Wendy Massarotti - Accredited Veterinary Nurse
Wendy is Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing qualified and has gone on to achieve her Accredited Veterinary Nurse status! AVNs are required to show that their competence and knowledge are current and that they are dedicated to the profession. Wendy is such a happy member of our health care team for whom nothing is ever too much trouble. Talk to her about our Weight Loss Programme as this is her area of special interest. Wendy owns Giselle, a gorgeous domestic medium-haired kitten, who causes Wendy both angst and joy by continuing to behave like a kitten, despite being over a year old!
Karina Boyle -Qualified Veterinary Nurse
Karina recently qualified from her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, having already attained her Certificate IV in Animal Technology! Orthopaedics and radiography are Karina's area of special interest and she’s especially excited about Pets at the Vets’ brand new, state-of-the-art digital x-ray machine. This allows us to digitally develop x-rays. We can display these radiographs on the screens of any of our computers, as well as conveniently email them to specialists if necessary! Karina has two Cocker Spaniels called Ollie and Snoopy, who always seem to be up to mischief!
Sarah Koblar - Qualified Veterinary Nurse
Sara is a qualified as a Certificate IV Veterinary Nurse. Her caring nature and bubbly personality mean she’s an excellent nurse who’s always ready to help. In addition to her regular nursing duties, Sarah has the enviable job of co-ordinating our puppy socialisation classes. They are the best fun ever!
Sarah is well known in the local area for her special interest in Border Collies and domestic rabbits.
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Rachael Bindloss - Student Veterinary Nurse
A dedicated animal-lover (with a passion for Staffys), Rachael has been working at Pets at the Vets for many years as a receptionist. She has just completed Masters in Animal Behaviour and has begun studying her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.
Rachael loves looking after, playing with and photographing our boarding cats – ask her if you have any questions about our cattery! The state-of-the-art computer software designed for Pets at the Vets presents Rachael with plenty of challenges! She delights in searching for new efficiencies and systems to ensure our medical and financial record-keeping is accurate and useful.
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Bek Tunks - Student Veterinary Nurse
Bek is a proud participant in the Victorian Dog Rescue foster program. This program helps dogs to find a home by placing them in a caring, loving environment and giving them the opportunity to relax. This often helps dogs that have behavioural problems or anxiety disorders. So far, Bek and her partner have been foster parents to six dogs with various issues and all have been successfully placed with loving new families. Bek’s involvement with the foster program prompted her to pursue her goal of becoming a veterinary nurse and she has just begun her Certificate II in Animal Studies. Bek owns Rusty, a Staffy X Heeler, who is always patient and welcoming to his new family members!
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Julie Shanhun - Student Veterinary Nurse
Julie previously worked as a vet nurse for 4 years and has completed her vet nurse training to a Certificate II level. She took a year off from nursing to study her Certificate III in Pathology Collection, but missed vet nursing too much and is now enrolled in her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. Julie is interested in clinical pathology and is keen to further her knowledge in this area. Julie’s gentle manner means she is very compassionate towards her patients and her calm composition means she deals quickly and efficiently with emergency situations.
Julie and her family own Chippy, a 6 yr old Jack Russell Terrier and Maisie, a 7 yr old Abyssinian X. They also own Norm, a bald Cockatoo, which means he can’t fly! All three pets play together in the back yard – an incredible sight to see!
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