Willunga & Aldinga Veterinary Services

Simone

Business Administration Manager

Simone has always known from a young age that she wanted to work with animals.

Simones special interests are performing administration tasks and creating spreadsheets.

Outside of work Simone likes being home with her family and friends, playing video games and also really enjoys living a frugal life and playing with budgets and creating spreadsheets. 

Caitlin

Lead Veterinary Nurse, Cert IV

Caitlin chose this industry because she has always loved animals. After starting in a degree in animal behaviour she soon realized that Veterinary nursing and the course topics were much closer to what was envisioned. 

Caitlin’s interests are surgical and hospital nursing, as well as leadership and mentoring.

Outside of work Caitlin loves spending time with family, getting outdoors, listening to music, and going to the gym.

Dr. Neil Thies

Veterinarian, BVSc (Hons), MAVS

Neil graduated from Melbourne University in 1979 and joined WVS in 1984. He has completed a Masters in Veterinary Science. Neil brings a wealth of medical knowledge and surgical skill to our team.

Outside of work Neil spends time with Trees For Life and is a dedicated endurance runner and swimmer. He has completed two IronMan triathlons, as well as participating in the 10km + Rottnest Island swim, off the coast of WA. Currently he is racing half and full marathon events.

Dr. Clare Ellis

Veterinarian, BVSc (Hons), CCRT CVA (IVAS)

Clare grew up always wanting to be a vet. She enjoys working in this industry because she is able to make a difference to the quality of her patients lives and enjoys working with owners to provide the best outcomes in patient care. 

Clare has a special interest in musculoskeletal injuries and disease and has additional qualifications in acupuncture and rehabilitation (physical) therapy.

Outside of work Clare enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 daughters, cheering on kids sports, camping and being a volunteer surf lifesaver. 

Dr. Daniel Richmond

Veterinarian, DVM

Dan graduated from Murdoch University in Perth in 1995. He worked in the UK for 3 years in a small animal practice then to Perth and the southwest of WA before buying Aldinga Vet Clinic in 2007. In 2013 Dan sold the Practice which created WAVS.

Dan has a keen interested in imaging – ultrasounds and radiographs, difficult medical cases and soft tissue surgery.

Dr. Brooke Lamey

Veterinarian, BSc BVSc

Brooke chose this industry to improve animal welfare and wellbeing and enjoys improving the human animal bond.

Brooke enjoys internal medicine, small animal surgery and a special interest in eye health.

Outside of work Brooke likes gardening reading, catching up with friends and exploring our beaches and parks. 

Dr. Reginald Goh

Veterinarian, BSc DVM

Reg started at the Willunga Clinic at the beginning of 2022 after graduating from the University of Adelaide in 2021. 

Reg has a special interest in all animals large and small with a growing passion for Australia’s diverse native wildlife. Reg has a keen interesting in imaging and surgery.

Reg enjoys spending time outside of work with his two dogs.

Dr. Tori Ludlow

Veterinarian, BHSc BSc DVM

Tori chose this industry as every day is different and there are so many opportunities to learn and improve skills.

Tori’s special interest is surgery in both small and large animals.

In Tori’s spare time you’ll find her outdoors being active in nature.

Dr Tori is currently on maternity leave.

Dr. Amelia Cannadine

Veterinarian

Amelia has wanted to be a vet since the first time she was asked “what do you want to be when you grow up?” Initially this was because of her love for all animals and although this is still relevant to Amelia now, there is a lot more to it.

Amelias special interests are mixed practice, including soft tissue surgery in small and large animals, new puppy and kitten consultations and internal medicine.

Outside of work you’ll find Amelia going for a swim, playing social netball with friends, reading a book and catching up with family.

Karen

Veterinary Nurse, Cert IV

Karen’s love for animals and their welfare brought her into this industry.  Karen loves helping out clients by always going above and beyond.

Karen’s special interest are playing games and spending time with her friends and family.

In Karen’s spare time she loves watching TV, continued education and spending time with her adorable pug – June.

Kelly

Veterinary Nurse

Kelly chose this industry as she loves animals and want to help them. 

Kelly’s special interests is behaviour and feline medicine and surgery.

In Kelly’s spare time she enjoys reading and showing her oriental cats. She also has a pet pigeon called Polly and a few others in the menagerie.

Elizabeth

Veterinary Nurse

Elizabeth has been working as a vet nurse since 2012 after pursuing other adventures and careers.

Elizabeth’s special interests are surgery, dentistry, nutrition and behaviour and also enjoys working with exotics, natives and pocket pets.

She has two beautiful indoor cats and in her spare time she likes to read.

Amanda

Veterinary Receptionist

Amanda chose to work in the veterinary industry because she is passionate about animals. 

Amanda’s special interests are working in front of house, providing knowledge and support to the broader community on a daily basis, ensuring pets get the best care.

Outside of work you’ll find Amanda spending time with her family or riding her horses.

Kristin

Marketing Administrator, RVN Cert IV, DIP Ag Production

Kristin chose this industry because of her love for all animals. After working at a wildlife park she decided she wanted to do more to help and decided to become a Vet Nurse.

Kristin’s special interests are helping pet owners understand their pets behaviour.

Outside of work Kristin likes spending time with her family camping with her three golden retrievers.

Zara

Veterinary Nurse, Cert IV

Zara chose this industry because of her love for helping animals and a strong interest in helping owners understand their dogs behaviour and how to improve their pets lives!

Zara’s special interest is anxiety in dogs, as well as native wildlife (such as possums!), and working with rabbits.

Zara enjoys spending time with her animals, hiking, riding her pony and volunteering for Save our Wildlife Foundation. 

Magda

Veterinary Nurse Puppy Preschool Trainer

Magda has always had a massive interest and love for animals epeccially welfare and their behaviour.

With a keen interest in animal behaviour Magda is a great asset in our Puppy Preschool program. Magda loves to know why and how things work so is particularly interested in Biology. 

Outside of work Magda and her partner are working hard to make their property as self sufficient as they can using regenerative and permaculture farming techniques.

Ailie

Veterinary Nurse, Cert IV

Ailie chose this industry as she feels being able to help animals was something she was born to do. As a child she was surrounded by pets and wild animals and developed special bonds.

Ailie is interested in alternative medicine with the understanding that all aspects of medicine have role within our lives.

Ailie likes to play board games and get close to nature through walks and fishing.

Ruby

Veterinary Student

Ruby is currently a 4th year vet student and we have been lucky to have her working as a nurse on weekends and during uni holidays.

Ruby has a passion for both small and large animals and sees herself as a mixed animal vet in the future.

Outside of work and study you will find Ruby taking her dogs for a run along the beach, exploring the local hiking trails, or sitting around a fire with a glass of red wine.

Angelique

Veterinary Receptionist

Angelique chose to work in this industry as it is dynamic with room for growth, continued education and self development with animal welfare at the forefront on her mind.

Angelique’s special interest is being a voice for animals and hopefully soon helping with shelter/rescue inititives.

Outside of work Angelique enjoys art, painting, baking cakes, experimenting with interesting flavors, travelling, meditating and running.

Rebecca H

Veterinary Nurse, Cert IV

Rebecca joined the WAVS team at the beginning of 2022 whilst she was completing her Cert IV in Veterinary nursing. 

Rebecca has taken a strong interest in the face-to-face side of nursing, helping clients over the phone and in person.

Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her two boisterous dogs and 4 rescued cats

Jenna

Veterinary Nurse,

Coming soon!