Bardon Vet Clinic

Dr James (Jim) Kennedy - Veterinary Director

Dr James (Jim) Kennedy is an experienced small animal vet who has worked in emergency and general practice in central and southern Queensland and northern NSW since 1988. Jim was veterinary director at both Varsity Lakes and Woolloongabba emergency clinics as well as Redbank Plains. For the last five years he has been veterinary director at a Beenleigh clinic and has had trouble separating himself from the great friends (animal and human) that he made there. But having been associated with the western suburbs area since the late 70’s in one way or another, he has decided it is time to cut the travel time down and work closer to home. He and Lisa his wife are still recovering from the recent loss of Holly the rottie x, but will be visiting the RSPCA again soon. Jim is a wandering bushwalker, has a published children's novel and has four sons scattered across Australia. He is keen to meet you and your fur family in the near future.

Sharnie Jones - Practice Manager

I have been lucky enough to work in the animal industry for a little over 12 years and has been Veterinary Nursing for 10 years throughout different clinics. I joined the team here in April 2019 as the Practice Manager after only recently moving from Melbourne. During my time nursing I have gained experience in many different areas such as specialist surgical nursing, emergency, behaviour, exotics and more. I have a passion for Animal Behaviour and Kinesiology which I am currently studying. I am always available to answer any questions about these interesting topics. At home, I have 4 fur babies: A Persian cat named Buddha, A Rottweiler named Dexter and A Bullmastiff x named Sarge. who you may see around the clinic from time to time!

Nikita Smith - Senior Veterinary Nurse

I have been working in the animal industry for the past 4 years and completed my Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2016. I have only recently joined the team here in June 2019. I love caring for hospital patients that are in our clinic, helping them recover and getting to see them go home puts the biggest smile on my face. I have a passion for all animals big and small but have a soft spot for dogs! Away from my job I have a strong interest for forensic science. At home I have an English Staffordshire Bull Terrier named Billy who is a handful on his own but I still cant wait to add another dog or two to the family.

Clara Kolbe - Trainee Veterinary Nurse

Hi, my name is Clara. I’ve always had a love for animals and grew up with dogs and horses. I’m originally from Germany and moved to Brisbane at the start of 2018. I’m currently studying and working to complete my Certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing. In my spare time I enjoy working out, going to the beach and spending time with friends. I have a horse named Sandro (who’s in Germany and I missed a lot), and in the future I would love to own a Golden Retriever. I’m passionate about animal welfare, and I would love to experience work in emergency and a shelter in the future.

Rebecca (Bec) Furnell - Student Veterinary Technician

From a very young age Bec has wanted to work with animals. She grew up in Far North QLD with cats, budgies and a gentle German Sheppard X named Jassie. Since then she considers herself a crazy cat lady with a beautiful rescue cat named Willow (pictured)& is currently working on adding another rescue cat and Greyhound to her family.
With an eagerness to learn, Bec is in her final year of Uni, studying a Bachelor of Veterinary Technology and is hoping to further her studies in Therapeutics and Intensive Care. She is passionate about client care and treating each patient as if it were her own. You will probably meet her in the waiting room with a big smile, giving you pet lots of cuddles.

Chloe Williams - Student Veterinary Technician

This is one of our student nurses Chloe and one of her babies Oreo.
You will often see Chloe on Saturday's and here and there during the week if you're lucky.
Chloe is an absolute gun, you wouldn't know she is at the beginning of her career.
She is confident and incredibly kind with all our patients. She has high standards and never gives less than 110%.
We all love Chloe and can't wait to see where her career takes her.