Sugarloaf Animal Hospital

 
 
 


             Kate Simpson, Hospital Manager

          Kate divides her time between working in the Hospital and looking after her lovely boys, Renwick and Wilson.  She opened the Sugarloaf Animal

            Hospital with Dr Mark in 1995 and since then has been instrumental in building the hospital up to what it is today.

            She is a very skilled veterinary nurse and an experienced manager, and together with Mark, they make an experienced and knowledgeable

            leadership team!

 

Karen Mathews, Veterinary Nurse/Receptionist

I first started Veterinary Nursing in 1996 and have worked mainly in small animal practices with experience in horse studs and equestrian centres recently. I am happily married to Colin and have two beautiful children Harry and Alice. To complete our family we have Rosie a very energetic Kelpie X Staffy, Bowie a crazy Rainbow Lorikeet and Maddie a very spoilt Stock X Quarter horse.

After a small break from Veterinary Nursing I started at Sugarloaf Animal Hospital in August 2009 and I haven't looked back, I love it! I have a special interest in rehabilitation and also client grief through loss of an animal. I also have a very soft spot for our native animals, which makes Sugarloaf the place for me. My passion is defiantly horses so I would love to hear all your equine stories, why not call in and have a chat. I look forward to meeting you!

 


Jackie Blanch, Nurse Assistant

Jackie is a much loved member of our team and has won internal awards at Christmas time in the past for being one of our strongest support staff. She is our Nurse Support person and we rely on her daily! Jackie's main priority is the welfare of Hospital inpatients and to make sure they are comfortable and all their needs are met, which she does very well.
Jackie has a galah called Billy, a Maltese called Cleo, and a gorgeous little boy chihuahua called Tinkerbell. Tinks range of tricks include waving, "Bang" ( a very dramatic roll over and die) kissing and pushing a little shopping trolley.







 

Kylie Hawkins, Veterinary Nurse

Just like every other devoted Veterinary Nurse out there. I love my job! I have been a Veterinary Nurse for 10 years now with a very brief extension into the world of IT. My passion lies with the wonderful range of fury and feathered creatures we care for here at Sugarloaf Animal Hospital. I came to Sugarloaf Animal Hospital in October 2008, and have quickly filled a great role  veterinary nursing and teaching Puppy Preschool.





Desiree Marshall Veterinary Receptionist

Hi! I'm Desiree, receptionist and newest member of the fabulous Sugarloaf Animal Hospital team. I might be new but I have along track record in animal care, beginning in my middle 20's as a foster-carer for the RSPCA. An interest became a passion and at 30, i graduated as a qualified Veterinary Nurse from Box Hill TAFE, Melbourne
Several years spent working in both small and large vet hospitals in Melbourne have given me both practical pet care experience and a deep appreciation of all-important animal-human bond. Our pets are people too!
My interests include the two Ws - wildlife rehabilitation and writing. As a writer, i love to hear people's animal stories. I look forward to hearing yours. Come in and say hello. 

 

Tonielle Riseley Grooming / Veterinary Nurse (Training)  

I joined the team at Sugarloaf Animal Hospital in 2009, so I am quite new to the veterinary industry.  The staff have made me feel extremely welcome, it is an honour to be working with such a wonderful group of people who share the same love and compassion that I have for animals.  

I am the Sugarloaf Animal Hospital Groomer, and I love it! I ensure each animal is happy, clean and comfortable, and I can’t resist giving a few treats and cuddles! 

As well as grooming, I am training to be a Veterinary Nurse. I’m sure all of the staff at our hospital would agree, there is no greater thrill than helping an animal.

 

 

Hayley Corrigan Veterinary Nurse (Training)  

Ever since I was little I have always wanted to work with animals and in 2005 I started volunteer work down at Taronga Zoo. I was there for 2 years and by this time I had finished school. To further my passion, I completed my Animal Studies Cert 2 at TAFE, which has led me to study Veterinary Nursing, and I couldn’t think of a more fulfilling job!

I have recently been lucky enough to be taken on as a trainee at Sugarloaf and I couldn’t ask to be trained by a better team of people!
I love working at Sugarloaf and am enjoying experiencing something new each day!