Dr Sandra is one of the clinic founders along with Dr Lydia. She has been a vet since last century with a wide range of experience in small animal medicine and surgery, emergency medicine and surgery, wildlife care, shelter medicine, senior care, complex case management and imaging (including ultrasound).

Sandra loves being a vet and thrives on the challenge of optimising patient care under whatever challenging circumstances present themselves.

Mackenzie (Mac) is the Practice Manager at Summer Hill Village Vet, bringing a deep passion for animal care and client relationships. After graduating from The University of Sydney with a degree in Animal Science, he found fulfillment in supporting the special bond between pets and their people. He believes that every client who walks through our doors entrusts him with something precious, and he is committed to providing compassionate, professional care. Mac loves creating a welcoming space for both pets and their families.

He has a particular soft spot for cats who love to chat, and dogs who wag with their whole booty.

Natasha joined the Summer Hill team in 2014, after working in a busy hospital in London.

After growing up horse riding, it surprised even her that her career path led her to small animals. However, it was with these patients and clients she was able to satisfy her need to do her best for her patients and deliver individual care. Recently her interest shifted to animal behaviour, taking her care to the next level by aiming to calm her anxious patient.

When she’s not working, you’ll probably find her chasing her kids at the local playgrounds.

Dr Molly blew us away during her student placement while completing her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at The University of Sydney & we were quick to offer her a permanent position at the clinic due to her impressive skill set. Molly thrives when commanding the surgery table and is known for going above and beyond for her patients and clients when consulting. It didn’t take long for Molly to fall in love with surrendered cat Snowy who was swiftly and lovingly adopted into her home. Snowy says he still can’t believe his luck!

While Molly’s Veterinary skills continue to impress in the clinic, her skills on the skateboard can be seen impressing on the street!

Dr. Arianne is from Alberta, Canada, and graduated with a BSc in Agriculture AnSc Major in Canada and completed her DVM at the University of Sydney.
Her lifelong passion for animals led her to volunteer at shelters, clinics and ranches from a young age. She is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care for all animals.

Outside the clinic, she enjoys soaking up the sun, exploring the ocean and spending time with her husband and two beloved cats.

Caitlin joined our practice this year, fresh off the plane from Ireland! She graduated from Dublin in 2023, then worked in a mixed practice for a year and a half before flying to Sydney.

Outside of the clinic, Caitlin enjoys running and spending time on the beach. She is also a fluent Irish speaker or ‘Gaelgeoir. She dearly misses her two cats George and Nóinín at home in Clare.

Stephanie grew up in the Inner West area and recently joined the clinic as our newest veterinarian after graduating from the University of Sydney. During her studies, she spent some time at SHV completing placements and learning from the team.

Stephanie has always had a love for animals and enjoys building strong, genuine connections with her patients and their human parents. In practice, she is passionate about providing a stress free environment for her patients and always takes a gentle, empathetic approach. At home, Stephanie loves hanging out with her two toy poodles, Prince and Schnitzel.

Jordan joined our practice in March 2024 as our new head nurse! With a diverse background spanning various areas of nursing, she brings invaluable experience to our team. Jordan began her career in a mixed general practice in Dubbo, where she honed her skills over three years. She then transitioned to the emergency department at ARH Homebush, further solidifying her expertise over another three years before joining us here at SHV.

Outside of the clinic, Jordan is an avid reader and enjoys staying active through sports and the gym. She cherishes her time spent with her beloved Bull Arab mix Lexi, Carpet Python, Lagertha and Ferret, Elvis.

Ali is a dedicated veterinarian who originally studied in Iran and is now living in Australia. With a passion for animal care, Ali is currently working as a vet nurse in a veterinary clinic, where they strive to provide the best care for animals.

Ali is fluent in Persian and English.

Elissa is one of our veterinary nurses with industry experience that spans over 10+ years. She began her career in animal care working on farms with horses then moved into vet nursing when she moved to Sydney. She has gone from strength to strength and her deeply caring and compassionate nature towards our animals sets a high standard of care and is an excellent reflection of the SHVV values.

She lives with her adopted bunny Mars that was handed in as a stray and will often steal friends’ pups for cuddles!

With 9 years of experience as a Veterinary Nurse, Megan joined our busy nursing team back in 2020.

Five years later, her time is now split between our clinic and Specialist Vet Hospital VSOS, where she thrives on tricky anaesthetics and providing excellent inpatient care.

Outside of work Megan can be found bushwalking, binging tv shows and cuddling up to her 2 black cats Jinx & Pepper.

Julie has 25+ years of experience working with animals, beginning at an early age as a volunteer farm hand which kickstarted an exciting progression into lab work, zoo keeping and ultimately starting a career in vet nursing with our very own Dr. Lydia!

Since then, 2 decades later, their working relationship has come full circle after reuniting here in 2019 at SHVV! Throughout her career,  Julie has worked directly with a range of farm animals, smaller mammals such as rabbits, rodents & exotic species like meerkats, red pandas, servals & otters. Julie has two gorgeous young cats of her own, Mau and Rosie.

Steph has been a veterinary nurse for many years, initially completing her studies in Ireland where she grew up.

Always one for an adventure, Steph hopped on a plane to Australia only 2 weeks after graduating her course and since then has spent her time developing skills in a wide range of animal care roles (even mastering a stint in dairy farming in the early days of Australian life!)

Steph prides herself on excellent patient care, becoming our 2IC veterinary nurse in early 2024, and embodies our value of ‘treating patients as if they were our own’.

In 2022, our dear patient, Fox Terrier ‘Dolly’ required urgent rehoming. Steph welcomed Dolly into the family with open arms and sadly later saw her through her battle with canine lymphoma. Although Steph currently has no permanent fur babies of her own, she enjoys fostering dogs and helping animals outside of work through volunteering with Maggie’s Rescue.

Monika started her nursing journey in 2018 working as an animal attendant and getting a myriad of nursing experience in various workplaces. She then went on to graduate as a vet nurse in 2020 while working here at Summer Hill Village Vet.

Mon will often foster our adoption kittens to give them the best socialisation experience before going to their forever homes.

Mon loves to do a lot of petsitting and dog walking in her spare time and is kept busy with a young child and a baby on the way. Mon’s furbaby is Ginge the cat whom she adopted as a kitten from our clinic.

Amy is one of our veterinary nurses with 10+ years experience in the industry. She dreamed of becoming a veterinarian from the age of 6 but had a slight career detour, studying languages and diplomacy at the Australian National University before working in federal government policy for 5 years.

She also studied her Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing and worked as a veterinary nurse during this time. Her desire to be a veterinarian never went away – she is now pursuing her childhood dream and studying a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Sydney.

Amy’s passion is general practice as she loves getting to know the community and sharing in their special bond with their fur/feather/scaly babies.

Outside of work, Amy is never spotted without her senior toy poodle Cherry in her arms (who is also the mascot of her vet school cohort!) and FaceTimes her cavoodle Brandy in Canberra.

Originally from Mexico, Mariana moved to Australia to pursue an animal-related career. With 10 years of experience in veterinary nursing and 2 years as a zookeeper, she has had the opportunity to work with a wide range of species.

While Mariana enjoys the diversity of her work and appreciates the challenges it brings, her passion lies in working with cats. She particularly enjoys collecting blood and placing IV catheters on challenging patients, which keeps her skills sharp and provides a rewarding experience.

Charlie is a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse originally from the UK, now thriving in Australia. When she’s not busy caring for animals at the clinic, you’ll often spot her beloved cat, Possum, making occasional appearances.

With a deep passion for Australian wildlife, Charlie is committed to learning about the unique species native to this land, ensuring she can provide the best possible care and treatment for them. Her extensive experience also includes referral nursing.

Shannyn is a dedicated veterinary nurse with a special focus on neonatal care for kittens and a passion for working in emergency care. After transitioning from a career in event management, Shannyn found her true calling in veterinary nursing, driven by a deep passion for the well-being of small animals. With a compassionate approach and a commitment to excellence, Shannyn strives to make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable animals, especially in urgent and critical situations.

Shannon is our Head Receptionist. If you’ve met Shannon at the reception desk it’s likely an experience you’ve not forgotten as this personality-plus staff member is known for putting smiles and giggles on the faces of our clients.  He has always been a people-person with a love for animals so enjoys the best of both worlds in his role. Shannon comes from a background of customer service and technology so brings a wealth of organisation to the team.

Shannon has a Cavoodle of his own, a little girl, Billie.

Jessica is the reception team 2IC and is passionate about supporting staff as the team strives to create a positive, efficient environment for pets and their owners. Jessica is particularly committed to helping pet owners navigate their financial options to ensure their pets are able to receive the veterinary care they need and finds fulfillment in solving the variety of administrative puzzles the busy clinic environment brings.

Jessica loves a good belly laugh just as much as she loves her mischievous rabbit, Mr. C, and her high-energy Jack Russell, Billie.

Olivia is a receptionist at Summer Hill Village Vet, where she brings a cheerful and caring presence to the team. Alongside her front desk duties, she manages the clinic’s social media, a role she truly loves as it allows her to connect with pet owners and share important updates.

Olivia is a proud graduate of the Taronga Training Institute and is now a qualified zoo keeper. Olivia’s favourite topics of conversation are her two beloved cats, Stevie and Queenie!

Olivia thrives in the company of both people and animals, and she enjoys coming into work each day, spending time with her colleagues and friends, and ensuring each day ends with a smile.  You’ll often find her at the front desk, handing out chicken treats and chatting with pet owners about their furry babies.

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Georgia joined our team in October of 2023, and works as both a receptionist and nurse in training. She has a passion for animal welfare and is currently a vet student at the University of Sydney.

Her favourite animals are dogs, and in her spare time she can be found cuddling with her Cavoodle, Patrick, and her Havanese, Billy, while reading a book and eating dessert.

Naomi is passionate about ensuring all background finance and operations run smoothly so the rest of the clinic can do what they do best – care for your pets. With over 30 years of experience in operations and finance across various industries, Naomi brought a detail-oriented approach to everything she does, always looking to learn and improve.

She sits squarely in the dog camp, having grown up with them – the Irish Red Setter is her favourite breed. When Naomi is not helping small businesses thrive, you can find her caring for family, exercising, traveling, reading, and pursuing creative endeavours.

Wally came to the clinic about a year ago, after creating the paintings that are on the walls in the reception areas! When Wally had mentioned that she was looking for work, the clinic decided to give her chance and ever since, has loved coming to the clinic, as each day is different.

Wally is the clinic assistant, who is responsible for all sorts of things such as cleaning, which helps make the clinic run smoothly and helps our vets and nurses have the time to focus on of all your animals.