Amy
Client Care Representative Â
Amy is one of our wonderful admin staff. She joined our team last year as she enjoys spending time with animals whenever she can! Being able to assist other’s pets during times they need urgent care is very rewarding for Amy, especially seeing them leave the clinic looking and feeling better! She completed 2 certificates […]
Caitlin
Veterinary Nurse  Certificate IV VN
Caitlin is part of our nursing team and roster queen extraordinaire. Her ability to multitask makes her an invaluable member of the CVES family. Caitlin is originally from Canberra and has many fur babies which include Floki, Raspie, Pouncival and Tumblebrutus. She obtained her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing at CIT while volunteering at the […]
Cass
Veterinary Nurse  Certificate IV VN
Cass is born and bred in Canberra and has been a vet nurse for almost 15 years after diving in deep at the age of 14, with close to 10 of those in emergency and critical care. She enjoys the fast paced unpredictability that working in emergency has offered and loves the puzzles that Emergency […]
Chris
Operations Coordinator Â
With a decade-long career in banking under his belt, Chris brings a wealth of knowledge in operational compliance to the CVES team. As the Operations Coordinator, Chris ensures the business functions in a seamless manner from inventory to health and safety. In his spare time, you’ll find Chris at the gym or deep in the […]
Claire De Candia
Business Development Manager Â
Claire began her journey with CVES in 2019 as a receptionist and quickly progressed to reception manager. As the clinic grew, she transitioned into the role of Business Development Manager. In this position, Claire brings essential organization and calm to the fast-paced world of emergency administration, ensuring that both patients receive top-quality care and clients […]
Dr Frazer Boneham
Hospital Director  BVSc
Frazer graduated from James Cook University in 2011, and has enjoyed a broad range of roles within the profession, including: general practice, emergency and critical care (ECC), herd health and agricultural trade. Frazer’s enduring interest is assisting veterinarians to deliver maximum benefit to the community by leading and developing teams that value: phycological safety, continuous […]
Dr Georgia
Emergency Veterinarian  BSc DVM
Georgia has been living and working as a vet in Canberra since she graduated from Melbourne University in 2020. She has recently decided to make the move to veterinary emergency full-time, and couldn’t be more excited. She has enjoyed being able to make big differences in patients’ and owners lives in every shift and is […]
Dr Julie
Clinical Director  BVSc MRCVS Cert AVP
Julie qualified in the United Kingdom in 1996. Since then she has worked in many different fields in the veterinary world including large animals and Government. Julie has been an Emergency and Critical Care veterinarian for over 20 years and has a certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice. Julie arrived in Canberra with her five children, […]
Dr Miroslava
Emergency Veterinarian  BVSc
As a 2022 new graduate, Mira signed up to an amazing and challenging one-year ECC internship with Canberra Emergency Veterinary Services. This internship provided her with the ideal opportunity for career development and paved a way to other post graduate programs. She is grateful to have worked with so many talented and highly motivated individuals […]
Dr Tom
Emergency Veterinarian  BVBiol/BVSc
Tom graduated from CSU Wagga in 2016 He started his career in Sydney before heading overseas and finally winding up here in Canberra. Since graduating, Tom has developed a keen interest in surgery and emergency medicine, as well as enjoying part time teaching back at his old university. At home Tom leads a simple life […]
Dr Tracy
Emergency Veterinarian  BVSc (Hons)
Tracy started her career in animal health in the 1990’s as a veterinary technician, after a few years in general practice she decided to enroll in vet school working as a technician in emergency and critical care to pay her way through university; it was here her love of emergency developed. After graduating, Tracy pursued […]
Eloise
Client Care Representative Â
Eloise joined our team in 2021, after being in the industry for 8 years. She understands how stressful having a sick pet can be and finds it extremely rewarding to be able to support clients and their pets Eloise is a trained Primary School Teacher, currently still working in a school. She has always wanted […]
Eric
2IC Nurse Manager  Cert IV VN, Cert III Captive Animals, APVN(Zoo)
Eric began working as a Veterinary Nurse in 2014 and quickly grew a passion for exotics and emergencies. In 2018 he was lucky enough to be employed as a veterinary nurse for the National Zoo and Aquarium. This progressed into a 4-year career as a zookeeper and zoo vet nurse before he dipped his feet […]
Jane
Client Care Representative Â
Jane started with us in December 2020 after moving from New Zealand with her young family. Although she had no prior experience in the industry, Jane’s love of animals and ability to learn quickly allowed her to expand her horizons and she is now in the early stages of commencing her studies to become a […]
Jeddha
Veterinary Nurse  Diploma in Emergency and Critical Care
Jeddha is a Diploma Qualified Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Nurse and has been in the industry since 2014. Jeddha has spent a large majority of her career in emergency and critical care, and has also worked in medicine and small animal general practice. She joined CVES early 2023 and feels at home working together […]
Kim
Business Support Officer  Certificate IV VN
After completing her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2014, Kim gained invaluable experience in both specialist and general practice clinics. Kim joined the CVES team in 2018 initially as a nurse, then a gun emergency receptionist before taking on the role of Business Support Officer to support the leadership team in keeping the clinic […]
Kit
Veterinary Nurse  Certificate IV VN
Born and raised in Canberra, Kit was always obsessed with animals. They began their animal studies in 2016, working as a nutritional advisor for Hills Science Diet until they started nursing in general practice at the end of 2017. After experiencing an emergency in their GP clinic and wishing they could do more, Kit decided […]
Leisa
Client Care Manager Â
Born and raised in Ukraine Leisa moved to Australia in 2016. Leisa has dedicated the majority of her adult life to helping animals. During 10+ years’ experience in pet care and veterinary services industry she has tried herself in quite a few hands on and administration roles. Initially joining our team in early 2021 as […]
Mariam
Veterinary Nurse  Cert IV VN
Mariam was born and raised in Canberra. Since she was very young she has always loved animals and has always wanted to work with them. Mariam has been in the industry since 2022 and has always been interested in emergency work. She completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2023 and shortly after joined […]
Marieanne
Veterinary Nurse  Certificate IV VN
Marieanne completed her Certificate IV in vet nursing in 2013 in Western Australia whilst also working concurrently in general practice clinics. Once she graduated, she jumped straight into working with vet emergency and critical care. She moved to Canberra in 2020 and joined the Canberra Veterinary Emergency Service team. She loves all animals including wildlife. […]
Matilda
Veterinary Nurse  Certificate IV VN
Matilda has been immersed in the veterinary industry since 2019, beginning as a kennel hand in a general practice. Her passion for animal care led her to join Canberra Veterinary Emergency Service a year later in 2020, where her interest in emergency began. Matilda then completed her Certificate IV in 2021. Matilda’s career has taken […]
Megan
Non-Clinical Vet Manager Â
Growing up in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains, Megan has always been involved with animals from a very young age. Starting her career as a nurse, she has worked in all aspects of Veterinary Medicine from Equine, to mixed practice, orthopaedic and emergency. After working alongside some optimist’s, her passion for leadership and team […]
Paula
Client Care Representative Â
Paula is a Client Care Representative at CVES where she combines her love for animals with the rewarding fast pace of emergency work. Originally from regional Queensland, she moved to Canberra in 2017, bringing with her a solid background in finance and administration. Since joining CVES 18 months ago, Paula has thrived in her role, […]
Sarah
Veterinary Nurse Manager Â
Sarah has been working in the Veterinary industry for over a decade, with a passion for all aspects of nursing. She has recently joined CVES family to lead our biggest department – wonderful nurse team. Sarah has Certificate II and IV in Veterinary Nursing. One of her greatest ambitions is to continue ongoing team building […]
Scout
Veterinary Nurse Â
Scout is one of our wonderful nurses, working tirelessly to help veterinarians with daily tasks. They joined our CVES team over 2 years ago. Scout wanted to be a vet when they were younger, being inspired after watching Dr. Harry with their grandmother. They started their career in the animal industry working in cat boarding, […]
Steph
Client Care Representative Â
Steph grew up in Canada and after many adventures around the world, met her husband while riding her bicycle from Cairo to Capetown across Africa in 2010. After moving to Canberra in 2013, Steph had two children and has settled into living in Australia. Steph has enjoyed many careers but is happiest when working with […]
Sunae
Veterinary Nurse  Certificate IV VN
Sunae was born in Korea and moved to Canberra in 2010. She joined CVES in 2022 as casual nurse which led to permanent part time shortly after. Sunae enjoys all types of critical care cases and surgery. Sunae is interested in canine behaviour, particularly in working breeds like her Border Collie Hetty. Sunae has now […]
Tali
Veterinary Nurse  Certificate IV VN
Tali joined our team in late 2020 in the height of the coronavirus pandemic, fulfilling her lifelong ambition of working with animals. – Tali’s passion of being able to help animals in need and give them the love and care they deserve was a key motivator for attaining her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. The […]