Dr Steph Reardon

Veterinarian & Practice Owner

Dr Stephanie Reardon is a veterinarian and co-owner of Jerilderie Veterinary Practice, combining practical country veterinary skills with a genuine love for animals, people, and community.

Originally from Bacchus Marsh, Steph grew up with a strong rural upbringing, which shaped her practical approach to veterinary care and her understanding of the close connection between people and their animals. She completed a Bachelor of Science (majoring in Veterinary Bioscience) and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Melbourne, graduating in 2014. Steph joined Jerilderie Veterinary Practice in 2017 and became a co-owner of the clinic in 2024.

Steph has a particular interest in emergency and critical care and enjoys the problem-solving and fast-paced nature of emergency cases, especially in a rural setting where practical decision-making is essential.

As a practice owner, she is passionate about creating a clinic that feels welcoming, down-to-earth, and easy to trust. She believes great veterinary care goes beyond medicine, focusing on clear communication, compassion, and an understanding of the realities of rural life.

Outside the clinic, Steph is actively involved in the local community and balances practice ownership with family life. When she’s not at work, you’ll most often find her spending time with her young family.

Steph is proud to be part of a practice delivering modern veterinary care with genuine country heart.

Alecia Williams

Practice Owner/Manager

Alecia is a co-owner of Jerilderie Veterinary Practice and plays a key role in keeping the clinic running smoothly day to day. With a strong background in veterinary nursing and practice management, she brings a practical, organised, and people-focused approach to everything she does.

Alecia is passionate about creating a clinic that feels welcoming, supportive, and well-run - for both clients and the team. She has a particular interest in client care, team culture, and making sure every visit to JVP is a positive experience.

Outside of the clinic, Alecia enjoys spending time with her family, being involved in the local community, and juggling the many moving parts of rural life. Her dedication, warmth, and attention to detail make her an integral part of the Jerilderie Veterinary Practice team.

Des McRae

Veterinarian

Dr Des Mcrae is the founding veterinarian of the practice, and a much-respected figure in the local community. After graduating with Honours from the University of Sydney in 1978, Des completed an internship at the Sydney University Rural Veterinary Centre, gaining experience across small animal, farm animal, and equine medicine and surgery.

Des arrived in Jerilderie in 1982, where he established a mixed animal veterinary practice that has supported local families, farms, and animals for decades. In 1993, he furthered his expertise by completing his Australian Veterinary College Membership in Equine Medicine. He sold the practice to Steph and Alecia in 2024.

With a lifetime of hands-on experience, Des brings an exceptional depth of practical knowledge across all domesticated animals and is always happy to examine patients and chat through animal health concerns with clients.

Outside the clinic, Des is well known for his love of football and long-standing involvement with the local football club, where he’s been part of the scene since 1983.

Dr Kirby Johnstone

Veterinarian

Dr Kirby is a veterinarian at Jerilderie Veterinary Practice who enjoys the variety that comes with mixed practice and, most of all, the human element that makes the job so rewarding. She graduated from Charles Sturt University with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science in 2017 and joined the JVP team in 2019.

Kirby loves getting to know clients and their pets and enjoys the “mixed bag” of cases that walk through the clinic doors — no two days are ever the same, and that’s exactly how she likes it. She is also the main veterinarian attending our Berrigan and Coleambally branch clinics, where she enjoys building strong relationships with clients in those communities.

Outside of work, Kirby spends much of her time at horse shows and the horse races, and whenever she can, heads back to the family farm in Rand.

Maddi Everingham

Veterinary Nurse

Maddi is a veterinary nurse at Jerilderie Veterinary Practice and joined the team in 2025. She holds a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and brings years of prior experience from other veterinary clinics, making her a capable and confident member of the nursing team. 

Maddi particularly enjoys surgical assisting and being part of the team during procedures. She approaches everything she does with a smile and brings a positive, reliable energy to the clinic, fitting seamlessly into the mixed-practice environment.

Outside of the clinic, Maddi also assists with sheep work and the training of working dogs, bringing valuable hands-on experience to her role at JVP. 

Helen Pyle

Veterinary Nurse

Helen is a veterinary nurse at the Berrigan branch of Jerilderie Veterinary Practice and has been a valued part of the clinic team for an incredible 40 years. She has worked alongside Des for much of that time and is a familiar, trusted face to generations of local clients.

Helen is known as the welcoming presence behind the clinic at Berrigan and truly enjoys building long-lasting relationships with clients and their animals. She has cared for many pets from their puppy days through to their final moments, and is deeply committed to ensuring animals and their families are treated with dignity, compassion, and kindness at every stage of life.

Outside of the clinic, Helen enjoys spending time with her grandchildren and remains closely involved in the local community, where she is just as well known as she is at the clinic.