OUR EDUCATION LEADERS

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Dr Amber Lee

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Qualifications: BVSc, DABVP (Avian Practice)

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Amber has been working exclusively with rabbits since 2013 when she started her residency at the Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic of Indianapolis in Indiana, USA. Here she gained experience working with client-owned and rescue rabbits in a high volume practice.

Since then, Amber has continued to further her knowledge and expertise with rabbit medicine and surgery through the attendance at conferences, speaking engagements and demonstrating for veterinary students, interns and veterinarians.

Over the past decade, Amber has worked in multi-specialty hospitals and private practice in the USA and Australia, with a rabbit-predominant case load. Amber particularly enjoys rabbit dentistry and she gains satisfaction from the ability to provide her patients relief from chronic dental conditions. Amber's favourite rabbits include the Lionhead and Dutch breeds.

Dr Alex Santamaria

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Qualifications: BVSc, BSc, MANZCVS (SAS) DACVS

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Specialisation: Small Animal Surgery

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Alex graduated from The University of Melbourne in 2010. Following graduation, she spent 12 months in general practice before moving into referral practice where she completed an internship followed by surgical residency. Alex then went on to pass her American board examinations to become a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and a Registered Small Animal Surgical Specialist in 2020. Alex has a strong interest in soft tissue and reconstructive surgery with advanced training in interventional radiology. Alex has a vast knowledge in orthopaedic and neurological surgery which she continued to enjoy. Alex has recently moved to working with the Melbourne Animal Referral Services (MARS) and is enjoying this new exposure to cases and clinicians. Outside of work Alex has been busy with the recent arrival of her first child Ethan but still manages to ride her horses (Charlie and Bo), and play with her dogs (Odin and Loki) and cat (Emo).

Alexander Philp

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Qualifications: Cert IV Veterinary Nursing, VTS Anaesthesia & Analgesia

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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.

Amber Kenney

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Qualifications: MPT, MTC, CKTP, CCRT

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Specialisation: Canine Rehabilitation

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Since 2014, Amber has been a CRI teaching assistant around the world including Australia and Germany. Amber teaches into the Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation, Canine Rehabilitation Therapist, Canine Sports Medicine, Canine Rehabilitation Assistant, and Advanced Canine Rehabilitation Therapist courses. She founded Paws-itive Effects K9 Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation in 2015, a mobile canine rehabilitation service. She lives with her husband and two rescue dogs, Dozer the pit bull, and Harley the Shar-Pei/Chihuahua mix.

Angie Pace

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Qualifications: DPT, MTC, CCRT

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Specialisation: Canine Rehabilitation

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Angie Pace graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a master's degree in physical therapy in 2001. She later earned her doctorate degree in physical therapy and manual therapy certification from the University of St. Augustine in 2011. She completed her certification in canine rehabilitation at the Canine Rehabilitation Institute in 2018 and immediately started working as part of a rehabilitation team at a veterinary specialty hospital in Reno, Nevada.

Anita Parkin

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Qualifications: RVN, AVN, Dip (Surgery & ECC), VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia), CVPP, TAE

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Anita has been a veterinary nurse for nearly 30 years in both GP and specialist practice as a medical and surgical nurse. For the last 10 years, Anita has specialised as a surgical nurse and followed her passion for anaesthesia and pain management. Anita currently manages the VSS Jindalee practice.

Anita has a Certificate IV in Vet Nursing, Diploma in Surgery and ECC, is VNCA-registered, a Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner (CVPP) through the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM). Anita is also a Veterinary Technician Specialty in Anaesthesia and Analgesia.

Anita’s special interests include critical care, challenging anaesthetics, pain management, surgical nursing and practice management.

Catherine Tyler

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Qualifications: Certificate IV Veterinary Nurse

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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.

Charleyne Scott

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

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Charleyne is a veterinary nurse with 16 years’ experience in practice in Australia and six years’ experience in university and specialist veterinary hospitals. She spent the previous 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 is nearing completion of her Veterinary Technician Specialist credentials in Veterinary Anaesthesia & Analgesia.

Cindy Grew

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Qualifications: Cert IV Vet Nurse, Cert IV TAE

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Cindy is the Marketing & Education Coordinator at VetCare B. Braun Pty Ltd Australia and New Zealand, and is a practicing veterinary nurse with ten years of experience. Previously, she has managed three veterinary hospitals, one of which was a 24-hour emergency clinic.

Within her role at B. Braun, Cindy coordinates workshops, onsite and online training, and engagement with vets and vet nurses.

One of Cindy’s passions is caring for our Australian native wildlife. It was this passion which drove her to become a wildlife carer with WIRES, and head up the wildlife treatment division within the clinic. Cindy’s passion is sharing current skills and techniques with veterinary professionals, and helping them achieve their potential.

Debra Laws

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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

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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.