About Us

Who Are We?

Previously the Zillmere Veterinary Surgery team, our experienced team is now the Virginia Family Vet. It goes without saying, we could not achieve the amazing things we do without our caring and compassionate team.

Our Story

Originally, we were the Zillmere Vet Surgery and for over 25 years we have been providing exceptional care for our wonderful patients and clients. Our commitment to high Standards of Care, compassion, and excellence in healthcare delivery saw our practice expand to the extent that our little building near the train station was bursting at the seams. Parking became a major challenge!

Thus began the search for a new home, and after several years, we found the perfect location in Virginia. A 12 month journey with council and contractors ensued and in March 2023 we saw our last patient in Zillmere. With great excitement (and some tears) we reopened in our beautiful, purpose-built facility as Virginia Family Vet.

Our facility has been designed to make visiting the vet as stress free as possible for both pets and people. We have a spacious reception area and lots of consult rooms so anxious pets can be quickly moved to a quiet area. There are cat exclusive consult rooms and hospital wards and a separate cat waiting area. We have two sterile surgery suites, advanced dentistry capabilities, in-house radiology and lab, and closely supervised hospitalisation runs and recovery areas.

We are proud of our low staff turnover (Dr Karen has been with the practice since 1998!), our excellent Standards of Care, and our beautiful low stress hospital design.

We look forward to welcoming you to the VFV family.

MEET THE TEAM

Our dedicated team is always here for your pets.

At our Veterinary Clinic, you’ll be fully supported with sound advice first and foremost. We know that helping our clients starts with providing a good understanding of health care issues and treatment options. With good advice and professional recommendations, you’ll be well equipped to make the best ongoing health care decisions for your pet.

Dr Karen Koks

Dr Karen Koks

Principal Vet

I am a local girl, growing up in Geebung and attending St Kevin’s Primary…

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Dr Louise Michie

Dr Louise Michie

Vet

I grew up in semi-rural Victoria and the Sunshine Coast hinterland before attending the…

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Dr Leonie Thom

Dr Leonie Thom

Vet

Hello fellow animal fanatics. My name is Leonie Thom, and I grew up on…

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Dr Dion Woodborne

Dr Dion Woodborne

Visiting Orthopaedic & Soft Tissue Surgeon

Being born and raised in South Africa, Dion had the kind of introduction into…

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Emma

Emma

Practice Manager

Hi! I’m Emma, the Practice Manager and Client Relations officer here at Virginia Family…

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Jess

Jess

Vet Nurse

I started Veterinary Nursing full time in 2012 and haven’t looked back! I enjoy…

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Katie

Katie

Vet Nurse

I graduated in 2017 from the University of Queensland, have enjoyed been a part…

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Dani

Dani

Vet Nurse

My journey in the animal industry started in 2018 with my first volunteer placement…

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Steph

Steph

Client Relations

I was fortunate enough to start working with the team at Virginia Family Vet…

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Steph

Steph

Client Relations

I was fortunate enough to start working with the team at Virginia Family Vet…

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Emma

Emma

Practice Manager

Hi! I’m Emma, the Practice Manager and Client Relations officer here at Virginia Family…

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Dr Karen Koks

Dr Karen Koks

Principal Vet

I am a local girl, growing up in Geebung and attending St Kevin’s Primary…

Learn More
Dr Louise Michie

Dr Louise Michie

Vet

I grew up in semi-rural Victoria and the Sunshine Coast hinterland before attending the…

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Dr Leonie Thom

Dr Leonie Thom

Vet

Hello fellow animal fanatics. My name is Leonie Thom, and I grew up on…

Learn More
Dr Dion Woodborne

Dr Dion Woodborne

Visiting Orthopaedic & Soft Tissue Surgeon

Being born and raised in South Africa, Dion had the kind of introduction into…

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Jess

Jess

Vet Nurse

I started Veterinary Nursing full time in 2012 and haven’t looked back! I enjoy…

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Katie

Katie

Vet Nurse

I graduated in 2017 from the University of Queensland, have enjoyed been a part…

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Dani

Dani

Vet Nurse

My journey in the animal industry started in 2018 with my first volunteer placement…

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