Midland

Dr. Clíona

Veterinarian

Dr. Gabriella Perfetti

Veterinarian

Dr. Gabriella grew up in a small farm in the north of Italy. She graduated from University of Bologna in 2009 and then worked for three years in small animal clinics. In 2012 moved to Australia and permanently settled in Perth in 2013. In Australia, Dr. Gabriella mostly worked in emergency referral centers. After the birth of her second child in 2022, she started working with Greencross Vets. Dr. Gabriella has a particular interest in emergency and imaging.

When she is not working, she loves spending time with her children and traveling when possible.

Dr James Holder

Veterinary Director

James has extensive experience in the veterinary industry, graduating from the University of Bristol (UK) in 1998. After working in a number of small animal practices throughout England, James made the move to Shanghai, China in 2002 where he managed two clinics. During this time he worked as the Medical Director for Second Chance Animal Aid (SCAA), a private non-profit organisation committed to protecting and improving the health and welfare of companion animals through education, healthcare, advocacy, outreach, adoption and the promotion of foster care, as an alternative approach to traditional shelters.

At the end of 2013, he and his family moved to Perth, where he is able to continue his interest in all aspects of veterinary practice particularly ophthalmology , preventative healthcare, orthopaedics and behaviour.

When he is not in the clinic, you will find him playing rugby for UWA, going to Fame Trivia quizzes, walking his dogs Apollo and Timmy and enjoying the beaches of WA..

Dr. Rachael Hayes

Veterinarian

Dr. Rachael is from County Cork in Ireland and qualified from University College Dublin in 2016. Shortly after graduating, she moved to Devon in the Southwest of England where she spent over a year working in small animal practice. She then moved home to Cork and spent four years working in various small animal veterinary roles before joining the Greencross Vets Nedlands team.

Rachael has a professional interest in soft tissue surgery and loves a challenging medical case. While working as a small animal vet, she also had the opportunity to treat local wildlife. This has been a particular interest of Rachael’s since she rescued an injured hedgehog named Marvin who now lives in her back garden!

Outside of work, Rachael loves to spend time reading or walking on the beach with her two cocker spaniels, Maggie and Lucy. She also loves to travel and will use any opportunity she can to explore new places while meeting people along the way. Rachael is very excited to move to Australia and start a new adventure while also expanding her experience as a veterinarian.

Lauren Wilson

Receptionist/Clinic Coordinator

Lauren is the Clinic Coordinator at Greencross Vet and the Animal Emergency Centre Midland. Lauren studied Animal Science at the University of Sydney and has explored a variety of animal related professions prior to settling in Perth. Currently training as a Veterinary Nurse when not on duty as our Clinic Coordinator.

When she’s not working, she loves hanging out with her Rough Collie Xander or travelling!

Stephanie Pruks

Trainee Veterinary Nurse

Stephanie joined Greencross Vets as a student in 2020, she has joined our team as an animal attendant/trainee nurse and will be a qualified veterinary nurse at the end of 2021.
Stephanie’s passion for caring for animals began at a young age, as her family ran a wildlife shelter from home, she enjoys any animal that wants a pat and a cuddle.
In Steph’s free time, she likes to spend time at the beach with her dog Sisco and rock climbing at a pet friendly centre.