West Ryde Veterinary Clinic

Dr Willem C

Veterinary Director

Dr. Will graduated with First Class Honours from Sydney University and began his career in mixed practice in rural England. He later moved to Edinburgh to focus on small animals, developing strong interest in both medicine and surgery. In 2024 he returned to Sydney and joined Greencross West Ryde bringing with hime a wealth of knowledge and natural passion..

He enjoys caring for senior pets and building long-term relationships with his patients. Outside of work, he spends most of his time with his dog Otto, a lively mixed breed.

Lydia M

Lydia joined the West Ryde Vets team in 2022.

She currently studies Animal Science at the University of Sydney and hopes to pursue a career in veterinary medicine.

Outside of work and study, Lydia enjoys spending time with her two much-loved dogs: Roxy, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who  lives up to her royal name, and Molly, a Labrador who brings playful chaos to Lydia’s days.

Jennifer S

Meet Jennifer, who joined Greencross in 2023, debuting in the animal industry after volunteer work at an animal rescue. Her customer relations background drives her passion for exceptional service.  She values the human-animal bond, demonstrated through compassionate care, dedication to pets, and building meaningful relationships with owners. Jennifer strives to create a positive, safe, and welcoming environment and promoting lifelong animal welfare.

Outside of work, she loves expressing her creativity through painting, is always exploring ways to grow personally, and truly treasures her time with her beloved dog, Jasper, knowing each moment together is precious.

Ashleigh R

Ashleigh has been a dedicated vet nurse since 2010, with a special interest in emergency nursing.

Originally from the South Coast, she moved to Sydney in 2022 to expand her expertise at specialist vet hospitals. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her adorable Chihuahua cross, Chester.

Querida B

Veterinary Nurse

Querida is a vet nurse with a passion for animal welfare and creating a warm, comfortable environment for pets and pet parents. Querida completed her Certificate IV in veterinarian nursing in 2024 with four years clinic experience, along with pet sitting on the side since 2017. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family and bearded dragon, Mr. Henry Pickles.

Lauren S

My name is Lauren and I began nursing in 2019 while completing a bachelor’s degree in animal and veterinary bioscience, and honours in animal health, disease and welfare. I am a pet mum to my beloved cat Mittens, and I love working in a space that actively promotes animal welfare for both pets and wildlife.

Kate M

Hi, I’m Kate and I’ve been a vet nurse since 2014, working mostly in shelter medicine with a special interest in anaesthesia. I am the proud pet parent of two black cats, Fish and Chips.

Cloe L

Veterinary Nurse

Dr Ginny K

Dr. Ginny is a friendly and passionate vet who originally from Korea. She graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2022 and has been loving life in Sydney ever since.

She has a special interest in small animal internal medicine and veterinary pathology, and she’s always keen to learn more to help her patients feel their best. Despite being allergic to cats, she’s known for her soft spot for feline patients—and can rarely resist a cuddle!

When she’s not at the clinic, you’ll probably find her camping or off on an adventure with her husband, making the most of Australia’s great outdoors.

Kate B

Starting as a trainee in 2022, I’ve grown into a dedicated veterinary nurse at Greencross, where I support the health and wellbeing of animals through compassionate care and clinical expertise. I love all animals, but do have a special place in my heart for the rescue dogs as I rescued my staffy Ellie in 2018. Outside of work, I’m passionate about staying active and spend my free time running, doing Pilates, and hitting the gym.

Dr Ed B

Dr. Ed graduated with a degree in Veterinary Science from the University of Sydney and has been caring for companion animals for over 25 years. He has a particular interest in all aspects of small animal surgery and holds a Membership with the Australian College of Veterinary Surgeons in this area. Committed to ongoing professional growth, Dr. Ed is currently working toward completing his Membership in Veterinary Medicine to further enhance his clinical skills.

Outside of work, Dr. Ed enjoys spending quality time with his wife and children, making the most of family life when he’s not in the clinic.

Dr Karam A

Born and raised in the Maldives, Dr Ali moved to Australia to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a veterinarian. She earned her Bachelor of Veterinary Biology and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Sydney, where she developed a strong foundation in small animal medicine.

Dr. Ali has a particular interest in primary care and is passionate about forming lifelong bonds with her patients and clients.  In her downtime, you can find her writing music or playing a video game while snuggled up to her two rescue cats Lava (short for Baklava) and Eco.