Teresa is the oldest member of the practice, so she won’t tell you when she graduated (with honours). Suffice to say she was, and still is, a Neil Young fan. This is the third practice Teresa has owned - and the best, she says. Teresa has an interest in small animal medicine, having completed intensive post graduate courses in small animal cardiology, small animal medicine and ophthalmology. Teresa’s constant work and home companion is Ralph, without doubt the most handsome cattle-greyhound cross in Sydney.
Gwilym was born in Cardiff, Wales, but grew up and studied in Sydney. He returned to Sydney in 2001 after working in England for eight years, a stint which included three years managing a successful London practice. Gwilym is the hospital's second boss, being 50-50 owner with Teresa. He is an excellent surgeon with a special interest in orthopaedics. He recently passed his exams and became a member of the the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists' surgery chapter.
Greg graduated from Sydney university in 2001 and has worked in small animal practice ever since.After graduation he spent three years working as a locum in the United Kingdom and traveling through Europe, the Middle East and Central America.After his return to Sydney he worked in several small animal specialist and emergency centers.Greg has is currently studying for his masters in small animal medicine and sugery.
Joanne is the youngest addition to our prized Veterinary team. She graduated from Sydney University, but spent her first year after graduation in Queensland. She returned to Sydney and joined the Annandale team in 2007, after a close call with an Inland Taipan, the most venomous snake in the world. Joanne continues to have a special interest in birds, reptiles, wildlife and her two Golden Retrievers, Napoleon and Honey.Joanne has recently begun studying for her masters degree in small animal medicine and surgery.
Sarah is our head nurse, joining us in early 2008. She has worked as a Veterinary Nurse since she was 18, and is the only member of staff to have practiced on three continents - having applied her trade in Australia, Ireland and Canada. She is the proud owner of two ferrets, Mimi and Hector.
Monica gave up running a successful business to become a fully qualified (and very good) vet nurse. Since the birth of her twins, Tex and Abby, six years ago, Monica has a busy job at home. Yet she still manages to find time to work three days a week.
Alyssa started with us many moons ago, at the bright young age of 18. Nearly ten years later, she has become part of the furniture. Alyssa has six cats at home; Lucy, Toby, Mouse, Annie, Harry and Fergus. She also owns Pixel, the bubbly Jack Russel-Staffy cross who thinks everyone is just fantastic. Alyssa also hand-rears kittens left on our doorstep, and works extensively with local charities. In January 2009, Alyssa became the proud Mother of a beautiful baby girl, Nyah.
Jenna is a Veterinary nurse with a lifelong passion for working with animals. We are the second veterinary Hospital she has worked with. Jenna's love of animals is evident in the veritable entourage she keeps at home, comprising three cats, a dog, and a family of birds. Jenna is always studying and is an excellent surgical nurse.
Jackie is born and bred right here in the Inner West, she started working for us as an animal attendant whilst undertaking and completing her nursing studies at Ultimo TAFE. She loves animals and all aspects of Veterinary nursing, and is the proud owner of two dogs and a cat. She has a particular interest in reptiles. Jackie is an avid Rugby League fan and Wests Tigers tragic.
Tracey is or vet nurse in training who adores all of our patients and has a soft spot for her two cats batman and tessa who were some of the clinics homeless. After completing her vet nursing studies she hopes to extend her interest into animal tehnology and loves to see our kittens find loving new homes!
Kylie is our Receptionist who is also studying Veterinary nursing. Kylie grew up in Byron bay and has a special interest in Horses and Birds. She has many pets including a Rainbow Lorikeet called Henry. Kylie is enjoying Sydney but thinks she will eventually move back to the country.
