Staff Members

I was born in Italy and moved to Australia when I was ten. I’ve always felt a deep bond with animals, sometimes even more instinctive than with people, which has shaped my journey as a veterinarian. I strive to live as naturally as possible and bring this philosophy into my work, taking a thorough and integrative approach to treatment. I hold particular passions in wildlife, surgery and integrative medicine.

I am extremely passionate in integrative practice. Working to improve the patient as a whole, focusing on nutrition and environment of patients first and foremost. I like to encompass all things herbal and holistic where I can.

I have been fortunate to work with incredible species overseas in areas such as Africa and India, which has deepened my appreciation for diverse approaches to care. Outside of work, I value mindfulness and spending time in nature. I spend a lot of my spare time learning salsa and bachata, foraging for mushrooms, reading, exercising and crafting macrame.

Hello, my name is Africa. Yes, like the continent 🙂

I was born and raised in the Canary Islands (Spain), that’s why l have always felt a great connection with the sea and nature. 

My passion for animals starts since I was very little, almost since I was born. My parents say that I used to save even the wasps that stung me, hiding them from them and enduring the pain of the sting so they wouldn’t kill them. I don’t know if I would be able to do it now haha. 

My father has always felt a great love for them, so any animal I wanted to rescue was welcomed at my home, although sometimes my house could become a zoo and my father was a little desperate, all for a good cause. 

I never had any doubts about becoming a veterinarian. And so it was! I graduated from the Alfonso x el Sabio University in Madrid in 2022. And since then I have pursued my dream of being able to practice as a doctor in Australia.

These two years have been of much study, sacrifice and perseverance to be able to pass the validation exams in Australia. Today I am very fortunate to be able to learn from all my colleagues and be accompanied by my great team at king street veterinary hospital, where it feels like home and each and every one of us treat each animal that comes through the door of the hospital as if it were our pet. 

I have a great interest in small animal surgery and neurology. If you don’t see me in the hospital you’ll probably see me surfing, doing yoga or camping. Yes to any peaceful plan that allows me to connect with myself and others. 

Hope to see you soon and meet your four-legged friends 

Veterinary nurse

My name is Tash,
I’ve recently started my career at KSVH.I have moved back to the region after many years away in Melbourne and overseas, where I managed events and hospitality venues and more recently selling my café in Victoria to pursue a career in veterinary nursing, a dream I have always had, and finally I get to see it come to fruition.

I’m over the moon excited to part of this team of inspiring, compassionate and knowledgeable professionals. The love and dedication shown to the patients while in the care of the hospital is amazing, and I’m super proud to be learning and growing as a nurse amongst this environment.
When I’m not at work I am usually wrangling my two small children, walking the beach with my beautiful regal hound Mavis, or any type of beach activity.

I can’t wait to meet you and your delightful fur babies.

Hi, I’m Alexandra and I look forward to greeting you and your pets with a smile at the front desk or on the phone. 

I’m originally from Montreal, Canada, but have already fallen in love with Murwillumbah’s amazing community and pets!

I’ve been fortunate to work and volunteer with animals from the age of 11 years old, and hope to do so for the rest of my life. My experiences in wildlife rehabilitation, equine sports and therapy, fostering, pet care and veterinary clinics have shown me the value of the bond we share with animals. They never cease to amaze us, surprise us, bring us joy, and comfort us. My goal has always been to understand, respect and help every animal I am lucky enough to meet. 

When I am not amongst the wonderful, compassionate and friendly team at King Street Veterinary Hospital, I love to learn about Australia’s flora and fauna, cook, read and paint. I also enjoy caring for neighbourhood pets and look forward to fostering animals here, too. 

Ophthalmology consultant

Dr.med.vet DVM MS DACVO, Specialist Veterinary Ophthalmologist.

Dr. Susan Jacobi received her veterinary degree from the Free University of Berlin, Germany in 2001. She finished her doctoral thesis “Computerised Tomography on Canine Hips” in 2002, earning her the Dr.med.vet degree Magna Cum Laude.

After working two years in an ophthalmology speciality clinic in Berlin, she completed a four year residency in comparative ophthalmology at Michigan State University in the US, where she also received her Master’s degree, which focused on ocular feline herpes virus infection, in 2008. The same year she also passed her board examinations and became a Diplomate of the American college of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (DACVO).

From 2008 to 2011, Susan worked in a multi-specialised referral centre in Seattle, Washington area, and from 2011 to 2013, she worked in an ophthalmology clinic in the San Francisco Bay area in California. From 2014 to July 2021, Susan has worked in a multi-specialised referral clinic at the Goald Coast, providing ophthalmology services to patients from South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales.
Susan has been an author and co-author of several scientific ophthalmology articles. Her special interests include neuro-ophthalmology, ocular manifestations of systemic disease, and a wide variety of ocular surgeries.

In her free time, Susan enjoys outdoor based activities with her family and friends, such as hiking. She loves gardening and growing healthy food for her family. The three donkeys Buddy, Mate and Dude and countless chickens keep her busy while not at work with her patients.

Susan is excited to join the team at King Street Veterinary Hospital to provide exclusively ophthalmology care.

My name is Yumi and I’ve been a Vet Nursing for over 8 years. I’m originally from Japan and moved to Australia in 2003. I love the ocean and surfing. Since I moved to Australia I’ve been looking for a new career. I was always impressed by Australian people and how much they care for their animals. Since becoming a Veterinary Nurse I have fallen in love with the working life style involved in caring for animals. This job will be my job for a long time throughout my life.

I love learning and I’m absolutely loving my job! I love all aspects of nursing but particularly being involved with hospitalised patients and giving them the best care and as many cuddles as possible.

I’ve recently joined the King Street Vets team and I already feel so lucky and pleased to be part of this very professional and empathetic team. I am so excited about my new journey here and about meeting new clients and their fur babies.

Hi, I am Tracey, and I will most likely be the first person you will see when you walk into our clinic. As a receptionist/client liaison, I am here to meet and greet clients and their pet with a smile (which I love), and to ensure you are both provided with the best care and treatment you need.

It is important that I enjoy both people and animals to be good at my job!  Thankfully, I do. Each owner loves their pet dearly and relies on our guidance and support to help their loved one. To me, a day in the life of a veterinary receptionist is the best of both worlds, as you get to help both people and animals.

I joined the team in 2010 and I have found the experience both rewarding right through to heartbreaking, but I would not change a thing. 

When I arrive home my own gorgeous 13-year-old staffy helps the day melt away, as she welcomes me with love and as many ‘kisses’ as she can get away with!

I have lived in the beautiful Tweed Valley my entire life and when not at work I love nothing more than getting out in the garden, renovating our home, visiting family, or just generally enjoying the great outdoors. 

It is a true pleasure to be part of such a dedicated team at King Street Vets, who understand the importance and emotional ties we all have to our furry family members and care deeply about the health and wellbeing of them.

I have been at King Street vets since 1996 and what a journey it has been. I often ask myself why have I stayed at the one clinic for so long. Answer… I get to do what I love every day with people I respect, help clients with caring for their pets but most of all I get to be there for my patients and hold them when they are feeling at their lowest.  

Helping an animal no matter what the species through good times and bad, I cannot think of a more rewarding career. The fact that I can cuddle my patients is a massive bonus and seeing the happiness on their parent’s faces when they come to pick them up from the hospital… priceless.

I feel so blessed to have known many of my patients from their first visit to the clinic as babies, to when I have held their paws as it was time for them to leave this world. I have laughed and cried with their mums and dads and I would not change a moment of it (except maybe the dealing with anal glands … I do not like anal glands).

I am also lucky to have found a place to work where I have made lifelong friends and worked with a team of people who share the same values as myself. See you when you come in.

My passion for different areas in the industry has changed over the years, but the over whelming joy I get from my job now is the satisfaction of good communication and building trust with clients, which leads to getting things across the line for my patients.  There is nothing like solving a dog’s ongoing tooth pain or chronic arthritis pain that just starts becoming their ’norm’ for us who are with them every day.  So it truly makes me happy to be their advocate and to work with owners as a team for the health of their pet.

My latest interest in natural nutrition and dietary supplementation really satisfies my understanding that it takes all sorts of modalities to lead a healthy life.  A key area of health is the proper function of our gut, and therefore our immune system.  So, this is an exciting opportunity for me to make an even deeper and bigger difference in the lives of pets at the grass roots level!

Hi, my name is Julie.  You might also know me as “the one with the accent”!  I am French Canadian and was born in Montreal in 1977.  I graduated from the University of Montreal in 2000 and completed an internship in small animal practice in 2001.  Fresh out of university, I worked in Montreal as an emergency and critical care vet for nearly 5 years. 

In 2004, I packed my bags and decided to set off for the adventure of a lifetime in this faraway land called “Down Under”.  Little did I know that I would instantly fall in love with this beautiful country, its perfect weather, amazing beaches and diverse wildlife.  I also happened to fall in love with one if its handsome residents….  a true-blue Aussie.  How could I resist the blue eyes, the sandy blond hair and charming Australian accent?  So, I traded the snow for sunshine and “poutine” for meat pies.

I have called Australia home since 2005 and became a proud permanent citizen over 10 years ago.  I consider myself a true Australian at heart and wonder how I ever survived those cold Canadian winters?!  After many years, I am still working on my “taste” for this Australian delicacy that is Vegemite. Even though time has passed, I don’t think I will ever get use to spiders the size of dinosaurs….especially when they creep up in my car at night.

Our little family lives in the Tweed area.  Many of you have heard about my beloved whippet Wilson.  I am also the proud mother of a funny and quirky 8 year old boy who certainly knows how to keep me busy! 

I joined the team at King Street Veterinary Hospital over 10 years ago and instantly felt at home.   There’s never been a boring day or a dull moment ever since!  I have a special interest in small animal medicine, emergency and critical care, preventative medicine, ultrasonography and end-of-life care.  For me, being a vet is all about making a difference, helping animals live a better life and treating every pet like if they were my own.

I hope to see you soon.

Hi! My name is Jess and you will see my smiling face when I am looking after your fur babies.

I have always been an animal lover but had not done a lot with it, other than having pets at home, until moving to Australia in 2010. I grew up outside Boston, Massachusetts and spent most of my life up to that point living around that area. I then moved to the southern Gold Coast and have had the privilege of volunteering at the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital for the past 10 ½ years.

In the last couple of years, since moving to the Tweed, I have been a member of the Tweed Valley Wildlife Carers. With this group I have been able to help rescue, transport, foster and, best of all, release sick and injured wildlife. More recently I have joined the team at King Street Vet Hospital and have been so fortunate to become a part of such a passionate, friendly, fun, and knowledgeable team. We all work together to make sure that the experience for the animals, their families and each other is as nurturing and positive as it can be.

I live in Tweed with my husband, dog (Jack – best dog in the world), three chickens (Rosie, Ginger and Leighla) and recently new daughter – Grace! Life is good and I am very blessed to be living and working in this amazing part of the world!

Hi. My name is Eri. I am from Japan and came to Australia in 2012. After completing Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, I joined KSVH in early 2020. I feel extremely lucky to have the opportunity to work with this professional, compassionate, and motivated team at KSVH.

I feel a huge sense of responsibility when looking after our hospitalised patients. Each patient receives the best care possible that I would expect for my fur babies. As much as I love caring for our patients during the hospital stays, it is extremely satisfying to send our patients home after their recovery. Seeing how happy they are to go back to their families is a great feeling.

I really have the best job in the world. Vet nursing is more than just a job it is my passion. I look forward to seeing you and your beloved pets when you come to the clinic.