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Born in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, on 16 September 1965, Michiel Hoynck van Papendrecht graduated in veterinary medicine from Utrecht University in 1990 and became a pioneer in veterinary laparoscopy. In 1992, he developed the triangular portal technique for laparoscopic ovariectomy (OVE) and was...

Sophie is an Advanced Practitioner in Emergency Medicine and Surgery with over a decade of frontline ECC experience. Her progression into senior leadership roles across two multinational UK organisations sparked a deep interest in Human Factors in clinical settings, high‑performance team...

Charles Kuntz, DVM, MS Diplomate ACVS, ACVS Founding Fellow of Surgical Oncology, Founder and Director of Southpaws Specialty Surgery for Animals, Registered Specialist of Small Animal Surgery Charles graduated with a DVM from the University of Florida in 1990. He then did an internship at the...

Maxwell is a licensed veterinary technician with seven years of experience in emergency medicine with a particular passion for anesthesia, analgesia, patient advocacy, and clinical education. A top graduate of Collin College’s Veterinary Technology program, Maxwell served as President of the...

Ben completed his undergraduate degree in Veterinary Science at Melbourne University, before going on to complete a Masters in Veterinary Medicine at the Royal Veterinary College. He worked as a mixed animal vet in rural Australia for 2 years prior to moving to the UK to start the road to...

Irina graduated from Justus-Liebig University in Giessen, Germany, in 2010. She undertook her doctoral thesis on molecular genetics in canine cancer patients. Irina completed an oncology internship at VRCC in the United Kingdom, followed by an oncology residency at the University of Liverpool. She...

Asha YeomanMClinEd CertIVVN DipVN(ECC) RVN AVNAsha is a registered and accredited veterinary nurse with over 20 years of industry experience. Holding a Diploma of Veterinary Nursing specialising in Emergency & Critical Care, she spent 16 years at the University of Melbourne Veterinary Hospital...

Dr. Willana Basuki is a Board-Certified Veterinary Dentist (Diplomate American Veterinary Dental College). She graduated with honours from the University of Queensland in 2010. She worked as a small animal general practitioner before joining 2 years of rotating and surgery internships at Queensland ...

Dr Anthony Caiafa BVSc BDSc MANZCVSAnthony graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science degree in 1978. He worked in companion animal practice for 17 years and obtained his membership level in Small Animal Surgery (1992) and Veterinary Dentistry (1993). He then...

Dr Kayoko Kuroda BVSc, MANZCVS Small Animal Dentistry and Oral SurgeryDentistry consultant at Mobile Pet Dentistry, SASH Sunshine Coast and The House Call Vet (Brisbane)Dr Kayoko Kuroda graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science in 2006.  Since completing her...

Ri is a veterinarian who did a PhD in antibiotic stewardship and now works as a researcher in stewardship at the Melbourne Veterinary School. While she understands that not everyone will share this level of enthusiasm for the topic, her mission is to inspire you to take action (or continue the...

I’m a Veterinary Hospital Manager with more than 15 years of experience across general practice, emergency and critical care, and multidisciplinary specialty environments.I began my career as a veterinary nurse and have progressively transitioned from clinical practice into operational and people...

Oliver graduated with distinction from the University of Liverpool in 2017 before working in small animal practice for several years. After completing a rotating internship in 2020, Oliver completed an internal medicine speciality internship at the University College Dublin, Ireland, School of...

Dr Chandani Lodhia is a veterinarian and clinical tutor at The University of Melbourne, mentoring final-year veterinary students in soft tissue surgery, anesthesia, and general practice. She combines experience in mixed and small animal practice in student education, having completed a Graduate...

Nicole St Denis is a Registered Veterinary Technician and Head Nurse of Emergency and Critical Care at NQ Care in Townsville. Originally from Canada, Nicole began her veterinary nursing career as a kennel hand in 2009 before graduating from Seneca College with a Diploma in Veterinary...

Inkarri has over 10 years’ experience within the veterinary and animal industry. Specialising in customer service, education, and management. Inkarri understands the complexities within this unique, vibrant community and is passionate about providing support to veterinary clinics across Australia...

Henry De Pedro, DVM (Philippines), is a Lecturer in the Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing program at Melbourne Polytechnic. He teaches and coordinates several subjects and works closely with veterinary clinics and clinical supervisors to support students during their clinical placements. Henry brings...

Dr. Bridget Naughton is a passionate educator and veterinary professional whose career has been dedicated to supporting the next generation of veterinary nurses as they transition from the classroom into clinical practice. Currently a Senior Lecturer and Head of Program for the Bachelor of...

Carol Bradley has had a long 42-year career at the University of Melbourne's Faculty of Veterinary Science, Teaching Hospital in Werribee.  She served as the Small and Large Animal Operating Suite Supervisor and was Head of the Central Sterilising Services Department (CSSD) for 28 years. ...

Anita is an experienced veterinary nurse and Employee Engagement Officer at Veterinary Specialist Services, a multi-site referral hospital group in Australia where she encourages staff wellbeing, diversity and professional development.  She holds advanced qualifications in surgery and emergency/...

Emma has a global network and much experience in assisting veterinarians in their careers. Emma uses her unique talents in seeing the connections and synergies between a veterinary professionals' interests, skill set and her knowledge of what the job marketplace wants and has on offer. Emma is...

Dr Crystal Lord graduated in 2012 and after 2 years in general practice she continued to see the same diseases being treated by conventional medicine without getting to the root of the disease- this has drove her to start her studies in complimentary medicine starting with Veterinary Chinese...

I am a consultant, educator, and researcher dedicated to building entrepreneurial and business acumen capabilities in the veterinary sector. Adele Feakes Consulting helps veterinary practices identify their best levers to grow their top line, profit margin and cash flow. I will help you see the...

Angela is a dual-registered Veterinary Nurse in the UK and Australia, with over 25 years of experience in the veterinary industry. After 16 years in clinical practice - during which she earned her Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) qualification in Emergency and Critical Care and held multiple...

Charleyne Wineberg has been a veterinary nurse for over 20 years, working across general and specialist referral hospitals, university teaching clinics, and in research settings. In 2025, she founded Practical Anaesthesia, a business dedicated to delivering practical, hands-on and supportive...

Dr Anupam SharmaBVSc MANZCVS (Small Animal Medicine) DipMgt CHPV CMFT Dr Anupam Sharma graduated from University of Sydney in December 2006 with a Bachelors Degree in Veterinary Science. Thereafter, she worked as a qualified veterinarian in general practice as well as emergency hospitals in...

Camilla Whishaw BHSc (Nat) is a highly respected and sought after Equine Naturopath, Nutritionist and Herbalist. Based in Australia, Camilla consults both nationally and globally to leading horse breeders, trainers, owners, riders and equine hospitals. She is an experienced equestrian and has an...

Matthew is a graduate of the university of Melbourne. Throughout his career he has developed a passion for all things avian. He has been a casual lecturer at the University of Melbourne since 2004 teaching pet bird medicine. He became a member of the Australian and New Zealand college of veterinary ...

Michael Bambacas is the founder and director of Create Learning. He brings over fifteen years’ experience in building greater employee engagement, productivity and return on learning and development investment.He designs and facilitates evidence-based learning programs and enjoys creating a space...

I began my veterinary career in 2012 at Snowy Vets, stepping into a fast-paced clinic with no prior experience. Over time, I took on broader responsibilities across client communication, marketing, and administration, eventually transitioning into management and business ownership. Leading a...

Bec is a Veterinary Technician Specialist in Anaesthesia and Analgesia, educator, speaker, and passionate advocate for advancing the veterinary nursing and technology professions. Bec is a dual-qualified veterinary nurse and technician, graduating from the University of Queensland in 2015. Bec...

Steven Impey (BSc, BVSc, GCUT, MVSc dist, FHEA, Veterinarian) is a lecturer in Small Animal Clinical Studies and Primary Care clinician at the University of Melbourne. His main role is clinical teaching in primary care (general practice) as part of the final year rotations of the Doctor of...

Greg Russo has over 30 years’ experience in succession planning, administration and litigation and is one of Victoria’s most experienced and respected succession law solicitors.With a background in pure mathematics, Greg not only understands the implications of planning decisions on future...

Lara Czarnota-BojarskiRVN, AVN, CertVN ECC, Cert IV TAELara is an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse with over 14 years in the veterinary industry. She began her career in a mixed and general practice clinic, where she developed a strong foundation and comprehensive skills across all areas of...