Thomas Steenackers

Thomas Steenackers

Tomas has over 20 years’ experience in the veterinary and healthcare sectors with a focus on value chain synergy and business integration. Tomas was the Founder, CEO and Managing Director of National Veterinary Care which he developed and took to listing on the ASX (ASX:NVL) in 2015 with 34 veterinary businesses. Since listing, Tomas grew the business to a thriving market leading organisation of 103 veterinary clinics across Australia and New Zealand supported by 5 training facilities and complementary managed services.


Prior to founding NVC, Tomas was the General Manager of Specialty, Emergency, and Pathology for Greencross Vets and has held senior roles with Terry White Management and Mayne Pharma. Most recently, Tomas is the Chairman and Founder of National Optical Care which he started in 2021 with 18 optometry practices. Since inception, Tomas grew the business to 55 practices across the eastern seaboard of Australia.

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