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Dr Ann Thompson

Qualifications: BVSc MS MANZCVS DACVIM (SAIM)

Specialisation: Small Animal Internal Medicine

Biography:

Ann graduated from the University of Queensland in 1997 before working in general practice in Melbourne and the UK. She later completed a residency in small animal internal medicine and a Master of Veterinary Medicine at Purdue University Veterinary Teaching Hospital in the USA. Ann became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Medicine in 2007 and received the Katie McAllister Compassion Award for compassionate patient care. She returned to Australia and joined Veterinary Specialist Services (VSS) in Brisbane, where she has worked in both private practice and academia, including leading the small animal medicine referral service at the University of Queensland.

Ann has a strong passion for veterinary education and completed a formal teaching qualification. She re-joined VSS in 2017, where she mentors within the VSS Residency Program. Her interests include endocrinology, urinary tract disease, non-invasive diagnostics and veterinary education. Ann is a registered specialist in Australia and a member of the VetPrac education team for abdominal ultrasound and small animal endoscopy workshops.