Findon Vet Surgery

Dr Samantha Tindal

Veterinary Director

Dr Samantha graduated from the then brand new Adelaide University Vet Degree in 2013. She packed her bags and moved to rural NSW to work in mixed practice for four years. There, she got to see everything from pet dogs and cats to stock and horses, right through to wedge tailed eagles. She returned home to Adelaide to join the Seaton and Findon Veterinary family at the start of 2017.

Dr Samantha enjoys many aspects of veterinary medicine and in particular enjoys working with ‘exotic’ pets.

Outside of work she loves camping and scuba diving and looking after her menagerie of animals. She has three dogs: a greyhound called Tinker, a greyhound cross called Az and a borzoi called Nim. She also has lots of exotic pets including snakes, lizards, goannas and frogs, and has previously owned rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, spiny leaf insects and fish.

Dr Krista Gregory

Veterinarian

Dr Krista graduated from Flinders University in 2010 with an Extended Major in Biological Sciences, minoring in Zoology. From there, it was certain that she had to further develop her skills in veterinary medicine and went on to complete both Veterinary Bioscience and Doctors of Veterinary Medicine Degrees at the University of Adelaide, graduating in 2016.

Throughout veterinary school and 2 years post-graduation, she worked in a small animal practice in Adelaide before starting at Findon and Seaton Vet.

She has a keen interest in developing her feline medicine and hopes to gain membership to the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists.

Her fur family consists of a beautiful 57kg Bernese Mountain Dog Aurora, a ratbag of a Beaglier named Apollo, and her curious rescue kitty Milo.

Her husband Chris and Dr Krista are parents to two lovely girls and recently welcomed a beautiful baby boy into the world.

Dr Graham

Veterinarian

Graham graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2009, and moved to Australia from the Scottish Highlands the following year. He started working for Findon and Seaton vets in 2016, and has been a trusted and familiar face ever since.

Having previously worked for the RSPCA, Graham has a strong focus on animal welfare, and will always put your pet’s best interest first. He enjoys surgery, and he’s happy to discuss more advanced surgical options with you.

Graham lives with his fiancée Amanda, and they are expecting a baby girl in the near future. He also lives with a tyrannical feline called Ava, and he’s currently “between dogs”. In his spare time he enjoys camping, hiking, and spending time by, on, or in the sea.

Dr Sharna

Veterinarian

Dr Sharna graduated from The University of Adelaide in 2018. She started her veterinary journey with the Animal Welfare League, and has been working with us since 2020. Dr Sharna grew up taking her pets to see Dr Ian at the Findon Vet Surgery, which inspired her decision in becoming a veterinarian. Now, she has an interest in surgery, and is a sucker for giving in to your pets’ puppy dog eyes and giving too many treats!

When she’s not working, Dr Sharna can be found spending quality time with her fiancé, Stefan, and annoying their two cats – Slinky and Sassy! She also enjoys a bad pun, learning new recipes, and going for scenic walks.

Dr Molly Oshiro

Veterinarian

Dr Molly Oshiro joined our clinic in 2022 after graduating from the University of Adelaide in 2021. Originally from Japan, she spent nine years in China before moving to Australia for veterinary school. Fluent in Mandarin, Japanese, and English, she invites clients to schedule consultations in either Mandarin or Japanese, if clients prefer to do so.

Molly has a special interest in small animal dentistry and has pursued additional training to deliver the highest standard of dental care for cats and dogs. She firmly believes that caring for pet owners is just as important as caring for their pets. By building strong relationships with clients, she ensures that each pet receives personalised care tailored to their needs and circumstances.

Outside of work, she enjoys hosting picnics where she can connect with friends and family. As well as brewing various types of tea, taking the time to explore different flavours and traditions.

Dr Jennifer May

Veterinarian

Jennifer graduated from the University of Adelaide in 2023. Since then, she has been working in small animal practice with a special interest in exotic animals.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her galah Dexter and her cat Lucy, as well as hiking and enjoying the beach.

Teagan Bartolo

Practice Manager

Hi,

My name is Teagan and I am the Practice Manager at the Findon Vet Clinic.

I started my career in the animal industry 10 years ago. I started off working in a rescue shelter for 7 years as an Animal Care and Customer Service Coordinator before moving into GP clinics a few years ago.

Once leaving the rescue industry, I started my Practice Manager journey working in a clinic on the other side of Adelaide and in September of this year, I joined the team at Findon to continue my Practice Manager journey with them.

I am thoroughly enjoying my time here so far getting to know all the local residents and fur babies!

I have a senior cat named Beanie and a rescue Galah that I hand raised named Joker. In my spare time I love to go on adventures and find new places to go camping! I also love to foster animals when I get the chance.

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Lisa Cooper

Head Veterinary Nurse

Hi my name is lovely Lisa,

I have been nursing since 1997 and am the current Nurse Manager at Findon. I have been blessed to have been able to combine my two loves – teaching and vet nursing for most of my career, you can’t beat working with children and animals! I have a special interest in Palliative care and hospital care nursing. Advocating for the patient above everything is my priority.

I have 3 dogs, 3 cats, a snake, a turtle, 4 parrots and an aviary of rescue birds – all different types.

As I age I hope to begin more wildlife and end of life care.

Jenny Smith

Senior Veterinary Nurse

I had a love and passion for animals from a very young age which stemmed from my uncle having a farm and me spending all my school holidays there. My love for animals grew and once I finished year 12, I knew exactly what I wanted to do. I became a Veterinary Nurse and have been doing this for years.

I have been working here at the Findon Vet Surgery for 28 years and work part time. I love my job and enjoy all aspects of being a Nurse, caring and helping animals and their owners.

Jess Sexton

Veterinary Nurse

As a dedicated veterinary nurse with over 5 years of hands-on experience, I’m passionate about providing exceptional care to animals and supporting their families through every stage of their healthcare journey. Having worked in a variety of settings, from general practice to emergency care, I am skilled in a range of veterinary nursing procedures, including patient monitoring, anesthesia, diagnostics, and client education.

In addition to my professional role, I’m a proud mother of four children and a fur-parent to two dogs, two cats, and a budgie.

Tiarna

Veterinary Nurse

My name is Tiarna a.k.a ‘The Crazy Cat Lady’. I grew up in a house full of animals and developed a love and passion for them from an early age. Part of my childhood was spent helping my grandpa run his pet shop, which taught me that my love of animals could someday become a career.

After high school, I volunteered at the Animal Welfare League for a year. It was there that I realised cat handling was a skill that came quite naturally to me. I then went on to study my certificate 3 in Animal Care at Tafesa, during which I realised I wanted my career to head towards a path in the veterinary industry and applied to study a certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing straight after.

I completed my placement at the Seaton Vet Clinic and soon after, I became a member of the team. I have been working at the Seaton and Findon Vet Clinics for almost 2 years and have loved helping our clients and their pets through their surgery, health, and wellness journeys and I look forward to seeing where this path takes me.

Annie Liu

Veterinary Nurse

Hi there, my name is Annie ^-^,

I began at the Seaton Vet Centre back when I was still working at a referral surgical practice.

Finishing the last components of Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, I was blown away by how amazing the Seaton and Findon veterinary team is whilst on work placement.

Before I knew it, I was blessed to join this dynamic team for good and have never looked back since <3. Growing up back in China and New Zealand, I have always rejoiced in the company of furry creatures, great and small. Being in their presence always brings me such warmth and a smile from the inside out. My passion to serve and care for all animals with the utmost effort and love has affirmed that I have chosen the right path in life. I have had the privilege of owning many different kinds of pets, from dogs, cats, rats, hamsters, rabbits, guinea pig, baby chicks, fish, to hermit crabs, snails, and silkworms, etc. I am now mom to my 13 years old Russian Blue cat (Stormie), and my partner's three dogs (Fritz, Scooby Doo and Blue), three eclectus parrots (Bert, Sweetie, and Yoshi) and an albino python (Stanley). Other than my great love for animals, my interests include movies, gaming, chess, various sports, wine and dining out.

Dr Shannen Schultz

Veterinarian

Dr Shannen graduated from the University of Adelaide in 2022 and started at Seaton & Findon Vets in January 2024. Shannen has a keen interest in internal medicine and, as a self-proclaimed crazy cat lady, has a special love for feline medicine which she is on her way to completing postgraduate studies in. She is dedicated to fear-free practices and hopes to make your kitty’s vet visit as stress free as possible.

Dr Shannen is owned by rescue cat Smudge, and outside of work can usually be found either baking, on a hike, singing in her choir or playing the clarinet.

Emma Jury

Veterinary Technician

Emma’s journey in veterinary nursing began earlier this year, building on a lifelong love for animals that started when she was young.

Now, as a Veterinary Technology student, she is dedicated to expanding her knowledge and refining her skills, bringing fresh perspectives to her work each day.

Emma loves fun scrubs, meeting clients and their pets and creating a safe and welcoming environment for people’s furry family members.

With hands-on experience caring for a range of animals, including her own horses, cats, and dogs, she has a strong interest in both large and small animal care and is excited to keep developing her career in both areas.

Charlee Dunning

Veterinary Nurse

Hi there, my name is Charlee!

SA born and raised, I always knew I wanted a career working with animals. I began my nursing career at the end of 2022 and began working at Seaton and Findon Vets in 2023. Since finishing my studies I have developed a love for surgical nursing.

At home, my fur baby includes a cheeky Netherland Dwarf rabbit named Benji, or ‘Little Ears’ for short. In my down time you will often catch me on the netball court, or spending time with my friends and family. Oh and do love a good holiday, but don’t we all!

I look forward to meeting you and your fur babies soon!