing up, Kylie was a KindiFarm wrangler and after high school Kylie joined a large mixed veterinary practice in Terrey Hills working as a vet nurse whilst studying for her Cert IV nursing certificate.
Kylie then journeyed to Africa and worked with the big cats & baboons and all things in between before heading back to Aus. Kylie moved to the Northern Rivers (she likes all things Northern) in July 2008 to join her now husband and has been with Keen Vets ever since.
Kylie’s spare time is spent with her family and her animal (Horses, dogs and cats) She is Mum to Levi, Harlen & Mylah. You may have even seen her and her daughters competing in horse events around the area. She also loves shopping, spending money and overseas travel.
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Kylie Paisley
Veterinary Nurse
Kylie started work at Keen Vets when she was a shy sweet 16 year old, although she couldn’t hide that sly, cheeky glint in her eye for long!! Initially she spent most of her time clipping and grooming dogs & cats…she is still the fastest groomer in the east, but she continued her vet nursing studies and completed her equivalent of Cert IV nursing
Kylie spends her spare time in her house and garden, exploring nature and is a member of the Keen Vets Oz Tag team where she can be seen running with a full twist to avoid being tagged. She has superb artistic talent and all she wishes she had more spare time to spend in her studio with pencil in hand.
She shares her home with husband Stephen, 2 teenage boys, 2 dogs 'Olive' & 'Sonny' and a Burmese cat called Ruby and the odd chook that wonders over from next door and leaves a deposit on her kitchen floor….damn those sneaky chickens!
Kylie Paisley
Veterinary Nurse
Kylie started work at Keen Vets when she was a shy sweet 16 year old, although she couldn’t hide that sly, cheeky glint in her eye for long!! Initially she spent most of her time clipping and grooming dogs & cats…she is still the fastest groomer in the east, but she continued her vet nursing studies and completed her equivalent of Cert IV nursing
Kylie spends her spare time in her house and garden, exploring nature and is a member of the Keen Vets Oz Tag team where she can be seen running with a full twist to avoid being tagged. She has superb artistic talent and all she wishes she had more spare time to spend in her studio with pencil in hand.
She shares her home with husband Stephen, 2 teenage boys, 2 dogs 'Olive' & 'Sonny' and a Burmese cat called Ruby and the odd chook that wonders over from next door and leaves a deposit on her kitchen floor….damn those sneaky chickens!
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Shelly Teehan
Veterinary Nurse (Cert IV Veterinary Nursing)
Shelly was born in Sydney but she is really a Lismoron as she has been here since she was five. Her love for the outdoors and animals directed her into agricultural college and after completion of her certificate in agriculture she began her vet nursing career. She has been a nurse since 1996 completing her studies in Cert IV in 1998.
Shelly has worked as a vet nurse in Sydney, Dubbo and Narromine, but now settled in Lismore. She joined Keen Vets late 2003 as a full time nurse.
Shell spends her time with her sons Ethan & Liam and partner Nathan. She loves her Yoga, Pilates & horseriding. Shelly loves her job & enjoys 4WD'ing and camping with family & friends.
Shelly Teehan
Veterinary Nurse
Shelly was born in Sydney but she is really a Lismoron as she has been here since she was five. Her love for the outdoors and animals directed her into agricultural college and after completion of her certificate in agriculture she began her vet nursing career. She has been a nurse since 1996 completing her studies in Cert IV in 1998.
Shelly has worked as a vet nurse in Sydney, Dubbo and Narromine, but now settled in Lismore. She joined Keen Vets late 2003 as a full time nurse.
Shell spends her time with her sons Ethan & Liam and partner Nathan. She loves her Yoga, Pilates & horseriding. Shelly loves her job & enjoys 4WD'ing and camping with family & friends.
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Carla Cottee
Veterinary Nurse
Carla Cottee
Veterinary Nurse
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Sharron Armour
Veterinary Nurse
Sharron also started with us in 2022. Her previous work involved animal care for research.
Her favourite part of being in clinic is nursing the patients and keeping them comfortable until they can go home again.
Sharron shares her home just outside of Lismore with her husband and many dogs. In only a few months working here she had already taken on a neglected dog who now has a much better life!
Sharron Armour
Veterinary Nurse
Sharron also started with us in 2022. Her previous work involved animal care for research.
Her favourite part of being in clinic is nursing the patients and keeping them comfortable until they can go home again.
Sharron shares her home just outside of Lismore with her husband and many dogs. In only a few months working here she had already taken on a neglected dog who now has a much better life!
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Danielle Outerbridge
Veterinary Nurse (Cert IV Veterinary Nursing)
Dani started with Keen Street in 2022 but she started nursing in Coffs Harbour before moving to Lismore where she worked at Lismore Central Vet Hospital until it closed due to the flooding.
Her favourite part of vet medicine is being able to help patients to recover as well & quickly as possible.
Besides her husband & three young kids, she has one dog at home but is well on her way to creating an Old Macdonald's farm!
Danielle Outerbridge
Veterinary Nurse
Dani started with Keen Street in 2022 but she started nursing in Coffs Harbour before moving to Lismore where she worked at Lismore Central Vet Hospital until it closed due to the flooding.
Her favourite part of vet medicine is being able to help patients to recover as well & quickly as possible.
Besides her husband & three young kids, she has one dog at home but is well on her way to creating an Old Macdonald's farm!
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