HOBART ANIMAL HOSPITAL - Key Persons


Dr Lee Coyne

Job Titles:
  • Veterinary Surgeon - B VSc / Director and Principal Veterinarian
Lee has worked in Australia and the UK as a veterinarian for almost 25 years graduating from the University of Queensland 1993. He has worked both in Victoria and Queensland, as well as spending two years in UK doing locum practice and travelling. As a senior veterinarian, he enjoys all areas of veterinary practice with a particular interest in surgery and feline medicine undertaking extra study in both areas. Lee has completed additional surgical training in performing MMP repairs for cranial cruciate ligament disease and the placement of RidgeStop TM implants for patella disease in dogs. Lee advises clients to consider pet insurance, allowing their vet to provide the most appropriate treatment without needing to cut corners in investigation and treatment to save on costs. Lee's personal interests include Trout fishing, camping, good food and wine, gardening and growing fruit and vegetables for the family. He enjoys watching the rugby - especially when Queensland and Australia win.

Dr Neale Ward

Job Titles:
  • Veterinary Surgeon - B VSc / Director and Principal Veterinarian Channel Highway Animal Hospital
Neale is an extensively experienced senior veterinarian who graduated from University of Sydney in 1984. Previously he has worked in veterinary clinics in Smithton, Sorell and has practised in the Kingston community since 2006. Neale enjoys all areas of veterinary medicine with a special interest in surgery - both soft tissue and orthopaedic. Neale also has a focus on consultation, client communication, clinic administration and practice management at Channel Highway. In his spare time, Neale enjoys sport of all types, family activities, reading and barracking for Carlton. Neale also has an extensive basketball background playing the game from a young age around Tasmania, A-grade level in Sydney and attendance at high school in America to play the game.