Dr Ele Hunt - Head Veterinarian

Dr Ele graduated from Sydney University in 1989. After graduating Ele worked in a dairy practice in South Australia before moving to England to work in mixed practice. Ele later obtained her membership from the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists in small animal medicine in 1998. In 1995 Ele returned to Australia's warmer weather to work in small animal practices in Sydney. In 2002 her family and her moved to Melbourne where she worked in small animal practices before joining the Manningham team in early 2004.

Ele and Rod have two energetic boys, Ben and Ethan, 4 chickens and 2 guinea pigs. Ele enjoys swimming, reading and cross-stitching.

Dr Cathy Chou - Veterinarian

Cathy joined our veterinarian team in October 2010. Born in Taiwan, Cathy resided in Auckland, New Zealand for the last 16 years where she graduated from Massey University in 2008. Prior to coming to Melbourne, she worked in Auckland at an exclusively feline practice, as well as at general companion animal and emergency clinics. Cathy has particular interests in feline medicine and internal medicine in general.

Cathy speaks fluent Mandarin, and is mum to her beautiful long haired moggy, Kiki with plenty of 'cattitude'.

Dr Trepheena Hunter - Veterinarian

After graduating from the University of Queensland in 2004, Trepheena worked for in mixed practices in outer Melbourne. She joined the team at Manningham Vet Clinic in 2007 and worked with us until 2010. After a period of working at another clinic, Trepheena returned to Manningham Vet Clinic in 2011. Trepheena has a strong interest in animal behaviour and is available for behaviour consultations on Friday evenings.

Trepheena and Craig have two young boys, Hamish and Angus, a ginger cat, a Golden Retriever, six adult turtles and two baby turtles. 

Dr Belinda Willis - Veterinarian

After working at our sister clinic for a few years, Belinda joined our Manningham veterinarian team in 2011. Since graduating from the University of Melbourne in 1999, Belinda 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.

In her spare time, Belinda enjoys spending time with her family, as well as keeping fit by running, walking her dog and horse riding.

Penny Casey - Head Veterinary Nurse

Before joining our veterinary nursing team in February 2011, Penny had been working as the Head Veterinary Nurse at one of our sister clinics since November 2009. She completed her Certificate II in Veterinary Nursing in 2009 and is currently studying for her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing which she expects to complete by late 2011.

Penny has always had a passion for animal care and feels lucky to be doing a job she loves so much. She owns two beautiful cats 'Sasha' and 'Junior' who get along so well with each other. She hopes to add to her furry family this year with a new puppy for her cats to play with.

Emma Kain - Veterinary Nurse

Emma joined our team in July 2010. After working as a veterinary nurse for 8 years, progressing from a trainee to a senior team member at a Bayside veterinary hospital, she spent the next 3 years specialising as a health nutrition adviser for pets. Emma decided to return to veterinary nursing to fulfill her love for animals in her originally chosen field.

In her spare time, Emma plays bass guitar in a rock band and enjoys looking after her mischevious French Bulldog named Wilbur and her very naughty Mastiff x American Bulldog named Lucille.

Mikala Smith - Veterinary Nurse

Mikala has been a veterinary nurse since October 2009 and is enjoying every aspect of her job. She loves cats and small animals like rabbits and guinea pigs. Mikala is currently studying for her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing via correspondence at the Animal Industries Resource Centre to become a qualified veterinary nurse.

Mikala likes to spend her free time watching movies and going out with friends. She is the proud owner of a lazy ginger cat named Pumpkin, a cheeky kitten named Pancakes, and Gypsy the Mastiff X.

Sarah Tulipano - Veterinary Nurse

Sarah joined our team in December 2009 as our Cattery Attendant and is now a trained veterinary nurse. In February 2009 Sarah completed her Certificate II in Animal Studies and Certificate III in Companion Animal Services. Sarah is currently studying her Certificiate IV in Veterinary nursing at Box Hill Tafe to become a qualified veterinary nurse.

In her spare time Sarah likes to watch movies, go out with friends and take care of her beautiful old Pomeranian X Chihuahua named Rex and her very enthusiastic, energetic Rottweiler X Staffy named Louie.