Beloved vet Dr John Hosie killed in tragic ATV rollover at Richmond property - as shocked pals remember proud dad: Affable and charming

A vet and young father-of-one has been identified as the victim of a fatal buggy crash on a rural property.

Dr John Hosie, 38, was killed when the ATV buggy he was travelling in rolled on his property in Richmond, in North Queensland, about 1pm on Wednesday September 18.

Paramedics were called to the scene, but despite their best efforts, Dr Hosie could not be saved.

Dr Hosie grew up in Malanda watching his father Ian care for sick animals at their family business, Tableland Veterinary Service, before later following in his footsteps. 

In a tribute post on Monday, Tableland Veterinary Service (TVS) said he was a regular offsider at the clinic even as a toddler.

Dr John Hosie, 38 (pictured), tragically died earlier this month 

Pictured: Richmond in North Queensland

TVS said it was no surprise when Dr Hosie enrolled to study Veterinary Science at James Cook University in 2005.

John was a natural as a veterinarian - clever, intuitive but most of all, affable and charming, TVS wrote.

He related to people from all walks of life but was always most at home with cattle and horses. 

After graduating from university in 2010, Dr Hosie moved to Gympie Veterinary Service in south-east Queensland, before returning home two years later and becoming a member of the TVS team.

He later became a partner in the business while also working to attain his pilots licence, and was at his happiest flying around North Queenslands cattle stations pregnancy testing, bull testing, and soaking up station life.

Dr Hosie is pictured with his wife Michaela 

In 2020, he left Malanda to move 455km west to Yan Yean cattle station in Richmond with his fiancée and fellow vet, Dr Michaela McClymont.

They married the following year, before welcoming their son Hayes in 2023. 

Dr Hosie is survived by his wife, their son, his parents and sister. 

He will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him, TVS said.

Our love and support goes out to all his family and friends at this difficult time. 

A memorial for Dr Hosie will be held in Townsville on Friday.