The hospital is led by head
veterinarians and managing partners
Dr Chris Mather BVSc and
Dr Rachele Lowe BVSc (Hons) |
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Dr Chris Mather
Chris graduated from the University of Sydney in 1982, and moved straight into small animal practice. He has worked at Mosman Veterinary Hospital since 1994, and took over the business, with a partner in 1996.
Chris enjoys all aspects of veterinary work but has a particular passion for internal medicine.
To their brood of four children, Chris and his wife Mandi have recently added a new Mather to the world ……3 year old Reilly. So between work and home he leads an active life, to say the least.
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Dr Rachele Lowe BVSc (Hons)
Here is Rachele with our unofficial hospital mascot, her beautifully trained dog “Minou”. As well as her extensive skills in diagnosis and surgery, Rachele is well known to animal lovers as a writer and television identity who explores the myths and truths of all aspects of animal care. She is married with two beautiful, live-wired sons.
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Dr James Ross BVSc (Hons)
Hailing from a country background, James’ excellent veterinary skills are enhanced by his calm and broadminded approach. His expertise with smaller animals such as guinea pigs, rabbits and rats make him a special favourite with some of our younger clientele. An avid cricket fan, James also loves rugby, travel and "the wife".
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Dr Mark Baldwin BVSc (Hons)
Dr Mark Baldwin is a new addition to the clinic, watch this space for a picture and more info.
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Nurse Rebecca Babich
Head Nurse Rebecca Babich Rebecca oversees not only surgeries and vet nursing but keeps a steady eye on the administration of the hospital. She is the backbone of our devoted nursing staff. When not in Mosman, you may find her mustering cattle on horseback with her husband and family, or with her devoted kelpie Jack.
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Nurse Nicole Birrell
Multi talented Nic is the early-morning bright spark you meet at reception when arriving with your pets. She will admit your pet for day surgery, and take care of those pets arriving for boarding here at the hospital or at our associated kennels. Nicole’s vet nursing skills, well honed over years at the RSPCA, are currently focussed on computersing medical supplies and stocking systems. When not at work, she may be house-sitting your pets or competing in water polo tournaments.
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Nurse Sarah Roche
Sarah is pictured here with her dog “Barney” who is wearing one of our “Elizabethan Collars”. Recently Sarah has studied in Chicago, Port Stephens and Fiji to learn more of the lifestyles of beluga whales and dolphins, furthering her cetacean fascination.
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Tors Graham
Tors (Victoria) Graham is our evening receptionist. An animal lover and mother of two grown children, we put her background in Graphic Design to good use with the production of our hospital newsletters.
Tors is a keen gardener, producing her own jams, pestos, pickles and jellies from home grown ingredients. She has been known to bring sprigs of catnip in to keep the boarders happy. |
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Alex MacLeod
Alex is our trained animal groomer and head animal attendant. Prior to joining the practice, she travelled to Fiji, where she worked at the SPCA as a Veterinary Nurse. Alex is an avid Pet - lover, and has a menagerie to prove it. Her charges include Pedro a German Shepherd cross who came back to Australia with her from Fiji. Alex is also well known to many of our clients for walking and babysitting their pets when they are away. |
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Nurse Chris Allen
Chris is an energetic nurse with ambitions to pursue a career in veterinary science. His affable, gentle nature make him popular with clients, staff and pets. Recently returned from a snowboarding holiday in Canada "big Chris" is happy and outgoing. (ie happy when he's going out) |
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Nurse Chris Hong
Previously an environmental scientist, this year Chris enters second year Vet Science at Sydney Uni. Chris is at home surfing at Curly or Freshwater, socialising, and generally enjoying life. His good humour and relaxed manner have a soothing effect on man and beast alike. |
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Nurse Tamsin Steele
Tamsin eventually arrived in Australia after living in England, Germany, Greece and Africa. Mother of two lovely children, Tamsin is a welcome addition to the nursing staff. Recently she socialised six stray kittens in her own home, creating happy, healthy characters from an abandoned, starving and frightened litter. No small achievement when you consider she has a permanent menagerie of six cats and a dog already. All kittens have found good homes, largely thanks to her efforts. |
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Groomer Rie Murashita
Fluent in English, Japanese and canine, Rie is an extraordinary "specific breed clip" groomer. Since travelling from Nagoya in 2006 to study canine grooming, Rie has settled into the Sydney beach and party scene. Her grooming is an artform which she executes like topiary, calming her clients with music and a kind and steady hand. |
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Animal Attendant Sam Young
So impressed were we by her stint as a Duke of Edinburgh volunteer, Sam was offered a permanent position as an animal attendant two afternoons a week.
Aiming for a career in animal sciences, Year 12 student Sam has learnt hospital procedures, bathing, medicating and handling all sorts of domestic animals. She loves skiing, scuba diving, soccer and touch football, and is a popular and professional member of staff. |
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Feel free to contact us |
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(02) 9960 2856 |
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(02) 99692814 |
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