Ming-En Wong

Born in Singapore, Ming-En moved to Western Australia and pursued a degree as a Veterinarian. She recently graduated from Murdoch University in Perth at the end of 2018. Looking for a new challenge in life, she ventured to the Eastern side of Australia and joined Greencross Morwell at the start of 2019. She enjoys every aspect of veterinary medicine and is currently exploring all it has to offer. Having a particular fondness for pugs, she hopes to further her knowledge regarding this special breed and improve their health and welfare. In her spare time, Ming-En can be found out and about getting to know the people, food and the places of Gippsland and Melbourne City. She looks forward to meeting all our clients and their furry/scaly/feathery companions.

Kylie Pardo

Kylie has been a member of the Greencross Vets Morwell team for over ten years, starting off as a Trainee Veterinary Nurse and over time moving through a few different roles. Since beginning her family over four years ago she now works one day a week as a Part time Veterinary Nurse. She has had many pets over the years and her current fur family consists of a Devon Rex cat called Sena and a Chihuahua called Mabel. Kylie is our ‘Chihuahua’ nurse and is called upon whenever the vets need an extra hand treating grumpy/wriggly toy breeds.

Chloe Steventon

Chloe graduated from Charles Sturt University in 2015 and has worked as a mixed and small animal clinician since. She has worked locally, and locumed in Melbourne and interstate, including recently in the Upper Hunter Valley. Chloe is interested in exotics medicine and enjoys seeing birds, wildlife and pocket pets along with dogs and cats. Outside of work Chloe likes walking her dog Pepper and has a free ranging cockatiel who thinks he is the secret boss of the house.

Pradeep Balaraju

After graduating with a degree in Veterinary Science, Pradeep went on to do a Masters degree at IVRI – a premier research institute for Veterinarians in India with a major focus on research. Upon moving to Canada, he pursued a MSc degree in Food Safety at University of Guelph and subsequently worked in different laboratory environments. His Master’s thesis research was on Cryptosporidiosis and food allergy. Before relocating to Australia, he completed a rotating internship at Tuskegee University, USA. His professional interests include internal medicine, critical care and dermatology. Outside of his profession he is interested in sports, economy, collecting coins and exploring new places. When not at work, he prefer to spend time with his family, especially his 3 year old son. ?

Sophie Kennedy

Sophie is the newest Veterinary Nurse member of our Clinic, having completed work experience here in 2011. She recently returned in 2017 to be a part of our Greencross Internship Program, which helped her complete her Certificate II in Animal Studies. Sophie wishes to further her study in Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing. When Sophie isn’t working at the clinic she is at home spending time with her two fur babies. Kingsley a black and tan Miniature Dachshund, and his best friend D’artagnan a 60kg Black Cane Corso. Sophie also has a love for her sports, reading, and makeup.

Dr Glenene Borland

Glenene graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2006 and has been working in small animal practice since graduation. She has worked in Geelong, Melbourne and Adelaide before starting at Greencross Morwell in July 2013. Glenene is interested in working up medical cases, rabbits and emergency medicine. Outside of work she likes to go running with a Border Terrier named Pilot, do pilates, watch movies and spend time with her husband and two young daughters. Glenene has 2 cats, Cinta and Matilda, and a Princess Parrot named Nicki.

Dr Helen Bailes

Helen graduated with first class honours from The University of Queensland. She moved from Brisbane to join our team in early 2014 as an Associate Veterinarian before stepping into the Veterinary Director role in 2017. While the winters have taken some getting used to, she loves life in beautiful Gippsland! Helen enjoys all aspects of veterinary work and has a special interest in further developing her skills in feline medicine and pathology. She adopted Mac, a rescue kitten from Forever Friends Animal Rescue Latrobe, within a few months of joining the team, and has a special place in her heart for all Burmese as she had to leave her two family Burmese cats back in Queensland. Outside of the clinic, Helen loves going for bushwalks, playing piano, and spending time with her friends and large extended family.

Dr Marianne Ehmann

Jason Rendell

Jason is the newest Veterinary Nurse at the clinic, having been hired in October 2015 after completing his industry placement required for his University degree. Jason is currently completing a bachelor of Veterinary Bioscience through Monash University and is hoping to further his knowledge by starting a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2016. Having grown up around animals Jason thoroughly enjoys all aspects of veterinary care, and being an avid dog lover is looking forward helping out with puppy preschool. While completing his studies Jason lives at home with his two dogs, Charlie the black Labrador, and Daisy the German Shepherd cross who was rescued by his sister. Outside of work Jason enjoys playing with his dogs and watching movies.

Jodi Doyle

Jodi has been a Veterinary nurse in both large and small animal clinics for many years, having obtained her certificate IV in veterinary nursing 22 years ago followed by her Veterinary Technician Certificate 5 years ago.
Jodi also holds certificates in Equine Nursing and Artificial Insemination Technician and has a keen interest in animal nutrition and behaviour.
In her down time she will be found with her beloved Arabian horses who take up all the rest of her waking moments.

Melissa Grima

Melissa started her nursing career at Greencross Vets Morwell in 2008, working one day a week as a volunteer while studying her Certificate II in Animal Studies before becoming a full-time member of our team. She continued her nursing studies with a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, which she completed in 2013. She worked as one of our trusted veterinary nurses for 7 years before taking a brief 8-month break from the industry – after which she realised that she missed the fantastic team at Greencross Morwell and most of all working with animals and seeing the bond between pet and owner. In 2017 Melissa become the Practice Manager at Morwell and she loves the combination of administration work mixed with nursing. Melissa has three fur babies: two Golden Retrievers named Carter and Ollie and a cheeky rescue cat named Rakki.