Dr. Rich Seymour – Veterinary Director and Founder of The Vet Collective
Rich knew he wanted to be a vet at the age of 12. His passion is inspired by the 17 year bond he shared with his first dog, Tonka. He is committed to improving quality of life for his patients, and making veterinary visits more comfortable and enjoyable.
Dr Rich is a Resident of the American College of Veterinary Behavior, a Member (by examination) of the Behaviour Chapter of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Science. He is also a “fear-free” certified veterinary practitioner.
Rich studied veterinary science at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, moving to the Gold Coast in 2007. In 2015, he decided it was time to branch out and create a clinic with a difference; hence, The Vet Collective was born.
In his spare time, Dr. Rich likes to keep active running and riding his bike.
Dr. Dana Seymour – Veterinary Director
Dr. Dana became a vet after first studying for a degree in audiology and speech pathology. Her veterinary employment began in a small practice in Ipswich followed by a year-long surgical internship with Dr. Bruce Smith. Dr. Dana then worked in general practice on the Gold Coast for four years.
She is a member of the Australian College of Veterinary Science in Emergency and Critical Care.
Dr. Dana loves all aspects of veterinary medicine and is incredibly passionate about maintaining the highest possible standards of care.
In her spare time, Dr. Dana likes to go horse riding and regularly competes with her horses Captain, Bolero, and Artie at equestrian events.
Dr. Shahnae Dawson-Hayes – Veterinary Associate
Dr Shahnae (shar-nay) became a vet after giving law a go and deciding she wanted to follow down a similar path to her dad who spent the majority of his working life practicing veterinary medicine. Dr Shahnae has over 5 years experience and has been a loved part of our team for over 2.5 years. Shahnae excels in all things general practice and dentistry. We call her our dental queen as her skills are unmatched.
Dr Shahnae spends a lot of her free time travelling around and camping out of her Jimny with her much loved dogs.
Carly – Veterinary Nurse & Practice Operations Manager
Bailey – Veterinary Nurse
Kate – Veterinary Nurse
Lou Lou - Veterinary Nurse
Kendall - Veterinary Nurse
Jon Jon - Clinic Cat
Jon was a bad-to-the-bone street cat from Chevron Island until one fateful day in 2012. Jon was hit by a car and presented to Dr Rich in critical condition. Dr Rich and his team stabilised Jon, wired his fractured jaw and treated his numerous wounds. During his recovery, the team fell in love with Jon and his larger-than-life personality and he became a permanent fixture in the clinic.
Jon likes food, laying down and Wilson - in that order.
You may see him sitting at the front doors of the clinic soaking up the morning sun and saying hi to all that pass by.
Wilson - Clinic Cat
Wilson was surrendered at only six months of age by an owner who could no longer care for him. Dr Rich planned on finding him a new home. However, Jon and Wil had other plans.. they rapidly became the best of friends and there was no way Rich could bring himself to separate them.
Wilson likes Jon, catching fish on the computer and yelling at the top of his lungs - in that order.
You may see him having a nap out by the reception desk.