OUR EDUCATION LEADERS

Qualifications: BVSc, BSc, MANZCVS (SAS) DACVS

Specialisation: Registered Specialist in Small Animal Surgery

Alex is a Registered Small Animal Surgical Specialist and a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons.

She has a strong interest in soft tissue and reconstructive surgery with advanced training in interventional radiology. Alex is a Co-Director at Melbourne Animal Referral Services (MARS) and also works part time at Geelong Animal Referral Services (GARS). She is dedicated to veterinary education and enjoys helping vets of all career stages to extend their surgical skills.

Qualifications: Cert IV Veterinary Nursing, VTS (Anaesthesia & Analgesia)

Alexander is the Nurse Unit Manager at UVTHS with a special interest in anaesthesia. He enjoys teaching at all levels within the veterinary profession. He is a Veterinary Technician Specialist in Anaesthesia and Analgesia, and will begin the Masters program in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia through Edinburgh University in September 2023. Alexander has additional interest in research and won an award for his abstract presentation at WCVAA 2023.

Qualifications: Certificate IV Veterinary Nurse

Catherine has always nurtured a love for horses and animals, which inspired her to commence a Diploma of Horse Business Management at the Marcus Oldham College in Victoria. This progressed into veterinary nursing, with several years of experience across a range of veterinary practices in equine, small animal, surgery, emergency and general practice nursing.

Catherine has developed a special interest in continuing professional development and training in anaesthesia, analgesia and patient welfare. One of her passions is to work closely and holistically with brachycephalic patients through surgeries, pain management and handling.

Qualifications: VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia), DipVN (Emergency & Critical Care), Certificate IV TAE

Charleyne has 16 years of clinical nursing experience in practice in Australia and six years in university and specialist veterinary hospitals. She also spent four years working and teaching in the anaesthesia department at the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, before becoming a veterinary technician working in advanced translational medical research at the University of Sydney. Charleyne remains involved in clinical anaesthesia at various locations and has recently completed her Veterinary Technician Specialist credential in Veterinary Anaesthesia & Analgesia.

Qualifications: Dip in Animal Technology, Cert IV Veterinary Nursing (RVN), AFHEA, Elite Fear Free Cert, Cert IV TAE, Cert III Laboratory Animal Care, Cert in Large Animal Production

Debra’s career in animal care and veterinary nursing has extended over 35 years.

Deb’s most recent roles have been in a supervisory and teaching capacity at the University of Queensland in the School of Veterinary Science, with students from both the Veterinary Technology and the Veterinary Science degrees all passing through her calm and capable hands at some point.

Deb is very active within the vet nursing professional development field, and is keen to help progress the recognition of veterinary technology as a profession. Deb is the VNCA CPD committee chairperson, and the Queensland VNCA representative to the NIAC.

Qualifications: BVSc (Hons) MACVSc

Aaron graduated from the University of Queensland in 1996 and obtained membership in Veterinary Dentistry of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists in 2004, under the leadership of Dr Gary Wilson. Soon after, they created Advanced Animal Dentistry.

Since that time Aaron has been actively involved in the Australian Veterinary Dental Society and the Veterinary Dentistry Chapter of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists. Aaron contributes regularly to veterinary dental education and works exclusively in veterinary dental referral practice.