William Patrick (Bill) Tranter

Bill was born on the Atherton Tablelands and grew up on a dairy farm at Millaa Millaa. His family still own and operate a large dairy farm. He studied Veterinary Science at the University of Queensland and was a university medalist.

Bill started at TVS in 1976 as a new graduate and became a partner in the practice in 1977. Over many years Bill has become internationally recognized as a dairy veterinarian and has lectured in New Zealand, the United States, and in Vietnam. He has recently been appointed an Adjunct Professor at James Cook University where he lectures regularly while still providing veterinary clinical services to dairies. His heart is here on the Atherton Tablelands and on local dairy farms. He is a thorough and dedicated veterinarian, whether he is treating a dairy cow or a bandicoot.

Ian David (Ian) Hosie

Ian was born on the Atherton Tablelands and grew up in Tarzali. His family still has beef cattle properties in the Tarzali region. He completed a Bachelor of Rural Technology at Gatton and subsequently studied Veterinary Science at the University of Queensland.

Ian became a partner of TVS in 1978 and has worked with Bill for over 30 years. The partnership between Bill and Ian has been the backbone of the practice during this time. There would be few longer lived or more stable partnerships in veterinary practice.

Ian has recently been appointed an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at James Cook University. Ian is a calm and caring veterinarian, confident treating all species. He has established an extremely loyal and dedicated client base, particularly on extensive beef properties and is experienced and skilled in bull testing.

Francis Paul (Frank) Condon

Frank was born in Ayr (North Queensland) but grew up on a sheep and cattle property at Windorah in Western Qld and later at Glen Innes on the New England Tableland in NSW. He spent years studying, first to complete a Bachelor of Science and later Bachelor of Veterinary Science at the University of Queensland. After graduating, he worked initially at a practice in Glen Innes for 2 years where he developed a desire to work with horses. In 2001 he joined TVS and became a partner in 2002. He has recently been appointed an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at James Cook University. He is a thorough and determined veterinarian, happy to treat all species. He is experienced in all aspects of equine reproduction and dentistry and has a particular interest in equine lameness and surgery.