Meet the Team

Our friendly and dedicated team at Nissen Street Veterinary Surgery is here to serve.

Your local professional and compassionate veterinary surgery.

Interested to find out more about the team behind Nissen Street Veterinary Surgery? You’re in the right place!

Our team of friendly and compassionate professionals is dedicated to providing outstanding care for your beloved pets.

With a passion for animals and a commitment to their well-being, we strive to offer the highest quality veterinary services.

Trust us to provide reliable and affordable healthcare for your furry friends.

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Meet our dedicated team

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Dr Candice Loft
Director & Lead Veterinarian
Dr Candice grew up in Uitenhage, South Africa, and immigrated to Australia for university in 2002. Graduating with honors from University of Queensland in 2008 she started her career in Hervey Bay and has called the Bay home ever since.
Dr Hanna Joensuu
Veterinarian
Hanna was born in Finland and grew up moving around Asia before her family arrived in Australia in 2013. Graduating at the University of Queensland in 2019, Hanna now calls Hervey Bay home and joined our team in 2022.
Dr Guy Scotney
Veterinarian
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Dr Charlie Stenberg
Veterinarian
Having grown up with multiple species of animals, she has always had a passion for pets and has wanted to be a vet since the age of four. She graduated as a vet from Massey University, New Zealand in 2016 and once qualified, she decided to make the leap over the ditch to join those on the greener side (but maybe with browner grass).
Charlie Whittemore
Co-Owner & Practice Manager
Charlie immigrated to Australia in 2007 for higher education and has a background in hospitality management and employment services. He started his career in the veterinary industry at Nissen Street Vets after Dr Candice bought it to assist in the reception and accounts.
Renee Dearden
Head Vet Nurse
Originally from Victoria, Renee moved to Hervey Bay in 2012 and shortly after started her career in veterinary as a nurse, completing her Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2020. She joined our team in June 2022 as our Head Nurse and has been an integral part of the leadership team.
Jess Wakefield
Veterinary Nurse
Coming soon
Sam Stewart
Veterinary Nurse Technician
Sam graduated University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Veterinary Technology) in 2019 and joined our team in March 2023.
Ella Parker
Veterinary Nurse
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Mahalia Spooner
Veterinary Nurse
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Cat Awasthi
Veterinary Nurse
Cat has a background in health and fitness however decided on a career change to pursue her passion for animal care. She started her vet nursing career in 2018 when she began her first VN role at a mixed practice clinic in Maryborough.
Tiarna Oldham
Veterinary Receptionist
Anyone who has already visited us may already recognise this smile face on reception and is the self proclaimed team favourite. Tiarna joined us in February last year and has been an amazing addition to the team with her generosity and cheek!
Jo Bennett
Veterinary Receptionist
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Kristy Eldridge
Veterinary Receptionist
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Charlie Ryan
Kennel Hand
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Sarah Feeney
Kennel Hand
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