21 Hansford Rd Coombabah Q 4216
(07) 5577 5084
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Gold Coast Veterinary Clinic, Coombabah
At Happy Paws Veterinary Clinic Gold Coast, we treat your pets like the valued family members they are. We deliver exceptional service, value for money and the best veterinary care possible for your furry family.
Dr Vanessa has dreamt of being a vet for as far back as she can remember!
After she realized this dream in 1999 she developed a new dream – to own her own veterinary practice – a dream which became a reality with the opening of Happy Paws in October 2017!
She loves all aspects of general practice, so much so that even after 20 years in small animal practice she still loves talking about fleas! Her special interests include dentistry, soft tissue surgery and fostering the human-animal bond.
She lives in heaven (on the Gold Coast!) with her three non-furry children (Sebastian, Oscar and Darcy) and her furry children (Chicken and Noodle, the cats).
In her free time (ha, what’s that?!) she enjoys reading, watching The Block, pub lunches, and family time. She is looking forward to welcoming you and your fur babies to Happy Paws and getting to know you!
Meet Dr Tiana, our highly skilled and bubbly Veterinarian!
Dr Tiana graduated Bachelor of Veterinary Science in 2017 from James Cook University in Townsville.
Originally growing up on a farm in North QLD, she moved down to Victoria and worked as a mixed/dairy vet for 4 years before locuming around various parts of Australia for the last couple of years!
Tiana has gained many different and varied experiences throughout her locuming career but decided it was time to settle down in a permanent location and relocated back to the sunny Gold Coast.
She takes pride in nurturing special relationships with the clients and their fur babies, while creating a positive and fear free environment for all pets (and owners!).
Tiana recently completed an online course in Emergency Medicine which she has a special interest in.
Tiana is very bubbly and loves a good laugh! In her down time you will find her at the gym or soaking up the sunshine. She also loves to hike and go for long beach walks and you can’t forget about the coffee in her hand. She shares her household with two furry rascals named Bean and Floss.
Tiana is a highly valued team member due to caring nature and unwavering professionalism towards achieving positive outcomes as well as her willingness to always support fellow team members, clients and of course, their fur kids.
Meet Dr Lauren Droney, our newest Vet at Happy Paws!
We’re thrilled to welcome Dr Lauren to the Happy Paws team! With 11 years of experience and a deep passion for small animal medicine, Lauren is dedicated to delivering the highest standard of care to every pet she sees.
Her journey has taken her from rural mixed practice to emergency clinics in Australia and the UK, but her heart lies in general practice, where she can build lasting relationships with pets and their owners. She has a keen interest in small animal medicine and ultrasound, and she believes in the power of preventative care to keep pets happy and healthy for the long run.
Lauren shares our commitment to exceptional veterinary care, always taking the time to listen, educate, and ensure that every pet gets the treatment and attention they deserve.
Whether she’s performing surgery, diagnosing complex cases, or helping a nervous pet feel at ease, her compassionate and thorough approach makes her a valued addition to our team.
Outside the clinic, she enjoys making the most of the Gold Coast lifestyle with her Spoodle, Winnie, whether at the beach, on a hike, or enjoying a great meal. We can’t wait for you to meet Lauren!
Meet Ayana our amazing Practice Manager!
Ayana joined the Happy Paws team in 2020. With over 10 years’ experience as a Veterinary Nurse, she will also be taking care of your furry loved ones when she is not busy in the office. She is the clinic’s go-to Nurse for tricky blood collections and IV catheter placements!
Ayana was born in Japan and grew up on the Gold Coast from 6 years old. In her spare time, you will mainly find her at the beach soaking up the sun or being a couch potato with her Greyhound, Beanie. She has a new addition to the family, a tiny long coat Chihuahua named Pinto who is only 2kg! As she’s an early bird, you will also find her at the gym from 5am!
She has completed her 3 year Leadership Mastery Course through the Lincoln Institute, to further support her role as the glue behind the scenes keeping our clinic operating smoothly and effectively. She enjoys being able to support and lead the team in reaching their full potential and takes pride in facilitating a healthy and happy working environment.
When you are visiting the clinic, you’ll find Ayana is hard to miss with her loud, cheerful and highly contagious laugh!
Meet Georgie, our vibrant, funny and exceptional Head Nurse!
Originally from Canberra, she made the move to the sunny Gold Coast after a stint in Darwin, eager for new experiences. Georgie brings nearly 6 years of industry experience, having completed her Certificate II in Animal Studies and Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing at the Canberra Institute of Technology in 2019.
Specialising in consult nursing, Georgie is passionate about building trust and forging positive and caring relationships with her patients and their hooomans. Her warm, outgoing personality shines through in her exceptional people skills, making her a favourite among clients and team members.
When Georgie isn’t in the clinic, she is likely to have her nose buried in a good book or can be found enjoying the outdoors embracing an active lifestyle, long walks along the beach and any opportunity to have a good catch up with friends.
With her wealth of knowledge, dedication, and infectious enthusiasm, you and your pet’s experience with Georgie is sure to be nothing short of excellent!
Meet Chloe, one of our fabulous Veterinary Nurses.
Chloe has been with us since November 2021. Happy Paws was Chloe’s first stop after graduating Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in August 2021.
This brave soul isn’t one to shy away from the gross, dirty or smelly parts of this industry! With a super social personality, she loves chatting away and building strong relationships with our clients.
In her free time, Chloe loves going camping and taking her two Schmoodles, Wookie and Lacey, to the beach or cuddling up with her two furry mittens, Goose and Duck. A true lover of music concerts and going out for dinners and drinks with her friends.
We are always grateful for Chloe’s positive attitude, incredible work ethic, bubbly personality and truly contagious laughter.
Nurse Holly complements our team with the addition of her 13 years’ experience working as a Veterinary Nurse.
Graduating from The Australian College of Veterinary Nursing with her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in March 2014, Holly has been specialising in General Practice and is passionate about animal advocacy. She enjoys all the many and varied aspects of nursing with a keen interest in surgical nursing.
When she’s not in clinic this Vet Nurse taps into a whole other set of skills and can be found in her shed with her partner and daughter tinkering with cars! Her current project? Restoring an old viscount caravan in preparation for some future family adventures!
With 3 fur babies of her own, Banjo the Dachshund, Aaliyah the German Shorthaired Pointer and Forrest the Burmese Cat, she understands the importance of delivering high standards of care and treating pets like the valued family members they are. Her vibrant and upbeat personality will draw you in and make you feel comfortable immediately. She cannot wait to chat with you and get to know you and your fur babies.
Meet Tamarra, the new superstar Veterinary Nurse to join our Happy Paws team!
Bio coming soon!
Meet Lily, our newest nurse to join the Happy Paws team!
Lily graduated with a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2021 and has developed a special interest in Preventative Health Care, Consult Nursing, Dentistry, Surgery, as well as Exotics and Wildlife.
Lily is compassionate and bubbly, she excels in communication and is sure to be a great addition to the team.
Outside of caring for your furbabies, she enjoys hiking in the mountains, relaxing at home watching movies with her English Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Shelby, and baking up some sweet treats!
Come on in to meet Lily and give her a warm welcome to the Happy Paws family!
Meet Kyla, our newest Receptionist at Happy Paws
Kyla brings exceptional people skills and a deep passion for animals, always offering compassion and care to everyone she meets.
While this is her first role in a veterinary clinic, Kyla has previously completed her Certificate III in Animal Studies.
When she’s not welcoming you at the front desk, you can find Kyla at the gym, enjoying walks with her Border Collie x Kelpie, Chopper, along the esplanade, or soaking up the sun at the beach. She also shares her home with Oliver, her Domestic Shorthair cat.
As Kyla is new to our clinic, we kindly ask for your patience and understanding as she settles in. We’re confident she’ll quickly become an invaluable part of our team.
Please join us in giving Kyla a warm welcome to the Happy Paws family!
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