Kilsyth

Dr Kate Phillips

Veterinarian

Kate graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2012 with honours and has worked across various Greencross clinics since then. He has a particular interest in surgery, both soft tissue and orthopaedic. She completed her memberships in Small Animal Surgery through the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists in 2018. Kate was previously the Veterinary Director at our Bayswater clinic, and has now come from parental leave back part-time at our Kilsyth and Bayswater clinics, performing surgery and consultations. She also has a special interest and soft spot for greyhounds.

Kate is the pet parent to an adopted greyhound called Roo, who spends her days lazing in their loungeroom and collecting toys! Outside of work, Kate enjoys exercise and all sports, in particular basketball and AFL (Go Bombers), as well as spending time outside with her family and visiting the beach.

Cecile King

Senior Veterinary Nurse

Cecile started her veterinary nursing career in 2005 completing both her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and Diploma of Veterinary Nursing in General Practice through Box Hill Tafe. She has a special interest in all things medicine and animal behavior.
Cecile and her husband share their house with two border collies called “Charli and Ivy” and a cat called “Cobi”. She has three boys, and she loves spending time camping with the family and Karate when she is not in clinic.

Tahlia Molino

Veterinary Nurse

Tahlia started at Greencross Vets in Ferntree Gully in 2020. She is now working at our Kilsyth clinic part-time. She has successfully completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, Tahlia enjoys all aspects of surgery, stress free visits and animal welfare.
At home Tahlia has a 5 year old Border Collie named Odie, a nine year old Jug named Benson and a 6 year old cat named Maple Jane.

Holly Llyod-Smith

Veterinary Nurse

Holly has always loved animals, although she never knew where her Certificate II in Animal Studies might take her. After a relaxing gap year she decided to resume her learning in 2024 and complete her Certificate IV in Vet Nursing. With the support of Greencross Kilsyth she is progressing towards becoming a qualified junior nurse and will continue to learn and develop her skills even after completing her studies in 2025.

Outside of work and school, you can find her curled up on the couch perfecting her movie marathon skills. Her partner in crime? Ziggy, her springer spaniel mix who snoozes right next to her because let’s face it – they both take their couch potato status very seriously!

Kat Yeap

Veterinarian

Kat completed her Bachelor of Veterinary Science at Melbourne University in 2012, graduating with first class honors. She first joined the Greencross team at the Ashburton clinic in 2019 before finding her home with the teams at Kilsyth, and later Bayswater, in 2022. Kat enjoys managing surgical and dentistry cases and of course, all the puppy and kitten cuddles when they come her way.
When not at work, you can find Kat taking long walks with Tortik the Finnish Lapphund, chasing after her two young boys, playing a casual game of badminton or caring for her extensive orchid collection at home.

Erin Burns

Veterinary Nurse

Erin has been a qualified veterinary nurse since 2023. She has a great passion in animal welfare, anaesthetics and pet dental health.
She can also be found down at AEC working emergency shifts when she can!
At home she is a pet parent to Jack the red heeler, Maisy the border collie and two cats.

Dr Sharon Huang

Veterinarian

Sharon is our newest veterinarian, having graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2024 and joining the Kilsyth team in February 2025. Born and raised in Taiwan, she is fluent in Mandarin and has a strong interest in diagnostic imaging, which she hopes to further develop in her career. Outside of work, Sharon enjoys a mix of indoor and outdoor activities, from crocheting to hiking!

Princess Tess

Receptionist

Baxter

Practice Manager

Natalia Baranowski

Veterinary Nurse

Natalia began their vet nursing career in 2021 working with shelter animals. After bringing home one too many pets and becoming fully qualified they joined the team at Kilsyth in 2023. Having a background in counselling, they have a huge focus on the human-animal bond and how we as owners can bring out the best in our pets.

At home they can be seen sitting in their sunroom cuddling their guinea pigs, Serotonin and Dopamine, going for picturesque walks with their Golden Retriever, Jess, or binge-watching the latest Netflix series with their cats, Croaker and Gus.

Dr Paige Cross

Veterinary Director

Paige graduated from the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2016. Prior to completing her veterinary degree Paige worked as a veterinary nurse for five years. Paige has worked in a mix of General Practice, Emergency and Shelter Medicine roles over the past seven years. She joined the Kilsyth and Bayswater team in January 2023 and brings with her a passion for internal medicine and critical care.

She is the pet parent to a full house, Jinx the Labrador, Alice the Border Collie, the cats; Kira, Jack and Hex, The chickens; Hedwig, Helen, Heidi, Helga and Nettle, and Morrigan the Coastal Carpet Python.

Dr Eliza Darby

Veterinarian
Eliza joined the team at Kilsyth in 2024. Eliza has worked in GP practice since graduating from the University of Melbourne and has a keen interest in anesthesia and pain management.  At home she is pet parent to Stella a greyhound X and two cats Evie and Dizzy (who is a special needs cat with cerebellar hypoplasia!)

Dr Adrian Castellini

Senior Veterinarian

Dr Adrian graduated from Melbourne Uni Vet School in 1976 and has spent his career working with small animals, first joining our team over three decades ago. He first starting working at Kilsyth in 1987. When not working, he enjoys spending time with his cats, dogs, horses, birds and a devotee to the game of golf!

Lauren O’Neill

I completed my Certificate II in Animal Care and began working as an intern at Greencross in 2023.

I am currently studying my Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. In my free time, I like to spend time with my rescue Kelpie Zep and also like spending time with my friends.

Celene Buttress

Veterinary Nurse

Celene started as a Veterinary Nurse with Greencross Vets Ferntree Gully in 2020 and works across two clinics. She has successfully completed her qualifications and continues to develop her professional learning. Celene has a passion for animal welfare and continues to enjoy learning about every aspect of animal care.

Dr. Diana Skues

Associate Veterinarian

Diana spent her student days at the University Of Melbourne. After graduating she worked locally for 1 year before working in mixed practice in New Zealand and England for several years. She joined the Greencross Vets Kilsyth (formally Kilsyth Vet Clinic) approximately 25 years ago with 4 young children, horses. Dogs, cats, cockatiels, silver quail and a very understanding husband. She is now working part time at the clinic enjoying new challenges within the practice and tries to balance work with leisure activities and family including 3 grandchildren. Dina is very passionate about her work and has a particular affinity for Rhodesian Ridgebacks and black and white cats.

Dr Kathryn Willis

Kathryn graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1997 and worked in a variety of small animal clinics before joining the Kilsyth team as a part-time veterinarian in 2009. She has one fur-kid, a kelpie named Bailey. Kathryn has a passion for agility and so does Bailey (fortunately!), and they spend many weekends competing together at agility trials. They also train and compete in obedience and Rally-O. Kathryn also has an interest in photography (her favourite subjects being birds and dogs) and has had some success competing in national and international photography competitions.

Kerry Buckland

Veterinary Nurse

Kerry has been extensive knowledge in vet nursing having worked in the industry for over four decades, has been with Greencross Kilsyth since 1995.
Outside of the clinic, Kerry’s passion in life is her fur family, her pets include cats and horses and any other spare time is spent In her large garden on her farm in Boho.

Lena Charmicheal

Senior Veterinary Nurse

Lena first started out human nursing in 2008 but realised animals were her true passion. Lena qualified as a Vet nurse in 2014.
At home Lena has a one year old daughter Charlotte and her fur babies Dexter the Bull Arab X, a DSH cat named Lily who was rescued from the animal aid in 2012.
In Lena’s spare time she does pet minding and also fosters Bull Arabs that require rehoming. Outside of work Lena enjoys catching up with friends, shopping and travelling (when she can afford it).

Brittany Martin

Senior Veterinary Nurse Practice Manager

Brittany started Veterinary nursing in 2012 and became a qualified Veterinary Nurse in 2016. She joined the team with the opening of Greencross Ferntree Gully in December 2016 and her areas of passion are in preventative health care, nutrition, animal behaviour, surgical anesthesia and providing her patients with high standards of care. At home Brittany has a 6yr old Border Collie named Oscar, a cheeky 2yr old Chihuahua called Trixie and a senior pug called Keeta, who she adopted through the clinic a few years ago.