Maraboon Pet Resort Staff


MANAGEMENT

 

Practice Manager - Alliza Marino

Alliza has been apart of the Maraboon family since October 2014. She currently manages both the Maraboon Vet Surgery and Maraboon Pet Resort. Being apart of the Maraboon Pet Resort dream since the beginning, Alliza has worked closely with Angi and Alec to ensure the facility runs efficiently and effectively. With high regard for customer service, Alliza ensures services are managed and received for both the clients and their pets. Look out for Alliza's husky Leia while at the resort as she likes to welcome and play with the doggy guests in the exercise yards! 

MANAGEMENT - RECEPTION

   

Receptionist - Robyn Adams (Manager)

Robyn grew up on a hobby farm with many different animals and thoroughly enjoyed helping the family look after them all. She has carried this passion with her and moved from Brisbane to central Queensland in 2014 with her family and they have No Regrets. Robyn has many years of customer service experience and she prides herself on making sure all our clients and four legged guests’ enjoy their stay with us. Robyn loves spending time with her family and has passed on her passion for animals to her 4 wonderful children raising them with a large array of pets over the years. Robyn was promoted to Manager in 2022 and loves her new position, she is very happy to help answer any questions all our amazing clients may have.

 

GROOMING TEAM

 

Senior Groomer - Miriam Kipka

Miram started working at MVS and MPR in 2018. Originally from Germany, Miriam came to Australia in 2012 to follow her dream of working with animals out in the country. With a hard working attitude and a good instinct for reading animals, we couldn’t help but hire her! Miriam spends half her shifts at the pet resort where she assists with the grooming and half at the vet clinic as one of our vet nurses. She has a particular fondness for working with different animal personalities and loves every big dog that comes into the clinic. Outside of work Miriam works out on stations with her partner, mustering and looking after cattle. Miriam also has a real big soft spot for her dogs, Blacky and Tiger who are very lucky to have her as their fur-parent!

Groomer/Boarding Assistant - Andrea Hales

‘Andy’ joined the MPR team in June 2019. Andrea is a fully qualified vet technician (Vet Nurse) who completed her degree in 2016. With an extensive background working in the animal industry and having worked at other boarding kennels, Andy is a fabulous addition to our team! Andy is one of our very talented Groomers after completing an extensive training course and now she can’t wait to show off her new skills! Andy is also in charge of all animal boarding at MPR and we cannot think of a more qualified and caring person to have in this position! With a big smile on her face and a happy, quirky personality, all the animals absolutely love Andy! At home, Andy adores spending time with her two fabulous dogs named Hugo Boss and Wacko Jacko.

 

Groomer - Sophie Pieroen

Sophie joined the Maraboon Team early in 2023 as one of our talented groomers. Growing up in the Netherlands, she always knew she had a passion for travelling and animals. Her studies brought her to Australia while she did a placement in an Equine Clinic in Victoria. What was meant to be four months turned into 6.5 years travelling and working around Australia before settling in Emerald during 2021. Sophie also works as a nurse at the Maboon Vet Surgery. When she is not working, Sophie enjoys camping and retreating to nature. Her time is never spent alone, since her Golden retriever Chilly is always by her side.

 

Groomer - Cara Ludlow

Cara has been a familiar face around the Central Highlands area for a just few years now. She was born in Clermont then lived in Blackwater for 11 years and has been in Emerald since 2007. She has always had a passion for animals and wanted to begin working in the Animal industry for as long as she can remember. Cara is currently learning the ‘tricks of the trade’ in the grooming salon and helps in Doggy Day Care when she has a spare minute! She is such a Happy and Bubbly person that brings a smile to everyone’s face. Cara loves all dogs and cats but has a soft spot Staffies and Collies. She has 2 very high energy boys, 1 very high energy dog and 4 chickens to take care of. When she is not busy working she loves spending time with her boys motorbike riding, camping, swimming and gardening.

 

DOGGY DAY CARE TEAM

Doggy Day Care - Ash Adams

Ash joined our team in mid-2022 and followed in the footsteps of her mother, Robyn, and younger sister, Alyssa. The Adams family just cannot seem to keep away from the Maraboon family. After moving up to Emerald from Brisbane almost 9 years ago, Ash has fallen in love with the Central Highlands region and doesn’t plan to leave. Her bubbly personality makes her perfect for our Doggy Day Care program and she loves spending time with all our day care dogs each day. When Ash is not working, she enjoys spending time reading, swimming and signing at Karaoke nights.

BOARDING TEAM

Boarding Assistant - Andrea Hales

Andrea Hales joined the MPR team in June 2019. Andrea is a fully qualified vet technician (Vet Nurse) who completed her degree in 2016. With an extensive background working in the animal industry and having worked at other boarding kennels, Andy is a fabulous addition to our team! Andy is in charge of all animal boarding at MPR and we cannot think of a more qualified and caring person to have in this position! With a big smile on her face and a happy, quirky personality, all the animals absolutely love Andy! At home, Andy adores spending time with her two fabulous dogs named Hugo Boss and Wacko Jacko.

Boarding Assistant - Ashleigh Hoy

Ashleigh grew up on her family property, developing a love for all animals, but especially dachshunds. Ash's calm and caring nature makes her perfect for caring for your pets while you are away. Ashleigh joined us back in 2018, bringing lots of animal handling experience to our team. She enjoys giving our guests a little extra love and cuddles while they stay with us. When Ash isn't at the Pet Resort, she enjoys spending time on the property with her family and her fur baby, Daisy.

 

Boarding Assistant - Jordana Ferry

Jordana was born and raised in Emerald where she had her first job in Fast Food for 5 years and was a manager for a year and a half of those 5, Jordana then joined the Maraboon family in 2021 where she became the floater for all 3 locations, a certificate II qualified vet nurse at MVS & MVB, and a boarding assistant. She is very persistent on making sure your fury friends are given the best care and cuddles when you are away. Jordana has a beautiful Pugalier named Margaux that she absolutely adores. When she is not at work, Jordana loves spending time with Margaux, her family and friends and enjoys travelling and dreams to one day travel the world.

Junior Boarding Assistant - Ned Wills

Ned grew up in Emerald always surrounded by animals whether it was dogs, cats or even horses. Ned joined the Maraboon family at the Pet Resort in November of 2020. He since has started at the Vet Surgery in 2022 completing his Certificate II in Animal Studies as a school based traineeship. When Ned is working at the Pet Resort, he works in the Boarding kennels and loves helping with Doggy Day Care as well. When Ned is not working, he is out competing on his horses or hanging out with family and friends. 

Junior Boarding Assistant - Copelan Smith

Copelan is an Emerald local who joined us originially in 2020 at the Maraboon Pet Resort, as one of our resort animal attendants. Impressing us with her hard work ethic, mature attitude and great animal handling skills, Copelan has since started school based traineeship at MVS to become a veterinary nurse. Copelan would love to be a vet one day but for now is loving the experience in clinic and at the resort as one of our juniors.  When asked what her favourite part of being at the resort is, all Copelan could say was Puppies, Puppies and Puppies! - and she's not wrong, she's a natural when it comes to all things dog! Outside of work, you'll find Copelan playing footy on weekends and snagging all the cuddles from her 3 dogs, Yeti, Sugar and Neville. 

 

Junior Boarding Assistant - Ondrea Yates

Oni completed her grade 10 work experience with us and blew our socks off with her willingness to work and bubbly personality. She is currently working with as a Junior Boarding Assistant and helping with Doggy Day Care as well. Oni has always wanted to work in the animal industry and takes pride in being able to take care of animals. Oni is completing her Certificate II in Animal Studies as a school based traineeship. Her favourite part of her role is greeting all the excited pets as they come in to stay with us. When Oni is not at school or work, she enjoys playing netball and spending time with her friends and family.