Gawler

Ariana Schiller

Veterinary Nurse

Ariana joined Greencross Gawler on a nurse internship in September 2023, and very quickly we knew she wasn’t allowed to leave us! She became a permanent employee in December 2023.

She grew up on a farm north of Gawler and her love of animals grew from there. In 2017 she completed her Certificate 2 & 3 in Animal Studies and knew then she wanted to pursue a career in the veterinary industry.

Ariana is currently studying her Certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing with AIRC, all while working and looking after her many sheep, dogs & horses.

In her spare time Ariana likes riding her quarter horse “Tango”, spending time with family and friends and being out & about.

Brittany Lewis

Veterinary Nurse

Brittany started working with animals back in 2016 as a kennel hand, and went on to work in multiple clinics before joining the Greencross Gawler team in 2022. Brittany has completed her Certificate II and III in Animal Studies and is currently studying her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing at TAFE, and has discovered a passion for patient diagnostics.

When Britt, as she is affectionately nick named, isn’t at the clinic she enjoys tinkering with her cars which include a 1975 Holden Gemini and 2002 Subaru Impreza, which she calls her money pits!

Britt’s menagerie includes “Ani” the Maremma, “Maul” the Siamese, “Gazza” the Australian Water Dragon, “Malfoy” & “Lockheed” the Bearded Dragons.

Steven O’Connor

Veterinary Nurse

Steven has enjoyed a veterinary nurse position with the Greencross Gawler team since 2016, she thrives on the surgical and hospital side of the job and takes the time to get to know and understand the needs for each patient that comes into the clinic.
Steven has always had a love for animals since a young age and always knew he wanted a job working with them.
During his time away from work Steven enjoys spending time with his family including his two dogs. “Bella” the Alaskan Malamute and “Banjo” the Border Collie.

Rebecca Beagley

Veterinary Nurse

Bec started working at Greencross Gawler Vets in August of 2014 as a nursing student when she decided it was time for a career change. In 2016 Bec completed her studies and obtained her Certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing and has been working at Greencross Gawler since.
In 2021 Bec also started doing Low Level Laser Therapy for animals that is available at the clinic. She find this very rewarding seeing patients heal, be more comfortable with a non-invasive treatment and she loves to develop great relationships with her patients.
In Bec’s spare time she enjoys spending time with family and also enjoys hand raising kittens giving them a second chance at life and finding them new families.
At home Bec has a Havanese called “Holly” and two rescue cats “Pancake” and “Astro”, these guys like to keep her life interesting.

Dr Nora Henry

Veterinarian

Dr Nora graduated from the University Of Adelaide in 2018 with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and started with us at Greencross Gawler in mid-2022.
Originally from country Victoria, Nora moved to Adelaide for University and decided to settle in the Adelaide Hills with her partner and their young son.
Since graduating Nora has worked in mixed practice, however her main interest lies in small animal medicine, Nora’s particular areas of interest in small animal’s dentistry, dermatology & also exotic animals.
In her spare time Nora enjoys riding her horse and long distance running. She has a very spoilt pet cow & pet sheep at home as well as guinea pigs and chickens.

Dr Kristy Junker

Veterinary Director

Dr Kristy completed her Bachelor of Veterinary Science in 2013 at James Cook University in Queensland and joined the team at Greencross Gawler in 2017.
Before joining the team Kristy worked on the Yorke Peninsula in a busy multiple clinic practice which included after hours & on call work. Kristy enjoys all aspects of her career with a particular focus on surgery.
While living on Yorke’s Kristy enjoyed spending her spare time at the beach and whenever she gets an opportunity she go back as often as she can.
Kristy’s family share their home with “Ollie” the Groodle, “Sophie” the Golden Retriever, “Missy” the Ragdoll & “Narla”, “Pickles” & “Thor” her DSH cats.

Kelly Hill

Veterinary Nurse / Practice Manager

Kelly started Veterinary Nursing back in 1998, completing her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing at TAFE in 2001, and in 2022 she completed her Diploma of Veterinary Nursing through AIRC.
Kelly has worked for multiple clinics across South Australia during her career before starting with Greencross Vets Gawler in 2014. She enjoys all areas of vet nursing especially surgery and reproduction, before becoming Practice Manger in 2017.
In her spare time Kelly enjoys hiking & camping with her family and their GAP Greyhound “Kiwi”. Her family also have 2 cats “Hamish” & “Rollo”.