Our Team
Dr Jane Mitchell
Jane grew up in Canberra with many pets and has maintained a love for animals throughout her life, studying Veterinary Science and Science with a major in Veterinary Science, studying wildlife physiology.
Jane opened Macquarie Animal Hospital in 2001, after a long period working in other practices on the mainland and in Hobart. She loved South Hobart and decided it was the suburb for her. Jane is a highly skilled veterinary surgeon with extensive experience in small and large animal practice. She loves the variety of animals and people we see every day.
When not at work, Jane loves spending time with her family and travelling. She and her husband have five wonderful children, a beautiful black cat and a very naughty Dachshund and Cavalier King Charles!
Dr Katie Goodwin
Sheraleigh Berry
Sheraleigh grew up south of Hobart on a farm near Huonville. She has always been surrounded by a menagerie and loves it! Since joining our team in 2012, Sheraleigh enjoys the privilege and opportunity of helping clients and their pets. She loves getting to know the furred and feathered members of people’s families. She has taken further courses in various aspects of nursing and has completed her Certificate II. Sheraleigh enjoys an active lifestyle when not at work and is always followed around by her beautiful dog, Stella.
James Higginbotham
James has been a part of our team since 2013. He has steadily worked his way up from being a young kennel hand to a Veterinary Nurse. In 2015, he completed his year 12 studies and is now working part-time, whilst enrolled at the University of Tasmania. In between work and study, he plays and loves football. In 2021, James took on a stray kitten, now known as Percy, brought into the practice after being found on the Southern Outlet who now lives a luxurious and spoilt life.
Taylah Winch
Taylah is currently working towards her Certificate II in Animal Studies, with plans to pursue a Bachelor in Veterinary Technologies in 2025. With a passion for caring for animals and a love for the beach and reading, she brings a vibrant energy to our team. Taylah is also a proud dog mum to Athena, her 2-year-old Staffy. Her dedication and warmth make her an invaluable member of our community, and we can’t wait to see the incredible things she will achieve in her veterinary career!
Angus Wilson
Angus has been a part of our team since 2019. You can usually find him front of house, ready to help with your pet or any questions.
Angus is currently at uni studying law and is a keen soccer player, when not studying or at work he loves to spend time with his cats (Bear and Smokey) and his dog Ellie.
Duchess Alexandra
Alex was brought into our clinic as a stray kitten in 2018 and immediately captured the hearts of all our staff. Ever since then, she has kept us all incredibly busy chasing her up and down the halls and finding bags of food with suspicious cat bite-like holes in them.
Alex’s duties within the clinic mainly consist of hospital entertainment and keeping our patients company in the kennel room during their stay. You will typically find her perched on a window seal or busily patrolling the clinic floors.
