ABOUT US

An Atherton Tablelands veterinary clinic started operation in Malanda in 1952, and was originally operated as a branch practice from Townsville (it was the only veterinary clinic north of Townsville for many years). 

Tableland Veterinary Service officially began operation in 1977. Bill Tranter and Ian Hosie began their current partnership in 1978 and have worked together as business partners for over 40 years. More recently, directors Frank Condon (2002), Tamara Olley-Dredge (2011), Mick Ruppin (2012), Ryan Cockrem (2012), and Stephanie Williams (2017) have taken over the partnership. Over 40 years the practice has grown to include six clinics in Weipa, Atherton, Ravenshoe, Charters Towers, Malanda and Edmonton. Recently, the TVS team has grown to include Coral Coast Veterinary Services as well as running a monthly clinic in Cooktown. The practice has now grown to around 100 staff members spread throughout the clinics. Although there are collectively many kilometers between teams, TVS still enjoys a great ‘family’ environment between each clinic and all staff work closely together to ensure top patient care.

Since 1977 more than fifty veterinarians have worked in the practice supported over the years by many dedicated nurses, receptionists, office staff and technicians. Hundreds of veterinary students have also undertaken part of their veterinary training within the practice. In recent years, TVS has become intimately involved in the training of veterinary students from James Cook University as well as taking regular placements from students in areas such as Hong Kong to expose them to a high level of equine and bovine knowledge. This has helped our veterinarians to develop their skills and knowledge and makes TVS a unique centre of excellence for clients, their animals and the next generation of veterinary professionals.