Our Veterinary Team

When started working at CPSV:

October 2019

Experience working in current role

15 years experience as a small animal practitioner. Worked in private small animal practices in Melbourne’s West before relocating to the beautiful North-East. Spent one year in an emergency clinic early in career.

What enjoy most about working at CPSV

As a long time cat lover, it is such an honour to be able to do my favourite thing in the world as a job. I feel like I was aiming to be a cat vet since I was 5 years old! When I started my Vet journey it was to help animals, but as I have grown, it has become more about the relationship between humans and their animals. The Cat Protection Society allows me to follow that passion in a very positive way.

Any speciality skills / experience

I volunteered at the SPCA in New Zealand when I was 12 years old.
I worked as a Guide Dog Nurse for 8 years before and during my veterinary degree.

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.