Ashburton

Lilly P

Lilly is almost a fully qualified vet nurse and absolutely loves what she does. Whether it’s comforting a nervous pup or giving extra love to a brave kitty on the mend, she is there for the animals and their humans. Outside the clinic, you’ll usually find her off-grid camping with her kelpies or out horse riding.

Dr Elizabeth B

Dr Ellie graduated from The University of Melbourne in 2024 and has recently joined the team at Greencross Ashburton to begin her career. With a keen interest in preventative medicine and owner education, Dr Ellie is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based treatment for pets and peace of mind for their families. Animal welfare is a high priority for Dr Ellie and she will always advocate for your pet and aim to deliver the best care possible. When Ellie’s not at work you’ll find her hanging out with her Golden Retriever, Poppy, and two Burmese cats, Maple and Sage

Dr Germaine Y

Dr Germaine joined the Ashburton team after relocating from Canada to complete her veterinary degree at the University of Melbourne. With a lifelong passion for animals and a goal of becoming a vet since the age of 11, she brings warmth, enthusiasm, and dedication to every patient she cares for. Dr Germaine enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine and is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to both pets and their families.

Outside the clinic, Dr Germaine enjoys hiking around lakes and in the mountains, unwinding with TV show binges and movie marathons, and spending time with her beloved Cavalier, Sesame.

Ester J

Esther is a student at the University of Melbourne studying Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Following her love and passion towards animals, she is working hard to pursue a career in veterinary medicine to make a meaningful contribution to the animal health and welfare industry. She believes in the powerful capabilities of companion animals in promoting various dimensions of human health and well-being, as she has countless anecdotes of receiving love and comfort from her cat, Kitty. In her free time, you can find her resting with her cat, watching movies, or playing the violin or the piano.

Caillin S

Veterinary Nurse

Caillin almost a qualified nurse and is nearing the end of my Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing course. As a new vet nurse, Caillin has enjoyed learning new skills and putting them into practice by supporting the vets. Caillin is very passionate about animal care and hopes to get into fostering cats and kittens when she moves into her own home. On long weekends Caillin loves long road trips to new places, and has an obsession with paint by number paintings.

Dr Georgia E

Veterinarian

Dr Georgia started off nursing at the clinic whilst undergoing her veterinary degree at the University of Melbourne. She is interested in all aspects of small animal medicine, in particular she is passionate about animal welfare, feline medicine and keeping up with modern therapies. In her spare time Dr Georgia can be found playing with her foster cats or out for a walk with her dog Bella and her cat Jasper.

Elise C

Veterinary Nurse

Elise joined Greencross Vets as an intern in 2019 and completed her Certificate II in animal studies. Now a vet nurse, Elise enjoys coming into work and helping animals in any way possible. You will find Elise taking her adorable 13 year old golden retriever named Cassie to the beach or on long walks.

Claire H

Veterinarian Nurse

Claire and I’m currently studying my Certificate 3 in Animals Studies as well as a Bachelor of Veterinary and Wildlife Science. At the end I’m hoping to become a certified veterinary nurse and eventually would like to work in animal conservation. When not at work I enjoy camping with my two Kelpie crosses, Taz and Lucy Mae, or just snuggling up at home with my two cats Alfie and Kora watching Marvel movies.

Dr Matt M

Veterinary Director

Matt is the clinical director at Ashburton and boasts more than 25 years of clinical veterinary experience. He is passionate about all things medicine and surgery, and completed his Memberships in cat and dog medicine in 1995. When he’s not at the clinic offering the best in Veterinary care to your pets, you can find him hanging out with his family including his kids Phoebe and Jett, cheering on the Hawks, or listening to funk music with their Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Poppins. Matt continually strives to provide the best for his patients and is known for his high level of care for both patients and their human families.

Dr Ilke S

Associate Veterinarian

Ilke joined the team in 2018 after graduating with her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Melbourne.
She enjoys learning and likes to take part in continuing education courses to keep improving herself as a vet. She is passionate about pet care and loves meeting all our amazing patients each day, and is always happy to help clients with their questions.

At home, Ilke spends her time crafting, recently getting into sewing little jackets for her rescue dog Honey. She also lives with her calico cat Lucy, who prefers to watch the crafting rather than wear any of the finished items.

Melissa B

Practice Manager

Melissa joined the Ashburton team in 2017 and has been a veterinary nurse or practice manager for two decades. Her favourite part of the job is helping our clients provide the best care for their pets. Feline medicine and behaviour is also an area Melissa has a keen interest in.

Outside of work, Melissa can usually be found spending time with her two horses, Hansel and Toby.

Sam R

Veterinary Nurse

Sam is a Qualified Veterinary Nurse and has been nursing since 2013. She has an interest in Small Animal Medicine and Surgical Nursing. At the clinic she is known as the “Little Dog Whisperer” and always loves caring for the challenging small dogs that visit the clinic. At home she has a 7 year old adorable and cheeky Chihuahua x Mini Foxie named Lily-Rose. Her hobbies outside of work include attending live music, film and taking Lily to the dog park.