Caulfield South

Ruby M

Ruby has had a life long long for animals and started with us as a volunteer in 2024. She quickly showed her passion for animals and determination to give them the best standards of care. She was then employed at the end of 2024 and continues to uphold that standard.

Jayden L

Jayden started at Caulfield south in 2022 and quickly discovered he had a passion for animals. He is currently undertaking his Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing where he will continue to grow and develop his passion.

Dr Madeline M

Dr Maddie started with us at Caulfield south in 2024. She has quickly become a valued member of the team showing her passion and love for animals. Originally from New Zealand Maddie has settled into Melbourne.

Casey T

Casey is from New Zealand and moved to Melbourne in February 2024. She is a seasoned traveler and has also lived in Scotland and the USA where she worked at Disney World and at a summer camp as a horse riding instructor.
Casey has completed her Diploma in Veterinary nursing in New Zealand and started working at Greencross Caulfield South at the start of 2024. Casey loves caring for all our patients when they come into clinic, making sure they’re as comfortable and loved as possible.

Dr Laura A

Dr Laura has had a lifelong love for animals and it was always her dream to become a veterinarian. She was born and raised in South Africa and graduated with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science from the University of Pretoria, Onderstepoort campus, in 2020. Laura has experience in mixed animal and small animal practice, working in both welfare and private practice in South Africa before relocating to Melbourne in 2023 to join the Caulfield South team. Since then, Dr Laura and her fiancé have adopted an older rescue cat named Lucy who they love very much. Outside of work, Dr Laura enjoys running, playing violin and exploring Australia.

Dr Kathy L

Dr Kathy was born in Korea where she spent the first sixteen years of her life. Growing up, she always had pets and often brought in stray animals to look after. She moved to Canada and the first Bachelor’s degree at University of Guelph in Animal Biology. Pursuing her dream of becoming a vet, she moved to Australia in 2010 to study veterinary science at University of Melbourne. Upon completion of the veterinary degree in 2013, Dr Kathy started working at RSPCA dealing with both shelter and private animals. After a few years, she moved to a private practice in Port Melbourne and also started locuming for various clinics including an emergency clinic, which widened her perspectives. After a few years of full time locuming around Metro Melbourne and rural Victoria clinics, Dr Kathy decided to pursue her passion in management and leadership at Greencross Caulfield South in 2019.
Currently, she lives with three rescue cats, her husband and a kid who is a wrecking ball. Dr Kathy is passionate about nurturing the triad of pet-vet-client relationships, internal medicine and mentorship for the future vets.

Terriann S

Terri is a mum to three amazing young men and she enjoys watching them play cricket at their local club where she is the secretary.
When Terri is not at work she enjoys volunteering for Beagle Rescue Victoria ensuring all dogs are cared for and have a safe place to call home with a full tummy and all the medical care they need.
Terri started fostering for Beagle Rescue Victoria in 2014 and has became a foster failure to many including Rosie and Nellie.
Terri began her career with Greencross in 2021 as a volunteer shadowing our nurses once a week, quickly Terri picked up what it was to be a trainee veterinary nurse & was offered a job in October 2021. Terri is currently studying Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, aiming to complete by mid 2023.

Takako S

Groomer

Takako is crazy about dogs. She has finished her dog grooming course at Box Hill TAFE 2012 then moved into completing her Certificate IV in Companion Animals Services (Puppy/Juvenile dog training and obedience class) in 2015. Takako started working with our clinic in 2015 & has loved every minute of it! Takako aims to offer low stress grooming for all dogs of all breeds and sizes. Japanese is Takako’s first language, with English & dog language following in a close second, Takako enjoys being with her meat-ball dog Tenten, the staffy, on the weekends. She has also raised two guide dog puppies in her spare time. Takako work Tuesdays to Fridays at our clinic, feel free to call us to book a grooming appointment

Lexi K

Trainee Veterinary Nurse

Lexi is currently studying a Bachelor of Science at Melbourne University and plans to become a veterinarian. Lexi began at Greencross Caulfield South as a volunteer once a week in 2022 and has since become a trainee veterinary nurse to be mentored in all aspects of veterinary practice training by the senior staff at the clinic.

Lexi appreciates the bonds that owners have for their animals and enjoys chatting and getting to know our clients. Lexi cherishes every day that she gets to care for all the different animals that come into our clinic, as well as her fur baby cavoodle at home, Belle.

Emma J

Emma joined our team in June 2021 and completed her veterinary nursing internship in early 2022. Emma is currently studying her Certificate IV in Veterinary nursing. Emma is a qualified dog groomer and currently is available for dog pampering sessions one day a week. Emma has a keen interest in animal behaviour and is an advocate of our stress-free handling protocol. Outside of work Emma likes to spend time with her dogs Barney and Bear, taking them for leisurely walks.

Jessica G

Jessica joined the team at Greencross Caulfield South as a volunteer in 2018 while studying for her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. She is now a fully qualified vet nurse and works full time with the team at the clinic. At home Jessica has a growing collection of exotic animals – the newest member being her bobtail cat Mr Weasley and she has an even larger collection of exotic house plants!

Dr. Angela S

Dr Angela’s love for animals began early, with her childhood spent caring for various pets including cats, dogs, a turtle, fish, rabbits, guinea pigs and a rat named Tifla. She graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science in 2011, and subsequently worked full time at Karingal Hospital for several years. After taking maternity leave to start her family, Dr Angela returned to her professional career, joining Greencross Caulfield South in early 2019. Angela lives locally with her husband, two daughters and two senior pussy cats, Charlotte (18) and Anya (11).

Dr Ingrid Brink

Veterinarian
Ingrid graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2008. She has worked in emergency, welfare and small animal practice in both Australia and the U.K. Ingrid has two beautiful Burmese cats, Archie and Coco, and is kept busy with her naughty chocolate Labrador called Charli. Outside of work, Ingrid enjoys getting outdoors either hiking or taking the dog to the beach. Charli loves swimming and usually needs a few treats to entice her to come home. Ingrid is a valuable addition to the team in 2018!

Dr. Rebecca B

Dr Rebecca was raised in an animal loving family in Dandenong.
She started working at Caulfield South in 2001, shortly after graduating from Melbourne University as a Veterinarian. After a very enjoyable three years working full time at the clinic, she left to start a family.

Dr Rebecca has continued to return for periods of time and love reconnecting with familiar patients and owners and of course meet new ones. She currently lives with my husband, three children, and of course her furry family too!