Passion, Pride and Perseverance in Service and Care

Your Team

Dr. Ketan Jivanjee (BSc, BVSc, MRCVS)

Dr Ketan Jivanjee

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.

More about Dr Ketan

Dr. Kelly Wilkinson (BVSc Hons.)

Dr Kelly Wilkinson

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. More about Dr Kelly

Mrs Natasha Whitehead    (Cert. IV [Veterinary Nursing])
Head Nurse and Practice Manager

Natasha Whitehead Natasha has been working in the veterinary industry since 1998. She started her training in a small country practice before moving on to equine nursing in 2001 where she completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. She was then fortunate enough to gain employment at the University of Sydney Veterinary Centre where she spent four years working with dogs and cats in both surgery and intensive care. In 2009 she moved back to the country and gained employment in a specialist centre where she worked with dogs, cats and horses. In 2010, she made the move from NSW to Victoria, which now sees her working at Carnegie.
Although Natasha did not have any pets when growing up she still developed a passion for animals and spent a lot of time at her grandparents’ dairy farm and with her aunties’ horses. She now surrounds herself with Bailey, a chocolate Labrador, Lara, a black Labrador, and Nelson, a golden Labrador. She also often has Labrador puppies running around as she is a registered breeder.

Natasha spends most of her spare time training her Labradors and travelling to dog shows.  She also enjoys playing music, shopping, and spending time with her husband.

Mrs Shonna Read    (Cert. IV [Veterinary Nursing])
Senior Nurse

Shonna Read

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.

Miss Amy Monagle   
Studying for Cert. IV [Veterinary Nursing]

Natasha Whitehead

Amy first started in the veterinary field in 2008 undertaking work experience at Beaconsfield.  This gave her an insight into what was involved in being a veterinary nurse. In 2009 she was selected out of 60 applicants to be part of a School Based Traineeship completing Certificate II in Animal Studies.  In 2010 Amy began her journey to obtaining formal qualifications in veterinary nursing with Carnegie Veterinary Clinic.

Amy has always been passionate about caring for animals and working as a veterinary nurse.  She has 2 cats, Jasper and Whitney, as well as a very playful curly coated retriever called Zoe.

In her spare time Amy enjoys entertaining her pets, socialising with friends, shopping and going to musical performances.

Miss Melissa Collins
Nursing Assistant

Melissa Collins

Melissa is an integral part of our veterinary team. 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’. In late 2010, she hand reared an orphaned black kitten, now a beautiful feline companion, lovingly named 'Bubba'.

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.


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