2021 SPEAKERS

Dr Mark Kelman is a veterinary scientific researcher and social philanthropist who graduated from Murdoch University in 2000. His career has spanned work at the RSPCA NSW, general practice in Sydney, Technical Services Manager for veterinary pharmaceuticals, and currently he is pursuing a PhD in...

Climate Change: A Veterinary Problem   Would you like to learn more about climate science from a veterinary perspective, understand how the climate impacts on animals, and find out what veterinarians can do about it?   Join Angela Frimberger for a presentation that will discuss these...

 Dr Dani Hoolahan BSc BVMS DACVD   Dr Dani graduated from Murdoch University in 2007 with honours. She worked in busy small animal general practices both in Sydney, Australia and Portland, Oregon before completing a dermatology internship in Perth, Western Australia and then moving to the...

Dr Gary Turnbull BVSc (Hons) Director – Lincoln InstituteDr Gary Turnbull is a Principal of the Lincoln Institute, a boutique leadership development company delivering facilitated training and coaching to the veterinary profession. He is a highly recognised and respected speaker & facilitator...

Biography   Dr Sally Coggins BVSc (hons I) MANZCVS (Feline Medicine)   Sally graduated with first class honours from The University of Sydney in 2007. She spent her first 2 years working in a busy general small animal practice in Canberra, where she first began expanding on her love of feline...

  Lisa has been vet nursing since moving to Australia at the end of 2001.  She started out in general practice while living in Brisbane and after 6 years of general practice moved on to work in specialist practice. Having worked in many different roles from anaesthesia and surgery though to...

Dr. Williana Basuki, BVSc (Hons), MS, MANZCVS, DAVDCBoard Certified Veterinary DentistRegistered Specialist Williana Basuki was born and grew up in Jakarta, Indonesia. She earned her veterinary degree at the University of Queensland in 2010. After university, she embarked on her journey as a small...

1982. Qualified as Veterinary Nurse with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, registered, received the BSAVA’s "Veterinary Nursing Award".1992. Lifelong commitment to raising the standards, professionalism and self-esteem of Australian veterinary nurses when elected to Veterinary...

Doctor Bvsc Mvs Certmgt Gm North Shore Veterinary Hospital Pty Ltd - Part Of Vpa Group“Dr Peter Chitty, graduated from the University of Sydney in 1995, and spent 18 months in mixed animal practices in western NSW. He then spent the next 5 years in small animal practice in Sydney and locum in mixed ...

Liam Gamble MA VetMB MBA MRCVSVeterinary Technical AdvisorLiam graduated from Cambridge University in 2011, before working in practice in North Yorkshire for a number of years.  He provides training and technical support to ADM’s teams in the UK and Australia, and works with their distribution...

Andy Gibson After working and researching in charity veterinary practice in the UK, Andy began working for Mission Rabies in 2013, initially as a volunteer, vaccinating dogs in Kolkata. His previous experience using smartphone technology in the epidemiological setting in...

Dr David Jenkins   Associate Professor in Veterinary Parasitology, School of Animal & Veterinary Sciences, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW.   David was born in the UK and attended the University of London where he completed a BSc in botany and zoology. This was followed by an MSc ...

BVSc Hons Owner And DirectorDr. Jeannet Kessels owns two hospitals in Qld; Greater Springfield Veterinary Hospital, ASAV Accredited hospital of Excellence, and Springfield Vet Hospital, AVAPM Hospital of Excellence. She retired from clinical work to mentor and coach her team; her forward-thinking...

  Dr. Crystal C. Loh, BSc, DVM, MANZCVS (SA Dentistry & Oral Surgery) Veterinary Surgeon New Zealand Veterinary Dentistry Ltd.   Crystal graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in Canada in 2007 and completed a rotating internship at the University of Tennessee in 2008 before working ...

Originally from Argentina, I hold a degree in Agricultural Engineer and a PhD in Veterinary Science, with a very strong orientation towards dairy production in both of them. Thirteen years of professional experience working directly with farmers and in very close relationship with researchers, farm ...

Dr Matthew J Muir is an Integrative Veterinarian with a background in sustainable food development and nutrition. He is the Managing Director of Australia’s first fully dedicated Integrative Veterinary Hospital, All Natural Vet Care, he is also the founder of VetFunctions, a biotechnology company...

"Mark is a registered specialist in small animal surgery working in private referral practice in Sydney following several years in academia.Mark enjoys teaching the new generation of veterinarians and specialists, and is an adjunct senior lecturer at Murdoch University, a tutor in the Centre...

Suzanna Richards, BVSc (Hons) Veterinarian and current Masters StudentSuzanna completed a Bachelor of Veterinary Science at the University of Sydney. She worked initially at the RSPCA as a general veterinarian treating companion animals and welfare cases. After a few years in general...

Dr Moss is an experienced veterinary surgeon who has practiced in various locations throughout Australia and the UK. He established Dandenong Ranges Veterinary Centre on the outskirts of Melbourne 20 years ago. His surgery has won an Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) Practice of Excellence...

Senior Lecturer In Veterinary Anaesthesia And AnalgesiaFernando graduated as a veterinarian in Madrid (Spain) and worked for a number of years in small animal practice and research both in Spain and in the UK. He completed an internship and then a residency in veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia...

Dr Dave Collins BVScFANZCVS  SMALL ANIMAL MEDICINE SPECIALIST, DIRECTOR AT NORTHSIDE VETERINARY SPECIALISTS A Northern Beaches native, Dave graduated from the University of Sydney in 1995. He has 26 years veterinary experience, the last 13 of them in referral medicine, and he earned his...

Shari has taken the long way around the world working and living in 3 continents and 4 countries but mostly trying to find a way to pet all the dogs!! Animal welfare has been a common thread throughout her career as a veterinarian, small business owner, university lecturer, clinical skills...

Keshe Chow is a University of Melbourne graduate. She spent the first few years of her career working in small animal clinics in both Australia and the UK before completing an internship and residency in feline medicine at the University of Sydney. She completed a Master's degree in 2013 and...

(ABVP), specializing in Canine and Feline medicine. He is also certified in veterinary acupuncture by the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS). In addition, he successfully completed advanced training in diagnostic ultrasound, laser surgery techniques and orthopedics.Dr. Dagan...

Doctor Med Vet Dipecvim-Ca (Small Animal) Specialist And Senior Lecturer In Small Animal Internal Medicine Unit Head MedicineChristine graduated in Giessen, Germany in 2003. She then started an internship and a residency program of the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ECVIM) in...

Title: Barbara Hodel Behavioural Dog Trainer, President of the Pet professional Guild Australia and Author   Bio Barbara is the President of the Pet Professional Guild Australia, the author of ‘How to love and survive your teenage dog’ and runs Goodog Positive Dog Training. Goodog...

Dr Zach graduated from Charles Sturt University in 2016 and bought a practice in Goulburn in 2018. Starting out as a quiet one vet, one nurse operation, the clinic has grown to employ 2 vets and 4 nurses, with more on the way! As every practice owner knows, there are plenty of challenges and...

Emeritus Professor Of Animal GeneticsFor 34 years, Frank Nicholas taught animal genetics in the faculties of Veterinary Science and Agriculture at the University of Sydney. He has remained involved in animal genetics since his retirement in 2007. He is the author of the textbooks Veterinary...

Bvsc, Manzcvs (Dairy Cattle Medicine) Mvs MvscJoey has been a veterinarian for 15 years. She has worked in both Australia and the UK during this time. After coming home from the UK she started the Ironmines Veterinary Clinic in Mittagong in 2009, in partnership with her Dad, Bob Rheinberger, where...

Biography: Dr Karina Graham is a registered specialist in small animal internal medicine. After working in specialty practice for eight years as a veterinary nurse, Karina completed a Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Hons) through Sydney University in 2006. She then completed an internship in...