Our Vet Nurses

About : Gillian is an indispensible part of the team at the Rowville Veterinary Clinic. Gillian first started at the clinic in 1990 as her first job. A few years later she completed her Advanced Certificate of Veterinary Nursing and in 1997 was awarded veterinary nurse of the year for excellence in nursing care by Novartis Animal Health! She has attended many conferences over the years but particularly enjoyed the BSAVA in Birmingham in 2000. Gillian enjoys all aspects of her job especially surgical nursing and customer service. 

Pets: Gillian is kept busy by her 2 cats  - Sandy and Milly and her three young children. She is also really keen to welcome a dog into her busy life. 

Hobbies : Scrapbooking, spending time with her family, going out for dinners, riding her with her son along the bike track.

Most memorable veterinary moment : Lancing an abscess on the side of a little dogs body and pulling out a toothpick!! The dog had eaten the toothpick and it had pearced through his stomach and burst through the skin!!! WOW.

About : Kerrie first joined the Rowville Veterinary Clinic in 1996. Kerrie is a highly experienced nurse and an integral part of the senior staff. Kerrie also has a major role in administration for the clinic. 

Pets : A beautiful heeler x called Shyanne and a cheeky Cavalier x Cocker called Rosie!

Hobbies : Yoga, exercise, reading, spending lots of time with her daughter Caitlin. 

Most memorable veterinary moment : "A clinic open day. I loved showing the public through the clinics facilities and letting them in on the behind the scenes action!"

About : Julie has been an integral member of the team since 1999. Julie loves veterinary nursing but recently has moved her career focus towards reception, customer service and administration. It is usually Julies smiling face that greets you as you enter the clinic! Julie also has a strong interest in animal behaviour and in 2005 she completed the Delta Association Canine Good Citizen Course. You might be lucky to find her in puppy school! 

Pets : Julie has 2 schnauzers that keep her busy - a standard called Poss and a giant called Roy! She also has a 9 year old cat called Morgan who was once a clinic stray! 

Hobbies : Dirtrbike riding, horse riding, hot cars, car racing, outoor activites. 

About : Michelle started at the Rowville Veterinary Clinic in 2003 after several years away from veterinary nursing. Glad to be back with her passion, Michelle keeps us all on the ball with her constant stream of ideas, enthusiasm and commitment to being the best she can.

Pets: Michelle and her young family share their home with their cats Topaz and Astra and Shallamar the horse (actually the horse lives in the paddock!) Recently additions to the family, Henry the rabbit and Jack the guinea pig have ignited Michelle's interest in pocket pets so if you have a question on rabbits or guinea pigs, Michelle is the one to ask.

Hobbies : Cooking with her two young daughters, photography, reading, learning new things - she is currently trying out scuba diving.

Favorite Veterinary Moment: I'll never forget a dog that came in because it had been vomiting frequently. It ended up having surgery to remove a blockage in the stomach. We were really surprised to discover that the blockage was a ball inscribed with the words "Smile, Jesus loves you"!

About : Maree is a qualified veterinary nurse with over 20 years experience in the veterinary industry. She joined Rowville Veterinary Clinic in 1987 and was team leader for 8 years before leaving to raise a family. We always claim that we attatch a large bungee rope to our great staff members if they leave and thankfully, we welcomed Maree back in 2005 when her youngest daughter started school. Maree has many talents in the clinic. Making sure that we maintain the highest standards in patient and client care are on top of her priority list. Maree also manages our website.

Pets :Maree is owned by a cheeky little Cavalier King Charles called Charlie. 

Hobbies : Cooking, yoga, gardening and spending time with her family. 

About : Lauren first came to the Rowville Veterinary Clinic for school work experience. We loved and appreciated her work ethic so much that we offered her a job after she completed her VCE. Lauren is a keen student. She has successfully completed Certificate 11 and is currently undertaking further veterinary nursing study through AIRC.

Pets :  Lauren has a delightful cat called Ella.

Hobbies :  Lauren enjoys studying and reading about animals.

Georgia is a highly motivated, enthusiastic team member who joined the team in 2002. After 4 years she moved to work in horse reproduction. Georgia returned to the clinic in 2008 on a part time basis whilst she is studing Veterinary Science.  We are so proud of her.

Pets:Georgia is owned by 3 staffies, Bella, Kayla and Angus, a cat called Gary and far to many horses.

Hobbies:Horse riding and running

About: Cathy joined our team in April 2009. She has 9 years experience as a Veterinary Nurse and has a special interest in emergency and critical care nursing.

Pets: Cathy has a real love of cats and has actually opened her home to 4 feline characters; , Raphy, Reggie, Tilly and Vinnie. She has adopted 2 rescue dogs, Zoe a sweet tempered greyhound and Layla an eager to please American Bulldog. Cathy also has a thoroughbred mare Tess and a Welsh pony Mystery.

Hobbies : Cooking, gardening and keeping fit at the gym and at home, keeping up with her 2 boys

About: Natalie started with us in June 2009. She has over six years experience working in a busy veterinary hospital. Nat is a friendly, caring person who is a great all rounder in our clinic.

Pets: Natalie has the good fortune to share her home with Angelica her 14 year old cat, Tigger a hand reared cheeky 3yr old ginger moggie, Phillip, an eastern long neck tortoise and Finley a very tiny cute Murray River Tortoise.

Hobbies: Natalie enjoys playing basketball and reading