About Us

Juliet has been a qualified vet for over 20 years and has helped animals across Australia and the UK. She has been in Bayside since 2010 and is wholly committed to her clinic and her furry patients— she even has a tradition of kissing them all on the head when they arrive! 

Juliet graduated from Murdoch University in Perth and has seen hundreds of thousands of animals throughout her career, which began in dairy practice. She is an experienced soft tissue surgeon and gifted diagnostician, who is passionate about giving your pet the best possible quality of life.

When she is not in clinic, Juliet is usually found somewhere in Bayside with her two young boys and her one-eyed kitty, Ernie.

Nadia graduated from The Royal Veterinary College in London and went on to work in England in small animal practice with cats, dogs, rabbits, and the occasional bird, reptile and other exotics.

Nadia moved to Victoria in 2010 with her Australian partner and has been part of the Black Rock Vet family since 2012. She is a talented and compassionate veterinarian with a real love for her work and her patients.

In her spare time, Nadia enjoys attending music festivals, baking, and reading. Nadia also enjoys exploring Australia and ticking off new destinations on her lengthy must-visit list.

Jo grew up in Singapore and studied Veterinary Science at the University of Melbourne. She graduated in 2009 and has worked as a small animal vet since then. Sometimes known as the “doggy physio,” she has a special interest in canine rehabilitation post-surgery.

During her free time, she enjoys Melbourne coffee, CrossFit, and walking her spoilt long-haired Dachshund, Danny.

Anna graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1991 and has worked as a small animal veterinarian in both Melbourne and London since then. Anna is a local Bayside resident and has worked in the area since 2007. Anna is passionate about enhancing the quality of life of all animals and supporting the human-pet bond. She has particular interests in pain management and behaviour, both in preventing problems and recognising and treating them.

Anna loves working in her own local community and having connections with many of her clients. Her three children go to school locally and are involved in many local sporting clubs. When not at work or kids’ sport, Anna is enjoying her own pets, Mac the big beautiful black Labrador, and Clem and Oli, sibling Burmese cats.

Lisa is a graduate of Sydney university in 1992 and has worked in the U.K., Sydney and Melbourne over the past 30 years. She continues to keep up to date with the latest in veterinary medicine and surgery through Continued Veterinary Education.
Lisa travels to India regularly with her family to participate in veterinary volunteer work helping street dogs - primarily desexing and anti rabies vaccine projects and training Indian vets in surgery.

After 30 years as a Vet she still enjoys meeting new puppies and kittens and helping get them off to a great start with their new families.

Lisa has 2 children, an elderly Cavalier dog Freddy and an elderly (but still feisty) cat Jade (who was adopted as a kitten from the Black Rock Hospital) and has had the enormous privilege of being a Guide Dog Puppy raiser.

She enjoys swimming in the bay, hiking and learning Spanish.

Karen has been with us at Black Rock Animal Hospital since June 2013. She has always had a love of animals and after careers in hospitality, floristry and pharmacy she found her calling as a veterinary nurse. Karen completed her veterinary nursing qualification in 2004.

As well as their two gorgeous kids, Karen and her husband Greg have an elderly 3 legged cat named Ginger and are often looking after dogs of all shapes and sizes for friends and family.

Aimee joined Black Rock Animal Hospital in 2012 when the younger of her two children started primary school. This was a major career shift but something she has always been very passionate about.

In her spare time she is kept busy with 2 teenagers and a furry family of 3 dogs, 2 cats and an ex racehorse. She is also a foster carer for Pawfect Pals Animal Rescue and is an avid advocate for adopting a rescue pet.

Katie joined the team at Black Rock Animal Hospital in October 2015. She has completed her Certificate II in Animal Studies and is currently studying for her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. Katie has previously volunteered for the RSPCA, and has worked with other shelters fostering and rehoming kittens since 2013.

She lives with her two cats, Tess and Valerie (both foster fails!), and husband Jim.

Lesley joined the Black Rock Team at the beginning of 2021. Working in animal hospitals has been a recent career change for Lesley, as she previously worked in finance, having moved here from the UK in 2003.

Lesley has always lived with cats and dogs and has owned several of both in addition to fish, guinea pigs and horses. She is the current doting owner of 2 Labradors, Peter and Anna, 3 cats called Steve, Violet and Lisa and lives with her long suffering husband and their 2 teenage children who are also animal mad. In her spare time, Lesley is a netball coach and enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

Jane joined the team at Black Rock Animal Hospital late in 2022, returning to work after a year of maternity leave. Having been working as a veterinary nurse for over 10 years Jane brings a wealth of knowledge and extensive experience to the team.

 Jane enjoys being hands on with both patients and clients and always has a hug ready for anyone in need. She has a special interest in wildlife and all baby animals. Jane lives with her husband, young son and one obsessively maintained fish tank. In her spare time Jane enjoys reading and board games.

Jacinta is a trainee vet nurse here at Black Rock Animal Hospital. She joined the team in November of 2022 and is currently studying her Cert III in Animal studies, soon to be beginning her cert IV in Veterinary Nursing. 

At home Jacinta has two family rescue dogs Snoop and Stormi and a bearded dragon named Neto. When she is not caring for animals, Jacinta enjoys playing competitive netball, going to music festivals, and keeping fit. 

After experiencing the highs and lows of Covid and Melbourne lockdowns, Jenny decided it was time for a career change and wanted to pursue a job where she could continue to be part of a strong team, provide professional and caring customer service along with combining her great love of animals.

Having been an existing client of the Black Rock Animal Hospital for many years and experiencing the wonderful and personal care and service of the staff, Jenny joined the Black Rock Team in July 2022. Jenny has previously had an extensive career in the music, media, marketing and eventing industries and the opportunity to join the Black Rock Animal Hospital was a dream come true for her. Jenny is ‘mum’ to Wilson the Cavoodle and Jinxy the stray cat that turned up on the doorstep five years ago and has never left. Jenny lives with her daughter and partner in Bayside and when not at work enjoys spending time with family, friends and her fur babies.

Emma joined the Black Rock Team in November 2020 and has enjoyed every minute.

She has previous experience as a veterinary receptionist in the UK before relocating to Victoria with her Australian partner.

She has a passion for all animals and likes to help the team where she can.

Emma lives with her husband Alex and their two adopted cats, Minnie and Cooper and is always looking to adopt of foster.