Reproduction
Dr Philip Thomas
BVSc PhD FANZCVS DipACT
Registered Specialist in Theriogenology
Phil graduated from the University of Queensland, School of Veterinary Science in 1984 with first class honours and worked in rural practice for three years. He completed a residency in Theriogenology at the University of Florida in 1990 and in 1995 he completed a PhD at Cornell University in Equine reproduction studying the interactions between spermatozoa and the oviduct epithelium.
As a PhD minor he studied Entrepreneurship at the Johnson Graduate school of Business. He holds specialist (or equivalent) status in Australia, New Zealand and the United States after fulfilling the requirements and examinations for Diplomate of the American college of Theriogenology in 1989 and Fellowship of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists (Canine Reproduction) in 1992. He has taught reproduction to veterinary students in Australia and has published more than 50 scientific articles, book chapters, reviews and case reports. His greatest feat in reproduction was to make a small contribution to the birth of his children Hilary and Edward. He is currently a Specialist in Reproduction at Queensland Veterinary Specialists.
Dr Tania Davey
BVSc BVMs MANZCVS (Internal Medicine)
Tania graduated from Murdoch University in 1991 with honours and then completed a 2year internship in Radiology followed by a 2year Small Animal Medicine Internship at Murdoch University. These periods of post graduate training fostered an interest in soft tissue imaging as it related to internal medicine cases, especially sonography. She Joined the then ‘West Chermside Veterinary Practice’ in 1996 as a veterinarian for 2nd opinion Small Animal Medicine Cases and Imaging. She became a Member of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientist in 1997 in the area of Canine Medicine and helped to establish the Pet Emergency Room at Stafford Heights. Now her time is spent mentoring the emergency staff whilst wrangling her three griffons, 3 chooks and two children. She has a love for swimming, and has recently discovered the joy (and peace!) of open water ocean swimming.
Dr. Xavier Schneider
BIT BLM(dist) BVSc(hons) MANZCVS (Animal Reproduction) DipACT
Registered Specialist in Theriogenology (Reproduction)
Xavier graduated as a veterinarian from the University of Queensland and began his veterinary career working in mixed practice in Northern Australia focusing on Equine and Bovine Reproduction. On returning to Brisbane, he completed a rotating internship in Equine surgery, medicine and reproduction at The University of Queensland Equine Specialist Hospital. Xavier completed a residency in Theriogenology and is a Diplomate of the American College of Theriogenologists, a Member of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists and a Registered Specialist in Reproduction at Queensland Veterinary Specialists. Xavier is also a lecturer with the Faculty of Science at The University of Queensland.
Xavier has a clinical interest in canine, equine and bovine reproduction, medicine and surgery.
Publications: Google Scholar, ORDiD
Dr Jodilee Penn
BAppSc BVSc (Hons)
Theriogenology Resident
Dr Jodilee Penn graduated from the University of Queensland in 2005 with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Veterinary Technology and Management). While completing her Bachelor of Veterinary Science degree she worked as an Emergency and Critical Care Vet Tech in Brisbane.
Due to Jodilee’s keen interest in emergency medicine after graduation, she completed a small animal rotating internship at Queensland Veterinary Specialists in 2015. Jodilee went on to spend the next few years in private GP practice and returned to Emergency and Critical Care when starting at UQ Vets in 2018.
During her time at UQ Vets she developed a passion for small animal reproduction and neonates, with a focus on preventative health and emergency care. Jodilee enjoyed clinical teaching of final year veterinary and veterinary technology students, and she is dedicated to continued professional development and providing the very best care for her patients. She has returned to Queensland Veterinary Specialists in March 2023 to commence residency training in Theriogenology
When Jodilee is not working, she is hanging out at home with her husband and fur kids, spending time outdoors, camping, gardening and long lunches with friends.