MACARTHUR VETERINARY GROUP

Andrew joined Macarthur Veterinary Group directly after completing his BVSc at Sydney University in 2010. Andrew, a local lad, enjoyed his final year rotation at MVG so much that he applied to join us as soon as an opportunity presented itself.

Andrew is developing into a first class veterinarian who is able to explain sometimes very complex concepts to clients in a way that is clear and enables them to make fully informed decisions about the right treatment for their pet.

Andrew and his girlfriend Kate (currently studying Medicine at Sydney Uni) share their home with “Charli” a female wire haired Hungarian Vizsla and a Spoodle named "Ellie".

Andrew’s love of animals and desire to help them developed while growing up surrounded by animals and helping his mum at the local veterinary clinic where she worked.

Cathy is a principal of the practice and has been working since 1991 in veterinary practice, mostly in small animal medicine and surgery. She also has a keen interest in behavioural medicine, oncology and chemotherapy, birds and other exotic animals. Cathy is currently working part time, also caring for her young family.

Karen graduated from Sydney University in 1990. She is one of our experienced vets who works at both our Mt Annan and Bradbury clinics. She divides her time between working part-time and looking after her dog, cat and sports-mad son for whom she has become a taxi service and cheer squad! Karen's main interests are in soft tissue surgery and medicine, particularly diabetes & kidney disease.

Shelly is a 1990 Sydney Uni graduate who has worked in equine, mixed and small animal practices in Victoria, regional NSW, England and the USA. She is married to Rhys who is also a vet, and has two children, Jemima and Angus. Shelly joined Macarthur Veterinary Group in 1999.

Shelly now enjoys working with companion pets and is experienced in general surgery, medical problems and consulting. She is especially interested in client education and helping owners choose the best health care options for their animals.

Shelly and her family share their home with Pocket (a naughty Jack Russell Terrier), Ruben a black Pug and cats Lilly and Killer Tomato (both re-homed kittens from Macarthur Veterinary Group).

Away from work Shelly is interested in antique quilts, gardening, on-line computer games, bush walking and travel. Shelly would also like to do more fly fishing and kayaking.

Peter is one of our practice owners and the manager of our Bradbury clinic. He graduated from Sydney University in 1989 and worked for 15 years as a small animal clinician, before joining us at Bradbury in 2005. Peter works in all aspects of medicine and surgery and has keen interests in diabetes, dermatology, client education and preventative medicine. He is also our IT specialist and web site manager.

Peter lives in Ingleburn with his wife and 3 children - plus a golden retriever and a budgie.

Sarah completed her degree at Sydney University in 2006 and joined MVG in early 2010 where she believed she would have many opportunities to develop her skills, both surgical and medical.

Like many of our staff, Sarah grew up on a farm: a dairy on the mid north coast where she had lots of interaction with animals - cows (obviously), pigs, horses, lots of dogs, pet mice, rabbits, deer, and chickens. Sarah gained a great deal of admiration and respect for the veterinarians who treated the family’s animals. This early experience as well as the knowledge that veterinary science would provide her with opportunities for continual learning and challenge decided Sarah on her career path.

Sarah is passionate about her work and like so many of our staff particularly enjoys being able to return sick/unhappy animals to good health. She is particularly interested in soft tissue surgery and is very keen to further develop her orthopaedic surgery skills. Sarah also enjoys challenging medical cases and emergency work.

Sarah is an avid horse rider and she and her thoroughbred mare, “Jazz” compete in dressage, hacking and show jumping events. Sarah and her partner Tim also share their home with “Alfie” a desexed moggie they adopted from our Bradbury clinic shortly after joining the practice.

Vanene is one of our vets at our Camden clinic. Vanene has 12 years experience as a veterinarian, with a large part of that in the local area. She loves all aspects of her job. Vanene is currently working for us part-time whilst she cares for her two beautiful children.

Birgit, one of our very experienced vets, joined MVG in 2008 and works part time at our Mt Annan and Bradbury clinics. Birgit very successfully juggles her work commitments with being a full time mum to two very active school-aged boys. Birgit is married to a local lad and the family lives in the Wollondilly shire with a mature black Labrador, Cleo who spent her first few years chewing anything and everything.

Jessica joined Macarthur Veterinary Group in 2005 as a part time Veterinary Nurse to support her veterinary education which she completed in 2010. Jessica very easily slipped into the role of Veterinarian after graduation.

Jessica has always loved animals and thoroughly enjoys the challenges involved in bringing them back to health and caring for their welfare. Jessica shares her life with “Zoe”, her much loved and very spoilt golden Labrador who is diabetic.

Kirsty is a practice principal, working part time at our Mount Annan and Bradbury practices. She has a Masters degree in small animal veterinary medicine and surgery.

Kirsty has special interests in exotic pets such as rabbits, rats, mice and guinea pigs. As well as enjoying working with all aspects of cat and dog medicine and surgery, including oncology, she spends her spare time being a mother to three young children and is a qualified instructor with the German Shepherd Dog League.

Natalie is one of our practice owners and is the Principal Veterinarian and Manager at our Mt Annan hospital. Natalie graduated from Sydney University in 1998, spending 7 years working in small animal practices in Sydney, before joining the team at Macarthur Vet Group in 2005.

Natalie has interests in soft tissue surgery and all aspects of veterinary medicine particularly ophthalmology, oncology and preventative pet healthcare and also looks after inventory management at Macarthur Vet Group. She has completed a distance education program in Veterinary Ophthalmology and Medical Oncology, and is currently studying for a certificate in Veterinary Public Health Management.

Natalie and her husband Nick are parents to an increasingly mischievous son, Mitchell, a beautiful daugher, Tayla and two Burmese cats ‘Coco Mo’ and ‘Kyshara’. In her now diminishing spare time Natalie enjoys spending time gardening and getting back to nature camping and bushwalking.

Sandy graduated in Veterinary Science from Sydney University in 1986, in the same year as husband, Matt. She began work in Avian/mixed practice in Sydney's outer western suburbs, and moved on to spend 5 years living and working in Japan.

On returning to Australia, Sandy worked for several years as a shelter veterinarian for the RSPCA at Noosa on the Sunshine Coast. She had a stint teaching High School in Townsville before spending 5 years in Bendigo, Central Victoria, working in a busy small animal practice. Ageing parents finally drew the family back to Sydney.

Sandy has been with the Macarthur Vet Group, Camden since 2007 and loves living and working in Camden.

Steven graduated from Sydney University in 1998 with first class honours. After 18 months in Cootamundra tending to all creatures great and small Steve joined Macarthur Veterinary Group in 2000. He has been a partner since 2002.

Steve has a passion for continuing education and attends many seminars and conferences each year. He has a Masters degree in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery and a certificate IV in Veterinary Practice Management. Steve is a chartered member of the Australian Veterinary Association and has been a committee member of the NSW AVA since 2008. He is the current president elect and has held executive positions with the Highlands branch since 2006.

Steve is married to fellow Veterinarian Kirsty and has three children (Joshua, Katie and Matthew). He has a menagerie of animals at home including Kody, a German Shepherd, Tuppence, a three legged Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, several cats, sheep, goldfish, birds and chooks.

Steve enjoys dealing with challenging cases. He is regularly tackling orthopaedic surgery, especially knee surgery including advanced techniques for cruciate ligament repair (e.g TTA).