About Us

Who Are We?

We pride ourselves on providing the very best in veterinary care and services for your pets.

At Burnie Veterinary Centre, we aim to provide a comprehensive, professional, and compassionate veterinary experience including both surgical and medical services. We recognise the significance of your pets and the place they hold in your family. Our team of dedicated staff will take care of your pet as if it is their own. Our Veterinary Surgeons are highly qualified in all areas of care including small animal medicine, dentistry, surgery, and more! Our Veterinary Nurses are extremely skilled in supporting our vets through surgery, hospital nursing, consultations, diagnostics and more! We thrive in supporting you throughout all stages of your small animals’ life. We hope to meet you soon!

  • Vets with a range of interests and expertise.
  • Knowledge in medicine, surgery and animal behavior.

MEET THE TEAM

Our dedicated team is always here for your pets.

At our Veterinary Clinic, you’ll be fully supported with sound advice first and foremost. We know that helping our clients starts with providing a good understanding of health care issues and treatment options. With good advice and professional recommendations, you’ll be well equipped to make the best ongoing health care decisions for your pet.

Dr Mark Flanagan

Dr Mark Flanagan

Senior Veterinarian

Dr Mark joined our team at the end of 2022. Originally from Queensland, Mark…

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Dr Clayton Knight

Dr Clayton Knight

Senior Veterinarian

Dr Clayton has found home in Tasmania after originally living in Queensland. It was…

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Dr Claire Sheppard

Dr Claire Sheppard

Lead Veterinarian

Originally from Hobart Claire travelled to complete her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the…

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Sarah Heathcote

Sarah Heathcote

Practice Manager & Veterinary Nurse

Sarah has grown up on a dairy farm, here on the Northwest Coast, giving…

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Olivia Whiteley

Olivia Whiteley

Veterinary Nurse

Olivia was born and raised in Burnie on a small farm. Liv started here…

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Caitlin

Caitlin

Veterinary Nurse

Caitlin joined the veterinary industry in 2021. Caity has since gained her Certificate IV…

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Gillian Bax

Gillian Bax

Receptionist

Gill is Burnie born and bred. Gill started working at the Burnie Veterinary Centre…

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Elisabeth Compton

Elisabeth Compton

Receptionist

Liz relocated to beautiful Tasmania from North East Victoria where she has vet nursed…

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Sarah Heathcote

Sarah Heathcote

Practice Manager & Veterinary Nurse

Sarah has grown up on a dairy farm, here on the Northwest Coast, giving…

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Gillian Bax

Gillian Bax

Receptionist

Gill is Burnie born and bred. Gill started working at the Burnie Veterinary Centre…

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Elisabeth Compton

Elisabeth Compton

Receptionist

Liz relocated to beautiful Tasmania from North East Victoria where she has vet nursed…

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Dr Mark Flanagan

Dr Mark Flanagan

Senior Veterinarian

Dr Mark joined our team at the end of 2022. Originally from Queensland, Mark…

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Dr Clayton Knight

Dr Clayton Knight

Senior Veterinarian

Dr Clayton has found home in Tasmania after originally living in Queensland. It was…

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Dr Claire Sheppard

Dr Claire Sheppard

Lead Veterinarian

Originally from Hobart Claire travelled to complete her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the…

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Sarah Heathcote

Sarah Heathcote

Practice Manager & Veterinary Nurse

Sarah has grown up on a dairy farm, here on the Northwest Coast, giving…

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Olivia Whiteley

Olivia Whiteley

Veterinary Nurse

Olivia was born and raised in Burnie on a small farm. Liv started here…

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Caitlin

Caitlin

Veterinary Nurse

Caitlin joined the veterinary industry in 2021. Caity has since gained her Certificate IV…

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