Dr Tess Bailey
Veterinarian & Practice Owner (BVBiol. BVSc)
After being a part of the LVV team for 6 years Tess took over the reins and become the practice owner in 2021 with her partner Gus. Tess joined the team in 2015 after working in a mixed Dairy practice on the South Coast for 3 years. She graduated from CSU in Wagga Wagga in 2012 and has a keen interest in cattle, especially neonatal calf medicine, and working dogs. In 2014 she volunteered as a vet in South Africa working with cattle, lions and Impala and in 2018 she worked as a large animal vet in the UK. In 2018 she was named a NSW Young Rural Achiever at the Royal Easter Show. She has a retired Greyhound called Lil, A Coolie names Poppy and two small human children, who love running around the lake and occasionally cuddling up to staff at work.
Dr Tess Bailey
Veterinarian & Practice Owner
After being a part of the LVV team for 6 years Tess took over the reins and become the practice owner in 2021 with her partner Gus. Tess joined the team in 2015 after working in a mixed Dairy practice on the South Coast for 3 years. She graduated from CSU in Wagga Wagga in 2012 and has a keen interest in cattle, especially neonatal calf medicine, and working dogs. In 2014 she volunteered as a vet in South Africa working with cattle, lions and Impala and in 2018 she worked as a large animal vet in the UK. In 2018 she was named a NSW Young Rural Achiever at the Royal Easter Show. She has a retired Greyhound called Lil, A Coolie names Poppy and two small human children, who love running around the lake and occasionally cuddling up to staff at work.
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Dr Mel Martyn
Veterinarian (BVSc)
24 year old Mel was born and bred in Clermont in central QLD on a Brahman cattle property run by her parents. After graduating from James Cook University in Townsville in 2021 with the AVA Citizen Award in her cap, Mel soon joined our team here in Forbes early 2022 and is already proving a valuable asset.
Mel has a keen interest in mixed practice and looks forward to extending her knowledge further in GP. Mel's hobbies are playing sport, netball in particular, loves to socialise and is a keen race-goer at meetings. Mel also has a gorgeous, boisterous Springer Spaniel pup called Mike and Jack Russell Miss Piggy whom she loves to spend time with.
Dr Mel Martyn
Veterinarian
24 year old Mel was born and bred in Clermont in central QLD on a Brahman cattle property run by her parents. After graduating from James Cook University in Townsville in 2021 with the AVA Citizen Award in her cap, Mel soon joined our team here in Forbes early 2022 and is already proving a valuable asset.
Mel has a keen interest in mixed practice and looks forward to extending her knowledge further in GP. Mel's hobbies are playing sport, netball in particular, loves to socialise and is a keen race-goer at meetings. Mel also has a gorgeous, boisterous Springer Spaniel pup called Mike and Jack Russell Miss Piggy whom she loves to spend time with.
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Dr Belinda Edmonstone
Veterinarian (BVSc MANZCVs)
Dr Belinda Edmonstone
Veterinarian
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Dr Ayla Huf
Veterinarian (BVSc)
Meet our newest Vet Ayla, born and bred from Hamilton Victoria. She moved to Forbes to join our team earlier this year after graduating from James Cook University end of 2023 with a Bachelor Of Veterinary Science. Ayla grew up on a sheep and cropping farm near Hamilton Vic. Ayla enjoys working with all kinds of small and large animals. In her free time she likes water-skiing and playing for the Forbes platpi rugby team.
Alya is looking forward to meeting all our lovely clients in and around Forbes so please give her a warm welcome.
Dr Ayla Huf
Veterinarian
Meet our newest Vet Ayla, born and bred from Hamilton Victoria. She moved to Forbes to join our team earlier this year after graduating from James Cook University end of 2023 with a Bachelor Of Veterinary Science. Ayla grew up on a sheep and cropping farm near Hamilton Vic. Ayla enjoys working with all kinds of small and large animals. In her free time she likes water-skiing and playing for the Forbes platpi rugby team.
Alya is looking forward to meeting all our lovely clients in and around Forbes so please give her a warm welcome.
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Judith Wright
Reception Manager
Judith is Forbes born and bred with an enthusuastic involvement in the equine world from a young age. She was very involved in Pony club and later show jumping when her three daughters were growing up. More recently Judith has become involved in harness racing, breeding and training standardbreds along with her partner Adam. Judith also has experience in the piggery industry hence manages our monthly client order system for piggeries. She spends her days at the clinic juggling reception and nursing duties and generally keeps things moving! Judith has recently welcomed her first grandbabies into the world -she will be happy to show you photos -just ask!!
Judith Wright
Reception Manager
Judith is Forbes born and bred with an enthusuastic involvement in the equine world from a young age. She was very involved in Pony club and later show jumping when her three daughters were growing up. More recently Judith has become involved in harness racing, breeding and training standardbreds along with her partner Adam. Judith also has experience in the piggery industry hence manages our monthly client order system for piggeries. She spends her days at the clinic juggling reception and nursing duties and generally keeps things moving! Judith has recently welcomed her first grandbabies into the world -she will be happy to show you photos -just ask!!
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Cat Newcombe
Veterinary Nurse (Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing)
Cat joined our team in mid 2017. Local girl born and bred has a keen interest and valuable knowledge in the equine area of studies. Before having her gorgeous children Sonny & Shelby, Cat was a successful jockey for 9 years, although retired from race riding she still manages her time to do breaking and pre-training of thoroughbreds. Cat & her husband Jesse also dabble in growing lucerne, oats and sheep farming and are proud of the sexy Australian White Rams that can't keep away from her ewes. Cat has an array of animals at her farm which include but are not limited to, 2 x staffies, 1 x kelpie, 12 x Guinea Fowl, 1 x chicken and a "few" horses.
Cat Newcombe
Veterinary Nurse
Cat joined our team in mid 2017. Local girl born and bred has a keen interest and valuable knowledge in the equine area of studies. Before having her gorgeous children Sonny & Shelby, Cat was a successful jockey for 9 years, although retired from race riding she still manages her time to do breaking and pre-training of thoroughbreds. Cat & her husband Jesse also dabble in growing lucerne, oats and sheep farming and are proud of the sexy Australian White Rams that can't keep away from her ewes. Cat has an array of animals at her farm which include but are not limited to, 2 x staffies, 1 x kelpie, 12 x Guinea Fowl, 1 x chicken and a "few" horses.
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Grace Ranger
Veterinary Nurse (Cert IV Veterinary Nursing, Cert II Animal Studies)
Grace has been a Forbes District local all her life, growing up on her family farm near Bogan Gate. After graduating from Orange TAFE in late 2017, Grace worked in a mixed practice in Warren nsw, mainly with the large animals. Grace then joined our team in September 2019. Grace enjoys all aspects of vet nursing and has a special interest in small animal emergencies. Grace loves her cows and currently breeds black angus cattle. When she is not at the veterinary clinic she can be found out on the family's mixed farming property. Grace has a Kelpie named Jazz and a very mischievous cat called Kevin.
Grace Ranger
Veterinary Nurse
Grace has been a Forbes District local all her life, growing up on her family farm near Bogan Gate. After graduating from Orange TAFE in late 2017, Grace worked in a mixed practice in Warren nsw, mainly with the large animals. Grace then joined our team in September 2019. Grace enjoys all aspects of vet nursing and has a special interest in small animal emergencies. Grace loves her cows and currently breeds black angus cattle. When she is not at the veterinary clinic she can be found out on the family's mixed farming property. Grace has a Kelpie named Jazz and a very mischievous cat called Kevin.
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Megan Moss
Animal Care Taker (Head Kennel Hand/Assistant)
Megan joined the Lachlan Valley Vet team in early 2022. She moved to the Forbes district in 2018 with her She has a keen interest in Australian Kelpies and has trained and worked her own over her 10 years working in the agriculture industry. She still has two of her own working kelpies who have since retired from working sheep and cattle and are now happy spending their days fetching tennis balls thrown a very short distance from Thea and sleeping for hours on end on the verandah. Megan also owns a very handsome Aussie Bulldog, Pumba who is possible the furriest D10 bulldozer you have ever seen. Megan is enjoying learning new skills that are required for working in the veterinary clinic and will be a qualified Veterinary Nurse in July. Megan enjoys all aspects of working in the veterinary clinic and learning from the amazing team that works there.
Megan Moss
Animal Care Taker
Megan joined the Lachlan Valley Vet team in early 2022. She moved to the Forbes district in 2018 with her She has a keen interest in Australian Kelpies and has trained and worked her own over her 10 years working in the agriculture industry. She still has two of her own working kelpies who have since retired from working sheep and cattle and are now happy spending their days fetching tennis balls thrown a very short distance from Thea and sleeping for hours on end on the verandah. Megan also owns a very handsome Aussie Bulldog, Pumba who is possible the furriest D10 bulldozer you have ever seen. Megan is enjoying learning new skills that are required for working in the veterinary clinic and will be a qualified Veterinary Nurse in July. Megan enjoys all aspects of working in the veterinary clinic and learning from the amazing team that works there.
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Ashleigh Leibick
Veterinary Nurse (Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing, Cert III horse husbandry)
Ash is a Grenfell local. Ash started working with us in late 2017 as a trainee student vet nurse shortly after our Grenfell practice opened. Now fully qualified as a Veterinary Nurse, and works in our Grenfell practice. Ash was involved with horses as soon as she could sit on a horse and is a heavily involved member of the Grenfell Pony Club and the Weddin Mountain Muster. In 2016 Ash commenced studying veterinary nursing, working in an Equine Veterinary Hospital nursing foals in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Ash's favourite aspect of vet nursing is equine surgery and she has a keen interest in intensive care of hospital patients. In her spare time Ash enjoys horse riding with friends, and spending time with her partner, two children and assortment of pets. (2 dogs Grub & Bolt, a blue eyed beauty rescue kitten named Everest, 2 bunnies Bun Bun & Harriet, and too many horses to mention)
Ashleigh Leibick
Veterinary Nurse
Ash is a Grenfell local. Ash started working with us in late 2017 as a trainee student vet nurse shortly after our Grenfell practice opened. Now fully qualified as a Veterinary Nurse, and works in our Grenfell practice. Ash was involved with horses as soon as she could sit on a horse and is a heavily involved member of the Grenfell Pony Club and the Weddin Mountain Muster. In 2016 Ash commenced studying veterinary nursing, working in an Equine Veterinary Hospital nursing foals in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Ash's favourite aspect of vet nursing is equine surgery and she has a keen interest in intensive care of hospital patients. In her spare time Ash enjoys horse riding with friends, and spending time with her partner, two children and assortment of pets. (2 dogs Grub & Bolt, a blue eyed beauty rescue kitten named Everest, 2 bunnies Bun Bun & Harriet, and too many horses to mention)
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Kasey Orr
Veterinary Technician (BVetTech)
Kasey Orr
Veterinary Technician
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Lilly Parker
Trainee Veterinary Nurse
Meet Lilly born and bred in Parkes NSW, she recently joined our team earlier this year. Lilly has completed her Certificate II in Animal studies and is currently attending TAFE in Orange nsw doing her IV Veterinary Nursing. Lilly enjoys all aspects of Vet Nursing and has a special interest in large animals. In her free time Lilly likes motorbike riding, horse riding and helping out with her family clothing business. Lilly has 2 dogs, a Staffy named Buster and Bull Terrier Wyllow, as well as 2 Cats Gizmo & Tiger, and Horse named Tennessee.
Lilly Parker
Trainee Veterinary Nurse
Meet Lilly born and bred in Parkes NSW, she recently joined our team earlier this year. Lilly has completed her Certificate II in Animal studies and is currently attending TAFE in Orange nsw doing her IV Veterinary Nursing. Lilly enjoys all aspects of Vet Nursing and has a special interest in large animals. In her free time Lilly likes motorbike riding, horse riding and helping out with her family clothing business. Lilly has 2 dogs, a Staffy named Buster and Bull Terrier Wyllow, as well as 2 Cats Gizmo & Tiger, and Horse named Tennessee.
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Angus King
Practice Owner
Born and bred in Forbes, Gus is a familiar face to many people in the community. As Tess' partner he has spent a lot of time assisting with vet work including one of their first dates to a cow prolapse.
In 2021 he purchased the clinic with Tess and since then takes care of the business side as well as helping out with every aspect of running a veterinary clinic.
When he isn't spending time with his/their young family or helping Tess out after hours, you will find Gus on the Rugby field playing for the Forbes Platypi. He loves water skiing, cricket or any form of sport, BBQing and spending time with his Staffy, also named Tess.
Angus King
Practice Owner
Born and bred in Forbes, Gus is a familiar face to many people in the community. As Tess' partner he has spent a lot of time assisting with vet work including one of their first dates to a cow prolapse.
In 2021 he purchased the clinic with Tess and since then takes care of the business side as well as helping out with every aspect of running a veterinary clinic.
When he isn't spending time with his/their young family or helping Tess out after hours, you will find Gus on the Rugby field playing for the Forbes Platypi. He loves water skiing, cricket or any form of sport, BBQing and spending time with his Staffy, also named Tess.
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