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Dr Bruce Howlett B.V.Sc. (B1)
Bruce was born in Sydney but raised in Mackay since a two year old. He attended the Central State Primary School and Mackay State High School. He graduated from the Queensland University Veterinary School in 1971. He gained valuable experience in mixed practices in Rockhampton and Armidale as well as two and a half years in England working in a large mixed practice in the Midlands and a specialist small animal practice in London. He has special interests in dairy, small animals and has valuable experience in greyhounds, birds and orthopaedic surgery. He commenced the practice with Graham Stabler in 1976. Bruce married Kerry O'Riordan in 1971 and has three children: Mark, Peter and Jane. Bruce is a sport enthusiast who coached Junior Soccer for many years and now spends his leisure time in pursuit of a golf ball.
Dr Bruce Howlett B.V.Sc. (B2)
Joined Stabler and Howlett in July 2004.
Bruce graduated from University of Qld in 1992 and commenced his career as a mixed practice vet in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Subsequently, Bruce worked in intensive large animal practice in Scottsdale, Tasmania where most of his work involved pregnancy testing, obstetrics, postnatal management and nutrition in dairy and beef cattle herds. He was then employed as a managing veterinarian in a 12 vet small animal hospital in inner city Brisbane where his duties included small animal medicine and surgery as well as staff management.
In 1997 Bruce and his wife Kerri established a Veterinary Surgery in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Town of Maleny. This grew into a true mixed practice involving small animal medicine and surgery, equine and alpaca reproductive services, as well as dairy and beef cattle services. Bruce and Kerri sold the business in June 2004. B2 is the primary large animal practitioner at Stabler + Howlett, and has a particular interest in equine reproduction. Bruce and Kerri have two young children, Toni and Ben. The Howlett residence is also home to Knuckles and Scooby (fox terriers), Noodles and Slinky Malinky (cats), and a fish called Tractor.
Dr Graham Stabler B.V.Sc. (retired)
Graduated from the University of Queensland in 1968. He worked in Hughenden with the Queensland DPI for six years engaged mainly in disease control in cattle and sheep, however, because in those days there were no other vets between Townsville and Mt Isa, he gained valuable experience in stud horse work, the racing industry and in small animals. It was during his time in Hughenden that he gained his pilot's licence, which saved him many miles of rough roads. In 1976, in partnership with Dr Bruce Howlett, he established this practice.
After thirty years as the primary large animal vet in the practice Graham retired in late 2006. This legendary practitioner remains a source of great inspiration to all at Stabler + Howlett, and is a source of wisdom and advice for the team.
Dr. Jade Manners (Patterson) B.V.Sc.
Jade is of English origin but grew up in Zambia where her parents have been in the Mining Industry for some 35 years. Jade completed a Science Degree at Liverpool University in England before being accepted into the Sydney University Veterinary School and graduating in 2005. Working as the after hours Veterinary Nurse for 4 years at the University Clinic has provided her with an insight as to what private practice is like and she has come to us with some wonderful skills. Jade is a very dedicated and skilled Veterinary Surgeon.
Dr. Zoe Sullivan B.V.Sc.
Zoe has the fortune of a wonderful country upbringing on her parent’s cattle property at Mt. Coolan, west of Mackay. Zoe graduated from the Veterinary School of Queensland in 2006. New graduates bring with them the latest knowledge and enthusiasm. Zoe is no different.
Dr Roxanne Morgan (McFarlane) B.V.Sc.
Roxanne grew up on a cattle property near Middlemount in Central Queensland. Completing school to grade 12 at Middlemount, Roxanne then spent 5 years in Brisbane studying Veterinary Science at the University of Queensland. Roxanne graduated in 1995. Roxanne worked full time in a mixed practice for 3 years before turning to part time work. Roxanne has been working part time for Stabler and Howlett since May 2005. Roxanne is married to Daniel Morgan with an 18 month old son.
Dr. Bronwyn Fullagar B.V.Sc.
Browyn completed her Senior Certificate at Clayfield College Brisbane and studied Veterinary Science at the University of Queensland. Bronwyn graduated in December 2007 with first class honours. It was her desire to experience mixed practice that has resulted in her joining Stabler and Howlett. Her bright outgoing personality and enthusiasm is very welcome.
Shannon Garnham
Practice Manager, Graduate Vet Nurse & Receptionist at the Ooralea Clinic. Staff member since 1999. Shannon is currently studying externally a Bachelor of Business Accounting at the Mackay Campus of the Central Queensland University.
Amanda Chivers
Amanda is the head Veterinary Nurse at the Ooralea Clinic. Amanda started working after school at the Ooralea Clinic in 1998 and became full time in 2001. Amanda has completed her Veterinary Nurse Training Course.
Stacey Davidson
Stacey commenced with the practice in 1987. Stace was practice manager for several years before children resulted in a temporary halt. Stace has now returned part time in that important roll.
Tracey Gould
For several years Tracy has worked as the Veterinary Receptionist at the Mirani Clinic. Now working full time in the practice, Tracy has continued that roll as well as Inventory Manager and Veterinary Nursing for the large animals, especially the horses, which are a large part of her family’s life. Tracy is currently studying for her Veterinary Nursing certificate.
Nicole Sauer
Nicole completed her Grade 12 studies at North Mackay High School in 2006. Nicole worked for Mackay Pet Super Store and gained valuable experience. However her wish to be a Veterinary Nurse has resulted in her commencing work in our Veterinary Practice. Nicole is a real animal lover having a range of pets at home including dogs, cats, guinea pigs and fish.
Reanna Mifsud
Reanna completed her schooling at Mercy College and St. Pats and worked her as a pharmacy assistant. Her love of animals has led her to our practice where she is employed as a Veterinary Receptionist and Nurse. Reanna has a bright happy approach to life.
Elizabeth van Moolenbroek
Following schooling at North Mackay High, Libby completed the next two years working as a Veterinary Nurse in Brisbane. Her love for her home town has brought her back to Mackay and we are fortunate to have Libby in our practice as a Veterinary Nurse.
Natasha Hall
While completing her Senior schooling at Pioneer High Natasha has worked part time in the practice as a Veterinary Nurse. For this to be her full time position has always been Natasha wish and she just loves being a Veterinary Nurse.
Bruce was born in Sydney but raised in Mackay since a two year old. He attended the Central State Primary School and Mackay State High School. He graduated from the Queensland University Veterinary School in 1971. He gained valuable experience in mixed practices in Rockhampton and Armidale as well as two and a half years in England working in a large mixed practice in the Midlands and a specialist small animal practice in London. He has special interests in dairy, small animals and has valuable experience in greyhounds, birds and orthopaedic surgery. He commenced the practice with Graham Stabler in 1976. Bruce married Kerry O'Riordan in 1971 and has three children: Mark, Peter and Jane. Bruce is a sport enthusiast who coached Junior Soccer for many years and now spends his leisure time in pursuit of a golf ball.
Dr Bruce Howlett B.V.Sc. (B2)
Joined Stabler and Howlett in July 2004.
Bruce graduated from University of Qld in 1992 and commenced his career as a mixed practice vet in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Subsequently, Bruce worked in intensive large animal practice in Scottsdale, Tasmania where most of his work involved pregnancy testing, obstetrics, postnatal management and nutrition in dairy and beef cattle herds. He was then employed as a managing veterinarian in a 12 vet small animal hospital in inner city Brisbane where his duties included small animal medicine and surgery as well as staff management.
In 1997 Bruce and his wife Kerri established a Veterinary Surgery in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Town of Maleny. This grew into a true mixed practice involving small animal medicine and surgery, equine and alpaca reproductive services, as well as dairy and beef cattle services. Bruce and Kerri sold the business in June 2004. B2 is the primary large animal practitioner at Stabler + Howlett, and has a particular interest in equine reproduction. Bruce and Kerri have two young children, Toni and Ben. The Howlett residence is also home to Knuckles and Scooby (fox terriers), Noodles and Slinky Malinky (cats), and a fish called Tractor.
Dr Graham Stabler B.V.Sc. (retired)
Graduated from the University of Queensland in 1968. He worked in Hughenden with the Queensland DPI for six years engaged mainly in disease control in cattle and sheep, however, because in those days there were no other vets between Townsville and Mt Isa, he gained valuable experience in stud horse work, the racing industry and in small animals. It was during his time in Hughenden that he gained his pilot's licence, which saved him many miles of rough roads. In 1976, in partnership with Dr Bruce Howlett, he established this practice.
After thirty years as the primary large animal vet in the practice Graham retired in late 2006. This legendary practitioner remains a source of great inspiration to all at Stabler + Howlett, and is a source of wisdom and advice for the team.
Dr. Jade Manners (Patterson) B.V.Sc.
Jade is of English origin but grew up in Zambia where her parents have been in the Mining Industry for some 35 years. Jade completed a Science Degree at Liverpool University in England before being accepted into the Sydney University Veterinary School and graduating in 2005. Working as the after hours Veterinary Nurse for 4 years at the University Clinic has provided her with an insight as to what private practice is like and she has come to us with some wonderful skills. Jade is a very dedicated and skilled Veterinary Surgeon.
Dr. Zoe Sullivan B.V.Sc.
Zoe has the fortune of a wonderful country upbringing on her parent’s cattle property at Mt. Coolan, west of Mackay. Zoe graduated from the Veterinary School of Queensland in 2006. New graduates bring with them the latest knowledge and enthusiasm. Zoe is no different.
Dr Roxanne Morgan (McFarlane) B.V.Sc.
Roxanne grew up on a cattle property near Middlemount in Central Queensland. Completing school to grade 12 at Middlemount, Roxanne then spent 5 years in Brisbane studying Veterinary Science at the University of Queensland. Roxanne graduated in 1995. Roxanne worked full time in a mixed practice for 3 years before turning to part time work. Roxanne has been working part time for Stabler and Howlett since May 2005. Roxanne is married to Daniel Morgan with an 18 month old son.
Dr. Bronwyn Fullagar B.V.Sc.
Browyn completed her Senior Certificate at Clayfield College Brisbane and studied Veterinary Science at the University of Queensland. Bronwyn graduated in December 2007 with first class honours. It was her desire to experience mixed practice that has resulted in her joining Stabler and Howlett. Her bright outgoing personality and enthusiasm is very welcome.
Shannon Garnham
Practice Manager, Graduate Vet Nurse & Receptionist at the Ooralea Clinic. Staff member since 1999. Shannon is currently studying externally a Bachelor of Business Accounting at the Mackay Campus of the Central Queensland University.
Amanda Chivers
Amanda is the head Veterinary Nurse at the Ooralea Clinic. Amanda started working after school at the Ooralea Clinic in 1998 and became full time in 2001. Amanda has completed her Veterinary Nurse Training Course.
Stacey Davidson
Stacey commenced with the practice in 1987. Stace was practice manager for several years before children resulted in a temporary halt. Stace has now returned part time in that important roll.
Tracey Gould
For several years Tracy has worked as the Veterinary Receptionist at the Mirani Clinic. Now working full time in the practice, Tracy has continued that roll as well as Inventory Manager and Veterinary Nursing for the large animals, especially the horses, which are a large part of her family’s life. Tracy is currently studying for her Veterinary Nursing certificate.
Nicole Sauer
Nicole completed her Grade 12 studies at North Mackay High School in 2006. Nicole worked for Mackay Pet Super Store and gained valuable experience. However her wish to be a Veterinary Nurse has resulted in her commencing work in our Veterinary Practice. Nicole is a real animal lover having a range of pets at home including dogs, cats, guinea pigs and fish.
Reanna Mifsud
Reanna completed her schooling at Mercy College and St. Pats and worked her as a pharmacy assistant. Her love of animals has led her to our practice where she is employed as a Veterinary Receptionist and Nurse. Reanna has a bright happy approach to life.
Elizabeth van Moolenbroek
Following schooling at North Mackay High, Libby completed the next two years working as a Veterinary Nurse in Brisbane. Her love for her home town has brought her back to Mackay and we are fortunate to have Libby in our practice as a Veterinary Nurse.
Natasha Hall
While completing her Senior schooling at Pioneer High Natasha has worked part time in the practice as a Veterinary Nurse. For this to be her full time position has always been Natasha wish and she just loves being a Veterinary Nurse.
