CARNEGIE VETERINARY CLINIC
&
CARNEGIE CAT COTTAGE

Ketan graduated Bachelor of Veterinary Science from the University of Pretoria, Onderstepoort, South Africa. Prior to that, he completed Bachelor of Science with majors in Biochemistry and Microbiology from La Trobe University, Bundoora.

Ketan is a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, United Kingdom. In 2003, a passion for surgery led him to complete a one year post graduate course in Small Animal Surgery conducted by the University of Sydney.

Ketan has focused on small animal practice since graduation. He spent three years in a busy small animal hospital in Albury/Wodonga honing his medical and surgical skills. His time in Albury/Wodonga was undoubtedly the most fruitful and rewarding of his professional career. A further three years were spent treating companions in an outer eastern suburb of Melbourne prior to taking the reins at Carnegie Veterinary Clinic. He enjoys the rigours, challenges and diversity that general practice has to offer.

He is passionate about continuing veterinary education and ongoing learning. All members of the Carnegie Veterinary Clinic Team partake in continuing professional development to further enhance their skills and ultimately provide better service to clients and better outcomes to patients.

Out of the clinic, Ketan partakes in an indoor soccer competition.

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Kelly graduated Bachelor of Veterinary Science with honours from The University of Melbourne. Kelly is passionate about feline medicine. In 2002, Kelly completed a one year post graduate course in Feline Medicine conducted by the University of Sydney. Over the years, Kelly has maintained a strong focus on continuing veterinary education. She is also a member of the European Society of Feline Medicine.

Prior to joining the team at Carnegie Veterinary Clinic, Kelly had worked in South Australia and the United Kingdom. Closer to home, she practised in the north-eastern and eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

Kelly has travelled extensively throughout Africa, Europe and North America. Travelling aside, her interests away from the Clinic are her two beautiful daughters – Natalie and Stephanie.

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Amber qualified as a veterinary nurse in Queensland. She is an experienced nurse of nine years standing. She has gained a broad range of skills working in both Queensland and the United Kingdom. One of her highlights in the United Kingdom was working in a veterinary teaching hospital run by the Royal Veterinary College in London. Amber enjoys medical and surgical nursing and is judicious in carrying out her duties in veterinary practice management.

‘Bubzy Boo’ (a Jack Russell cross) is Amber’s pre-occupation away from work. ‘Bubzy’ is Amber’s shadow, day and night, and considers the Clinic to be her very own.

Amber enjoys playing soccer and is an avid follower of a different football code – rugby league, in particular the Queensland Maroons.

Shonna is an experienced and qualified veterinary nurse. Shonna attained her qualifications here in Melbourne. She has been with Carnegie Veterinary Clinic for over 10 years and knows the community and clientele well. Shonna has a special interest in surgical nursing, and thoroughly enjoys her time in our fully equipped surgical theatre.

Shonna has a devilish Husky cross Boxer, aptly named ‘Angel’ and a reclusive feline named ‘Tilly’. ‘Angel’ is currently undergoing psychological tests and further training for digging crater sized holes and disobeying Shonna.

Out of work, Shonna prides herself on being a dedicated disciple of the St. Kilda Football Club. She is a faithful supporter and religiously attends their matches - rain, hail or shine.

Melissa is studying for her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. She has had wide and varied experience in animal care and veterinary nursing. Melissa is an important member of our team, also assisting in maintaining the high level of cleanliness, care and comfort to the boarders at Carnegie Cat Cottage.

Melissa has a geriatric black cat, named............wait for it – the one and not so only ‘Puss Puss’. Melissa was very young when she named ‘Puss Puss’ so she is duly forgiven.

In her spare time Melissa practices Karate and enjoys ten-pin bowling. Despite her soft spoken nature, Melissa can pack a mighty punch on the bowling alley.