About Us

From everyday care and preventative health to those times when something isn’t quite right, our experienced veterinary team is here for you and your pet at every stage of their life.

Riverbank Animal Hospital - About us

Who we are

It is always tempting for us vets to talk about our credentials and years of experience and our fantastic array of equipment we have here at Riverbank Animal Hospital. Whilst we know that this is all important to you, let us be honest, what is most important to you are NOT our qualifications. It’s knowing 3 things that:

  1. Your pet will be nurtured in our care
  2. We recognise and respect your needs and expectations
  3. We’ll do our utmost to ensure your pet is healthy and happy

As pet lovers ourselves, it’s the little things we do for you and your pet at Riverbank Animal Hospital that demonstrate we are the caring veterinarians for pets for the residents of Grafton, South Grafton and the wider Clarence Valley area. We call them our “5 Points of Commitment”. Here they are:

Our 5 Points of Commitment

To ensure you feel welcome

and most importantly so does your pet – upon arrival at Riverbank Animal Hospital you will always be greeted by the smiling faces of our reception staff. Our vet nurses will spend time with you… and make a fuss of your pet to ensure he or she feels calm and safe around us.

We’re committed to being available to you and your pet day or night.

It’s why we have an after hours service for you to phone. Whether it’s midnight or Sunday afternoon, one of our three vet’s are always available for you to speak to directly.

We know how stressful it is when your pet suddenly requires urgent veterinary attention.

It’s why in emergencies you don’t wait for an appointment – we fit you in on the day of the call. For serious situations you cut the cue so your pet gets immediate medical attention – just as you would expect for yourself at the emergency department.

 We’re committed to giving you a full range of options…

and then working through them one at a time until we arrive at the option you’re happiest with. You won’t be pressured into making any decision or choosing a particular treatment. Instead, you’ll learn all the options available for your vet, including the pros, the cons and cost of each option. We then agree on which option best suits you and your pet

We aim to keep your pet happy and relaxed.

From the treats we give your pet… to speaking your pet’s name softly, it’s all about making it a stress free experience for your pet when he or she visits us at Riverbank Animal Hospital, the only veterinary practice in the Clarence Valley that is exclusively for dogs, cats and other companion animals.

Our team

Meet the Team

Our vets

Caitlin — Riverbank Animal Hospital

Caitlin

Lead Veterinarian
Courtney — Riverbank Animal Hospital

Courtney

Veterinary Surgeon
Tessa — Riverbank Animal Hospital

Tessa

Veterinary Surgeon
Russ — Riverbank Animal Hospital

Russ

Veterinary Surgeon

Support team

Claudia — Riverbank Animal Hospital

Claudia

Practice Manager
Lea — Riverbank Animal Hospital

Lea

Client Care Coordinator
Emma — Riverbank Animal Hospital

Emma

Vet Nurse
Lara — Riverbank Animal Hospital

Lara

Vet Nurse
Tammy — Riverbank Animal Hospital

Tammy

Vet Nurse
Kirra — Riverbank Animal Hospital

Kirra

Vet Nurse
Mikayla — Riverbank Animal Hospital

Mikayla

Vet Nurse
Emily — Riverbank Animal Hospital

Emily

Vet Nurse
Ruby — Riverbank Animal Hospital

Ruby

Trainee Vet Nurse
Amber — Riverbank Animal Hospital

Amber

Trainee Vet Nurse
  •  ASAVA Hospital Accreditation Scheme

Why furry friends love us

Google

“Highly recommended riverbank animal hospital. Dr Murray is a fantastic vet and always cares for your pet like they are her own. The staff are friendly and helpful”

Kelly Wear-Preston

18 Aug 2026

Google

“Took my two dogs one a ten week old puppy Otto & the other a 6 year old rescue cattle dog, fantastic both times, listened & were knowledgeable & the vet & nurses were all lovely.”

Charlene Fieldhouse

28 July 2026

Google

“There when you need. Confident with large breeds and no bullshit so far. Excellent with overly excited Staffies with big emotions. Would thoroughly recommend”

Tina-Marie Tarrant

20 July 2026

Google

“Excellent caring nurses and vets. Makes the dogs and I very comfortable”

Amanda Searle

19 July 2026