Michael Sames
Veterinarian (BVSc CertVOphthal MACVS (Feline Medicine))
Michael graduated from the University of Sydney in 1992 and immediately entered mixed practice in Po...
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.
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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 ...
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.
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Kwan Lee
Veterinarian (BVSc MVS)
Kwan Lee joined us in November 2013 after 2 years in practice at Humpty Doo Veterinary Hospital in t...
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.
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Natalie Atkins
Veterinarian (BVSc)
Natalie is a 2014 University of Sydney Graduate. She has two pets at home, a Labrador named Penny an...
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.
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Emma
Head Nurse (VN, DipVN General Practice)
Emma joined Quakers Hill Veterinary Hospital in 2007 as a school-based trainee. She completed her Ce...
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.
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Ann
Veterinary Nurse (VNDip Emerg Critical Care)
Ann is an experienced veterinary nurse joining us from the Newcastle Animal Emergency Centre. She ha...
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).
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Dianne
Veterinary Nurse (VN)
Dianne completed her CertIV in Veterinary Nursing in 2012. Her animal family consists of Lexie the W...
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.
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Vanessa
Veterinary Nurse (VN)
Vanessa joined us from Hornsby Veterinary Hospital in April 2018. She achieved her Cert IV in Veteri...
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.
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Angela
Veterinary Nurse
Angela started with us in 2013 as a Trainee Veterinary Nurse and has now completed her Cert IV in Ve...
Angela
Veterinary Nurse
Angela started with us in 2013 as a Trainee Veterinary Nurse and has now completed her Cert IV in Veterinary nursing. Angela loves to socialise on the weekends especially with her furbaby Archie the Labrador.
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Emily
Veterinary Nurse
Emily completed her Cert IV Vet Nurse in December 2017. She owns an American Staffy named Bella and ...
Emily
Veterinary Nurse
Emily completed her Cert IV Vet Nurse in December 2017. She owns an American Staffy named Bella and a galah named Berty. Emily enjoys the fast-paced nature of emergency medicine and often assists in lenghty orthopaedic procedures.
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Brittany
Veterinary Nurse
Brittany completed a rigorous Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2017. Her furry family consists of De...
Brittany
Veterinary Nurse
Brittany completed a rigorous Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2017. Her furry family consists of Dexter the dog and Diego the cat.
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Katie
Veterinary Nurse (VN)
Katie joined Quakers Hill Veterinary Hospital in 2005 after a career at the RSPCA and inner city vet...
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.
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Jacqui
Veterinary Nurse (VN)
Jacqui has been at Quakers Hill Vet since January 2000 and is a fully qualified veterinary nurse. Ja...
Jacqui
Veterinary Nurse
Jacqui has been at Quakers Hill Vet since January 2000 and is a fully qualified veterinary nurse.
Jacqui has a Foxy called Louie, a British Short Hair cat called Minky, and a Quaker parrot called Gidget. 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.
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Lauri
Receptionist
Lauri started at QHVH in July 2010 and is our head receptionist. She moved to Sydney Australia from...
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.
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