Ben is the managing director/co-owner of Chapman Animal Hospital along with Dr Kobus Vermeulen. Ben is directly responsible for the day to day running of the clinic and management of the staff.

Prior to owning Chapman Animal Hospital, Ben worked in the finance industry for over 15 years.

As well as 1 young daughter, Ben 3 pets at home, including an incredibly mischievous but lovable 60kg French Mastiff called Louis.

Alice is our latest recruit, she will be joining us in January 2021. Born in the UK and raised in NZ, where she has been studying at Massey University. Alice has already developed a passion for orthopedic surgery, and is looking forward to joining the team.

Dr David Joubert moved to Geraldton in January after graduating from Murdoch in 2019. He has a special interest in diagnostic imaging and is further developing his ultrasound skills. He is particularly fond of large breed dogs.

Shayna along with our Receptionist Rhonda, are the longest serving members of the team. Despite being only 28, Shayna is in her 14^th year of service. Having started as a kennel hand straight out of school. She has risen through the ranks to Head Nurse. Shayna is extremely experienced and is often our go to when it comes to handling some of the wildlife which comes through our doors.

Her prize possession is her ‘snag’ otherwise known as dachshund Willis. Although she also has a naughty Mastiff X, Lenny, and Manny the cat.