Marie

I am a Qualified Veterinary Nurse and have returned to Veterinary Nursing after 8 years off to raise a family and pursue other interests. I work here on a part time basis and have immensely enjoyed coming back to the team at Mt Martha Vet Clinic!

I have various qualifications in Veterinary Nursing which I acquired through Box Hill Tafe, such as animal dentistry and nutrition. In my time of veterinary nursing I have had the pleasure of working with many vets and have worked a senior nurse role at one of Melbourne's largest veterinary hospitals.

I have extensive veterinary nursing experience in Orthapedics,

Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Animal Behaviour & Nutrition/ Weight management.

Outside of Veterinary Nursing, I am a busy parent and enthusiastic devotee of Tai Chi.

Sam

I have been at Mt Martha Vet Clinic for over four years and thoroughly enjoy vet nursing.

I qualified as a Veterinary nurse over ten years ago, studying at the  New England College, NSW.

I have attended many seminars to update my education and worked with established Veterinary Specialist Surgeon Dr. Charles Kuntz, which was very interesting and educational.

I am particularly interested in animal behaviour and theatre nursing.

I have had animals for most of my life. Currently I have a mix: a Quarterhorse, a Miniature pony, a Birman cat, a Whippet dog and three chooks.

Jo

I started vet nursing in 1988 in a small mixed animal practice in Worce stershire in the UK. My interview was unique; it consisted of one thing - could I leap a stable door when an irate cow decided to say NO?! - and it turned out I could. During this time I made several trips overseas on charity neutering trips. On one of these trips I met my husband to be, Martin, whilst laying on the floor of a horse box playing midwife to a ewe.

In 1994 we were married and we moved to Hertfordshire where I accepted the position of Manager at The Blue Cross Adoption Centre, a national re-homing shelter for cats, dogs and horses. It was at the Blue Cross that my passion for canine behaviour flourished, seeing so many animals handed over for reasons that could so easily be avoided with some gentle steering in the right direction. We featured regularly on the TV program Pet Rescue UK, (it's true, the camera really does add 10lbs!). After the birth of my daughters Molly and Lucy, I returned to veterinary nursing where I enjoyed running our practice puppy parties and behaviour clinics.

In March 2008 we emigrated with our Westie, Moshi, who is enjoying her beach lifestyle. I am really excited to be working at Mt Martha Veterinary Clinic, and have been made welcome by colleagues and clients alike. I look forward to meeting all the exotic wildlife Australia has to offer too!

Caitlyn

Like every child does, I decided at a young age that one day I was going to become a vet. I watched Dr Harry, idolised Dr. Katrina Warren, and visited as many animal farms and expos as I possibly could. It wasn't until I stated volunteering at the RSPCA Peninsula Clinic, that my dreams began to come true. It was the skills and experience that I gained from the staff at the RSPCA which allowed me to fill the position of ˜Saturday Girl" at the Mount Martha Veterinary Clinic in mid-November 2009.

At home I have two cats, one extremely vocal and one rather quiet, called Spike and Roxy respectively. We also adopted a Labrador-Pointer cross called Jesse, who has happily lived with us for the last two years and still loves sprinting madly through the water at the beach, despite being nearly nine years old.

Now I am finished VCE Year 12 and I achieved a score which will enable me to commence studying the six year veterinary course at Melbourne University, first completing the Bachelor of Science before moving on to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. I can hardly wait!

Carole Smart

I am a British qualified veterinary nurse with over 20 years experience of working in veterinary practices both here and in the UK. In the UK I was also a lecturer in veterinary nursing teaching up to degree level for over 10 years. I live in Mornington with my husband, two sons and our dogs Keira and Millie.

We migrated to Melbourne in 2005 having previously also lived in the South of France. I love all aspects of working in a veterinary practice but have a special passion for nursing hospitalised and intensive care patients. I am thrilled to be able to lend a hand and join the wonderful team here at Mt Martha vets.

Brooke

I have been a veterinary nurse on the peninsula for 2 and half years now. I previously studied counseling and youth work at university before realizing my true passion lies with animals. I live in Langwarrin with a housemate, a toy spoodle named Ollie and a torti cat named Miffy. I have a keen interest in animal nutrition and behaviour and am very lucky to be working with some of the more senior nurses who teach me something new everyday. I am excited to be the newest member of the team at Mt Martha vet and am enjoying meeting all the new clients and their furry friends.