Veterinarian Dr Virginia Grice commenced a Bachelor of Veterinary Science at The University of Sydney in 1990. After completing third year, she spent a year away from veterinary science and completed a Bachelor of Science (Vet)(Hons I). This involved a collaborative research project into the causes of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (otherwise known as SIDS or cot death) between the Veterinary Physiology Department and the Neonatal Department at King George V Hospital for Mothers and Babies.
Upon graduating from Vet Science in 1995 with first-class Honours, Dr Grice worked in small animal practice in metropolitan Sydney before relocating with her husband and five children to rural north-west NSW. She took an extended break from veterinary work to raise their children before returning to work in a mixed rural veterinary practice concentrating on small animal medicine and surgery. In 2015, she and her family started a new chapter of life in regional coastal WA where she worked in a small animal practice which also maintained a dedicated focus on birds and wildlife. She was privileged to spend her last three months in WA working as a locum in a busy and supportive small animal emergency clinic. Dr Grice and her family then moved to QLD in January 2021 whereupon she commenced working at High Street Vet Surgery.
Having lived and worked in remote and regional locations throughout Australia for over 25 years, Dr Grice has maintained her commitment to ongoing learning in order to provide a high standard of care to non-metropolitan clients. Throughout her working life, she has maintained a particular interest in clinical pathology and ophthalmology. Her interest in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery has led her to undertake further medical and surgical training in order to provide advanced ophthalmic services to rural clients for whom referral to a major city is not an option.
Having become aware of the great need for regional vets to be proficient in emergency diagnostics and surgery, Dr Grice has completed further training in emergency medicine, gastrointestinal surgery and diagnostic ultrasound. These clinical skills are used at High Street on a daily basis as well as at her previous workplace in WA which provides 24/7 emergency services, and where she can be found happily locuming as the need arises.
Dr Grice has found a great fit at High Street and looks forward to continuing in her role as Senior Veterinarian. She enjoys engaging with the community of Rockhampton through her church and sport involvement, in particular cricket, badminton and long-distance running.
