My particular interests are in ultrasonography, neurology, cardiology and surgery – particular minimally invasive (‘keyhole’) surgery. I am passionate about animal welfare issues and have volunteered at a number of welfare organisations overseas. Jason is an experienced surgeon and regularly performs TPLOs, medial patella luxation correction, brachycephalic obstructive syndrome surgery, anal gland removals, splenectomies, endoscopic assisted gastropexies, JPS procedures, complex lump removals and many more

I have been part of the Glen Iris and Glen Iris Veterinary Hospitals for 10 years, and I love getting to know our wonderful clients and pets. I have been working as a small animal veterinarian since graduating with Honours from the University of Melbourne in 2010.

My name is Francesca (Chess for short). I love the variety that GP medicine provides and I cherish following the journey through a pet’s life.

I enjoy all aspects of veterinary medicine but I have a particular interest in surgery and plan to undertake my memberships in the years to come. I love meeting new clients and their fur babies and forming long lasting relationships that enable us to work together to provide the best ongoing care for all pets.

Hi! My name’s Mel and I’m one of the vets at Glen Iris Veterinary Hospital. I graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM). Prior to graduating, I worked as a stable hand at Flemington racecourse for three years. I enjoy a variety of different disciplines within veterinary medicine including surgery, diagnostic imaging and emergency and critical care.

You may remember me from the reception and cattery team, I joined the Glen Iris Veterinary Hospital team in 2016 during my first year of vet school. Since then I have graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2019, undertaken a year-long internship and returned to the team at Glen Iris to continue my veterinary journey. I love the collaborative approach and high standard of care that we are able to offer at Glen Iris.At home, I have a spoilt domestic short hair called Nala. I look forward to meeting you and your pets.

Hi, I’m Olivia and I am a Veterinarian.

I spent the first 2 years in Melbourne working in small animal general practice then moved into emergency and critical care while also working casually in a feline only Specialist Clinic.

From a very young age I’ve always had a passion and love for cats, often rescuing and bringing home strays.

I love the challenges brought by my feline patients who usually mask their illness or pain curling their little paws under them and regarding my efforts with cattitude and disdain protesting “I’m fine! You figure it out!”.

Because cats are not small dogs recognising and understanding how their specific feline needs differ from dogs is important. Cats not only have diseases unique to them, but they also exhibit symptoms of illness very differently to dogs, understanding these specific feline needs helps us to assist them to live their best life or all 9 lives.

My particular interests are in ultrasonography and feline medicine, currently I am completing further study in feline medicine with the hope to undertake membership exams in the not too distant future.

I’m currently the purr-sonal assistant to 2 senior rescued cats, and in my little spare time I love catching up with friends, building LEGO, gardening, and curling up with my cats and reading.

I joined the Glen Iris team back in 2018. Having grown up in South Africa, I am passionate about cats of all shapes and sizes, and working at the clinic has given me the opportunity to study and learn so much more about these fascinating creatures. Whilst my current role means I dont get to interact with clients and patients as often as I’d like, my favourite part of my job is being able to sneak out back and cuddle a patient or two.

Hi I’m Sammie and I’m Practice Manager at Glen Iris Vet. I was lucky enough to join this amazing team late November 2020. I live with my baby girl Midnight a domestic short haired kitty, my boy Nelson a Jack Russell, my little Axolotl Franklin and my beautiful Stimpsons python May. The team at Glen Iris Vet are absolutely amazing and I’m so honoured to be apart of the Glen Iris family and spending my time with our beautiful patients and clients.

I was fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to join the team at Glen IrisVeterinary Hospital as a student in 2017 while I completed my Certificate 4 inVeterinary Nursing and have never looked back. Ever since I can remember I have had a passion to help and take care of sick and injured animals. I got into the veterinary industry by doing a volunteer program and instantly fell in love with it.

My name is Abi and I started my journey with the team at Armadale/Glen Iris Vet Hospitals in the role of Trainee Vet Nurse in October 2021. As a qualified Vet Nurse, I am very lucky to be working with such a fantastic team of like-minded people who love caring for animals as much as I do and am proud to be part of such a compassionate and knowledgeable team.

My love for animals and for working alongside like-minded people has grown so much in such a short period of time. My job is both exciting and rewarding. Every day I get to work with intelligent and supportive individuals.

I have always loved animals and knew I wanted to be a vet when I was 5. To me, pets are not just animals – they are members of our family.

Hi my name is Aneira, but you can call me Nye! I come from a lovely little farming village in the North of England where my love for animals began. I grew up milking cows and tending to thousands of chickens with my friends. I moved to Melbourne with my family in 2016 and since then felt like I’ve had nothing but room to grow.

Hi my name is Sam and I am a Vet Nurse.

Hi, I’m Domenique (but feel free to call me Dom)! The amazing team at GIVH have recently taken me under their wing as a trainee veterinary nurse. After being in the journalism and marketing industry for almost 10 years, I realised that I didn’t feel like I was doing enough to help people and their pets despite working for a pet-focused charity. It was clear that vet nursing was my calling when I preferred to flea and worm the spicy cats coming into the office rather than write a story about them! I’m incredibly excited to begin this rewarding career and assist people and pets in a whole new way.

Hi! My name is Narissa. I am so grateful to have joined the Glen Iris team in 2023 as a trainee, starting my studying off with my Cert III in Animal studies to then go into my Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing.  My Career leading to this job first started at the age of 15 when I was employed at a pet shop, feeding and cleaning cages after school. I knew I wanted to pursue a career with animals and since moving to Melbourne I’m finally fulfilling that path again thanks to the Glen Iris team.

Hello my name is Claudia, I have wanted to work with animals since I was a little girl! After finishing high school I started studying zoology and first started my career with animals working as a zookeeper and I am now excited to start on a new journey soon of vet nursing.

Recently, I transitioned from a career in the beauty therapy industry to pursue my passion for animal nursing. As an in-training veterinary nurse at Glen Iris Veterinary Hospital, I have found a welcoming environment that confirms I am in the right place to learn from the industry’s best. The hospital fosters continuous learning and growth among its staff, enabling me to combine my love for animals with a commitment to providing exceptional care and advancing my skills. We truly embody the motto “one team, one dream,” working together to ensure peace of mind for pet owners and optimal health for their pets.

I live in Tasmania in an awesomely named Eggs and Bacon Bay, I absolutely love animals and have quite a few at home, 3 dogs, 4 cats, 7 chickens and 6 ducks.  I enjoy working for this clinic so much that when I moved to Tassie, I refused to leave my job. This is why I am now the remote receptionist –  you will hear my chirpy, over excited voice on the phone but not see my face. I love the people I work with and the clients I get to talk to ; I love helping people and their animals and finding out all about them and their funny personalities and I think I have the best job there is!

Hi, I’m Monica and I am a Trainee Veterinary Nurse.

I have always had a passion for animals and over the years it has grown stronger where I now know that being a Vet Nurse is what I want to do for the rest of my career.  I have volunteered at various shelters and rescues over the years first with dogs and more recently with rabbits.

I spend my free time going on outdoor adventures with my partner and our 2 year old Golden Retriever Maverick.  When we are not out and about we are at home enjoying the mischievous antics of our two rabbits Jet and Jemma. I look forward to welcoming all our clients and their pets while I spend my time at reception before starting my Cert IV in vet nursing.

Hi, I’m Ella and I am a vet nurse.