Dr Kristina Hulme - Veterinarian
Dr Kristina Hulme joined the Pascoe Vale team in 2004. Graduating from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science in 1999. Kristina has since worked in small animal practices in regional Victoria and in the UK. She has a special interest in radiology, and in 2004 completed a post-graduate certificate in diagnostic imaging. Kristina has 2 dogs, a kelpie called Charlie, and a Chow-Heeler cross named Gabrielle, who is pictured in this photo.
Dr Xinru Tsai - Veterinarian
Xinru joined the team at Pascoe Vale Vet in 2008 after having spent a year doing a surgical interniship at Melbourne Veterinary Specialist Centre. She has a special interest in all aspects of surgery. Outside work Xinru enjoys latin dancing and entertaining her two cats, Brandy and Baileys.
Dr Ivan Lee - Veterinarian
Ivan graduated form Murdoch University, Perth with a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery in 2006. He spent his first few years in a practice in regional Victoria before deciding that it was time to move on. When the chance arose to join Pascoe Vale Veterinary Hospital it was too good an opportunity to turn down.
Ivan enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine and surgery and is looking forward to meeting and working with the Pascoe Vale community. While relishing the new challenges ahead, Ivan also enjoys quiet and quality time at home with his partner and two lovely cats, Pepper and Sugar, who he hand-reared from when they were only two days old.
Miranda Turner - Head Veterinary Nurse
Working at Pascoe Vale Veterinary Hospital since 1993, Miranda is an integral part of the team. She loves the challenge of managing a busy clinic while still taking the time to get to know all the pets. Miranda is kept just as busy at home with her two children plus chocolate Labrador Rosie and Tabby Missy.
Denise Frazzetto - Veterinary Receptionist
Denise has worked with us for more than twenty years. She originally trained in 1974 as a veterinary nurse. Denise has been the ‘face' of the clinic at reception for many years now and has developed a special bond with many clients and their pets. Denise has three grown children, three gorgeous grandchildren, two dogs, Totti and Marti and a rabbit Paqualino.
Margaret - Veterinary Receptionist
Margaret was born in Melbourne and came to work with us over 20 years ago and hasn't forgotten a client or pet's name since. She has a husband and two grown children, three beautiful grandchildren and Nikkita the cat.
Jackie C - Veterinary Nurse
Jackie, a born and bred local girl, has been with the team for many years. She has completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and loves all facets of veterinary nursing. With a busy toddler to chase after, Jackie is currently working on a part-time basis. She also has two other much larger family members, her Bouviers Zeus and Chewy.
Denise Sankovich - Veterinary Nurse
Born in Vancouver, Canada Denise is a long converted Aussie who joined the team in December 2005. Having completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing Denise has special interests in pain management and weight management and she currently runs our Weight Loss Clinic. She is also one of our specialist Renal Nurses, helping pet owners with the special needs of their renal cats.
Denise has a menagerie at home of two lizards, two birds, a dog, a cat and not to be forgotten, two children.
Katherine Jordan - Veterinary Nurse
Katherine, one of our full time veterinary nurses, is a country born girl whose childhood pets included horses, cats and dogs. She is currently the proud mum of a young Burmese named 'Manny". She has been nursing for approximately four years and is currently completing her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. Katherine is also involved with our Weight Loss Clinic and another of our specialist Renal Nurses.
Monica Glenn - Veterinary Receptionist
Monica has joined the team as a regular Saturday member. Monica is currently attending university full-time studying Veterinary Bioscience with the aim to transfer to Vet Science next year. Monica started her love affair with animals at the RSPCA in WA in 2005. She has two loved and spoilt cats, Sally a Tortoise Shell and Dexter the Tabby.
Melissa Hanlon - Trainee Veterinary Nurse
Melissa is now a full-time member of the Pascoe Vale team and has also recently commenced her studies toward her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.
Ever since doing work experience at the Lost Dogs Home while in school, Melissa has wanted to follow a career path of working with animals. Melissa grew up with a variety of animals, from a Jack Russell and a Cockatoo to Guinea Pigs. Melissa currently has canaries and a Koolie named Diesel.
