Our Vet Nurses
Lauren Ney Head Vet Nurse
Lauren joined the clinic as a Tafe student in 2012 studying her Certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing, where she then went on to become full time in 2013. Lauren has a great love for all animals, but particularly has a special spot for dogs and rats. Lauren currently has one Labrador, one Cat and a beaded dragon called ‘Sprocket’. Outside of work, Lauren enjoys spending time with her loved ones and enjoys activities such as fishing and kicking back watching the footy. Lauren says she thoroughly enjoys working with the team at DMVS and feels great joy and for fullness when nursing sick animals back to health.
Emily Clark Vet Nurse
We welcomed Emily as a vet nurse trainee in 2012. A country girl to the bone, Emily’s rural background has given her the great experience of being around lots of animals. Her home is truly a pet’s paradise with eleven dogs, a cat and 3 poddy lambs. With a dedicated approach, Emily has been a great addition to the clinic. Away from work, she enjoys working with her Dad on their 3000 acre cropping and livestock property and helping out with activities at her church where she has volunteered as a youth leader.
Bethany Johnson Vet Nurse
Bethany is currently working with us part time after having time away on maternity leave.
Beth moved to Dubbo in 2017 while completing her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, and joined the DMVS team in April 2018.
Beth grew up on a farm and has always enjoyed taking care of animals. She enjoys her spare time with husband Nathan, and kids Ezra and Magnolia and fur child Tully'.
Beth said she loves working at DMVS with the fantastic staff and clients.
Michala Brown Vet Nurse
Michala is a Certificate IV qualified Veterinary Nurse who has been working here at DMVS since July 2023.
Michala completed her studies in 2020 while undergoing her traineeship working in Mudgee. Once completing her studies, Michala moved to Warren NSW where she worked for over 12 months in a mixed practice clinic. There she saw a range of large and small animal cases.
Michala loves all areas of her job, but her favourite in surgical nursing and monitoring anaesthetics.
Michala has 2 dogs, mini foxy’s called Dolly and Banjo, along with a number of pet sheep on the family farm at Goolma, NSW. Outside of work, Michala enjoys spending time with family, helping out on the farm and performing country music at local venues on weekends. Michala also has a passion for teaching kids guitar and vocal lessons.
Michala loves working at DMVS with the great team and support and enjoys nursing and caring for the animals.
Nikita Petrov Vet Nurse
Nik is a veterinarian who came from Saint-Petersburg in Russia to join the DMVS team in 2023 and currently works at the clinic as a Vet Nurse, while his Australian Vet licence is being approved.
Nik has a deep knowledge of eye diseases in animals, and outside of work, he visits nearby farms to gain more experience with large animals.
While he is settling down in Dubbo, Nik enjoys embracing Australian culture and traditions and also likes to play his bass-guitar.
Lara Humphries Kennel Hand
Lara firstly started doing 2 weeks work experience with us at the end of 2020 and at the start of 2021 she began working part time during the week and the weekend.
Lara grew a massive love for all the different animals and being a part of our team and then became a full time kennel hand.
In the middle of 2022 Lara took some time off to travel the UK and Europe and caught the travel bug, and is moving over to Ireland next February.
She still absolutely loves the animal industry and is hoping to work in a Vet clinic overseas.