Dr Gundi Rhoades
Practice Owner (Bachelor of Veterinary Science)
Work History
Gundi started her working career in England in 1991, where she worked in a small animal clinic for two years. She then went on to work in a mixed practice for the following 5 years where she developed a keen interest in dermatology and surgery.
In 1998 Gundi moved to Inverell where she has been working as a vet ever since.
Gundi started Gowrie Vet Clinic in 2002 on her property. As the business expanded, in 2010 she felt the need to move the clinic into town to both accommodate and meet her clients' needs.
2011 saw Gundi complete her studies in Equine Dentistry through Oliver Liyou. This has allowed Gundi to improved the wellbeing of many horses through corrective and preventative dentistry work allowing for happier horse and owner relationships.
In 2015 Gundi expanded her surgery knowledge and skills through completion of an intensive 12 mth surgery course through the University of Sydney
Gundi has a friendly and apporachable manner who is always looking at holistic health of your animal. She is very competent with all animals large and small. She has years of expereince with artificial equine breeding and throughly enjoys cattle and sheep work.
Professional Interests
- Surgery - especially Orthopedic Surgery
- Holistic animal health/treatment
- Dermatology
- Pregnancy testing in cattle
- Herd health
- Bull testing
Fun fact
Gundi finds pleasure in her three beautiful children, her cat, two dogs and spending her down time at her farm.
Dr Gundi Rhoades
Practice Owner
Work History
Gundi started her working career in England in 1991, where she worked in a small animal clinic for two years. She then went on to work in a mixed practice for the following 5 years where she developed a keen interest in dermatology and surgery.
In 1998 Gundi moved to Inverell where she has been working as a vet ever since.
Gundi started Gowrie Vet Clinic in 2002 on her property. As the business expanded, in 2010 she felt the need to move the clinic into town to both accommodate and meet her clients' needs.
2011 saw Gundi complete her studies in Equine Dentistry through Oliver Liyou. This has allowed Gundi to improved the wellbeing of many horses through corrective and preventative dentistry work allowing for happier horse and owner relationships.
In 2015 Gundi expanded her surgery knowledge and skills through completion of an intensive 12 mth surgery course through the University of Sydney
Gundi has a friendly and apporachable manner who is always looking at holistic health of your animal. She is very competent with all animals large and small. She has years of expereince with artificial equine breeding and throughly enjoys cattle and sheep work.
Professional Interests
- Surgery - especially Orthopedic Surgery
- Holistic animal health/treatment
- Dermatology
- Pregnancy testing in cattle
- Herd health
- Bull testing
Fun fact
Gundi finds pleasure in her three beautiful children, her cat, two dogs and spending her down time at her farm.
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Dr Lyddy Van Gyen
Veterinarian (Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Science)
Working History
Lyddy's father was a dedicated veterinarian and it was Lyddy's lifelong dream to follow in her father's footsteps.
She qualified as a veterinarian at Murdoch University in Perth and started at Gowrie Vet Clinic in March 2017. She has hit the road running and has hardly had time to breathe since!
She is the most dedicated veterinarian for her patients and you will find her coming to the clinic in the middle of the night or on her 'off-weekends' to check on your pet or horse!
Lyddy has two other degrees already- one in biochemistry and one in Equine Science which is very helpful now.
Professional interests
Lyd's special interest are the horses, especially lameness work-ups and reproduction.
She also loves surgery.
Fun Fact
Lyddy is an avid horsewoman. From having been a stunt-woman falling of fast galloping horses to being a highest-level eventer, horse trainer and riding instructor. Lyddy just loves her horses! Lyd doubled as Nicole Kidman in the movie Australia!
She lives with her two horses and her young dog 'Jack'.
Dr Lyddy Van Gyen
Veterinarian
Working History
Lyddy's father was a dedicated veterinarian and it was Lyddy's lifelong dream to follow in her father's footsteps.
She qualified as a veterinarian at Murdoch University in Perth and started at Gowrie Vet Clinic in March 2017. She has hit the road running and has hardly had time to breathe since!
She is the most dedicated veterinarian for her patients and you will find her coming to the clinic in the middle of the night or on her 'off-weekends' to check on your pet or horse!
Lyddy has two other degrees already- one in biochemistry and one in Equine Science which is very helpful now.
Professional interests
Lyd's special interest are the horses, especially lameness work-ups and reproduction.
She also loves surgery.
Fun Fact
Lyddy is an avid horsewoman. From having been a stunt-woman falling of fast galloping horses to being a highest-level eventer, horse trainer and riding instructor. Lyddy just loves her horses! Lyd doubled as Nicole Kidman in the movie Australia!
She lives with her two horses and her young dog 'Jack'.
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Dr Sarah Golding
Veterinarian (Bachelor of Veterinary Biology BVBi, Bachelor of Veterinary Science BVSc)
Working History
After graduating Sarah spent 2 years working in a mixed practice in Emerald. She then went onto Locum in mixed practices across Queenland and Northern NSW. Sarah then had her beautiful daughter and took 12 months off veterinary work until she came back to her home town of Inverell and began working at Gowrie in 2018.
Professional Interests
Sarah is very interested in small animal soft tissue surgery, equine dentistry and ambulatory work.
Fun Fact
Sarah grew up in Inverell, loves spending her weekends campdrafting and looking after her young daugther. Sarah is also passionate about the health and wellness of people and their pets. If veterinary work isn't enough, Sarah also runs a side business in health.
Dr Sarah Golding
Veterinarian
Working History
After graduating Sarah spent 2 years working in a mixed practice in Emerald. She then went onto Locum in mixed practices across Queenland and Northern NSW. Sarah then had her beautiful daughter and took 12 months off veterinary work until she came back to her home town of Inverell and began working at Gowrie in 2018.
Professional Interests
Sarah is very interested in small animal soft tissue surgery, equine dentistry and ambulatory work.
Fun Fact
Sarah grew up in Inverell, loves spending her weekends campdrafting and looking after her young daugther. Sarah is also passionate about the health and wellness of people and their pets. If veterinary work isn't enough, Sarah also runs a side business in health.
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Roslyn Carter
Practice Manager (Certificate IV Vet Nursing)
Working History
Roz began working at Gowrie Vet Clinic in 2011. Prior to her commencement she worked in hospitatility and on a stud cattle operation. Roz has completed her Cert IV in Vet Nursing and has studied equine vet nursing and completed her prac's at Scone Intesive care unit. Roz has completed a cattle Artifical Insemination course and looks forward to furthering her new skills. Roz is the go to girl at Gowrie and has a approachable and friendly manner.
Professional interests
Roz loves surgical nursing and all aspects of large animal health especially reproduction. Roz also has a strong interest in the business side of the practice, in which she has started going to leadership courses and is looking into doing a business management course in the future.
Fun fact
Roz plays polocrosse throughout the winter months but enjoys all aspects of horse sports. Roz and her husband Brad, now have a beautiful little girl Matilda, who they just adore.
Roslyn Carter
Practice Manager
Working History
Roz began working at Gowrie Vet Clinic in 2011. Prior to her commencement she worked in hospitatility and on a stud cattle operation. Roz has completed her Cert IV in Vet Nursing and has studied equine vet nursing and completed her prac's at Scone Intesive care unit. Roz has completed a cattle Artifical Insemination course and looks forward to furthering her new skills. Roz is the go to girl at Gowrie and has a approachable and friendly manner.
Professional interests
Roz loves surgical nursing and all aspects of large animal health especially reproduction. Roz also has a strong interest in the business side of the practice, in which she has started going to leadership courses and is looking into doing a business management course in the future.
Fun fact
Roz plays polocrosse throughout the winter months but enjoys all aspects of horse sports. Roz and her husband Brad, now have a beautiful little girl Matilda, who they just adore.
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Maddi Sims
Head Nurse (Certificate IV Vet Nursing)
Work History
Maddi has been working at Gowrie Vet Clinic since 2011. Maddi started at the clinic by completing her Certificate III in animal studies. She then went on to complete her Certificate IV in Vet nursing. Maddi has also attended multiple leadership courses in the last few years. She also attended the Bain Fallon equine vet nursing in 2015.
Professional Interests
Maddi enjoys all aspects of nursing. She is our 'trooper". She is very experienced and never loses her calmness even in the most extreme emergencies.
Fun Fact
Maddi enjoys horse riding, hanging out with her dog and catching up with family and friends. Maddi and her husband Hayden have a little beautiful girl Betty who they welcomed into their family in 2023.
Maddi Sims
Head Nurse
Work History
Maddi has been working at Gowrie Vet Clinic since 2011. Maddi started at the clinic by completing her Certificate III in animal studies. She then went on to complete her Certificate IV in Vet nursing. Maddi has also attended multiple leadership courses in the last few years. She also attended the Bain Fallon equine vet nursing in 2015.
Professional Interests
Maddi enjoys all aspects of nursing. She is our 'trooper". She is very experienced and never loses her calmness even in the most extreme emergencies.
Fun Fact
Maddi enjoys horse riding, hanging out with her dog and catching up with family and friends. Maddi and her husband Hayden have a little beautiful girl Betty who they welcomed into their family in 2023.
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Melinda Bullock
Veterinary Nurse (Certificate IV Vet Nursing)
Working History
Min began work at Gowrie Vet Clinic in 2015. Prior to this Min worked in veterinary clinics in Gunnedah and Armidale.
Professional Interests
Min loves rehabilitation nursing. She is very dedicated to long stay patients and shows extensive compassion! Min also has a passion in the life saving emergency surgeries.
Fun Fact
Min loves showing horses and riding horses from all disciplines and came first in the Inverell Jockey Club's "Fashion in the Field" back to back!!
Melinda Bullock
Veterinary Nurse
Working History
Min began work at Gowrie Vet Clinic in 2015. Prior to this Min worked in veterinary clinics in Gunnedah and Armidale.
Professional Interests
Min loves rehabilitation nursing. She is very dedicated to long stay patients and shows extensive compassion! Min also has a passion in the life saving emergency surgeries.
Fun Fact
Min loves showing horses and riding horses from all disciplines and came first in the Inverell Jockey Club's "Fashion in the Field" back to back!!
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Macey Gunn
Veterinary Nurse (Certificate IV Vet Nursing)
Working History
Macey began volunteering at the end of 2017 and has started her Cert III in Veterinary Nursing which she has completed. Since then, Macey has completed her Cert IV Veterinary Nursing.
Professional interests
Macey enjoys caring for medical patients and doing equine work. Macey is interested in furthering her equine knowledge by completing an equine nursing course.
Fun fact
Macey loves spending time with her pets, which include 2 dogs, 1 cat, Guinea fowl keets and chickens. She also loves spending her weekends with her family and her little boy, Fletcher.
Macey Gunn
Veterinary Nurse
Working History
Macey began volunteering at the end of 2017 and has started her Cert III in Veterinary Nursing which she has completed. Since then, Macey has completed her Cert IV Veterinary Nursing.
Professional interests
Macey enjoys caring for medical patients and doing equine work. Macey is interested in furthering her equine knowledge by completing an equine nursing course.
Fun fact
Macey loves spending time with her pets, which include 2 dogs, 1 cat, Guinea fowl keets and chickens. She also loves spending her weekends with her family and her little boy, Fletcher.
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Emily Berryman
Veterinary Nurse (Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing)
Working History
Emily started working at Gowrie in 2021 while she was completing her Certificate IV in Vet Nursing. Previously, Emily has also completed her Certificate III in Animal Studies while she was working in the Pharmaceutical industry.
Professional Interests
Emily likes all aspects of nursing but particularly enjoys surgical and medical nursing. Emily enjoys doing the on-farm call-outs and equine work. Radiology is something that Emily would like to further her knowledge of and she has enrolled in an Emergency medical Nursing course.
Fun Fact
Emily enjoys spending her free time with her family and fur family, especially Rusty, who she rescued through the clinic and, in the summer months, enjoys all things water sports related.
Emily Berryman
Veterinary Nurse
Working History
Emily started working at Gowrie in 2021 while she was completing her Certificate IV in Vet Nursing. Previously, Emily has also completed her Certificate III in Animal Studies while she was working in the Pharmaceutical industry.
Professional Interests
Emily likes all aspects of nursing but particularly enjoys surgical and medical nursing. Emily enjoys doing the on-farm call-outs and equine work. Radiology is something that Emily would like to further her knowledge of and she has enrolled in an Emergency medical Nursing course.
Fun Fact
Emily enjoys spending her free time with her family and fur family, especially Rusty, who she rescued through the clinic and, in the summer months, enjoys all things water sports related.
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Rachel Westley
Veterinary Nurse (Certificate IV Veterianry Nursing)
Working History
Rachel started working at Gowrie 2022 while she was studying her Certificate IV Vet Nursing. Rachel originally started doing her certificate through Taree TAFE and had placement at Gloucester District Vets until she transferred to TAFE Digital and gained placement at Gowrie.
Professional Interests
Rachel enjoys all things large animal related. She loves working in the cattle yards while out preg testing and semen testing. She also enjoys equine work from lameness to reproduction. In May 2024, Rachel went to a Brachycephalic Course to learn more about the different surgeries and nursing techniques.
Fun Fact
Rachel enjoys spending her weekends and days off with her family and going for rides on her horse Dream, helping her parents with the cattle work.
Rachel Westley
Veterinary Nurse
Working History
Rachel started working at Gowrie 2022 while she was studying her Certificate IV Vet Nursing. Rachel originally started doing her certificate through Taree TAFE and had placement at Gloucester District Vets until she transferred to TAFE Digital and gained placement at Gowrie.
Professional Interests
Rachel enjoys all things large animal related. She loves working in the cattle yards while out preg testing and semen testing. She also enjoys equine work from lameness to reproduction. In May 2024, Rachel went to a Brachycephalic Course to learn more about the different surgeries and nursing techniques.
Fun Fact
Rachel enjoys spending her weekends and days off with her family and going for rides on her horse Dream, helping her parents with the cattle work.
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Sophie Mijic
Veterinary Nurse Assist (Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing - Studying)
Working History
Sophie began working at Gowrie in 2021, where she started out as a trainee while finishing off her Yr 11 and 12 studies at school. She completed her Certificate II in Animal Studies during this time. She is now completing her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing through TAFE. Previous to working at Gowrie, Sophie was a trained Lifeguard and would do summer working at the local pool.
Professional Interests
Sophie enjoys all aspects of nursing especially rehabiliation and grooming.
Fun Fact
Sophie is our go to foster carer for the young kittens that we have coming through the clinic and outside of work Sophie has a Pet Sitting business.
Sophie Mijic
Veterinary Nurse Assist
Working History
Sophie began working at Gowrie in 2021, where she started out as a trainee while finishing off her Yr 11 and 12 studies at school. She completed her Certificate II in Animal Studies during this time. She is now completing her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing through TAFE. Previous to working at Gowrie, Sophie was a trained Lifeguard and would do summer working at the local pool.
Professional Interests
Sophie enjoys all aspects of nursing especially rehabiliation and grooming.
Fun Fact
Sophie is our go to foster carer for the young kittens that we have coming through the clinic and outside of work Sophie has a Pet Sitting business.
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