Dr. Jon is a well-travelled Vet with over 30 years of experience with small animals. He grew up in a home where his parents rescued and fostered many stray cats and dogs before rehoming them. There were many failed fosterings so Dr Jon ended up living with 12 cats and 7 dogs. He has worked in South Africa, London and New Zealand before immigrating to Australia over 15 years ago with his beloved cat who lived to a wonderful 19 years. Dr Jon uses his knowledge for a practical approach for your pet and how he would treat his pets. Dr Jon lives with Jackie, 2 children, their Border Collie , Taffy and their cat , Tyson.
BVSc (Hons 1), MANZCVS (Small Animal Medicine)
Dr. Irene brings over 20 years of experience in small animal practice, with a career defined by her unwavering commitment to animal welfare. She spent 15 years with the RSPCA, caring for pets from disadvantaged backgrounds and gaining invaluable surgical experience alongside peers and veterinary specialists.
Her passion for continual learning led her to attain Membership with the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (MANZCVS) in Small Animal Medicine, a testament to her dedication and clinical expertise.
Known for her compassionate approach, Dr. Irene is deeply committed to providing exceptional care and building lasting relationships with her patients and their families. Her vast experience sees her frequently managing complex medical cases and performing non-routine surgeries.
Most recently, Dr. Irene has been working in private practice in Sydney, where she plays a key role behind the scenes, performing ultrasounds and assisting with intricate surgical procedures.
Outside of work, she enjoys life with her husband Charlie, their two children, and Molly—their beloved rescue dog from the RSPCA. A lover of the outdoors, you’ll often find her surfing at Maroubra Beach when time allows.
Samantha followed her passion to be around pets by qualifying as a vet nurse. She is highly experienced and has worked in numerous practices. She met Dr Jon at a practice where he was locuming . Due to her impressive nursing skills Dr Jon said if she ever left there he would love her to work with him. At home, Samantha is mum to 3 dogs (Teddy, CJ, and Rocco) and 2 cats (Larry and Jinx).
Kerry was born and raised in South Africa enjoying the African Safaris.
In 2016 Kerry arrived in Sydney with her family. Kerry has always been in the “caring” profession as a teacher and now as a vet nurse. She is adamant that being a vet nurse will be her final career.
She has worked in numerous veterinary practices and is just about to finish her certificate 4 nursing qualification. Kerry’s love, care and dedication to pets and their welfare is an added advantage to her skills.
She is mom to Walter an 8-year-old Shih tzu who often comes to work with her.
Carina began her career in the caring profession, working in the disability support industry. While she loved helping people, her journey eventually led her to continue that same compassion and care in the animal world.
She has completed her Cert 2 in vet nursing and is currently working toward her Cert 4 nursing. For a while she worked at Sydney dogs and cats home helping with pet care. Her background has given her a unique perspective on support and wellbeing—something she now applies to her work with pets and their families.
Carina is mum to three Cavoodles—Sonny, Jerri, and Loui—who keep her busy and bring a lot of joy into her life.