District vet contact details
Need to contact your Local Land Services District Veterinarian? Your District Veterinarian is a valuable resource for local and independent advice on biosecurity and animal health issues. They can investigate herd and flock problems to help maintain a productive and secure local livestock industry.
Their work helps protect the NSW economy, environment and community, and meet national and state standards and outcomes.
Our vets are often out on farm so if you cannot reach your local vet and need to report a suspect emergency animal disease, please call:
- Local Land Services (1300 795 299)
- the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline (1800 675 888).
Look up your District Veterinarian
Central Tablelands District Veterinarian
Central West District Veterinarian
Greater Sydney District Veterinarian
North Coast District Veterinarian
North West District Veterinarian
Northern Tablelands District Veterinarian
Riverina District Veterinarian
South East District Veterinarian
Statewide - Emily Stearman, State Veterinarian (0437 644 714).
Central Tablelands district vets
| Name | Location | Contact Numbers | Email Address | Position | Work days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucienne Downs | Orange | 0417 043 966 | lucienne.downs@lls.nsw.gov.au | Team Leader - Animal Health, Biosecurity and Welfare | Mon - Thurs |
| Bruce Watt | Bathurst | 0428 935 559 | bruce.watt@lls.nsw.gov.au | District Veterinarian | Mon-Fri |
| Emilee Johnstone | Cowra | 0419 334 077 | emilee.johnstone@lls.nsw.gov.au | District Veterinarian | Mon - Wed |
| Jessica Bourke | Mudgee | 0417 803 685 | jess.bourke@lls.nsw.gov.au | District Veterinarian | Mon - Fri |
| Evie Duggan | Cowra | 0427 147 939 | evie.duggan@lls.nsw.gov.au | District Veterinarian | Wed - Fri |
| Amy Masters | Orange | 0428 710 002 | amy.masters@lls.nsw.gov.au | District Veterinarian | Mon - Fri |
Central West district vets
| Name | Location | Contact Numbers | Email Address | Position | Work days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angela Warrian | Forbes | 0447 025 940 | angela.warrian@lls.nsw.gov.au | Team Leader Animal Biosecurity & Welfare | Mon - Fri |
| Nik Cronin | Forbes | 0429 499 284 | nik.cronin@lls.nsw.gov.au | District Veterinarian | Mon - Thur |
| Danielle Plummer | Nyngan | 0438 842 365 | danielle.plummer@lls.nsw.gov.au | District Veterinarian | Mon - Fri |
| Benn Bryant | Dubbo | 0428 270 802 | benn.bryant@lls.nsw.gov.au | District Veterinarian | Mon - Fri |
| Kate Atkinson | Coonabarabran Coolah | 0407 716 816 | kate.atkinson@lls.nsw.gov.au | District Veterinarian | Mon- Wed |
| Jayne Dwyer | Dubbo | 0428 334 459 | jayne.dwyer@lls.nsw.gov.au | District Veterinarian | Mon - Fri |
| Alicia Moses | Grenfell | 0428 521 699 | alicia.moses@lls.nsw.gov.au | District Veterinarian | Mon - Fri |
Greater Sydney district vets
| Name | Location | Contact Numbers | Email Address | Position | Work days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Goodchild | Central Coast/Hawkesbury | 0427 559 656 | lisa.goodchild@lls.nsw.gov.au | District Veterinarian | Mon - Fri |
| Azizul Chowdhury | Penrith | 0427 284 797 | azizul.chowdhury@lls.nsw.gov.au | District Veterinarian | Mon - Fri |
Hunter district vets
| Name | Location | Contact Numbers | Email Address | Position | Work days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Kerr | Paterson | 0439 185 275 | jim.kerr@lls.nsw.gov.au | Team Leader, Animal Biosecurity and Welfare | Mon - Fri |
| Lyndell Stone | Wingham | 0429 532 855 | lyndell.stone@lls.nsw.gov.au | District Veterinarian | Mon - Fri |
| Kylie Greentree | Maitland | 0428 498 687 | kylie.greentree@lls.nsw.gov.au | District Veterinarian | Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri |
| Kristi Arnot | Singleton | 0409 758 823 | kristi.arnot@lls.nsw.gov.au | District Veterinarian | Mon, Tues, Fri |
| Leanne Polsen | Scone | 0427 322 311 | leanne.t.polsen@lls.nsw.gov.au | District Veterinarian | Mon - Fri |
Murray district vets
| Name | Location | Contact Numbers | Email Address | Position | Work days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Searle | Deniliquin | 0427 629 740 | linda.searle@lls.nsw.gov.au | District Veterinarian | Mon - Fri |
| Katelyn Braine | Deniliquin | 0499 339 018 | katelyn.braine@lls.nsw.gov.au | District Veterinarian | Mon - Fri |
North Coast district vets
| Name | Location | Contact Numbers | Email Address | Position | Work days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Poe | Kempsey | 0429 987 255 | ian.poe@lls.nsw.gov.au | Team Leader Animal Health | Mon - Fri |
| Jocelyn Todd | Dorrigo | 0427 458 592 | jocelyn.todd@lls.nsw.gov.au | District Veterinarian | Mon - Fri |
| Phil Kemsley | Lismore | 0427 896 822 | phil.kemsley@lls.nsw.gov.au | District Veterinarian | Mon - Fri |
| Phil Carter | Casino | 0412 303 907 | phillip.d.carter@lls.nsw.gov.au | District Veterinarian | Mon - Fri |
North West district vets
| Name | Location | Contact Numbers | Email Address | Position | Work Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob McKinnon | Tamworth | 0428 667 920 | bob.mckinnon@lls.nsw.gov.au | Team Leader, Animal Biosecurity & Welfare | Mon - Fri |
| Judy Ellem | Gunnedah Narrabri | 0428 402 482 | judy.ellem@lls.nsw.gov.au | District Veterinarian | Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri |
| Ted Irwin | Warialda | 0427 291 682 | ted.irwin@lls.nsw.gov.au | District Veterinarian | Mon - Fri |
| Justine McNally | Moree | 0428 299 133 | justine.mcnally@lls.nsw.gov.au | District Veterinarian | Mon, Wed, Thurs |
| Heidi Austin | Tamworth | 0427 529 548 | heidi.austin@lls.nsw.gov.au | District Veterinarian | Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs |
| Megan Davies | Narrabri | 0428 710 381 | megan.davies@lls.nsw.gov.au | District Veterinarian | Tues, Wed, Thurs |
| Shaun Slattery | Walgett/ Narrabri | 0428 922 607 | shaun.slattery@lls.nsw.gov.au | District Veterinarian | Mon - Fri |
Northern Tablelands district vets
| Name | Location | Contact Numbers | Email Address | Position | Work days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Biddle | Inverell | 0427 825 725 | andrew.biddle@lls.nsw.gov.au | Team Leader, Animal Biosecurity & Welfare | Mon - Fri |
| Meg Parsons | Glen Innes | meg.parsons@lls.nsw.gov.au | District Veterinarian | Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri | |
| Lisa Martin | Tenterfield | 0428 623 471 | lisa.martin@lls.nsw.gov.au | District Veterinarian | Mon - Fri |
| Kate Burren | Glen Innes | 0417 676 326 | kate.burren@lls.nsw.gov.au | District Veterinarian | Wed, Thurs |
| Emma Davis | Armidale | 0491 828 479 | emma.davis@lls.nsw.gov.au | District Veterinarian | Mon - Fri |
Riverina district vets
| Name | Location | Contact Numbers | Email Address | Position | Work days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ferguson | Gundagai | 0439 557 567 | elizabeth.ferguson@lls.nsw.gov.au | Team Leader Animal Biosecurity & Welfare | Mon - Fri |
| Georgia Grimmond | Griffith | 0427 418 006 | georgia.grimmond@lls.nsw.gov.au | District Veterinarian | Mon - Fri |
| Jess Dalton | Griffith | 0427 696 895 | jess.dalton@lls.nsw.gov.au | District Veterinarian | Tues, Wed |
| Dione Howard | Wagga | 0428 115 134 | dione.howard@lls.nsw.gov.au | District Veterinarian | Mon - Fri |
| Ash Halligan | Wagga | 0467 953 524 | Ash.halligan@lls.nsw.gov.au | Graduate District Veterinarian | Mon - Fri |
| Kristy Stone | Gundagai | 0428 262 112 | kristy.stone@lls.nsw.gov.au | District Veterinarian | Tues, Wed, Thurs |
| Bianca Garnham | Temora | 0455 489 296 | bianca.garnham@lls.nsw.gov.au | District Veterinarian | Mon, Wed |
| Victoria Buck | Temora | 0457 332 736 | victoria.buck@lls.nsw.gov.au | District Veterinarian | Thurs - Fri |
| Kelsey Sibley | Young | 0499 546 389 | kelsey.sibley@lls.nsw.gov.au | District Veterinarian | Mon - Fri |
South East district vets
| Name | Location | Contact Numbers | Email Address | Position | Work days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Baskind | Braidwood | 0427 422 530 | lou.baskind@lls.nsw.gov.au | District Veterinarian Functional Lead | Mon - Fri |
| Mark Doyle | Bega | 0417 296 739 | mark.doyle@lls.nsw.gov.au | District Veterinarian | Mon - Fri |
| Evelyn Walker | Berry | 0429 100 345 | evelyn.walker@lls.nsw.gov.au | District Veterinarian | Mon - Fri |
| Alex Stephens | Yass | 0407 489 571 | alexandra.stephens@lls.nsw.gov.au | District Veterinarian | Mon - Fri |
| Peter Rolfe | Yass | 0436 605 513 | peter.rolfe@lls.nsw.gov.au | District Veterinarian | Thurs, Fri |
| Nicki Brown | Braidwood | 0473 944 135 | nicki.brown@lls.nsw.gov.au | District Veterinarian | Mon - Fri |
Western district vets
| Name | Location | Contact Numbers | Email Address | Position | Work days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sophie Hemley | Ivanhoe | 0437 822 012 | sophie.hemley@lls.nsw.gov.au | District Veterinarian | Maternity leave |
| Zi Yi Lim | Broken Hill | 0417 496 541 | zi.lim@lls.nsw.gov.au | District Veterinarian | Mon-Fri |
| Trent McCarthy | Buronga | 0437 981 312 | trent.mccarthy@lls.nsw.gov.au | District Veterinarian | Mon-Fri |