Meet Our Team

Edwin Smith

Veterinarian & Practice Owner

Dr Edwin Smith graduated in 1989 from the University of Melbourne and headed for the green hills of Korumburra in South Gippsland. After wrestling in the mud with calvings and downer cows for nearly 5 years, Edwin decided to head for the not-so-green hills of Central Victoria. This 3-year stint with mainly dogs cats and horses saw him develop an interest in small animal surgery. The highlight of this time in mixed practice was spaying a 120kg pig! Edwin joined Dr Tom Hart's Niddrie Veterinary Clinic as a fulltime associate in June 1997. Edwin treats his patients like his own beloved Winnie the Frenchie X Aussie Bulldog and loves talking to people about their pets. His special interests are general surgery, medicine and Australian Wildlife! Edwin spends as much time as possible on his land at home in Central Victoria with his wife Mandy and their three kids, as well as the family's menagerie.

Grace Mihalakis

Veterinary Nurse

Grace began working with us in February 2018. She has completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing through Kangan Institute. She loves to spend time and play around with her assortment of four spoilt cats Buddy, Ash, Smokey and Peanut, who definitely keep her on her toes! In her downtime, she enjoys going out into the country to her local barn and riding horses (Amigo is her favourite horse). Grace has a big love for all her patients and builds great connections with all our clients. You will find her greeting your pet with pats and treats the minute you walk in the door. 

Stephanie Versace

Veterinary Nurse

Stephanie began her Veterinary Nursing Certificate IV in January 2018 with us and is currently employed as a Veterinary Nurse at the clinic. As of 2022 after 4 years at what you may call it 'Niddrie Vet School' she has received her Bachelor in Animal and Veterinary Sciences and is now commencing her journey to becoming a qualified veterinarian! Stephanie adores animals and has a Golden Retriever at home (she is a very bias goldie lover) named Aaliyah as well as a cat called Simba. You may catch her trying to steal your goldie if you look away haha! She spends most of her weekends at her beach house with her family and dog, she even takes up dog walking when she isn't a busy bee studying. 

Tanya Meilak

Veterinary Nurse

Tanya joined us in 2019 after having worked at another local clinic for many years. She has a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. Tanya is a big fan of camping with her family and spends all her spare time looking after her two girls and riding her horses Count and Casper. She has two beautiful Jack Russell's named Lenny and Luna and a cat called Pepe. Tanya loves a good chat and always has a big smile for all the furry and fur-less friends that come through the clinic door.

Amy Andree-Jansz

Veterinary Nurse

Amy joined the NVC team with us in 2019 while completing her work placement at the clinic. After 3 years with us now and a shiny Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing later, she is now a qualified vet nurse at the clinic! Amy is a full-time horse mum to her very special chestnut TB Jimmy. She loves to spend time with him at the barn and brings her precious girl Mindy the English Staffy along for the ride. Amy loves animals of all kinds and never turns down an offer to care for injured birds. She has a contagious laugh and smile and enjoys a good conversation with our clients!

Jasmine Leon

Veterinary Nurse

Jasmine found her way to Niddrie Vet Clinic in 2021 with a major passion for the industry, in hopes to one day becoming a Vet! She is currently undertaking Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the Melbourne University to fulfil that dream. She loves being a nurse though, especially when she can get her hands on a little puppy or kitten for cuddles. At home, she has her beloved dog Poppy and her new recruit Miguel the kitty. On the weekends, she enjoys socializing and spending time with her friends and family. 

Paras Zakis

Veterinary Nurse

Gemma Dally

Veterinary Nurse

Jorja Mallan

Veterinary Nurse

Shana Wijesekera

Receptionist

Kiara Versace

Receptionist

Mia Sobol-Day

Receptionist

Aisha Leon

Receptionist