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...

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 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 internal...

Di Barton is a wildlife parasitologist with experience in the collection and identification of parasites from native and feral animals. She has worked on parasites from crayfish through to mammals. One of her major interests is in the parasites of introduced hosts and their potential for...

Dr. Williana Basuki, BVSc (Hons), MS, MANZCVS, DAVDC Board Certified Veterinary Dentist Registered 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...

Doctor Bvsc Mvs Certmgt Gm North Shore Veterinary Hospital Pty Ltd - Part Of Vpa GroupDr 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...

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...

David Jenkins is an Associate Professor of Veterinary Parasitology in the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga, NSW. He has mixed research and teaching for all his career. He has worked on immune responses of dogs against taeniid cestodes and evaluated ...

BVSc Hons Owner And Director Dr. 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...

Originally from Argentina, I hold a degree in Agricultural Engineering 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...

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...

Suzanna Richards, BVSc (Hons) Veterinarian and current Masters Student Suzanna 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...

Senior Lecturer In Veterinary Anaesthesia And Analgesia Fernando 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...

Ngaio is Associate Professor in Applied Ethology and Animal Welfare Science and Co-Director of the Massey University Animal Welfare Science and Bioethics Centre in the School of Veterinary Science. Her research employs behavioural and physiological methods to investigate various aspects of animal...

Stephen Marks completed his degree in Physics (Applied Physics) at RMIT University in 2007 and has been Assistant Director of Personal Radiation Monitoring at ARPANSA for the past 2 years.  Stephen maintains has over 10 years’ experience in the detection and analysis of ionising...

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...

Aaron is a veterinarian and an entrepreneur.  As a Co-Founder and the Co-CEO of Lacuna Diagnostics Inc., Aaron and his Co-Founders were instrumental in bringing digital cytology to the veterinary profession.  This innovation disrupted the requirement to physically send clinical pathology samples to ...

Born and raised in Hong Kong, Mei obtained her veterinary degree from Melbourne University in 2015. After graduation she worked in Melbourne small and mixed animal practices. In 2018, Mei relocated to Sydney as a full-time locum in small animal practices. Mei admits having no prior awareness of the ...

Jocelyn has experienced many areas of the vet profession, from the cattle industry to mixed and small animal clinics. She has held positions on National and State Boards and Committees and has taken time out from her career to raise her children.As the Owner of High Street Veterinary...

DR NADINE HAMILTONPsychologist - Author - SpeakerLeading worldwide authority on veterinary wellbeingr Hamilton helps veterinary professionals get on top of stress and conflict to avoid burnout and suicide, and also works with practice managers and owners to increase wellbeing, productivity, and...

Dr Gretta Howard BVSc, MVS, MANZCVSc (Small Animal Medicine) graduated from the University of Sydney in 1999. She worked in mixed veterinary practice in country NSW for 18 months and then worked in private practice in Sydney from 2001-2004 whilst completing a four-year part-time Masters Degree in...

Associate Professor Shokoofeh Shamsi leads Parasitology Research Group at Charles Sturt University. She has qualifications in medical and Veterinary Parasitology. She employs a different approach to assessing environmental, combining morphological and molecular techniques to identify parasites...

Dr Leanne Wicker is an experienced wildlife veterinarian, with a passion for understanding how the health and welfare of wildlife contributes to the conservation of species and the maintenance of healthy, biodiverse ecosystems. Leanne's work has involved the veterinary care of wildlife...

Dr Suzy GreenD.Psyc.(Clin.) MAPSFounder & CEO, The Positivity InstituteDr Suzy Green is a Clinical and Coaching Psychologist (MAPS) and Founder & CEO of The Positivity Institute, a positively deviant organisation dedicated to the research and application of Positive Psychology for...

Dr Claire Stevens is the Founding Director of Global Vet Solutions, a training and CPD online platform, designed for veterinarians looking to stand out, consult with excellence and lead with compassion and purpose. She has eleven years experience as a practising veterinarian, has partnered in three ...

Dr Emma graduated from The University of Sydney in 2016, after first completing a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology and Biological Sciences at the University of New South Wales in 2011. Following graduation, she worked in busy small animal practices across Sydney. In addition to her interests...

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 in...

Paul Ainsworth BSc (Mil), Dip HR, Exec MBA (AGSM)PrincipalPaul is the founding principal of the Lincoln Institute and is a highly sought after executive coach, facilitator and key note presenter with a focus on stimulating organisational team and individual leadership potential.   Paul is a...

Dr Sally Sherwen is the Director of Wildlife Conservation and Science at Zoos Victoria (the Conservation Organisation charged with the operation of Melbourne Zoo, Werribee Open Range Zoo and Healesville Sanctuary in Australia). Sally leads a dynamic team of scientists and specialists that develop...

Camilla Whishaw BHSc (Nat)Equine NaturopathOptim EquineCamilla Whishaw BHSc (Nat) is a highly respected and sought after Equine Naturopath, consulting both nationally and globally.  She is an experienced Equestrian and has had an active lifelong involvement in the Thoroughbred breeding and racing...

Dr David Hughes BSc BVSc (Merit) graduated from Sydney University in 2010. He immediately landed a new graduate job in a practice he had been working as a trainee and went on to purchase this practice in 2013 - Concord Veterinary Hospital. The hospital and Veterinarians in the practice have long...

Dr Amy Lam BVSc(Hons1) GradCertVetStud MANZCVS MRCVS FANZCVSRegistered Specialist in Small Animal MedicineDr Amy is an Australian trained, Small Animal Medicine Specialist - who has worked at several world renowned hospitals in UK before returning to the Small Animal Specialist Hospital. She...

Former General Manager of the Australian Veterinary Association’s Business Group. Before joining the Australian Veterinary Association, he worked in the banking sector and was responsible for driving improvements in customer satisfaction, retention, and growth. He understands the impact that...

James co-founded Pet Pack because he’s passionate about helping people look after their animals better. Pet Pack does this by improving communication between vets and animal owners. This produces better informed animal owners who visit the vet more often, resulting in healthier animals and better...

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 Gary Turnbull BVSc (Hons)  Director ? Lincoln Institute Dr 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 ...

Dr Dave Collins BVScFANZCVS  SMALL ANIMAL MEDICINE SPECIALIST, DIRECTOR AT NORTHSIDE VETERINARY SPECIALISTSA 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 specialist...

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 Medicine Christine 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...

Barbara Hodel Behavioural Dog Trainer, President of the Pet professional Guild Australia and Author  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 (www.goodog.com.au) has been...

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...

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 surgery and...

Emeritus Professor Of Animal Genetics For 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...

I am originally British but now an Aussie. My human qualifications are BSc in Biochemistry, Physiology and Nutrition and a Post-Graduate in Teaching.   Regarding Canine education I am a graduated from the Karen Pryor Academy, Michael Shikashio Aggressive dog Master course, Susan Friedman LLA course ...

Bvsc, Manzcvs (Dairy Cattle Medicine) Mvs Mvsc Joey 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 ...

Originallyfrom Malaysia, Dr. Cherlene Lee grew up surrounded by animals and envisioned a career changing their lives for the better. She moved to Sydney to pursue her veterinary studies and worked at multiple vet hospitals after graduation. Cherlene felt that thoroughclient education and an...

Dr. Jeremy WatsonBVSc (Hons) MANZCVs (SA surgery)I graduated in 1986 at Melbourne University.In 1998 I established the Brimbank Vet Clinic, now a 5 vet small animal practice in suburban Melbourne.In 2013 I completed membership by examination to the Australian & New Zealand College of Veterinary ...

Dr Lee Danks BSc BVMS – PFIAA Executive Committee / Technical Services Veterinarian, Masterpet AustraliaAfter undertaking clinical roles in Melbourne and London, as well as locum experiences dotted across the UK, I moved into industry quite early in my career.  This allowed me to combine my passion ...

Linda graduated from the University of Sydney in Australia in 1984 and became a Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology after over 10 years working in general practice, following an initial desire to understand skin disease better and provide improved patient outcomes. She achieved Fellowship of the...

Samantha j Clutterbuck CertIV VN AVN Cert(FearFree) Dip.VN(Zoological and Exotic sp.)(AHSZ)Sam is a veterinary nurse with 15 year experience in the veterinary industry, in general practices, emergency and ICU centres, various zoos and wildlife centres around Australia and as head nurse of an exotic ...

Dr Kim Kendall has been messing with feline minds since last century. While understanding cats is complex, exploring and guiding owners' expectations of their cat companions is even more so. To enhance the relationship between cats and their carers, Dr Kendall has studied Medicine of Cats...

Dr Arianne Lowe BSc (hons1) BVSc (hons1) PhDArianne graduated from the Faculty of Veterinary Science at University of Sydney in 2000 and started her career as a veterinarian in Port Macquarie, doing the veterinary work for the koala hospital. After moving to Canberra, Arianne completed a PhD on...

Alix is an experienced campaigner who has led numerous campaigns for climate action in Australia. She's working with hundreds of passionate veterinary professionals to drive positive climate solutions within and beyond the profession

Dr Rebecca FarisBVSc, MANZCVS (Dairy Medicine), Prof. Cert. Applied Positive PsychologyVeterinarian and Wellbeing EducatorI am an Experienced Veterinarian and Wellbeing Educator who has felt the highs and lows of working in mixed and emergency practice. In following a curiosity to become a better...

GRAHAM CHRISTIE is an expert on customer-led transformation and has advised numerous corporations on change and transformation strategies, and corporate innovation initiatives. A successful entrepreneur, he co-founded and led a pioneering and multi award winning digital services business that...