Ferntree Gully

Dr Fiona H

Veterinarian

Dr Fiona moved to Australia in 2017, taking a year off before law school and intending to explore the country before returning home to Canada (her first adopted home), instead she never left! As a child in the UK, she had always wanted to study vet medicine driven predominantly by her infatuation with cats, but wound up taking the scenic route there by studying a dual undergraduate in pre-law/political science first. Now living in Australia for good, she re-did her long-expired science qualifications through The University of Melbourne’s Bachelor of Veterinary Bioscience, before progressing into their Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program.

Outside of work and friends, her favourite pastime of the moment is going to the Dandenong Rainforest with her husband, visiting the surrounding towns and sampling all their coffee (although she can often be found just hanging out at home with their two demanding tabby cats, Maddie and Alfie). She is also constantly picking up and sometimes abandoning, new hobbies but has endeavored to get back into drawing and painting now that she is no longer studying! Photo incoming

Dr Amy F

Veterinary Director

Dr Amy graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2008 with First Class Honours and has been working in small animal practice ever since. She joined the team at Greencross Vets Kilsyth in 2015, then moved across to Greencross Vets Ferntree Gully when it opened in 2017 and has enjoyed watching the clinic grow into the busy, thriving clinic that it is today.

Dr Amy has a keen interest in all aspects of small animal medicine and hopes to one day achieve her Memberships with the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in Small Animal Medicine. Dr Amy took over the role of Veterinary Director in 2019.

In her spare time, Dr Amy enjoys spending time with her family, which consists of her husband, Kurt, and her two daughters, Mia and Charlotte. They also have a very loveable Golden Retriever called Summer, and a cheeky grey tabby cat called Sox.

Dr Kirsten K

Veterinarian

Dr. Kirsten is a dedicated veterinarian with a strong foundation in veterinary medicine from Murdoch University. She has completed further studies in behaviour which is an interest of hers. Outside of work, she enjoys competitive horse riding, combining her love for animals with her passion for equestrian sports. At home, Dr. Kirsten shares her life with two cats and a Staghound X as well as fostering Greyhounds who bring plenty of joy to her days. She also enjoys traveling, finding new experiences that help her grow both personally and professionally. Dr. Kirsten’s caring nature and commitment to animals make her a valued member of our team.

Jemma

Certified Veterinary Nurse

Jemma joined the clinic as an intern in 2021 and since has completed her studies in Vet Nursing. She is also Stress Free Certified. She wishes to pursue an advanced anesthetics course for her next educational journey.

Jemma has particular interests in imaging, pathology and surgery. Jemma aspires to work in specialty and referral as this is where her passion allures her. On weekends Jemma can be found working in emergency and critical care within the network.

Outside of the clinic she is a voracious reader and cat lover. Parent to three fur-babies Jerome, Beiga and Luci. The youngest of the three Luci, (pictured) is a foster “fail” who she had bottle fed since he was a week old. He repays her generously by climbing up the curtains and terrorizing her 34kg German Shepherd Rocky.

Lorna S

Veterinary Nurse

Lorna began her career and obsession with cats in 2005 as a Cattery Attendant, and worked her way up to Vet Nursing by 2007 – she has been nursing ever since!

Lorna shares her home with a 4 strong feline family; 2 Persian cats named Viggo and Tamatoa, and 2 Domestic cats named Gavin and Kyo. She also has a goofy Golden Retriever named Hamish and a couple of aquariums.

When not working, Lorna likes to spend her time walking in the national park or just being a homebody, listening to podcasts and music with her fur fam.

Madeleine T

Trainee Veterinary Nurse

Madi has been Vet Nursing since starting as a Trainee at Greencross Vets Ferntree Gully in early 2019. She is currently completing her further qualification in Veterinary Nursing. Madi has a special interest in animal behaviour is extremely passionate about animal welfare and has a big soft spot for our senior pets. She fosters greyhounds through GAP and grew up with large dogs, guinea pigs, rabbits and raising chickens.

Madi’s greatest love is her German Shepherd, Lexi, pictured here. Madi started her career in animal care in 2016 working at her local pet store, selling pet food and animal care products as well as helping with grooming, while completing her Certificate in Animal Studies at Box Hill TAFE in 2017. Madi has also been working at a Doggy day-care for some years and has developed amazing skills working with animals and making them feel happy and relaxed while being handled. Madi absolutely loves working with the team at Greencross and hopes to grow in her position here.