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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.

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