Michael Sames

Veterinarian

Michael graduated from the University of Sydney in 1992 and immediately entered mixed practice in Port Macquarie. The area presented a variety of opportunities including position of superintendant at the Koala Hospital, duty veterinarian at the local thoroughbred race clubs, and working with a range of animals including camels, ostriches and a giant sea turtle.

He left for the UK in 1996 spending a majority of the time managing a busy branch of a large veterinary group in east London. Michael completed the requirements and examinations for the Certificate in Veterinary Ophthalmology from the Royal Veterinary College in 1998. 

Michael returned to Sydney in 2003 to work at Eyevet Associates completing a Membership in Feline Medicine from the Australian College of Veterinary Science. He joined Quakers Hill Veterinary Hospital in 2005 and became a partner in April 2008.

Michael enjoys spending his free time with his two young sons and taking them caravanning to various parts of Australia. He is a sports tragic and enjoys playing and supporting his sons at hockey. His furry family includes Barnaby the Border Terrier, Harper the Birman, and Pegasus the Rabbit.

Jill Johnston

Veterinary Practice Manager

Jill is our Practice Manager and has been a part of QHVH for 17 years. She previously worked at the Baulkham Hills Emergency Afterhours Centre. Her CV includes Certificates in Engineering, Drafting, Computer Drafting and Cake Decorating. Jill's passion for animals is underlined  by her 6 dogs, 3 cats, pony, chickens and budgies. She also enjoys photography, gardening, travel and reading.

Anna Huynh

Veterinarian

Anna Huynh is an effervescent 2012 University of Sydney graduate. Her previous veterinary experience included Stewart St Veterinary Hospital in Bathurst and Nepean Veterinary Hospital. Like many of the staff, she was a variety of animals. There is Annie and Mischka both Staffies, Auroa the cat, Scott the terrier and Eris the Lorikeet.Anna has a passion for greyhound medicine.  Anna enjoys power-lifting and Salsa dancing in her spare time.

Anna completed her Certificate in Veterinary Acupuncture from the prestigious International Veterinary Acupuncture Society in 2017.

Rachael Kurtz

Veterinarian

Rachael joined Quakers Hill Veterinary Hospital early 2016. She is a 2013 University of Sydney graduate. She has interests in veterinary ultrasonography, behaviour and reptile medicine. Her animal family includes Kye and Winnie the cattle dogs plus several reptiles and birds.

Rachael loves the outdoor life in her spare time and is passionate about fitness.

Katelyn O'Connor

Veterinarian

Katelyn graduated from The University of Adelaide in 2016 and and accepted a short-term position at Glenside Veterinary Clinic in South Australia. She gained experience with dogs, cats, birds, exotic pets and Australia wildlife. Her passion for animal welfare shone through attending the Animal Welfare League Wingfield Veterinary Clinic and volunteering for the RSPCA South Australia. 

Katelyn joined Quakers Hill Veterinary Hospital in December 2017. She enjoys working with companion animals and has an interest in avian and exotic pet medicine.

Kwan Lee

Veterinarian

Kwan Lee joined us in November 2013 after 2 years in practice at Humpty Doo Veterinary Hospital in the Northern Territory. He is a 2010 University of Queensland graduate.

Kwan is completed his Masters in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery (Murdoch University) December 2015. He has a passion for surgery, especially orthopaedic surgery. He enjoys cycling and golf in his free time.

Natalie Atkins

Veterinarian

Natalie is a 2014 University of Sydney Graduate. She has two pets at home, a Labrador named Penny and a cat called Boo.

Jacqui

Veterinary Nurse

Jacqui Gabriel is the hospital's Senior Nurse. Jacqui has been at Quakers Hill Vet since January 2000 and is a fully qualified veterinary nurse with over 11 years experience.

Jacqui has a Labrador cross called Oscar, a British Short Hair cat called Minky, 2 guineapigs called Cookie & Cupcake, a budgie and an aquarium of goldfish. She loves spending time with her 2 children, doing anything craft related, running, swimming and is planning to complete her first Marathon next year.

Jacqui has a keen interest in behavioural medicine, animal nutrition, animal welfare and client education.

Ann

Veterinary Nurse

Ann is an experienced veterinary nurse joining us from the Newcastle Animal Emergency Centre. She has completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and Diploma in Emergency Critical Care. She owns Oscar the Staffie and the crazy Marlow (a domestic shorthair cat). 

Lauri

Receptionist

Lauri started at QHVH in July 2010 and is our head receptionist.  She moved to Sydney Australia from San Diego California in 2004 and has never looked back.  Lauri has years of experience working at different small animal hospitals including the University of Sydney Veterinary Teaching Hospital  and The Eye Clinic for Animals in the US.

 Lauri loves animals and shares her busy home with her husband and their small zoo of dogs, cats and birds.  She is also a certified Sydney Wildlife Carer and loves helping Australia’s injured and orphaned wildlife.

Emma

Head Nurse

Emma joined Quakers Hill Veterinary Hospital in 2007 as a school-based trainee. She completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2011. Emma is interested in wildlife conservation & in 2010 participated in Animals Asias Moon Bear Rescue Challenge in China & Tibet. She also has volunteered with Global Vision International in Wildlife Conservation expiditions in Thailand helping out with elephant forest reintroduction programs & in South Africa tracking large cats & prey animals. Emma has recently completed her Diploma of Veterinary nursing in General Practice & has a keen interest in nutrition & medical nursing.

Dianne

Veterinary Nurse

Dianne completed her CertIV in Veterinary Nursing in 2012. Her animal family consists of Lexie the Wolfhound cross, Bear the Pomeranian and Sophie the Pomeranian. 

Vanessa

Veterinary Nurse

Vanessa joined us from Hornsby Veterinary Hospital in April 2018. She achieved her Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing; one stage fulfilling the position of Practice Manager. There was a 8 year hiatus working in hospitality and marketing for events at two prominent Northern Sydney RSLs. 

Vanessa's primary drive to work hands-on with the animals as a veterinary technician brought her back to practice. A love reaching back to as a teenager working Saturdays at Jackaroo Ranch Riding School. She is a Hills District local, owns a Ridgeback and Jug (cross Pug and Jack Russell), and enjoys running in her spare time. 

Katie

Veterinary Nurse

Katie joined Quakers Hill Veterinary Hospital in 2005 after a career at the RSPCA and inner city veterinary practices. The births of Colby and Travis has varied Katie's hours and roles. Her family proudly boasts a horse, dog, cat and chickens.

Lauren

Veterinary Nurse

Joined us from Mt Hutton Veterinary Hospital in Newcastle. She has been a veterinary nurse for over 9 years. She lives with Nut and Bolt (2 dogs) and Tang the cat.

Emily

Trainee Nurse

Emily initially completed Animal Studies and now Cert IV Vet Nurse in December 2017. She owns an American Staffy named Bella and a galah named Berty.

Angela

Veterinary Nurse

Angela start with us in 2013 as a Trainee Veterinary Nurse and has recently completed her Cert IV in Veterinary nursing, with her furry friend Archie the Labrador by her side. 

Brittany

Trainee Nurse

Brittany completed a rigorous Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2017. Her furry family consists of Dexter the dog and Diego the cat.

Emily

Trainee Nurse

Emily has completed both Animal Studies and more recently Cert IV Veterinary Nursing. Her family has 3 cats (Puss in Boots, Ashton & Freckle), a Cavoodle called Rascal and two rabbits (Coco & Lickey).

Jess

Veterinary Nurse

Jess is a new graduate veterinary nurse as of 2017. Her animal family consists of a 8y.o. cat called sprinkles, a goldfish called Nigel and soon-to-arrive turtle named Zara.