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 Keshuan Chow - Veterinarian
Fondly known as Keshe, she graduated from Melbourne University in 2006.
Her special interest include all things feline and small animal internal medicine. Keshe has two cats, both moggies. Outside of veterinary medicine her interests are art, photography music and travel.
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.
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, one gorgeous grandson, 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 as well as Sally the Golden Labrador and Nikkita the cat.
Jackie - Veterinary Nurse
Jackie is a born and bred local girl who has completed her Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing. Jackie has been with the team for 7 years now. She is currently ‘missing in action' from the clinic as she has a new addition to the family, baby Andrew born this past August. Jackie also has two other much larger family members, her Bouviers Zeus and Chewy.
Sam Lewis - Veterinary Nurse
Sam is a part time Nurse who has worked at Pascoe Vale since 2004.
Originally from England, she moved to Australia from England in 2001, bringing her now 15 year old cat with her.
Since arriving, her family has grown to include a Labrador x Kelpie, a Border Collie and two children, Shanice & Cameron.
Outside of work she has a special interest in Reptiles, having kept various species in England and obtaining qualifications in Herpetology.
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. Denise has a menagerie at home of two lizards, three birds, a dog, a cat and not to be forgotten, two children.
Audrey - Veterinary Nurse
Nursing since 2004 Audrey joined the Pascoe Vale in 2006. Audrey is currently completing her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and has a special interest in canine behaviour and horses. Audrey has two furry feline family members, Crysta and Cassandra.
Louise Arthur - Veterinary Nurse
Louise has always had an interest in animals of all shapes and sizes and is excited and enthusiastic to be commencing her career in veterinary nursing. Having been brought up in a family of ‘dog lovers' Louise has since discovered a love and respect for cats having now worked with many. Louise has commenced studies towards her certificate in veterinary nursing.
Jo Ward
Jo has been Vet Nursing since 2003 and joined our team at Pascoe Vale in July 2008. Jo completed her Certificate IV in Vet Nursing in October 2007. She has three cats, Ace, Stanley and Emmylou who kindly let Jo and her partner Jamie live with them. In her spare time she enjoys seeing live music and traveling.
Monica Glenn
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.
