Meet Our Dedicated Team

Our Practice Owners

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  • Born and bred locally, Alison brings over two decades of small animal experience to the team. She worked in Albury for nearly 3 years before travelling and working overseas, then moving back to the Mornington Peninsula. Alison has been a partner in the practice with husband Matt since 2009. Alison is based mostly at the Somerville Vet Clinic and loves internal medicine and anything involving microscopy, and completed a post-graduate internal medicine course in 2022. When she is not working, she is busy raising three children, looking after backyard chickens and Wallace the Labrador.

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  • Born and raised in Swan Hill, Matt has been a local for almost two decades now and loves the Peninsula life. Prior to settling in this area Matt worked in mixed practice clinics in Swan Hill, Wangaratta, Albury and in the UK. Matt and his wife Alison have been partners in Westernport Vet Clinics since 2009. Matt has a keen interest in all aspects of veterinary care including orthopaedic surgery and ultrasound and in 2016 completed a year long post-graduate surgery course. When not working, Matt enjoys spending time with his family, Labrador Wallace, surfing or playing tennis.

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  • Abbey joined the WVC team in 2010 after completing two placements with us during her final year at university, and we’ve been fortunate to have her with us ever since. She has a strong interest in small animal medicine and has recently completed a certificate in animal acupuncture, helping to manage painful and chronic conditions in the pets of Westernport. Abbey’s passion for these areas is supported by her firsthand experience with her much-loved dog, Skye. In addition to her work, Abbey is busy raising her two children. We were thrilled to welcome Abbey into the WVC partnership in 2023.

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  • Jess joined us as a new graduate in 2013 before heading overseas to gain further veterinary experience. She returned to Westernport Vet Clinic in 2017, bringing back both valuable life experiences, including abseiling and mountain climbing, and enhanced veterinary knowledge. Jess has since completed a graduate certificate in small animal abdominal ultrasound and additional training in cardiac ultrasound. Jess has a special interest in internal medicine, surgery and ultrasound, and has recently returned from maternity leave after the birth of her two children. Jess is a  proud owner of Wolfhound cross Pumba. In 2023, we were excited to welcome Jess as a partner at Westernport Vet Clinics.

Our Business Manager

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  • Amanda joined us in June 2021. Amanda has extensive background in operational leadership in banking, finance and more recently aged care, supporting 72 care homes in all areas of business administration. She has a strong people focus and has been a welcome addition to the WVC team. Living locally on the Mornington Peninsula with her husband Jack, Amanda loves all animals and loves the beach life - boarding, kayaking, swimming, walking, bike riding and loves her garden.  

Our Vets

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  • Kim has been with us since graduating from the University of Melbourne in 2007 and has a strong passion for small animal internal medicine. Her particular interests include cardiology, endocrinology (including conditions like diabetes and Cushing's disease), and ultrasound. Kim excels in diagnosing and managing complex internal medicine cases, providing chronic care to pets with these conditions. Originally from Colac, Kim enjoys horses, baking, and gardening. When she's not working, Kim stays busy looking after her two children.

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  • Mike joined WVC in 2016 after returning to Australia from the UK, where he owned his own practice. With over 20 years of veterinary experience, Mike has special interests in surgery, oncology, and diagnostic imaging. He is a skilled all-round vet who is committed to helping with all your pet care needs. Mike is also the proud owner of a beautiful Staghound X named Opal and two cats.

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  • Sarah graduated from Melbourne University in 2015. Sarah joined WVC in 2017. She is experienced in small animal medicine and has particular interest in pathology and endocrinology. Sarah lives locally on the Mornington Peninsula with her partner Matt and two young sons, they love spending weekends off with their beautiful Staffordshire Bull Terrier Evie and cat Misty. 

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  • Rebecca graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2007, before commencing work in mixed practice in Bairnsdale. An interest in equine medicine led to completing an internship at Agnes Banks Equine Clinic, followed by working in equine reproduction in the Hunter Valley before returning to mixed/predominantly small animal practice in New South Wales. In her spare time Rebecca enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters as well as her menagerie of chickens, guinea pigs, cats and a dog. After joining WVC in 2018, Rebecca enjoys all aspects of small animal practice, and is passionate about helping owners achieve better health and welfare for their pets.

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  • acq grew up on the South Coast of NSW, and after spending many years travelling the world playing with horses, she completed her Veterinary degree in Wagga. During her studies she met a Victorian and followed him south. She has previously worked in mixed and small animal practices. Jacq joined the WVC team in 2019, and has a keen interest in small animal dentistry as well as ophthalmology. When away from the clinic Jacq enjoys sewing, cooking (she has received a blue ribbon twice at the Red Hill Show for her apple pie!), gardening and a little karate.

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  • After graduating in 2014, Kirri spent four years working in mixed practice in North-East Victoria before undertaking locum roles across Victoria and South Australia for two years, including several weeks with WVC. We’re delighted that she and her veterinary partner, Alistair — also a valued member of the WVC team — chose to settle on the Mornington Peninsula.

    Kirri has a particular interest in animal behaviour and completed a postgraduate course in behavioural medicine in 2023. Outside of work, she enjoys beach walks with Alistair and their rescue pup, Willow. Kirri is currently on leave following the arrival of her and Alistair’s daughter earlier this year.

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  • After graduating in 2014, Alistair began his career in mixed practice in North-East Victoria, where he worked for four years before taking on locum roles across Southern Australia. In 2020, he relocated to the Mornington Peninsula with his veterinary partner, Kirri, to join the WVC team.

    Alistair has a strong interest in dentistry and clinical pathology and is currently based at the Somerville Vet Clinic. Outside of work, he enjoys playing golf and taking beach walks with his dog, Willow. These days, however, much of his spare time is happily spent with his daughter, whom he and Kirri welcomed earlier this year.

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  • Originally from Ontario, Canada, Ashley moved to Australia after completing her undergraduate degree and graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2017. Since then, she has worked in both mixed and small animal practice across Victoria before joining the WVC team in 2021. Ashley has a keen interest in internal medicine and surgery and is also a Fear Free Certified Professional, with a strong focus on creating positive experiences for anxious patients.

    Ashley shares a lively collection of rescue animals with her partner, Tristan, including two dogs, two cats, two Eastern Long-Necked turtles, and an aquarium of fish. Outside of work, she enjoys beach time with her dogs, overseas travel to see family, and pursuing her love of the sport of curling.

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  • Quincy graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2017 and joined the WVC team in 2021 after spending some time locuming with us. Originally from Malaysia, Quincy grew up surrounded by a variety of childhood pets, including dogs, birds, aquatic animals, and rabbits. He has a strong passion for preventative medicine, surgery, and dentistry, and his skills and dedication make him a valuable asset to the WVC team.

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  • Aoibheann (pronounced Aveen) joined the WVC team in 2024. She qualified from University College Dublin in 2009 and after working for 2 years in mixed practice in the UK, she moved to Australia and has been working in small animal practice since. She loves all areas of small animal medicine and surgery but has an interest in feline medicine, ultrasonography and dentistry. She has resided in the Mornington peninsula for the past 8 years with her partner, daughter and spicy cat Mabel.

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  • Dr. Annie is an experienced small animal vet and a long-time Mornington Peninsula local. After graduating from the University of Melbourne many years ago, she began her veterinary career working with horses and farm animals in Victoria and spent a few years in the UK. Ten years ago, she transitioned to small animal practice and has since developed a strong interest in medicine, dermatology, and dentistry. Annie feels fortunate to care for and build lasting relationships with the pet owners of WVC and their beloved animals. Annie has many interests outside of work, including involvement in the local scout group, baking and caring for her two children.

  • Dr Ruth graduated in 2023 and joined the WVC team in 2026. Ruth has special interest in internal medicine and geriatric care. She has also been participating in the West Arnhem Land Dog Health Program (WALDHeP). Ruth lives locally with her kelpie/border collie x named Frodo and loves the beach and playing ice hockey in her free time.

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  • Britt graduated from Charles Sturt University in 2024 with a dual Bachelor of Veterinary Science. Originally from Melbourne, she now lives locally on her family farm on the Mornington Peninsula. Britt joined the WVC team in 2025 and is enjoying building her experience in small animal practice, with a particular interest in soft tissue surgery.

    Outside of work, Britt enjoys horse riding and competing, going to the gym, and swimming laps. She also loves travelling and has volunteered in desexing clinics in India and Thailand, as well as helping to build a house in Cambodia.

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  • Dr Sarah graduated in 2004 and joined the WVC team in 2025, bringing with her extensive experience in managing complex diabetic and endocrine conditions after spending seven years working with Animal Diabetes Australia. She has a particular interest in diabetes and endocrinology, as well as internal medicine, dermatology, and geriatric care.

    At home, Sarah has a full house with her 12-year-old Staffy X, Moo, her 15-year-old Burmese cat, Withnail, and her 17-year-old DSH, Tilly. Outside of work, she enjoys gardening, cooking, travelling, swimming at the beach, and watching live music.

Our Nurses

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  • Carney is our longest-serving nurse, with over 40 years at WVC, having started with us in 1982, and she truly has a wealth of knowledge about everything at the clinic. We often say she should be bronzed for her dedication! Carney knows how every part of the vet clinic works, from managing inventory to solving problems, and is known for her efficiency and competence. When she’s not working, Carney is usually busy tending to her herd of cattle or walking her dog.

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  • Sandy has been a Mornington Peninsula local for decades and has been working with the WVC team since the year 2000.  She has been the friendly face at Balnarring Vet Clinic for many years. In her spare time she enjoys walking her dog, Frankie an American Staffy, riding her horses and spending time with her grandchildren.

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  • Lesley, originally from Scotland, has worked as a veterinary nurse in Australia for decades, though her gentle Scottish accent still makes her instantly recognisable in the clinic. She joined WVC in 2009 and is one of our most experienced surgical nurses. Les has a strong focus on staff wellbeing and was the driving force behind the creation of the Lotus Room for staff at our Hastings clinic. We are also excited that her daughter, Laura, has joined the WVC team as an experienced surgical nurse.

    Outside of work, Les enjoys fishing with her husband, Paul, and spending time with her terriers, Fergus and Sidney, as well as her grandchildren.

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  • A very experienced nurse with a keen interest in Quarter Horses, horse riding, and yoga, Sally joined our team in 2009 after a placement at our Hastings Clinic. A local to the area, she is primarily based at the Hastings and Balnarring Clinics. Sally has run a puppy school at the Hastings Vet Clinic for nearly a decade, helping many hundreds of puppies from our community get a great start in life. Sally is also a Fear Free Certified Professional. When she’s not working, Sally practices dog training with her own dogs, Tess and Milly, enjoys horse riding, or spending time with her grandson.

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  • One of the friendly faces you'll encounter at our Hastings branch is Claire, who has been with our team since 2016. With nearly 30 years of experience in the veterinary industry, Claire is a skilled vet nurse, specializing in surgery and using her wealth of knowledge to mentor and train our newer nurses. She also runs animal rehabilitation sessions at the clinic, helping with post-operative recovery for orthopaedic procedures and managing chronic joint conditions. Outside of work, Claire enjoys spending time with her son, her GSP, Chewy, and her cat, William, while staying active through martial arts.

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  • With over 20 years of nursing experience, Lisa is originally from inland Byron Bay and has worked mainly in NSW before joining WVC in 2018. She has a Rhodesian Ridgeback named Dembe, a German Shepherd named Mable, as well as Thomas the Cat and Kevin the Lorikeet—quite the menagerie! Lisa has a strong interest in feline nursing and particularly enjoys providing thoughtful, low-stress care for cats across our clinics, ensuring their hospital experience is as calm and comfortable as possible.

    Outside of work, Lisa loves Rock ’n’ Roll, pottery, Rockabilly, and anything that reflects vintage life.

  • Sarah, a local to the Mornington Peninsula, joined the Westernport team in 2018 and works across our Hastings and Somerville clinics in reception and surgical nursing roles, providing a friendly face on reception and compassionate care in surgery. She also manages our website, helping to keep it current and up to date.

    Outside of work, she has a black Labrador named Winnie, two cats, Louis and Mitsy, and has fostered many cats and kittens before they found their forever homes. Sarah is currently studying to become a human nurse and midwife while raising her two young children.

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  • Ellie joined our nursing team in 2020 and brings a wealth of experience, having worked in specialist surgery and emergency since starting her nursing career in 2013. She has a strong interest in nursing ICU hospital patients. Ellie is especially passionate about cats and has been the driving force behind our clinic's ISFM cat clinic application, as well as the creation of a dedicated cat consult room and waiting area.

    Outside of work, Ellie enjoys yoga and exploring nature with her dogs, and shares her home with four cats, Hugo the Akita X, and Sushi the Jack Russell.

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  • Amelia joined WVC in 2021, bringing over 10 years of veterinary nursing experience from both small animal and mixed practice clinics. She works across our Somerville and Hastings clinics and has played a key role in making our practices more environmentally sustainable. Amelia has a beloved Standardbred horse named Cirro and enjoys gardening, water skiing, and horse riding in her spare time. However, much of her time away from work is spent caring for her two young children.

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  • Lucy joined our WVC team in 2021, bringing over a decade of vet nursing experience. Throughout her career, she has gained expertise in various areas, including emergency and critical care, sports medicine for greyhounds, and theatre nursing, with a particular focus on orthopaedics. Outside of work, Lucy enjoys spending time with her young sons, husband, cat, and horse. She loves being outdoors, horse riding, playing sports, and travelling with her family.

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  • Aimee joined our team in early 2022 and completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing later that year. She shares her home with a very vocal cat, Mo, and a senior rescue dog, Oni, both of whom she absolutely adores. Outside of work, Aimee enjoys spending time with her husband, Sam, and her beloved fur family. She is also passionate about creating digital art, with animals frequently inspiring and featuring in her work.

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  • Belinda joined WVC in 2022 and works across both our Somerville and Hastings clinics, where she brings her wide experience in vet nursing to both reception and surgery. Originally from the UK, Belinda’s journey to Australia took her through Russia and Italy, adding a rich mix of life experiences along the way. Now living on the Peninsula, she shares her home with two rescue dogs and a one-eyed Burmese cat. Outside of work, Belinda enjoys staying active through hiking and keeping fit, as well as international travel. 

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  • Katie began at WVC in 2021 as a kennel hand while completing her secondary school studies. She completed her training in 2024 and has become an integral part of the team at our Hastings clinic, assisting with both reception duties and surgery. In her spare time, Katie enjoys applying the skills and knowledge she has gained through her work to care for her beloved cat, Nala.

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  • Jess is originally from the northeast of England and can be recognized by her distinctive northern accent. She began her nursing career in Scone, NSW, and joined WVC in 2024. After working with horses while studying, Jess moved to Melbourne to pursue her dream of working with small animals. She has volunteered extensively with rescues and fostered many dogs and cats, adopting her own rescue dog, Gus. In her spare time, Jess enjoys long beach walks, camping, and spending time with her young daughter.

  • Tiarra began her vet nursing career in 2015 and joined WVC in 2023. Throughout her career, she has locumed at various clinics across Victoria, working with a wide range of animals, from cats and dogs to wildlife. Tiarra enjoys the surgical and nursing aspects of her role, particularly when working with geriatric and anxious patients. She has a rescue dog with behavioural challenges, which has given her a special understanding of nervous patients, and she often fosters animals when she can.

    Tiarra is now back at work following the arrival of her daughter in 2025 and, outside of work, stays busy enjoying time with her young family.

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  • Laura began her journey at WVC as a trainee nurse and returned in April 2024 after spending seven years as a specialist surgical nurse. Now, it’s a family affair, as she works alongside her mother, Lesley, a long-time WVC nurse. Laura enjoys all aspects of nursing, with a particular passion for surgical care. Outside of work, she is kept busy by her two young daughters and two cats, Hugo and Luna.

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  • Madi joined the WVC team in 2025 and is nearing the completion of her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. Her love for animals has been a constant throughout her life, and she is passionate about providing them with the best care. Madi particularly enjoys caring for her own pup, Atlas, and looks forward to continuing to grow her skills as a vet nurse while helping animals in the clinic.

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  • Kelly is currently completing her Certificate III in Veterinary Nursing and has a keen interest in surgery, especially orthopaedic cases. Outside of the clinic, she loves staying active with Pilates and fitness, and shares her adventures with her Kelpie, Duke - the pair even travelled around Australia together last year!

  • Lily has been apart of the WVC team since January 2023 and is currently training as a vet nurse whilst also studying pre-veterinary science, to achieve her lifelong goal of becoming a veterinarian. Lily has two beautiful young kelpies named Skippy and Ripley at home along with her DSH cat Sushi. Outside of work she loves playing netball, enjoying the outdoors and spending time with her furbabies.

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  • Sarah began her vet nursing journey in 2015 and is passionate about general anaesthesia and providing exceptional patient care. Life outside the clinic is busy and full of animals too – she shares her home with two Hungarian Vizslas, Pablo and Jazz, two cats, Lexi and Simba, and three horses. When she’s not riding, you’ll find her at the gym or spending time with her son and daughter.

  • With 17 years of veterinary nursing experience, Brooke has worked across a wide range of areas including general practice, shelter medicine, equine nursing, internal medicine, specialist surgery, emergency and critical care, and cardiology.

    Outside of the clinic, she enjoys competing her horse Lottie and teaching her son to ride his pony. Her home is also shared with a much-loved menagerie including Jimmy the galah, Ned the Jack Russell Terrier, and Harry the Kelpie cross.

  • Piper has recently joined the veterinary nursing world, having completed her Certificate II in Animal Studies and now studying her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. A lifelong animal lover, Piper is passionate about giving every animal the care they deserve. At home, she’s surrounded by her beloved pets - 2 horses, 2 dogs, 3 alpacas, and 5 chickens! Outside of work, she enjoys horse riding, reading, and spending time with her friends and family.

  • Steph has completed her certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and has been nursing since 2020. Steph has a particular interest in canine behaviour and training.

    Steph currently shares her home with 3 furry friends. Stitch - a young boisterous and goofy rotty cross, Peppa - a senior red heeler and a big ginger cat named Gozmo.

    When Steph isn't nursing or spending time with her pets she enjoys playing various sports, hiking, and travelling as well as working on cars and riding motorbikes.

Our Support Staff

Aaron - Kennel Hand