Dr Martin Jansen
Veterinarian (BSc BVSc )
Growing up in South Africa, Dr Martin graduated from the University of Pretoria in 2015. He started working with a variety of species of animals but soon realised his true passion is working with dogs and cats. After moving to Australia in 2021 he has been working on the coast. Martin loves all aspects of general practice, including surgical and medical cases.
In his spare time, Martin enjoys marathon running and exploring the beautiful sunny coast beaches with his family and dogs.
Dr Martin Jansen
Veterinarian
Growing up in South Africa, Dr Martin graduated from the University of Pretoria in 2015. He started working with a variety of species of animals but soon realised his true passion is working with dogs and cats. After moving to Australia in 2021 he has been working on the coast. Martin loves all aspects of general practice, including surgical and medical cases.
In his spare time, Martin enjoys marathon running and exploring the beautiful sunny coast beaches with his family and dogs.
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Dr Olivia Pozzan
Veterinarian (BVSc)
Olivia has had a varied veterinary career, starting on remote Outback cattle stations and later working for an Arabian prince in the Middle East. Passionate about animal welfare, she has spent many years treating dogs and cats in rescue shelters, and leading international veterinary outreach projects. She has a special interest in cats.
Outside of vet work, Olivia is a published author and avid traveller.
Dr Olivia Pozzan
Veterinarian
Olivia has had a varied veterinary career, starting on remote Outback cattle stations and later working for an Arabian prince in the Middle East. Passionate about animal welfare, she has spent many years treating dogs and cats in rescue shelters, and leading international veterinary outreach projects. She has a special interest in cats.
Outside of vet work, Olivia is a published author and avid traveller.
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Dr Stacy Jansen
Veterinarian (BSc BVSc)
Stacy brings over 10 years of experience in small animal practice to our veterinary team. Well known along the coast for her calm and compassionate approach, she has a special interest in nurturing the human-animal bond and enjoys tackling complex surgical cases. Stacy is dedicated to making owners feel supported and heard while making decisions regarding their pets' health.
Outside the clinic, she enjoys Pilates, cooking and spending time with her family and pets.
Dr Stacy Jansen
Veterinarian
Stacy brings over 10 years of experience in small animal practice to our veterinary team. Well known along the coast for her calm and compassionate approach, she has a special interest in nurturing the human-animal bond and enjoys tackling complex surgical cases. Stacy is dedicated to making owners feel supported and heard while making decisions regarding their pets' health.
Outside the clinic, she enjoys Pilates, cooking and spending time with her family and pets.
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Dr Marta Dymitry
Veterinarian (BSc DVM)
Originally from Melbourne, Marta moved to Western Australia to complete her veterinary degree at Murdoch University. After graduating in 2018, she relocated to the Sunshine Coast — and has never looked back.
Now a proud Coolum local, Marta lives with her partner and her much-loved senior Staffy, Medo. She’s passionate about providing honest, high-quality veterinary care, and loves building strong relationships with both pets and their people. With a special interest in medicine and dentistry, she enjoys taking the time to talk through treatment options and ensure owners feel confident and informed.
Outside of the clinic, you’ll find Marta surfing, doing Pilates, or spending time in the kitchen cooking up something delicious.
Dr Marta Dymitry
Veterinarian
Originally from Melbourne, Marta moved to Western Australia to complete her veterinary degree at Murdoch University. After graduating in 2018, she relocated to the Sunshine Coast — and has never looked back.
Now a proud Coolum local, Marta lives with her partner and her much-loved senior Staffy, Medo. She’s passionate about providing honest, high-quality veterinary care, and loves building strong relationships with both pets and their people. With a special interest in medicine and dentistry, she enjoys taking the time to talk through treatment options and ensure owners feel confident and informed.
Outside of the clinic, you’ll find Marta surfing, doing Pilates, or spending time in the kitchen cooking up something delicious.
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Paulien
Practice Owner/Manager (Veterinary Nurse)
Paulien brings over 28 years of veterinary nursing experience, beginning her career at Coolum Vet Surgery at just 16 years old. Since then, she has been the heart and driving force behind our clinic.
As Owner and Operations Manager, Paulien leads with genuine compassion and a strong commitment to both her patients and her team. Her infectious laugh and go-getter attitude create a warm, positive atmosphere, and her down-to-earth, generous nature helps foster a supportive workplace where everyone feels valued.
Paulien’s leadership, dedication, and passion for animal care are at the core of everything we do—and we feel incredibly lucky to have her guiding our clinic.
Paulien
Practice Owner/Manager
Paulien brings over 28 years of veterinary nursing experience, beginning her career at Coolum Vet Surgery at just 16 years old. Since then, she has been the heart and driving force behind our clinic.
As Owner and Operations Manager, Paulien leads with genuine compassion and a strong commitment to both her patients and her team. Her infectious laugh and go-getter attitude create a warm, positive atmosphere, and her down-to-earth, generous nature helps foster a supportive workplace where everyone feels valued.
Paulien’s leadership, dedication, and passion for animal care are at the core of everything we do—and we feel incredibly lucky to have her guiding our clinic.
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Sue
Reception Manager (Client liaison manager )
Sue has been the heart of our front desk for nearly 30 years and is an essential part of our clinical team. With a calm, professional, and welcoming approach, she expertly manages phone calls, appointments, and client inquiries—making even the busiest days look effortless.
Known for her outstanding organisational skills and friendly demeanour, Sue ensures reception runs smoothly and that every client feels supported from the moment they walk through the door. Her dedication, warmth, and ability to juggle it all with ease make her truly invaluable. We’re incredibly lucky to have Sue as the face of our clinic.
Sue
Reception Manager
Sue has been the heart of our front desk for nearly 30 years and is an essential part of our clinical team. With a calm, professional, and welcoming approach, she expertly manages phone calls, appointments, and client inquiries—making even the busiest days look effortless.
Known for her outstanding organisational skills and friendly demeanour, Sue ensures reception runs smoothly and that every client feels supported from the moment they walk through the door. Her dedication, warmth, and ability to juggle it all with ease make her truly invaluable. We’re incredibly lucky to have Sue as the face of our clinic.
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Bek
Veterinary Nurse (Veterinary nurse)
Bek joined our team in early 2024 and works in the clinic on Mondays and Fridays, while spending the remainder of her week caring for native wildlife at the Eumundi Wildlife Centre. Compassionate, reliable, and incredibly hardworking, Bek is our go-to nurse for wildlife patients and is always the first to lend a hand—whether that means staying back, offering support, or bringing a little chocolate to brighten the day.
Bek enjoys developing her skills in surgery and is passionate about continued learning. She finds the greatest reward in seeing patients recover and return home happy and healthy after major treatments. With her calm nature, strong organisation, and big heart, Bek brings warmth and professionalism to everything she does.
Bek
Veterinary Nurse
Bek joined our team in early 2024 and works in the clinic on Mondays and Fridays, while spending the remainder of her week caring for native wildlife at the Eumundi Wildlife Centre. Compassionate, reliable, and incredibly hardworking, Bek is our go-to nurse for wildlife patients and is always the first to lend a hand—whether that means staying back, offering support, or bringing a little chocolate to brighten the day.
Bek enjoys developing her skills in surgery and is passionate about continued learning. She finds the greatest reward in seeing patients recover and return home happy and healthy after major treatments. With her calm nature, strong organisation, and big heart, Bek brings warmth and professionalism to everything she does.
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Chelsea
Veterinary Nurse
Chelsea joined our clinic in August 2023 and has quickly become a valued member of our nursing team. Raised on the coast, she brings a calm, confident presence to every shift and is highly skilled in both surgical and medical nursing.
Chelsea is especially wonderful with nervous pets who need extra reassurance, and she’s always the person you want nearby when a larger dog needs steady support. Compassionate and dependable, she consistently goes above and beyond—supporting her teammates, comforting pet parents, and providing exceptional care to every patient.
Known as our clinic barista and a guaranteed source of laughter, Chelsea brings warmth, humour, and strength to everything she does.
Chelsea
Veterinary Nurse
Chelsea joined our clinic in August 2023 and has quickly become a valued member of our nursing team. Raised on the coast, she brings a calm, confident presence to every shift and is highly skilled in both surgical and medical nursing.
Chelsea is especially wonderful with nervous pets who need extra reassurance, and she’s always the person you want nearby when a larger dog needs steady support. Compassionate and dependable, she consistently goes above and beyond—supporting her teammates, comforting pet parents, and providing exceptional care to every patient.
Known as our clinic barista and a guaranteed source of laughter, Chelsea brings warmth, humour, and strength to everything she does.
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Emma
Veterinary Nurse
Emma joined our clinic in September 2024 and has been bringing a positive, friendly energy to every shift ever since. Originally from New Zealand, she moved to Australia in 2017 after completing her veterinary nursing qualifications.
With a big heart for all animals—especially puppies—Emma has a particular soft spot for Border Collies and Golden Retrievers. She’s passionate about both medical and surgical nursing and is always eager to learn, grow, and expand her skills.
Known as our workplace health and safety go-to, Emma plays an important behind-the-scenes role in keeping the clinic organised, safe, and running smoothly.
Emma
Veterinary Nurse
Emma joined our clinic in September 2024 and has been bringing a positive, friendly energy to every shift ever since. Originally from New Zealand, she moved to Australia in 2017 after completing her veterinary nursing qualifications.
With a big heart for all animals—especially puppies—Emma has a particular soft spot for Border Collies and Golden Retrievers. She’s passionate about both medical and surgical nursing and is always eager to learn, grow, and expand her skills.
Known as our workplace health and safety go-to, Emma plays an important behind-the-scenes role in keeping the clinic organised, safe, and running smoothly.
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Vicki
Veterinary Nurse (Veterinary nurse)
With over 30 years of veterinary nursing experience, Vicki brings an extraordinary depth of knowledge and a truly unique background to our team. Her career has included everything from training seals at Sea Life to working alongside Steve and Terri Irwin—experiences that reflect both her passion for animals and her commitment to exceptional care.
Vicki is currently spending six months on Magnetic Island as Head Ranger at the local zoo and will be returning to our clinic in May/June. More than a highly experienced nurse and natural leader, Vicki is our “work mum”—always ready with a dance break, emergency snacks, or a comforting word for staff, clients, and pets alike.
Her energy, warmth, and dedication have made her an unforgettable part of the Coolum Vets family, and we can’t wait to welcome her back.
Vicki
Veterinary Nurse
With over 30 years of veterinary nursing experience, Vicki brings an extraordinary depth of knowledge and a truly unique background to our team. Her career has included everything from training seals at Sea Life to working alongside Steve and Terri Irwin—experiences that reflect both her passion for animals and her commitment to exceptional care.
Vicki is currently spending six months on Magnetic Island as Head Ranger at the local zoo and will be returning to our clinic in May/June. More than a highly experienced nurse and natural leader, Vicki is our “work mum”—always ready with a dance break, emergency snacks, or a comforting word for staff, clients, and pets alike.
Her energy, warmth, and dedication have made her an unforgettable part of the Coolum Vets family, and we can’t wait to welcome her back.
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Nicola
Trainee Veterinary Nurse
Nicola joined our team in October 2025, bringing a fresh wave of enthusiasm and genuine compassion for animals. As a trainee veterinary nurse, she has already become a valued member of the team thanks to her eagerness to learn, strong work ethic, and positive, can-do attitude.
Nicola’s warm nature and sense of humour make her a joy to work alongside, keeping the team motivated and smiling throughout the day. Currently commencing her Certificate in Veterinary Nursing, she is passionate about building her skills and knowledge to provide the very best care for every patient.
We’re excited to support Nicola as she grows in her nursing journey and continues to bring her dedication, warmth, and contagious energy to our clinic.
Nicola
Trainee Veterinary Nurse
Nicola joined our team in October 2025, bringing a fresh wave of enthusiasm and genuine compassion for animals. As a trainee veterinary nurse, she has already become a valued member of the team thanks to her eagerness to learn, strong work ethic, and positive, can-do attitude.
Nicola’s warm nature and sense of humour make her a joy to work alongside, keeping the team motivated and smiling throughout the day. Currently commencing her Certificate in Veterinary Nursing, she is passionate about building her skills and knowledge to provide the very best care for every patient.
We’re excited to support Nicola as she grows in her nursing journey and continues to bring her dedication, warmth, and contagious energy to our clinic.
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