Meet Our Team

Lachie joined NHVH in March 2024 and in October 2024  became veterinary director at Huonville. Lachie grew up on a hobby farm in Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, and spent his younger years helping out at the family veterinary clinic. He studied Science (Geology) at Melbourne University and ventured into the gold mines of WA, but returned to uni to study Vet Science at CSU, Wagga, NSW, graduating in 2020.

Lachie moved to Tasmania for an opportunity to work in aquaculture, but ultimately moved into mixed practice to experience working with all species, large and small. He has since spent 12 months working in emergency at AES, Hobart, before returning to general practice, joining NHVH in 2024.

His pets include two dogs, two cats, and a baby human. In his spare time Lachie’s extracurricular activities include sailing, fishing, and exploring Tassie’s outdoors.

Hobart born and raised, Henry studied and worked in Adelaide, before returning home to work at NHVH in 2019 and joined the HVVH team late 2022.  Henry is passionate about caring for his animal patients (and their humans!) and loves to build a relationship with both his clients and patients. He loves animals of all shapes and sizes but has a particular soft spot for dogs . Henry is interested in all aspects of small animal medicine and working with clients to formulate the best treatment for their furry family members

In his spare time Henry enjoys the life style Tasmania provides and loves being outdoors, climbing, biking, hiking, kayaking and 4WD driving. Henry and his partner currently have two pet rats called Penelope and Blossom.

Seyfan graduated from the University of Queensland in 2013.  Since then she has worked in various kinds of veterinary practice, from general practice, shelter work and emergency. Seyfan fell in love with Tasmania and made her home in the Huon Valley, commencing work at HVVH at the start of 2020.

Seyfan enjoys hiking, playing guitar, gardening and baking.  You’ll often find her cuddled up to her cat Sanjay in front of the fire.  Seyfan loves working at HVVH and enjoys building relationships with locals and their pets.  She is passionate about providing the best care to all our furry friends.

Bree has both her Certificate II and III in Animal Studies and has recently completed her Certificate IV in Vet Nursing.

Bree has had a deep love for animals her entire life and has been passionate about caring for them since she was a young girl.  An aim of Bree’s is to gain expansive knowledge working with wildlife and exotic animals in the future.

Bree has a senior golden retriever named Jasper who she adores and in her free time she loves to dance, read, listen to music and is a tea connoisseur.

Abbey has studied both her Cert II and Cert III in Animal Studies and is very keen to further her studies with Cert IV. Abbey has always had animals in her life, having grown up with many around her and has always had the passion to work with animals for as long as she can remember.

Abbey has Freya (7 year old Staffy x Ridgeback) and Milani (4 year old Ragdoll x) at home which are both rescue animals.

During Abbey’s free time she likes going for walks with her dog and spending time with her family. She can also be found singing and dancing around the house and crocheting.

Sarah has been a vet nurse in the Huon Valley since 2018.  She loves being able to help animals and make a difference in their lives. Sarah loves working in a wonderful team of like-minded people.  Seeing the happiness in both animal and owners face when they are reunited fit and healthy is so heart-warming.

Sarah’s fury family include a dog Oliver, a cat Imogen, a cockatiel Tippy and her horse Natez.  She also enjoys horse riding and spending time with friends and family.

April has completed her Certificate II and III in Animal Studies and is looking forward to learning more through the Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. She has worked in the animal industry for many years in a range of roles with varying species, including grooming, behaviour, and large animal husbandry. April has a deep love of all animals and is delighted to be working in her dream job. She is a registered wildlife carer and is passionate about Tasmanian wildlife, she also has a particularly soft spot for our canine friends.

April has a Cavoodle named Wesley (pictured) and a Staffy named Jinx. She has previously had pet rats, birds, hermit crabs, an array of fish and numerous orphaned pademelons. In her spare time April enjoys adventuring with Wesley, travelling and spending time with family and friends.

Emma has her cert III in dog behaviour and training.

Emma is thrilled to be working at HVVH where she is able to build relationships with both people and animals, it’s her dream job! For as long as Emma can remember she has had a love and interest in all animals both large and small. Emma has previously worked in roles within the animal care industry and possesses a wealth of knowledge in both customer service and animal care.

Emma lives with her kelpie ‘Kip’ who keeps her on her toes and horses who she enjoys training and competing . When Emma is not working she enjoys spending time with her animals, being outdoors with them brings her immense joy.