Here's a few things that set up apart from other veterinary clinics

  • We have been in business for over 20 years and have assisted thousands of local pets from puppy or kitten hood right through to their senior years.
  • Our veterinary team works as a close team and collaborate their wealth of knowledge to ensure your pet receives the best outcome.
  • You can choose a veterinarian to suit your pet and individual needs.
  • We have a Medical Consultant who is available for in-clinic assessment for complicated medical cases.
  • Our in-house Veterinary Surgeon is highly qualified and experienced in complex soft tissue and orthopaedic surgeries.
  • We have separate dog and cat waiting areas and hospital wards to make your family member as comfortable as possible.
  • We also have a state-of-the-art Cat Boarding Facilities to accommodate your furry friends while you are away.
  • We are actively involved in community programs within and outside of the hospital including responsible pet ownership programs.
  • Your pet will be treated with the attention they deserve care - just ask any one of our existing clients who drop-by for a free treat or cuddle when passing our hospital.
  • Our team, patients and patient families are one great big family.  You only have to sit in our waiting room to see we really care about the personalised service you receive.
  • We enforce an extensive set of standards of care at our hospital so your pet receives a high level of care everytime they visit.
  • We actively seek feedback from our patient families to ensure our services reflect current needs.

If you would like to find out more about us, we encourage hospital tours and welcome you to bring your pet to meet our team at anytime.

Meet our team
Dr Bethany Hooper
Vet
  • BVSc

Bethany joined our team in October 2016.  She always knew she wanted to work with animals.  At age five her dream was to be a dog groomer and when she found her love of science in high school, she combined her love of animals and passion for science to pursue a career as a Veterinarian. 

Bethany’s goal is to provide a gentle, caring approach to each consultation to keep patients comfortable, give them a thorough examination and provide a gold standard health care plan for each pet.  She has a passion for pet dental care, and working with our clients to provide them with the best dental care to keep their pets happy and healthy.  When she is not in the clinic, Bethany is spending time with her partner Shannon and their fur-baby Marzipan, plus whatever strays they are taking care of at the time. 

Dr Phoebe Venables
Vet
  • BVSc

Phoebe joined our team in April 2016, becoming a Veterinarian because she had always been drawn to animals, science and people, and it was almost a foregone conclusion she would end up as a Vet. 

Phoebe loves finding out how things work and how to make them work better and having a job where people are constantly bringing her their cats and dogs is a definite perk.  Phoebe’s goal with every patient is to have pets and their owners leave a little bit healthier and better informed than when they arrived.  If this is an annual vaccination she will really focus on preventative care to get the longest, happiest life for your pet, or if something's going wrong she will work out a plan based on best-practice medicine, and that will fit well with your family to get them back on track.

Phoebe’s philosophy in all areas of life is "things rarely get worse by talking about them." At work this means that if there's anything at all an owner (or pet-parent) might be worried about this is always worth discussing, even if it's just for peace-of-mind. It might be something that can be easily addressed or something worth looking in to let her know and we'll find out.  When Phoebe is not in the clinic, she is spending time with her partner and a chatty cat named Milly. 

Dr Cody Shannon
Vet
  • BVSc (Hons)

Cody has spent his time as a vet working in both country Victoria and NSW. He has a keen interest in wildlife, exotic pets and all types of surgery. We're so excited to have Cody on board with us - he has already proven to be a warm and friendly addition to our team!

Dr Sue Ramoo
Medical Consultant
  • BVSc

Dr Sue Ramoo graduated from the University of Sydney in 2004 and worked in general practice for 2 years, where she saw lots of dogs, cats, a few goats, some sheep and a couple of cows! During this time she developed an interest in internal medicine which led her to undertake an internship in critical care and internal medicine, which was followed by a 3 year residency at the University of Melbourne Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

Sue has since worked in private referral practices across Melbourne and is well versed in all aspects of internal medicine. She has been published in various veterinary journals and herinterests include gastroenterology, endocrinology and oncology. Outside of work, Sue dabbles in floristry and cooking. She also loves food, wine and bush walking. At home, Sue has a 6 year old Border Terrier named Lizzie, and a Princess Parrot called Kayne.

It is great to have Dr Sue Ramoo available for in-clinic assessment of those more complicated medical cases.

Olga
Practice Manager

Olga has 10 years’ experience as a Practice Manager and comes to us from Toronto, Canada where she spent 7 years on a working holiday visa. Olga is also a Certified Veterinary Technician and has a particular interest in Dermatology and Internal Medicine. It is Olga’s goal to make sure she knows each and every client and pet that comes through our door to make them all feel welcomed and a part of the Fitzroy family.

Olga lives with her 6 year old German Shepherd named Jixxer (who she bought with her from Canada) and a feisty white kitty called Mishka. Feel free to pop by and say hello, even if it’s for a chat or a treat for your furry companion!

Rachel
2IC Vet Nurse

Rachel joined our team in June 2015 as a Locum Trainee Veterinary Nurse, working across some of our sister clinics. After 3 months as a locum nurse, Rachel took the opportunity to settle at Fitzroy Vet as a full-time nurse. 

Rachel enjoys travelling, music and spending time with her partner and their French Bulldog, Bruno.  Rachel is currently studying her Certificate IV in Verterinary Nursing and is due to complete this at the end of 2017. Rachel thoroughly enjoys developing her skills and knowledge in surgical nursing and her areas of interest include anaesthetics, x-rays and puppy school.

Caitlin
Vet Nurse

Caitlin joined the Fitzroy Vet team in August 2015 after having some time off nursing to pursue her interest in professional horse riding. She has a passion for horses and has been riding and competing since she can remember. Her veterinary nursing interests include x-rays, team consulting and patient enrichment. In June 2018, Caitlin took on the role as our Practice Manager.

Caitlin has a Brittany Spaniel X Poodle called Spencer who joins her at the clinic each day. 

Gemma
Vet Nurse

Gemma started at Fitzroy Vet in July 2016. She was born and raised in New Zealand and became a qualified Veterinary Nurse in February 2013. Gemma's early nursing career was centered around cats, dogs, bunnies and guinea pigs as well as exotic species such as birds, reptiles and a vast range of New Zealand wildlife.

Outside of work, Gemma enjoys exploring new places, keeping fit and has a great love for food - both cooking and eating it! She is yet to adopt a wee fur baby of her own but it won't be long before the pitter-patter of paws are ruling the household.

Samantha
Vet Nurse

After graduating from High School in 2009, Sam worked in the retail industry for three years, then worked for a call centre for a year and a half. After finishing school however, she became interested in Veterinary nursing. 

Sam completed a short course in Animal Nursing through Box Hill Tafe in 2013 and volunteered at a rabbit shelter in Box Hill. 

Sam has a passion for animals and animal care. She joined the Fitzroy team as locum trainee veterinary nurse in September 2014.

Anna
Vet Nurse

Anna is originally from Corowa in rural NSW and has had a keen interest in animal care for as long as she can remember. Originally moving to Melbourne to pursue studies in IT and programming, Anna decided that the IT career path was not for her. Taking a few years off to work and save money, she eventually decided it was time to knuckle down and get started on her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing which she is currently undertaking.

Anna currently lives with her grumpy 11 year old cat, Cherry, but also has a cheeky 12 year old dog named Kozi who lives with her mother in NSW.

Kirstie
Vet Nurse

Kirstie started at Fitzroy Vet in March 2017. She was born in Sydney but was raised in New Zealand. She was working in a clinic in Auckland as a Veterinary Nurse for 5 years before moving to Melbourne for her partner’s new job.

Kirstie lives with her 6 year old Border Collie - Link, her 5 year old Tonkinese - Kira, and her 4 year old tabby - Worf. Kirstie and her partner are both nerds so her cats are named after Star Trek characters and her dog after a Nintendo character.

Kirstie enjoys dying her hair a new colour every month or two and any kind of dancing.

Marni
Vet Nurse

Marni joined our team in March 2017. She is a small-town girl at heart but moved to the suburbs a few years ago in order to pursue her passion for animals and begin a career in veterinary nursing. She has previous experience in a small animal practice and enjoys volunteering on weekends for Stafford Rescue Victoria.

Marni lives with her adopted room mate Warren the cat and is the proud aunt to her sister’s two pesky ferrets – Jellybean and Juju.

Kieren
Trainee Vet Nurse/ Cattery Attendant

Kieren joined the team in July 2016 as a work experience student whilst studying her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing through Box Hill Tafe. Having previously completed a Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Biosciences at La Trobe University, and with a keen interest in biochemistry and animal behaviour, it became apparent that the veterinary clinic was the right environment for Kieren. She has since begun working part time in the cattery as a cattery attendant. She is most interested in pursuing surgical nursing and/or pathology. 

In her free time, Kieren enjoys playing video games, taking dance lessons or eating out with friends.

Rachael
Cattery Attendant

Rachael is excited to share her passion for all animals by making sure all our feline friends have a loving and comfortable boarding experience while you are away. She will be ensuring that each and every feline friend gets outdoor exercise time, brushing, cuddles or whatever else they need. Away from work, Rachael volunteers at several animal rescue shelters and is also a paw-rent to a few cats and a dog.

We aim to provide the best possible care for your furry friend while you are away, so please pop in to meet Rachael who can show you our wonderful boarding facilities. We are more than happy to accommodate all your cat's needs and make the experience as positive and homely for them as we can. If you have any questions or wish to book a time with Rachael, please give our clinic a call.

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