Jee Wijesinghe

Veterinarian

Andrew

Veterinarian

Shelley Buttigieg

Veterinarian

Emily Warfield

Veterinarian

Dr, Emily graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2009 and started her veterinary career with her first year in a mixed practice clinic in New South Wales. Since then, she has worked in a variety of small animal clinics around Melbourne, settling in with us at Niddrie Vet in late 2022. Emily enjoys managing long-term illnesses - skin disease, inflammatory bowel disease, endocrine disorders, and supporting all elderly pets. She has completed further training in veterinary Western Herbal Medicine and is happy to discuss natural options for your pets. When not at the clinic, Emily spends her time with her husband, her two sons, and their beloved cat named Lego Superhero (the kids definitely did not have a say in that one).  

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 cows and calves in the mud 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. Edwin joined Dr. Tom Hart's Niddrie Veterinary Clinic as a full-time associate in June 1997. Edwin treats his patients like his own, and loves talking to people about their pets. He loves all aspects of the job. Edwin spends as much time as possible on his land at home in Central Victoria with the family's menagerie of farm animals (cattle, pigs, sheep, lori's and cats), and his beloved Winnie the Frenchie X Aussie Bulldog, 

Grace

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

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 we like to call the "'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 biased Golden lover) named Aaliyah as well as a cat called Simba. You may catch her trying to steal your goldie if you look away for too long 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

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 three horses Count, Casper and Mac. She has two beautiful Jack Russell's named Lenny and Luna, a cat named Pepe and a Rainbow Lorikeet named Buddy. 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

Veterinary Nurse

Amy joined the NVC team with us in 2019 while completing her work placement at the clinic. After many years with us now and a shiny Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing later, she is a qualified vet nurse at the clinic! Amy is a full-time horse mum to her very special chestnut Thoroughbred gelding Jimmy. She loves to spend time with him at the stables and brings her precious girl Mindy the English Staffy along with her sidekick Mila the black and white cat 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!

Paris

Veterinary Nurse

Paris first joined our team in early 2022, just after completing her Certificate III in Animal Studies. She intends to complete her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing to bring her one step closer to becoming a qualified Vet Nurse. She has a very independent, yet affectionate Calico kitty named Nala, who's always getting up to mischief. When Paris isn't working at the clinic she enjoys Pilates and spending time with her family and friends!

Gemma

Veterinary Nurse

Gemma started working at Niddrie Vet Clinic in February 2022 and has just completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. She's a relatively new Melbournian - having moved here in 2021 from her hometown in Darwin. She grew up surrounded by animals (both tame and not so tame) and has always had a passion for their well-being. In early 2023, she adopted a stray cat that was handed into the clinic - now named Selma - so she's officially part of the Nurse Curse Club! She loves meeting pets and won't hesitate to give them a treat or a cuddle.

Kiara

Veterinary Nurse

Kiara joined us in 2022 when she began volunteering at the clinic and was then offered a position and has been with us ever since. Kiara is currently studying for a Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Bioscience. She is also a dog sitter and enjoys meeting and caring for new animals (especially golden retrievers). Kiara has a beautiful goldie (Aaliyah) and a cat named Simba. In her free time she enjoys fostering kittens, walking her dogs and caring for people's pets. Her happy places are either at the beach, practising yoga or spending quality time with her friends and family.

Mia

Veterinary Nurse

Mia joined us in 2021, first volunteering and was then offered a position and has been with us ever since. Mia is currently studying a Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Bioscience to fulfil her goal of becoming a Veterinarian. Mia has two elderly pups, Penny a black Cavoodle and Nevins a brindle French-bulldog. She also has a female cockatiel named Kevin. In her spare time, she loves going on weekend adventures with her dogs, especially to the beach! She loves to crack jokes and have a laugh with the team and our lovely clients!

Sophie

Trainee Veterinary Nurse