Staff

Ann Nevill

Ann NevillDr. Ann Nevill graduated from Melbourne University in 1973, Ian Gawler who started the Gawler foundation influenced Dr. Nevill through his survival as they studied veterinary science at the same time. [Ian was the first “miracle cure” written up in the AMJ as he was given no more than two weeks to live when he flew out of Australia in search of a cure for his massively disseminated osteosarcoma. His survival changed many people’s definition of poor prognosis].

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Nicole

CarmenNicole was born and bred in Sandringham and has lived locally most of her life. Her first dog was a German Shepherd named Satan. Here began her life long love of animals.

Nicole also loves the outdoors and travels whenever time allows. She has studied Agricultural Science at Melbourne University 'Dookie' Campus.

Nicole has currently got her hands full with looking after her Jack Russell 'Chelsea' and attending dog school, to attain her obedience and trialing qualifications.

Nicole has worked at East West Vet since August 2007. Her special interest is surgery but anything to do with pets and their owners is fine by her.

 

 

Amelia

AmeliaAmelia has recently immigrated to Australia from the U. K. sadly having to leave her dog Bobby, a boisterous lab staffy cross, behind with her family.

Having always had an interest in animals from a young age, Amelia approached East West Vets for a reception/nursing position. After a short trial she started working here in January 2011.

 

Laura

Laura_StaffLaura began working at the clinic towards the end of August 2010, and is throughly enjoying her job.
After years of searching for a position as a veterinary nurse, she is extremely happy that everybody at East West Vets gave her the opportunity.
She is looking forward to undertaking her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2011.

 

Caroline

Caroline

Caroline has lived all her life only blocks away from the East West Vets. Her love of animals stretches back to her very early childhood when she would adopt and care for every stray animal that came within reach.

Caroline has been working part time at East West Vets for the past 6 years.  Having just completed a Bachelor in Animal Science and management she will be taking on a full time position.

Caroline is particularly interested in the hands on and surgical side of vet nursing and in the future hopes to work at a zoo with large cats, particularly lions.

Caroline currently occupies her time with her two Jack Russel and Tentrfield terriers Oscar and Trixie and her two rabbits. As well as having to restrain herself from taking home every stray animal that is presented, Caroline loves the outdoors and horse riding and dreams of travelling the world.

 

Farlie

Carmen Farlie is a very talented young lady who has changed profession to enter Vet Science in 2010.

We have known Farlie now for 20 years as she always brought her dogs to the clinic.

Farlie is particularly interested in natural medicines with a keen interest in acupuncture.  

 

Mel

CarmenPassionate about animals, I am currently completing a Master of Animal Science with studies in nutrition and stress physiology. Later in the year I  hope to do research with companion or captive animals based either on behavioural problems, disease, nutrition or reproduction. On completion of this study I hope to also complete a doctorate of Veterinary Medicine.

My faithful companions are an inquisitive Rag Doll, Bijou and a loving Giant Schnauzer, Jazz.  Being part of the Bentleigh community for 8 years I look forward to meeting you and your pet.

 

K-9 Reception

Manu is the original clinic dog who is turning 10 this year. He insists on coming to work where he spends most of his time protecting Ann’s car from ‘everyone’. Manu particularly enjoys chasing dogs with balls however has a full time job at the moment being an excellent role model for Frankie. Manu is encouraging Frankie to stop chasing cats and be much more careful when he runs onto the road, with limited success.Manu looks forward to meeting you and your pet when you next visit as long as you don’t have designs on Ann’s car!

 

 



Q & A with Ann

Q.        What does being a naturopath vet involve?
A.        Diagnosing what the basic body disharmony is that provoked the disease. I have five Chinese herbal diplomas and an acupuncture diploma and I've studied in China. When I see an animal, I get a fairly immediate sense of their body balance.

Q.        Do some animals respond better than others?
A.        Yes.  For instance, I treated  6 cats which had cysts and five responded adequately to herbs or acupuncture treatment. In treating them without antibiotics I feel I have actually helped tonified the body. So in curing the problem I’ve actually helped the animal.

Q.        What is the most rewarding part of your job? 
A.        Seeing animals get better. I’m addicted! We get a lot of very difficult problems from other clinics when animals don't respond to Western medicine. Being able to offer animals and their owners such a range of Natural medicines results in a very high success rate.

Q.        Do you see natural medicine as an alternative or complementary to conventional medicine?
A.        I think natural medicine is the basis now rather than the alternative. Surgery would be the alternative if natural medicine could not provide a cure.

Q.        What kind of cases do you treat? 
A.        We treat a large range of cases including many difficult cases where the owner feels they have run out of options with their own vet. We also treat a lot of behavioral problems. It is hard to think of a disease that would not benefit from the alternatives being put into treatment.