Dr Alexandra Whan BVSc (Hons) - Head Veterinarian
Alex studied Veterinary Science at Melbourne University and graduated in 1998. Alex spent her first years of practice living down in sunny Warrnambool as a dairy cow vet. She settled in North Fitzroy after spending 3 years working and travelling overseas. Alex made the move to
the brand new Brunswick Central Vet Clinic after working at sister clinic Fitzroy Vet Clinic for 3 years. You might see Alex in the local parks with her very ‘energetic' dogs Jasper, Tucker and the new "naughty Ned". Alex and her partner Kat also have two cats Jed and Jemima at home - so it is a very busy little terrace. Alex has an interest in small animal medicine as well as soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery.
Dr Belinda Willis - Veterinarian
Dr Belinda Willis graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1999. She worked in mixed animal practice in Victoria for just over 4 years before commencing work in small animal practice. During this time she worked with a number of different animal species and developed a special interest in both canine and feline medicine. Her other special interest area is medicine and surgery of rabbits, guinea pigs and ferrets. Currently, she is working part-time as a veterinarian and "full time" as a mum to her beautiful daughter Scarlett. In her spare time, she enjoys keeping fit running, along with walking her dog and horse riding.
Dr Zoe Cutcher - Veterinarian
Dr Zoe Cutcher joined our veterinarian team in August 2010. In 2004, she graduated from Sydney University and spent her first year of practice working in dairy medicine in South Gippsland. Since then she has been working in small animal practices in both Melbourne and the UK.
Dr Zoe is currently working part time at our clinic and will be commencing full time in September. She has a special interest in internal medicine, particularly feline, and is looking forward to working in partnership with all of our clients to achieve the best standards of care for our pets. She has recently adopted a little rescue kitten called Quentin who is keeping her on her toes.
Katie Robbins CVN - Nursing Manager
Katie Robbins has been a veterinary nurse since 2002. She joined the team at Fitzroy Veterinary Hospital in November 2004 before taking on the Nursing Manager position at Brunswick Central Veterinary Clinic in January 2008. Before starting nursing, Katie completed a Bachelor of Applied Animal Science in Aquatic Science at Deakin University, Warrnambool and in June 2009 she completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.
At home Katie has two cats - "Rosie" who came from our kitten adoption program and "Lily" a blue point Siamese. Lily was left abandoned on our doorstep at Fitzroy Veterinary Hospital and Katie was kind enough to give her a new home (really how could she resist!) Katie's main areas of interest are providing excellence in customer service and clinical rehabilitation of patients after surgery or hospitalisation.
Tania Costelloe - Veterinary Nurse/Cattery Manager
Tania joined the Brunswick Central Veterinary Clinic team in late 2007 after previously working at our sister clinic. In 2009 she completed her Certificate II in Animal Studies and in 2010 she will commence Certificate IV of Veterinary Nursing. Since working at Brunswick Central Tania has gained great enjoyment out of taking care of our feline friends who come to holiday in our cattery. This has lead to Tania becoming our Cattery Manager.
Tania has an energetic Staffy named "Calamity" at home to keep her busy! Tania has a special interest in canine behaviour.
Simone Angus - Trainee Veterinary Nurse
Simone joined the Brunswick Central Veterinary Clinic team in late December 2009. Having a love of animals and customer service, she is looking forward to starting her Certificate II in Veterinary Nursing, which she will begin in April 2010. At Brunswick Central Simone has enjoyed meeting all of our furry friends and their parents.
At home Simone has two energetic dogs "Mister" a cheeky Fox Terrier Cross and "Gemma" a sweet but clumsy Labrador Cross Staffy. After work hours Simone likes to spend time relaxing with a book or dirt bike riding on a rainy Sunday afternoon.
Merissa Govers - Trainee Veterinary Nurse/Cattery Attendant
Merissa joined the team at Brunswick Central Veterinary Clinic in October 2009 as a cattery attendant in our "Cats in the City" cattery. A few months later she started training as Veterinary Nurse but she still loves to do some shifts in the cattery as she has a special love of all things feline! Merissa will complete her Diploma in Animal Technology in 2010 and looks forward to starting her Certificate II in Veterinary Nursing in April.
Outside of work Merissa enjoys playing with her boisterous Labradors, Mr Wilson and Harley D, and also cuddling up on a couch with her two cats Oscar and Ralphy. Ralph was an adoption cat at the clinic that Merissa couldn't resist!
Georgina Adler - Cattery Attendant
Georgie started working in our "Cats in the City" cattery at Brunswick Central in January 2008. Georgie also attends Melbourne Uni studying for her Bachelor of Applied Science degree. Being a local girl, she can be often seen around Brunswick walking her two bouncy, lovable Labradors Rhombus and Indy!
Georgie prides herself on taking extra special care of our feline friends when they come to stay. You can be assured that when your kitty comes to stay with us that they will receiving extra love and attention!!
