Jodi has played a pivotal role in the transformation and growth of Animal Emergency Australia (AEA). As Co-Chief Executive Officer, Jodi guides the strategic direction of the business and minimises risk across the entire company.
Her career in the veterinary industry began in the early 1990s as a veterinary nurse. She progressed to Practice Manager, a role she held for 15 years before joining Animal Emergency Service (AES) in 2007. At that time, AES operated a single emergency hospital. Under Jodi’s operational leadership and strategic guidance, the organisation has since expanded to 15 entities across Australia.
Jodi was awarded the Australian Veterinary Association’s Business Manager of the Year in both 2012 and 2015, recognising her outstanding leadership and contribution to the veterinary profession.
In 2017, she became a certified EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) Implementer. The EOS framework has been fundamental in supporting AEA’s scalable growth, leadership development, and operational excellence.
Animal Emergency Australia is an independent, employee-owned organisation grounded in a “patients first” philosophy. Its Open Hospital model encourages pet owners to be active participants in their animals’ care, fostering transparency, trust, and better clinical outcomes.
Appointed Co-CEO in 2022, Jodi continues to lead the organisation in its mission to become the first-choice provider of emergency veterinary care and careers in Australia.