Staff Profiles

Dr. Gary Ashton BVSc. Dip. Appl. Sc

Profile to come

Dr. Peter Brown BVSc.

Dr. Peter graduated from Sydney University in 1978. Peter has lived and worked in the Macarthur area since graduation.

His professional interests are small animal medicine and practice management. He is currently enrolled in a Diploma of Practice Management course at The University of New England.

Peter has 2 cats ‘Nova’ and ‘Satin’.

Dr. Lisa Henshaw BVSc.

Dr. Lisa graduated from Melbourne University in 2001 and has lived and worked at Campbelltown Veterinary Hospital since March 2002 as Associate Veterinarian and is also Puppy Pre-School Trainer.

Her professional interests include animal behaviour, medicine and surgery.

Lisa’s animal family include ‘Millie’, 6yo domestic longhair, ‘Hector’, 1yo domestic shorthair, ‘Gidget’, 5yo miniature Poodle, ‘Chappie’, 6mth old Border Collie. In her spare time Lisa enjoys Dog Obedience and Agility competitions with Gidget, who is qualified to masters level in agility and jumping as well as training her puppy and cats. Lisa also enjoys reading and keeping fit.

Dr. Birgit Johnston BVSc.

Profile to come

Teresa

I have worked at Campbelltown Veterinary Hospital since March 1989 and has an Advance Certificate in Veterinary Nursing.

My pets include ‘Buddy’, Border Collie X and ‘Zena’, Domestic Shorthair.

In my spare time I enjoys my work with the Rural Fire Service where I have been a member for 19 years as I also enjoy Dog Agility and Horse Riding.

Mellissa

I have worked at Campbelltown Veterinary Hospital since October 2001 and has been a Veterinary Nurse since 1987. I have worked in both small and large animal practices and has done vivisection at Westmead Hospital.

I have lived in the Macarthur area for over 30 years and as a busy mother of 3 I enjoy working with ‘Pets as Therapy Dogs’ with the Guide Dog Association and is also a Tour Hostess and a Roadie for my hubby’s band.

Carmelina

My name is Carmelina. I am a qualified Veterinary Nurse and have been working at Campbelltown Veterinary Hospital since October 2001 (Mellissa and I started on the same day).

I have an appreciation for all creatures large and small, and have a strong interest in dog behaviour.

I love spending time with my Rottweiler, ‘Tasha’. We do obedience and agility training. My other pets include my Standardbred Horse ‘Amber’ and ‘Joshua’, the Australian Stock Horse.

Joanne

Hi, I’m Joanne. I have been working at Campbelltown Veterinary Hospital as a Veterinary Nurse for just over 4 years. I previously worked in hospitality for 8 years. A bit of a change!

I proudly qualified first in NSW in my TAFE Certificate IV Vet Nursing course in 2003. I love working with animals and am very passionate about the environment.

I get great satisfaction when helping owners with their animals. I have a personal interest in pet behaviour and enjoy running the Puppy Pre-school classes. It’s great ti watch them grown up.

I own a 10yo German Shepard X named ‘Buddy’ who enjoys his walkies.

Kate

Hi, my name is Kate. I have been working at Campbelltown Veterinary Hospital since 2004 and have enjoyed working with all types of animals.

I have my own menagerie at home, including 7 birds, 2 dogs and 1 cat and would one day love to have my own zoo.

Lena

My name is Lena. I’ve been here at Campbelltown Vet since January 2005 as a Vet Assistant and Receptionist.

I enjoy working with animals and have 2 dogs of my own but would love to have more.

Angela

Hi, my name is Angela. I have been a Veterinary Nurse since 1995 and have an interest in grooming and native animals.

At Campbelltown Veterinary Hospital I am at reception to greet clients and their pets.

Rebecca

My name is Bec. I’m currently studying Vet Nursing at Bankstown Tafe.

I have a 2 year old kelpie named Diesel, who I am currently teaching agility.