Our Veterinarians
Michael Ferguson
BVSc (Hons) • Veterinarian & Owner
Michael Ferguson, BVSc (Hons) • Veterinarian & Owner
Michael graduated from the University of Queensland in 1999. Since then he has worked in a mixed practice in Australia and the United Kingdom, with some voluntary work in Thailand.
He enjoys dealing with clients and providing friendly and professional services. Michael became the owner of Wauchope Vets in 2010 after starting work here in 2007. He has three growing children and is the proud owner of Lulo, the Groodle. Michael can often be found riding his mountain bike around the forests of Wauchope and surrounding areas.
Elise Cooper
VBV / DVM • Veterinarian
Elise Cooper, VBV / DVM • Veterinarian
Dr. Elise graduated from University of Sydney at the end of 2019 and couldn’t wait to move back to the area to be closer to family.
Elise enjoys taking the time to get to know her clients and their pets and building strong relationships, so that they receive medicine and care tailored to their needs. She enjoys going above and beyond for her patients large and small.
On weekends she can be found taking her whippet to the beach, hitting a new bush track or enjoying a few coffees at the local cafés.
Tamara Edmunds
B.V.Sc (Hons), Dip. Vet. Veterinarian
Dr Tamara Edmunds, B.V.Sc (Hons), Dip. Vet. Veterinarian
Tamara graduated in 2024 from the University of Queensland and immediately made the move south. She’s excited to meet our awesome clients and has special interests in building her skills in both surgery and medicine. In her spare time she likes to be outdoors at the beach, skating, or hiking.
Our Nurses & Support Staff
Julie Maurer
Veterinary Nurse
Julie Maurer • Veterinary Nurse
Julie, Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, started working with Wauchope Vets in 2006. Julie enjoys nursing sick animals back to health. She likes to see them go home happy with their owners. She is a highly skilled surgical nurse and has mastered the laboratory equipment. She likes camping and spending time with her dog Flo.
Emily Styles
Veterinary Nurse
Emily Styles • Veterinary Nurse
Melissa Hudson
Veterinary Nurse
Melissa Hudson • Veterinary Nurse
Jennie Bonhs
Veterinary Nurse
Jennie Bonhs • Veterinary Nurse
Jennie graduated with a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and a Graduate Diploma in Emergency and Critical Care. From 2001 she worked as an Internal Medicine Specialist Veterinary Nurse at Sydney University Teaching Hospital for 12 years. She has since been working with Broadmeadow Animal Referral and Emergency Centre and now also joins us at Wauchope Vets.
Jennie has a menagerie of animals including 7 horses, 3 dogs, 2 goats, 2 cows and one cat!
Jess Lindsay
Veterinary Nurse
Jess Lindsay • Veterinary Nurse
Ali Laws
Practice Manager
Ali Laws • Practice Manager
Leisa Ferguson
Business Administration
Leisa Ferguson • Business Administration
Having worked in project management in Local Government and Natural Resources, turning her hand to the Veterinary world was always going to be a change! Leisa has been with Wauchope Vets since 2010 and manages the paperwork that comes with small business. She enjoys seeing the staff develop due to the variety of work that a regional Vet Clinic gets to see. She also loves the chance to cuddle the puppies!
Lulo
Groodle
Lulo • Groodle
Lulo is a playful, energetic and affectionate Groodle. She joined Wauchope Vets in 2019 after graduating Tate’s Puppy School. She is often found curled up under the desk in Reception or in the back office. She loves a walk, a pat or a ball to retrieve and loves going to the beach.
Tinto
Labrador
Tinto • Labrador
We had to say goodbye to our ever calm and friendly Tinto, the black Labrador. Tinto was with us since 2007. He was loved by the Fergusons, clinic staff and many clients. RIP our beloved Tinto – we will miss you always.
