Clinic Director
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Dr Alison Taylor
Veterinarian, Senior Small Animal Partner - BVSc (Hons)
Dr. Alison is one of the partners here at the Kaleen Veterinary Hospital. She began her career in mixed animal practice in Gerringong before moving to England. She worked there in small animal practice for four years and also managed to see some of the world during this time. After another short stint at the coast, she moved to Canberra in 2004 and has been at Kippax Veterinary Hospital since 2006. During this time she has done further study in radiography, ultrasonography and management of radioactive substances allowing the use of radioactive iodine to treat cats with hyperthyroidism.
Alison has two little boys (Jack and Hugh) to keep her busy when not at work. Her main interests outside of work and family are sport, cooking and traveling.
Veterinarians
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Dr Kanchan Iyer BVSc, BSc, ASAVA
Veterinarian
Kanchan has been working for Capital Paws Group since 2014 and she is now managing the Kaleen practice. She has a special interest in behaviour and internal medicine, and is really enjoying providing a quality and personal service to the local community in and around Kaleen.
While she originally hails from The Hills District in Sydney, she considers herself a Canberran and loves every part of living here. On the weekends you can catch her going for a walk, decorating her home, hanging with her cats (Fern and Patrick) and enjoying time with her family.
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Dr Roxanne Peachey BVSc
Veterinarian
Graduating from James Cook University 2011, Roxanne enjoys all aspects of small animal general practice. She has been with Kippax and Kaleen Vets since 2018. Roxanne has three human children and two miniature dachshunds.
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Dr Emma Camilleri BVSc
Veterinarian
Dr. Emma graduated from Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga in July of 2021 and joined the Kaleen Vet team in early 2022.
Emma grew up in East Kurrajong and has always been surrounded by animals. Emma Has interests in both small animal medicine and surgery and is extremely passionate about building strong relationships with clients and her patients.
Outside of work, Emma love spending time with her family, cooking, reading and relaxing. Emma enjoys the outdoors and often holidays around Australia with her family camping, fishing and exploring.
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Dr. Heather Shortridge B Agr Sc (hons) BVSc
Heather has been working with Capital Paws group since 2015, and prior to that worked in the New England Tablelands and the UK.
A graduate of Sydney University Heather loves being a vet and has a particular fondness for cats. In her spare time Heather is mostly busy with her gaggle of small children, and cats, at home.
Heather is looking forward to meeting you and looking after your furry friends!
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Dr. Louise Hales BVSc
Bio coming soon!
Nurses & Receptionists
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Ruby Willcox-Goodisson
Veterinary Nurse Manager
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing & Diploma in Veterinary Nursing - General Practice
Ruby started working at our sister clinic – the Weston Woden Animal Hospital – as a kennel hand in April 2012. She completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2014, and Diploma in Veterinary Nursing General Practice in 2021. After spending many years learning from wonderful colleagues and helping to grow and manage the clinic, Ruby took on a new challenge and moved over to work for us here at Kaleen as the Vet Nurse Manager in early 2021.
Ruby lives in north Canberra with her Kelpie cross Sandy, Chihuahua Stinky, Burmese cat Cedric, four chickens and three fish!
In her free time, Ruby enjoys reading, cooking, crocheting and spending time with family, friends, and her large menagerie of pets.
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Nicole Hutton
Trainee Veterinary Nurse
Nicole originally comes from Sydney. Having previously worked in mental health as a registered Art Therapist, she made a career change to work in the Veterinary Industry in 2020. She is currently working towards obtaining her Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing. At home Nicole has a rescue greyhound named Finn.
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Brenna Cormack
Trainee Veterinary Nurse
Brenna started doing work experience with us in May 2023, while studying her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, and is now a part of the Kaleen team!
Brenna grew up surrounded by animals and has always been interested in working with them, and looking after them, since she was a kid. At home she has a cat named Hero, three guinea pigs named Artemus, Nyx and Mocha, and a rabbit named Harley.
Out side of animals Brenna loves playing soccer and has being doing so for over 10 years now. She follows the women’s national team and Arsenal during the league seasons.
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Renee Higgo
Veterinary Nurse
Bio coming soon!
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Janay Robinson
Trainee Veterinary Nurse
Bio coming soon!