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Amanda Garbowski

Amanda Garbowski The Cat Clinic Nurse[/one_fifth]

Amanda has worked for The Cat Clinic since 2008, initially training at our Paddington clinic but has since taken over the running of the Clayfield clinic.

On the weekends you'll find Amanda playing video games, hiking with family or spending time playing with her beautiful Devon Rex Bambi.


Sophia McIlwain


Sophia started working at the cat clinic in 2022, whilst I was studying my Cert III in animal studies. I am now well into my Cert IV in Veterinary nursing and I am constantly learning and developing my clinical skills with the fantastic team of nurses, techs and vets we have here at the clinic. Outside of work and studying I enjoy spending time with family, friends and my 2 little chooks Penny and Petunia. 


Erin Dudley


With a lifelong love for animals, I dedicate myself to ensuring all patients receive the highest level of care during their hospital stay. At home, I am surrounded by my four beautiful kitties.


Jolly Yang


Jolly is a veterinary nurse and a UQ Veterinary Science student. She interned at a conservation organisation in Greece where she discovered two things: she wanted to be a veterinarian and she loved working with cats. She dreams of rescuing and befriending as many cats as possible.
Jolly is the mother of 3 children: 1 human and 2 rescue cats (Harmony and Mort). 


Mia Troost


Mia is always willing to help out the Junior Nurses and Vets whenever need be. Since starting with us in December 2014 she has completed a Bachelor of applied Science in Veterinary Technology and is putting her skills to good use.  Her sweet and gentle nature is reflected by the way in which she takes care of the cats around the clinic. She has 2 lovely cats at home 'Earl' who she got as a rescue kitten and 'Casper' a naughty little Burmese.

 

Tahlia Ehrich

Tahlia joined the team in 2020 after graduating from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Veterinary Technology and has been instrumental in helping to keep Paddington and Clayfield running smoothly. She works at all 3 of our locations and is a valued member of staff.
She currently has 3 cats at home Poppy, Sky and Sabine.


Becky Beynon

Rebecca Beynon The Cat Clinic Nurse


Becky joined The Cat Clinic team in October 2007, and completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in November 2010.
Becky and her partner Adam, live with their cat ‘Duke’, and a Maine Coon 'Jason'.

Becky enjoys being a Veterinary Nurse and will continue to work with animals (preferably cats) for as long as possible.


Tammy Hodges


Gold Coast born and bred, Tammy opened our Gold Coast clinic with Dr Nick in 2024. She has been a veterinary nurse for over 20 years and has always been known for her obsession with cats. At home Tammy is a mummy to 2 beautiful cats Podrick and Link, a golden retriever named Kendrick Lamar and her ever entertaining son Keenan.


Lucy Short


Lucy has been a valued team member at our Paddington clinic since 2019, where she is now the primary veterinary nurse. She manages most of the day-to-day tasks, ensuring the clinic operates smoothly.
Lucy enjoys spending her free time with her two feline nephews, Melvin and Perry. Her hobbies include badminton, reading, cooking, and studying.


Jordan Brown

Jordan joined the clinic in 2014, and has since completed a Bachelor of applied Science in Veterinary Technology and a Certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing. She shares her free time with her husband, 2 children and 2 cats Sebastian and Susan adopted through the clinic.


Vitoria Penner

Vitoria has been working as a Veterinary Nurse in Australia for the past two years and loves focusing on feline-only care. She joined our Gold Coast Clinic in October 2024.
She is passionate about creating a calm, gentle, and stress-free environment for cats and their families.
Originally trained as a veterinarian in Brazil, Vitoria brings nearly 10 years of experience gained through volunteer work, hospital training, and emergency clinical practice.
Outside of work, she enjoys slow days, sports, self-care rituals, and spending time at the beach with friends.

Patricia Jacyntho da Silva


Patricia started working at The Cat Clinic Gold Coast in September 2024. She graduated in Veterinary Medicine in Brazil and completed a course in dermatology for dogs and cats. She is currently happy working as a veterinary nurse. On weekends, she enjoys going to the beach and the gym.


 

Kerrie began her nursing career in 2014 andjoined The Cat Clinic team in 2018 as a Certificate IV veterinary nurse. She spent nearly 6 years with the team, completing her Diploma in Feline Nursing (ISFM), and returned to the Gold Coast clinic in 2025, where she completed Certificate in Feline Nursing (ISVPS).

At home, Kerrie and her husband share their lives with their "permanent" cats- Razz, Toothless, Huckleberry, and Winston- as well as Wrex, a special-needs foster kitten who lives with them permanently. Outside of work, Kerrie enjoys fostering neonate kittens and baking