About Us

Gold Coast Vet Surgery is proudly an independent, family owned and operated veterinary practice. Our vets and nurses are compassionate and committed to caring. We encourage further study and we regularly attend conferences and seminars so that we can continue to provide cutting edge medicine and surgery. We are a small and close knit team and all really enjoy what we do in keeping pets as comfortable and healthy as possible. At Gold Coast Vet Surgery we treat your pet as if it were our own, after all, your pets are our family. We have experience and expertise in all aspects of veterinary science. Additionally, Dr Kevin and Dr Fiona have special interests in the following areas :- Cats Lumps & Bumps (including Cancer) Senior Pet Care & especially Arthritis Skin and Ear Complaints Behavioural Problems Veterinary Staff Vets: Dr Kevin Cruickshank, BVSc, BSc (Hons)   Kevin was born and grew up in South Africa, living in a small coastal town, Port Shepstone, very similar to the Gold Coast of yesteryear. Kevin trained at the Faculty of Veterinary Science at Onderstepoort, part of the University of Pretoria. He graduated top of his class in Small Animal Medicine and also has an Honours degree in zoology. When not treating patients he enjoys spending time with his young family. He enjoys road running and when possible, Kevin likes combine holidays and scuba diving.   Dr Fiona Cruickshank, BVSc   Fiona was born and grew up in Johannesburg, South Africa. She too trained at the Faculty of Veterinary Science at Onderstepoort, University of Pretoria, and Fiona has also studied physiotherapy. While she loves dogs too, Fiona has a passion for cats and their medical problems, especially infectious diseases. When not consulting or raising her energetic boys, Fiona enjoys working out at the gym, swimming, mountain biking and scuba diving. Prior to settling on the Gold Coast Kevin and Fiona have practiced as vets in South Africa, the UK and Darwin! They have two young sons, Tristan and Ryan.    Dr James Routledge, BVSc James is a very experienced vet with excellent clinical and surgical skills, and has a special interest in ophthalmology (eyes). But most importantly he is a very caring and empathetic vet and his style fits our practice philosophy “Where Pets are Family” perfectly. James works part time at Gold Coast Vet Surgery, mainly Fridays and Saturdays, and for longer periods when Kevin and Fiona are on leave.     Nurses: Jenny Garrett Originally from Scotland, Jenny has lived on the Gold Coast for the past 4 years. She has over 12 years of experience working with animals and has been a qualified Veterinary Nurse since 2003. In her spare time Jenny fosters kittens for the Animal Welfare League.        Kate Ashton Hailing from WA, Kate has been working as a veterinary nurse since 2005. She particularly enjoys assisting in theatre with large opertions such as splenectomies, and gets much job satisfaction out of connecting with people and their pets, often in their time of need. Kate has a 5 year old Border Collie cross Golden Retriever called Kuma who helps to keep her well exercised!   Stephanie Cassidy Stephanie has over 3yrs experience as a veterinary nurse as well as having previously worked at a boarding cattery. Please check back soon as we will update her profile shortly.