ABOUT

OUR CLINIC

Forbes Veterinary Clinic has a long established history of servicing the Forbes area. Dr Krista Jenkins bought the Forbes Veterinary Clinic in 1993, with Dr Patty Paul joining the Clinic & forming a partnership in 1998. There are currently 5 full time vets, 6 qualified veterinary nurses and 3 support staff.

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The Condobolin Clinic commenced operation in August of 2015, starting with one day a week to now 3 days a fortnight, depending on demand. Open from 9am – 4pm clients need to ring the Forbes Clinic to make appointments.

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The smallest animals we treat are mice, with the largest being camels & bulls.

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Elle Schofield

Practice Manger/Veterinary Nurse

Elle started working at the Clinic in 2015 and loves working as part of a team & the everyday challenges that the job provides.

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Jeanette Kent

Veterinary Nurse/Receptionist

Jeanette started at the Clinic in 2009. She loves being able to cuddle the visiting pets and in her spare times enjoys working on the farm with her Dad.

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Nat Davey

Veterinary Nurse

Nat specialises in birds, reptiles & native animals. In her spare time she loves spending time with her animals, abseiling & working on projects.

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Laynie Helms

Veterinary Nurse

Laynie started in 2020 with Forbes Vets. In her spare time she loves running, yoga & sleeping!

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Sue South

Practice Manager

Sue began in 2020 in a relieving maternity position. She loves meeting new people & animals and working as part of a team. 

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Brooklyn Maloney

Saturday Reception

Started volunteering at the Clinic in 2019 and has transitioned to Saturday reception work in 2021. She loves working with animals and the amazing team.

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Dr. Krista Jenkins

Practise Owner/Partner

BVSc (Hons)

Krista began working at Forbes Vet Clinic in 1992 and became a partner in 1993. She enjoys orthopedic surgeries and is motivated by the satisfaction & happiness of knowing that she has saved or improved
an animals life.

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Dr. Patty Paul

Practise Owner/Partner

DVM, BSC

Patty has been a veterinarian since 1990 with a  special interest in pocket pets, camels & dog training.  She became a partner the same year she began working at the Clinic, in 1998. She is motivated by her love for God and serving him.

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Dr. Vanessa Campbell

Veterinarian - BVBio/BVSc

Ness has worked at Forbes Vet Clinic since 2015, with a special interest in cattle & soft tissue surgery. She gathers motivation from the knowledge that she helps make a difference every day, whether by caring for a beloved family pet or helping producers increase their productivity.

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Dr Amy Richardson

Veterinarian - DVM

Amy started at Forbes Vet Clinic in 2019. She enjoys the challenge and variety of mixed practice but has a special interest in equine cases. In her spare time Amy enjoys horse riding and dog training.

Alesha Horton

Veterinary Nurse

Alesha started volunteering at the Clinic in 2018 graduated veterinary nursing in 2020. She loves working with all sorts of animals, small & large.

Michelle Oddy

Veterinary Nurse

Michelle started at the Clinic in 2019 and specialises in surgical nursing, anaethesia. 

Estella McFadyen

Kennel Hand

Estella started with the Clinic in 2021 and loves meeting new animals and learning something new everyday.