Meet our Team at Northern Suburbs Veterinary Hospital

Welcome back Lori.

Dr.Lori Cassarino joined our Greensborough team in February 2015 as a new graduate from Melbourne University.  Professionally, she developed to an amazing Veterinarian during this time and was a delight to work with.  As with all new graduates, there comes a time when they need to leave the nest of comfort and venture into the large professional world, to extend their abilities.  After 4 years at Greensborough, Lori decided to move to a clinic closer to home.  In a smaller practice, this put more responsibility on her and encouraged her professional development. 

Courtney Baker left us in January 2021 to spread her wings professionally.  After joining NSVH as a new graduate 4 ½ years ago, this is a normal progression.  It is wise to experience other Veterinary Clinics to gain variety in protocols and how other practices operate.

Local boy Ryan grew up in the north eastern suburb of Ivanhoe, where he was also educated.  He graduated Dux of his year and followed up with a Bachelor of Science which gave him entry into Veterinary Medicine at Melbourne University.

Dr.Jean Harris DVM, arrived at Greensborough, in February as a new graduate from Melbourne University.  It’s a long road of study, to eventually become a Doctor of Veterinary Science and be employed.

Jean was originally based on the Sunshine Coast with her family, where she attended secondary school. From there she went to Sydney University and completed a Bachelor of Animal & Veterinary Bioscience, graduating with first class honours. 

Alannah Fitzgerald graduated as a DVM in December 2020 from Melbourne University.  Being a COVID year, there was no opportunity to do placements within general practice. To compensate for this learning, extra desexing clinical rotations were provided within the Werribee animal facility.  This has obviously worked as Alannah presents as a knowledgeable, organised, clear thinking graduate.

A lovely, young local boy has recently joined our team.  Eythan graduated with his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) in 2020 from Melbourne Uni.  After a difficult COVID year of not being able to do clinical placements, Eythan has graduated with many practical skills.   The credit for this must be given to his local clinic where he was a Veterinary Nurse, whilst studying.  This type of role gives great insight into the expectation of general practice and also exposes graduates to everyday protocols in clinic.  The knowledge that he gained from this type of role is invaluable.

Way back in June 1989 a young local girl started working part time at our Rosanna Veterinary Clinic. This is when Nicole Green’s Veterinary Nursing career began.

Mandy has held the reigns as joint Practice Manager at the Northern Suburbs Veterinary Hospitals for some time. She achieved her Certificate of Veterinary Nursing pre 1989, had time off to begin a family and then worked her way up to her current position.

One of the first faces you meet upon entering the Greensborough Veterinary Hospital is Tracey Collins our Receptionist. Tracey joined our team in August 2010. She came to us with a wealth of experience in office and reception management. 

We have a dedicated, experienced nurse/receptionist within our team that has actually been employed by us four times. In 1998, in our old building, Julie Kruger came to us with an administration background looking for new experiences.

The smile is infectious. That’s our nurse, Julia who began with us in April 2016 as a first year Veterinary Nursing student. Prior to this Julia had held a position in a private practice in Melbourne where she obtained her Certificate in Companion Animal Services.

Heard of the quiet achiever? Kirstin is that girl.  Kristin is a trainee nurse that began with us in December 2018. She is the most likeable, eager to please, nice lady with a great work ethic.  Kristin has previously achieved a Bachelor Degree in Health Science which led her to her first position at the Austin Hospital.  After a short while she decided this was not her ideal role and she re-evaluated.

Tessa Norrish comes to Greensborough with an extensive and varied animal background.

Like a few of our nurses, Tessa had an interest in horses from a young age.  This was through the Panton Hill riding centre where she began as an 8-year-old and eventually, as a teenager, became a stable-hand for 3 years. During this period, she also worked at Cottage Kennels dog boarding, who we still do work for.  This then led her to the RSPCA welfare facility at Epping, giving her an insight into the Veterinary side of animals as well as adoption. 

Back in March 2019, a new face appeared at our Rosanna Clinic.  Lorraine Antonello comes with vast Veterinary nursing experience dating back to 1992.  She has always worked in private, suburban practices within Melbourne and attained her nursing qualifications in 1993.  She shows commitment to her clinics, by the longevity she has given these roles at local practices over the past 28 years.  That is great nursing experience and credentials she holds.