Veterinarian, Senior Small Animal Partner

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.

Veterinarian, Partner

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.

Michael graduated from Massey University, New Zealand, in 2021. He then worked in Auckland for 2 years before moving to Australia to join the Kaleen team at the beginning of 2024.

 
Michael is originally from South Africa, but moved to New Zealand at the age of 6. He spends his spare time playing and watching sports, going on camping trips and spending time with friends.

Michael has an interest in surgery, imaging and managing skin disease. He is looking forward to meeting you and your pets!

Annalise graduated from the University of Queensland in December of 2024 and has joined our clinic as a new graduate. After growing up in Queensland, Annalise decided to make the leap and move down south to join our clinic. She has loved meeting and getting to know all of the pets and people who call Canberra home.

Annalise grew up surrounded by a large variety of animals, from dogs to chickens and horses, including her family’s four mini foxie chihuahuas Louie, Poppy, EmJ and Quinn.

In her spare time, you can find Annalise exploring Canberras cafes and hiking tracks or reading her latest favourite novel.

Louise graduated from Liverpool University in the UK and spent many years working there in mixed and small animal practice before moving to Canberra in 2017.

Louise joined the Capital Paws Group in 2018, working at both the Kippax and Kaleen Vets.

She has always surrounded herself with animals and has many different pets at home, as well as two young human children.

Louise’s main interests at work are surgery, feline medicine, and seeing the small furry creatures such as rabbits, guinea pigs, rats and ferrets.

When not at work, Louise is usually taking her daughter to equestrian competitions or doing agility with her border collie Tess.

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.

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!