Kelly

Business Manager

Kelly is an experienced veterinary nurse, having worked in the industry for over 13 years. Before joining the BVC team in March 2012, Kelly worked as a surgical nurse at a specialist centre. She has a keen interest in wildlife and rehabilitation, and has cared for a variety of orphaned and injured wildlife. At home, Kelly has a variety of pets including a crazy Galah Trevor, chickens, Mr Tony a handsome Shihtzu cross and Magpie an energetic Devon Rex.

Steph

Practice Manager/Veterinary Nurse

Steph started working at Beaconsfield vet in June 2019, she is an experienced nurse having worked in the industry since 2010. Steph has a strong passion for animal care and has a particular interest in surgery. In her spare time, Steph is watching the latest movies and catching up with friends playing board games. Steph shares her home with her husband, her young son, her two cats, Severus and Merlin, and her beautiful Greyhound, Primrose

David

Veterinarian

After deciding the time was right for a change in career direction, David headed off to vet school and graduated from the University of Melbourne with Honours in 2007. Not being a fan of mud or flies, David commenced work in small animal practice straight after graduating, and has also recently spent some time working as a small animal emergency vet. He has a particular interest in feline medicine and soft tissue surgery. When not at work, David is kept in line by his multitude of cats (including a highly strung Bengal and Abyssinians), dogs and horses. He is fortunate to be supported by his gorgeous wife, two daughters and a sports mad son (Go Blues!).

Brendan

Veterinarian

Brendan graduated from the University of Melbourne with Honours in 2012 and started work at Beaconsfield straight after Vet School. He has a keen interest in small animal internal medicine and ultrasonography and has just finished a year long distance education course in small animal internal medicine from the University of Sydney. Brendan loves Pugs and any short-nosed breed dog, so if you have one please come and see him! Brendan is a passionate Hawthorn supporter and in his spare time enjoys playing guitar/bass in his band. He is the proud owner of a gorgeous Pug named Darla, two cats named Buckwheat and Duncan.

Gigi

Veterinarian

Gigi studied Veterinary Science in India, and worked several years as a mixed animal Veterinary Surgeon before migrating to the United Kingdom in 2006. She successfully passed Membership examination and became a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in the UK. Gigi worked in a few small animal practices in London and gained experience in different aspects of small animal medicine before moving to Australia in 2014. Gigi then commenced work at a busy emergency and specialist hospital in South East Melbourne. Her focus and passion is small animal medicine and she is currently studying for a one year course in Emergency and critical care Medicine. She joined BVC in April 2019 and is happy to share her knowledge and love to your furry family members!

Rebbecca

Veterinarian

Rebbecca graduated from Melbourne University after doing Animal Science and honours then went on the do Veterinary Science at Murdoch University in WA. She had an amazing experience in WA but moved back to be close to family. Rebbecca loves all animals but has a special love for horses and her retired horse Perry. She enjoys gardening and crafts and enjoys the country life in regional Victoria.

Lara

Veterinarian

Lara graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 2020. She worked in a busy small animal practice before joining Officer vet in 2022, after 19 years of living away from Australia. Lara is keen to develop her skills in ultrasonography and surgery.

She has a soft spot for dachshunds-you can ask her to show you a photo of her childhood dog, Angus.

If she’s not feeling too lazy on her days off, Lara likes to go for a swim or bike ride.

Mahee

Veterinarian

Mahee graduated as a Veterinary Surgeon in Sri Lanka, in 2015. Since then, she practiced as a veterinarian until she migrated to Australia in 2019. She received her Australian Veterinary Qualifications and joined the Officer Vet team in 2023. Growing up she had amazing pets named Lazzie, Shabu, Tiny, Kitty and Woofy. She now has an energetic Labrador puppy named Jasper. Mahee is always motivated to help any fur-friend, whenever they are in need.

Jess

Veterinary Nurse

Jess joined the Beaconsfield Vet team at the end of April 2021. Wanting to gain as much knowledge and experience in animal health and care as she can, Jess has an array of animal health qualifications including a Bachelor of Veterinary and Wildlife Science, an Honours Science degree, and Certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing. Dreaming of being a vet since the age of 6, Jess is now hoping to gain entrance into a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

She loves caring for both hospital and surgery patients, and has a keen interest in the veterinary care of exotic pets and wildlife.

She considers herself very lucky to have grown up within bushland her whole life, surrounded by a range of animals – both pets and wildlife! Jess’ world revolves around her rescue Pomeranian named Tanuki, and is smitten by her herd of cheeky guinea pigs.

Jack

Animal Attendant

Jack Joined our team in February 2021 as an Animal Attendant. Jack is currently in high school and works at the clinic part time. Jack loves writing and hanging out with friends in his spare time. Jack also loves owning and taking care of cats and at home he has two Domestic shorthair cats Cleo and Lotus!

Rhubie

Veterinary Nurse

Rhubie has completed a bachelor of animal and veterinary bioscience at La Trobe University, and has a focus on veterinary epidemiology in 2023. In Rhubie’s spare time, she enjoys being creative/artistic and loves knitting. She also loves being in the garden and taking time to explore and enjoy different nature reserves. Rhubie enjoys horse riding, in particular, trail riding and has been riding horses since she was 5 years old! With her mum, Rhubie has 3 horses named Jahi, River and Beau.

Rhubie joined our BVC family in March 2021 as an Animal Attendant and is pictured with her rescued stray cat Flick and rescued Kelpie dog, Matilda.

Rebecca

Veterinary Nurse

Rebecca has always dreamed of working in the Animal Care Industry.

During her Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing, completed in January 2021, she developed a passion for Psychology, Rehabilitation and Pathology Procedures.

As a mother of two young boys, 2 dogs & 2 cats, the household is always busy. However, when a quiet opportunity comes around you can find Rebecca curled up with a good book & a cuppa!

Bron

Veterinary Nurse

Bron has been a Veterinary nurse for over 15 years. Having worked at two other clinics she joined the Officer Team in March 2022.

These days you will find her at Reception, she’s the one usually wearing one of her eccentric headbands!

When Bron is not at the clinic, she is busy looking after her two sons and menagerie of pets! These include 2 dogs Wilfred and Dolly, 7 cats, Poppy, Peanut, Finn, Poe, Vader, Penfold and Ginny.

Shannon

Veterinary Nurse

Shannon joined the team at Officer vet clinic in March 2022 and has worked as a veterinary nurse for the last 5 years.

She completed her Certificate IV in veterinary nursing in 2018, having always wanted to work within the animal industry and having a strong passion for animal care and welfare.

Shannon shares her home with her husband, her young daughter and very spoilt pets, Luna the Irish wolfhound x, Ziggy and Percy; rescue cats.

Cheyenne

Veterinary Nurse

Cheyenne has been training to be a Veterinary Nurse for 2 years now and has been working in the clinic environment for 18 months. She has loved every aspect of it!

Vet nursing is the perfect job for Cheyenne and she is the happiest she’s ever been working with animals. Cheyenne also hopes to do a course in dog obedience once she has completed her Vet Nurse studies.

Cheyenne has a love for big dogs as she grew up with them, but loves all animals great and small.
This is Cheyenne’s beautiful boofhead Nala, a long haired German shepherd and the love of her life. She also has two cats, Rogue and Logan.

Nadia

Veterinary Nurse

Nadia has worked as a Veterinary Nurse since 2013 and started with Beaconsfield & Officer Vet in April 2023. She has a keen interest in surgery and patient care. She has grown up surrounded by animals which has fostered her love for them.

Nadia shares her home with 2 sheep, Molly & Steve, 4 ducks, Malibu, Tippit, Chuck, & Betty and 2 geese, Walter & Peggy.

Sammy

Veterinary Nurse

Sammy qualified as a small animal veterinary nurse in 2009 and has had many years experience in an emergency and specialist centre. Sammy has also worked as a trainer and mentor of veterinary nursing students studying their Certificate IV in Veterinary nursing.

Sammy is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to her patients. She has a particular interest in diagnostic imaging procedures and feline internal medicine.

When Sammy isn’t at work she is at her small acreage property with her Husband, their children Ryan, Charlotte and Ruby and all their fur family, including horses, dogs and beloved cats.

Jaymie

Veterinary Nurse

Jaymie joined the team at Beaconsfield & Officer vet clinic in October 2023 and she completed her Certificate IV in veterinary nursing in November 2023. Jaymie has a strong passion for animal care and welfare. She has a particular interest in surgery and making patients as comfortable as possible.

Outside of work Jaymie enjoys seeing the latest movies and playing computer games. She shares her home with her beloved dogs Luna & Sasha, and her kitty cat Samara.