The Eumundi Veterinary Team

Christopher Smith

Senior Veterinarian and Director (BSc BVSc Veterinary Science )

Chris grew up in a coastal town in South Africa, spending most of his childhood in the bush or by the ocean. He graduated in 2015 and then worked in an animal charity hospital as well as in public health before immigrating to Australia with his wife, Steph. They travelled around Australia –from South Australia to WA, finally putting down roots in the beautiful Noosa. After working locally for the last few years, Chris decided it was time to channel his experience and passion into his own business and purchased Eumundi Vets.

While being knowledgeable in all areas of Veterinary, Chris’s interests lie in surgery. Chris enjoys forming long-lasting relationships with his clients and patients. He is practical and understands that treatments need to be tailored to the individual and is committed to achieving the best outcomes for his patients.

Outside of work, Chris is a fishing fanatic. During his downtime, he can be found on his boat or up the beach. He also loves spending time outdoors with his son, Luka, and daughter, Madison.

Stephanie Smith

Senior Veterinarian (BSc BVSc Veterinary Science )

Steph, born and bred in South Africa, graduated in 2015 with her husband, Chris. After working in a large charity animal hospital in South Africa, she immigrated with Chris to Australia, which they now call home.

Steph has a passion for delivering gold standard care to her patients. She has undergone specialty training in medicine, emergency and critical care, anaesthesia, and surgery during two internship years at both the University of Queensland and Murdoch University. At this time, Steph wanted to pursue specialising in small animal medicine, but missed the variety of general practice and so moved back into GP work, having gained valuable experience.

While her interests lean towards working up complex medicine cases, she also has a passion for critical care of emergency patients. Steph also enjoys surgery, from routine everyday procedures to emergency surgeries.

Steph is passionate about her patients and will always try to go the extra mile to obtain a good outcome for both the pet owner and pet. She is committed to trying to make your visit to the vet a positive one and is a certified Fear-Free practitioner.

Outside of work, Steph has a gorgeous son and daughter to keep her busy! She also loves spending time with her dogs on the beach or kayaking out at sea with her husband.

Lisa Samways

Registered Veterinary Nurse (Certification 4)

Lisa grew up in Dorset, on the South West Coast of the UK. After graduating as a Veterinary Nurse in 2003, Lisa became Head Nurse of a large charitable organisation called the PDSA. In 2006, after the birth of her first daughter, Daisy, Lisa and her family moved to Sydney and in 2009, had her second daughter, Poppy. Lisa became a stay-at-home mum for a few years before returning to the veterinary profession, working in GP, emergency, and with specialist surgeons on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Lisa relocated to the Sunshine Coast in 2021 and joined us at Eumundi Vets in January 2023.

Lisa loves all aspects of veterinary nursing but has a particular interest in anaesthesia and surgery. Lisa understands the incredible difference pets make to our lives and will always treat your animals as if they were her own.

Lauren Williams

Registered Veterinary Nurse (Certification 4)

Bio coming soon!

Isabelle Kennen

Registered Veterinary Nurse (Certification 4)

Isabelle moved from the quiet Cornish countryside in the UK to the Sunshine Coast in June 2024 with her partner and young son, Selby, in search of warmer weather and a new adventure. She has been part of the Eumundi Vets team since February 2025.

Her veterinary nursing training began in 2013 in a rural mixed-animal practice, where she worked as a Student Veterinary Nurse. After three years of hands-on experience, Isabelle qualified in June 2016 with a Foundation Degree in Veterinary Nursing and became a Registered Veterinary Nurse with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.

Isabelle has worked across a wide range of veterinary settings, from completing night shifts in a large veterinary hospital to supporting smaller general practice clinics as they developed and grew as businesses.

Her experience also spans diverse veterinary nursing roles, from large-animal and farm work — often head to toe in waterproof clothing and moving cattle — to regularly assisting a specialist orthopaedic surgeon during surgery. One of her career highlights has been working with a variety of exotic animals through a local zoo, including the opportunity to work closely with their lynx.

While Isabelle does not currently have any pets in Australia (unless you count her energetic toddler), she enjoys meeting all the beautiful fur babies who visit the clinic each day.

Lauren Cunningham

Registered Veterinary Nurse (Certification 4)

Lauren is a dedicated veterinary nurse with a passion for patient-centred care. She brings experience across multiple clinical areas in GP and Emergency Nursing. Lauren enjoys supporting pets and their people through every stage of treatment. Known for her calm presence in the clinic and love of all creatures great and small, Lauren brings a warm and empathetic approach to every shift and adores the Eumundi Vet’s team.

Outside of work, Lauren is mum to her beautiful one-year-old, Quinn, who keeps her very busy! She also squeezes in work as a human nurse too. Lauren loves beach days with her family, double shot coffee and loving on her animal fur family — Hamish, her Clydie x QH, Border Collie, Pip, and Burmese, Olive.

Brianna

Veterinary Nurse

Bio coming soon!

Kirsten Tiller

Animal Attendant

Kirsten has a natural connection with animals and grew up on the Sunshine Coast surrounded by a variety of pets.

In pursuit of her passion, Kirsten recently commenced study in a Certificate III in animal care, equipping her with the essential skills and knowledge in caring for every patient with the gentle and attentive support she would provide to her own pets.

Kirsten lives with her partner, their two dogs, and their cat, Biscuit. In her spare time, she enjoys nature walks, dining out with friends, beach picnics, photography, various arts/crafts, and spending quality time with her beloved pets.