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It is an collaborative effort to supply the service and care your pets deserve.
Standards of Care
The primary role of the team at FVH is to exceed your expectations in caring for your pet. We treat your pets like they are part of our family too! We have a professional, caring and devoted team to look after your pet. Anne, the principal veterinarian is a member of the Australian Veterinary Association abiding by its’ strict code of patient care.
The staff routinely attend further training, conferences and courses in their respective fields to reinforce we practice with the most up to date knowledge possible. Giving you and your pet the service and care you deserve.
Our caring starts at the end of the phone and continues after your pet is home!
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Dr Anne Dynon BVSc
Anne graduated from Melbourne University in 1973. Her first position was in Dubbo, NSW treating horses, cows, pigs, dogs and cats. A year later she moved back to Melbourne, and after a stint in horse practice decided to her passion was small animal medicine and surgery . After working in various Melbourne practices, Anne purchased Flemington Veterinary Clinic in 1989. A few years later the building was extensively renovated and upgraded to become Flemington Veterinary Hospital.
Anne has a special interest in veterinary dentistry as well as over 33 years experience in general small animal medicine and surgery. As an academic associate of Melbourne University Anne involved with training veterinary sudents at FVH. Anne has 4 pets, 2 cats Mischief and Merlow, a Bichon Frise Maggie and a mini wirehaired dashund Sophie .
Out of work Anne enjoys wining and dining, and walking. Anne is also a member of Flemington Rotary Club and a committee member of CIKA (Cancer in Kids Auxillary).
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Dr Angela Nehring BVSc
Angela graduated from Queensland University and after a year's in practice up North, has settled into life in Melbourne.
Angela enjoys all aspects of small animal pratice. Out of work, Angela enjoys exploring Melbourne. Angela shares her home with her cat, Sammy. |
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Dr Li-Ming Soh BVSc
Li-Ming graduated from the University of Sydney and has since worked in a small animal practice in Singapore for the past 7 years.
She is currently enrolled in a Holistic Kinesiology course (complementary medicine for people and animals) and is enjoying the best of both worlds being a student and locuming part-time as a vet.
Her interests lie in all forms of complementary medicine from acupuncture, homeopathy, supplementation to crystals and herbal medicine etc and she hopes to pursue them all eventually. In the past, she has attended courses in veterinary acupuncture and used supplement therapy at her previous practice. |
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Dr Adoncia Thian BSc BVMS
Adoncia graduated from Murdoch University, Western Australia. After graduating, she returned to Singapore to work before embarking on a rotational internship for 2 years with the University of Melbourne Veterinary Clinic and Hospital.
Adoncia enjoys all aspects of small animal clinical work, especially surgery.
She lives with cats, Oscar and Kitten, a little terrier called Hooshi and a human called Ben. Adoncia loves adventurous foods, and endeavours to eat her way through all the restaurants in Melbourne.
Adoncia used to work at Flemington Veterinary Hospital but has since relocated to Sydney . We are very happy that she returns to do short stints of locum work for us.
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Professional Interest Practitioners |
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Dr Harold Pook BVSc MVSc
Professional Interest Practitioner in Internal Medicine
Harold graduated from Melbourne University in 1979. He undertook an internship and residency at Saskatoon from 1983-1986. During the next 9 years Harold had a position in Internal Medicine on faculty at Guelph University.
Since then, Harold has been operating a mobile internal medicine and diagnostic service in Melbourne and Geelong. Harold performs Ultrasonography, Endoscopy, Oncology and other diagnostic procedures.
Harold has 2 King Charles Cavalier Spaniels. Out of work Harold enjoys cycling.. |
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Dr Robert Hilton BVSc MACVSc CertVD MRCVS
Professional Interest Practitioner in Dermatology
Robert graduated with first class honours from the University of Melbourne in 1975. Between 1976 and 2000 he was in mixed then small animal practice, gaining a MACVSc qualification in canine medicine along the way. Since 2001 he has been focusing his professional activities on Veterinary Dermatology, his long time professional interest and now restricts his practice to Veterinary Dermatology.
In 2006 he successfully completed all the requirements and examinations of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Certificate in Veterinary Dermatology. Rob is a member of the Dermatology Chapter of the Australasian College of Veterinary Scientists, the European Society for Veterinary Dermatology and an active member of Vetdermlist.
Rob’s particular interests include allergic skin disease and any other skin disease relating to dysfunction of the immune system. He is the author of several articles and clinical reviews and has given numerous seminars locally and further afield. Rob’s private interests include climbing mountains on foot or by skis and trying not to fall off on the way down. |
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Sarah Hynes
Vet Nurse
After spending 5 years as a human dental nuse Sarah's love of animals made her decide to be a veterinary nurse. Sarah is currently studying her certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing. Sarah loves animals, especially dogs and enjoys making their visit to the vet a fun experience.
Sarah has 2 labrador retrievers, Belle and Bear, whom she loves most dearly and enjoys spoiling them to bits. |
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Zoe Moore
Vet Nurse
Zoe came to us from Queensland with over 5 years experience in Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Nursing, which she gained from Pet Emergencey/ Queensland Vet Specialists.
She is now loving the different aspect of nursing, especially the patient & client care that General Practice has to offer; and she is enjoying constantly learning new things here at F.V.H.
On her days off, she loves nothing more than taking her most beloved dog Mikki to the beach; as well as playing with her naughty kittens, Villain & Tonk, and spending time with the much loved friends she has met in Melbourne.
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Carina Jefferis
Senior Nurse
Carina is a fully qualified UK Registered Veterinary Nurse. She graduated from the University of Bristol in 2008 with a degree in Nursing & Practice Administration.
Carina has worked in various practices in the UK before embarking on overseas travel. She has been in Australia since last October 2010 and is currently working with us since May 2011. She is especially good with rabbits and loves all large dogs, especially German Shepherds.
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Linda Wools
Senior Nurse
Linda is currently studying for her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. She has been nursing since 2006 and enjoys the close monitoring and care of hospital patients and assisting in surgery.
Linda has one very energetic Border Collie ,Sari, and a lazy ginger cat, Mick.
Linda loves visiting wineries, getting away with friends and relaxing on the couch with a good movie! |
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Caroline Burke
Senior Nurse
Caroline is a fully qualified UK Registered Veterinary nurse. She graduated from the University of Bristol in 2008 with a degree in Nursing and Practice Administration. She worked in a busy 24-hour hospital for 6 months before embarking on her travels.
Caroline has since been to India, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Sabah and Singapore, before arriving in Australia. She will stay in Australia for a year.
Caroline shares her boundless energy with us. She also has good animal handling skills, excellent knowledge in laboratory techniques, surgical and medical nursing. |
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Marissa May
Locum Nurse
Marissa is a Certificate IV qualified nurse.
Marissa just returned from a big work and travel adventure in the UK. She is a compassionate and competant, with many years' experience as a head nurse in the eastern suburbs in Melbourne. |
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Chiara Perri
Chiara is a certified veterinary nurse, having completed her Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services in 2006. She is a fully accredited Delta Instructor and Assessor. Chiara is now running our puppy preschool classes at Flemington Veterinary Hospital .Chiara also offers private behavioural consultations for problems in the home.
Chiara’s classes are all based on positive training methods using rewards and praise and working towards building a working relationship.
The puppy pre school classes are run for an hour once a week, over 5 weeks.
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Groomers |
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Benjamin Panneman
Ben has been a professional dog groomer for 6 years after mastering show grooming. He is now working on becoming an International Show Groomer.
Ben has collected many ideas and skills while working with breeders and various salons in Melbourne. He is now very excited that he can give the dog-clients of Flemington Vet Hospital the opportunity to look their best in their unique breed standard pet trim. |
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Tamara Giles
Tamara is a friendly and bubbly character. She enjoys getting to know every dog's personality and catering to their needs. She is fairly new to grooming and is enjoying learning about different breeds styles.
Tamara has always been an animal lover and has been a wildlife rescuer for some time. She owns a jack russel x named "Shiela", a torishell cat named "Coco", and a blue princess parrot named "Chip".
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Additional Staff |
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Reception: Shiela Smith
Book Keeping: Shirley Shickerling, Jill Nunno
Gardener: Mario Cassar
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