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ABOUT US

Dr. Jade Noyes

Practice Owner, Veterinarian.

Jade was born and raised in North Wales UK, and moved to Adelaide in 2010. She completed her veterinary studies in Roseworthy SA, whilst also working for an equine veterinarian, and moved to Benalla in January 2021. She has a love for all creatures big and small, and especially loves horse work and small animal surgery. Jade has a menagerie of pets, including her loyal groodle Summer, cocker spaniel Darcy, 2 cats, 3 Alpacas, potty lamb and her 3 horses. Jade enjoys hiking, baking, teaching horse riding lessons and riding her horses in her spare time!

Dr. Elise Sadler

Veterinarian.

Elise grew up on a horse property in the Yarra Valley and has been surrounded by animals large and small from a young age. Elise completed her studies at the University of Melbourne, graduating with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
She joined the team in early 2025 and has a keen interest in all things mixed practice. At home, she cares for a lively menagerie including her cat Pudge, puppy Bjorn, horses Topaz and Hope, and even an emu named Wozza. In her spare time, Elise enjoys basketball and horse riding.

Simone Lewis

Veterinary nurse.

Simone grew up in Gisborne and moved to a deer farm in North East Victoria after completing a Diploma of Agriculture. During this course, Simone enjoyed halter training and showing Murray Grey and Scottish Highland Cattle. With the bug for showing and all things cattle, Simone joined the Wangaratta Show Society and been heavily involved in the show for the last 18+ years.

Simone is also and active member of the CFA and was the Australia Day local achiever of the year in 2019.

Simone has 3 children, 8 horses, 2 dogs, and 2 cats. On weekends she enjoys trail riding in the high country with her family

Helen McCauley

Receptionist

Helen has had more than 30 years working in the industry and we are delighted to have her as part of our team. Helen and her husband run a large sheep and cattle property near Benalla.

Sophia Martin Burgers

Veterinary nurse
Sophia grew up in the quiet and beautiful town of bright before moving to Wangaratta in 2016. She adores her Border Collie, Blue, and has had him since 2019. She has worked 4 years in retail, 3 of which at Pets Domain Wangaratta. She has completed her Certificate II in Animal care and Certificate IV in veterinary Nursing. She loves learning about canine behavior and training and spends the majority of her spare time working and developing her dog.

Claire O'Gorman

Trainee veterinary nurse

Claire has grown up on a farm for most of her life from the age of 3 onwards, over the years she has had a range of animals from big to small. Claire has a strong love and understanding for her animals. Claire’s enjoys horse riding, taekwondo, camping, fishing, adventures, and being with her animals and family. Claire has completed her Certificate 2 in Animal Care Studies and is currently studying Certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing