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.
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.
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.
Anita Westly
Anita started at the Clinic in 2016 and loves the diversity of the job and being able to work with animals everyday.
Nat Davey
Nat specialises in birds, reptiles & native animals. In her spare time she loves spending time with her animals, abseiling & working on projects.
Laynie Helms
Laynie started in 2020 with Forbes Vets. In her spare time she loves running, yoga & sleeping!
Coral McCann
Coral has been at the Clinic since 2008. Her favourite part of working her is getting to cuddle all the puppies that visit!
Cathy McLinden
Cathy has been at the Clinic since 2013. She completed a Bachelor of Commerce in 2016.
Sue South
Sue began in 2020 in a relieving maternity position. She loves meeting new people & animals and working as part of a team.
Dr. Krista Jenkins
Practise Owner/Partner
BVSc (Hons)
Krista began working at Forbes Vet Clinic in 1992 and became a partner in 1993. She is motivated by the satisfaction & happiness of knowing that she has saved or improved
an animals life. She specialises in orthopedic surgeries.
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.
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.
Dr Amy Richardson
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.
Zoe Blank
Zoe started working at the Clinic in 2019. She specialises in medicine & dog behaviour. In her spare time she loves dog walking/training and horse riding.
Alesha Horton
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
Michelle started at the Clinic in 2019 and specialises in surgical nursing, anaethesia.