Our Veterinary Team

Grad Cert Shelter Med, Fellow-Shelter Medicine

When started working at CPSV:

February 2016

Experience working in current role

Have worked in both private practice and shelters in Australia and the UK, majority of time has been in Shelter environments. Annually volunteer/visit other shelters in Europe/US to gain additional experience and exposure to different ways of tackling problems with shelter operations and companion animal over population.

What enjoy most about working at CPSV

Get to work with an amazing team and get a real buzz from helping the animals that no one wants.

Any speciality skills / experience

Have participated in high volume/high quality surgery events & Spayathons, conference presentations on shelter medicine operations & practices, member of numerous shelter medicine groups in Australia, US and Europe. Co-founder of Special Interest Groups for rescue & foster groups.

When started at CPSV:

May 2017

Experience working in current role:

Graduated as a vet in 1991 and has been working as a Vet since.

What enjoy most about working at CPSV:

Likes working with a wonderful team at CPSV and helping the cats in needs!

Any speciality skills / experience:

I started at RSPCA Victoria, where my passion grew for Animal welfare. I then moved to NSW and worked for RSPCA NSW, and RSPCA Broken hill. Returning to Victoria in 2000 and I had a brief stint working overseas.

MAgSc(Melbourne uni); NVE(Australia)

Experience working in current role:

I have been practising as a Vet for last 22yrs in Australia.

What enjoy most about working at CPSV:

CPS is doing a great service by providing excellent care for stray and surrendered cats as well as providing medical treatment for private fur patients for a very low cost. I like to be part of that team and hence I started working in July 2018.

Any speciality skills / experience:

I like mainly soft tissue surgery and some orthopaedic surgery and medicine of cats and dogs.

When started at CPSV:

March 2017

Experience working in current role:

Nursing in Mid 2012

What enjoy most about working at CPSV:

The highlight of my career thus far is working within the shelter at Cat Protection Society. Caring for cats that need a little extra love and support, is one of the most rewarding things I've ever done.

Any speciality skills / experience:

I have worked in a variety of clinics and with a diverse range of animals including large animals, cows and alpacas; a clinic that specialise in reproduction, artificial insemination and breeding.

When started at CPSV:

February 2018

Experience working in current role:

Started in the Animal Care Industry in 2013, currently studying Veterinary Nursing due to be completed in 2019.

What enjoy most about working at CPSV:

Enjoys raising awareness of animal welfare in the community. Helping members of the community who previously could not afford their cats medical care.

Any speciality skills / experience:

Currently studying Master of Primary Teaching (MTeach(Primary)) in hope to assist CPSV in starting animal education to local school groups/clubs.

When started at CPSV:

July 2018

Experience working in current role

Started in the Animal care industry in 2013 and Veterinary nursing specifically in 2015

What enjoy most about working at CPSV:

Making a real different to cats and their owners.

Any speciality skills / experience:

I am avid traveller and enjoying venturing to third world countries and supporting local animal welfare & conservation efforts. In 2015 I spent a month at Lilongwe Wildlife Centre in Malawi assisting with their rehabilitation efforts with monkeys and other wildlife which had ending up in the illegal wildlife trade. I have an interest in behaviour and enjoy assisting clients working out tricky problematic behaviour cases.

When started at CPSV:

August 2016

Experience working in current role:

14 years as a Veterinary Nurse

What enjoy most about working at CPSV:

Helping cats in need, and providing much needed support (veterinary and emotional) to owners.

Any speciality skills / experience:

I started my Veterinary Nursing career off in private practice and Volunteering at the Cat Protection Society, where I developed my passion for animal welfare. I then worked at Lort Smith Animal Hospital for many years as an medical & surgical Veterinary Nurse. My main passion is surgical Veterinary Nursing.