Our Team
Dr Hannah Passmore
Owner and veterinarian
Dr. Hannah studied in Adelaide and graduated in 2017. Having worked as a veterinary nurse while studying, she grew a passion for emergency practice which she has continued since graduation. She holds ANZCVS memberships in Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) and even spent a year working and travelling the UK.
Outside of work, Dr. Hannah enjoys walks with her husband and dog Roo, as well as cooking, going to the gym and traveling.
Dr Isabella Fricke
Owner and veterinarian
Dr. Isabella is a 2021 veterinary graduate of the University of Adelaide. Having initially worked in NSW in general practice, her interest quickly shifted to emergency care. Since returning home, she has gained a wealth of experience working in emergency hospitals around Adelaide.
At home, she’s surrounded by a small army of animals, including 4 cats and 2 dogs! Outside of work, she loves pilates with her bestie, beach days with her dogs, music festivals, and traveling.
Maddy
Lead veterinary nurse
Maddy is our lead veterinary nurse, and completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2019. She began her career in Newcastle and has experience in shelter medicine, general practice, and emergency and referral services. Maddy’s passion is handling emergency cases and critically ill patients as well providing support to owners when they need it most.
She now calls the Adelaide Hills home and lives with her rescue boofhead, ‘Roofus’, so named as he is a big doofus. In her spare time you’ll find Maddy attending training classes with Roofus and taking him on adventures.
Maryanne
Veterinary nurse
Maryanne graduated in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science (Animal and Veterinary Bioscience) from LaTrobe Uni in Melbourne and Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience) in 2024 in Adelaide. She is currently continuing university to become a veterinarian. Maryanne started nursing in 2021 and her favourite part about it is providing a high level of care to our precious patients.
Outside of work Maryanne enjoys yoga, dance and loves being in nature and volunteering her time to conservation projects. She is the proud owner of one beautiful kitty and two rescued off-the-track thoroughbreds.
Taylah
Veterinary nurse
Taylah graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from the University of Adelaide in 2017 and is currently completing a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. Since 2020, she has been working as a veterinary nurse in general practice, where she enjoys the diversity of nursing and building strong bonds with patients.
Outside of work, Taylah enjoys hiking, attending live music events, and reading. She is the proud owner of two Border Collies named Blink and Maya, as well as a bearded dragon.