Dr Weiqi Dwyer

Lead Veterinarian

Weiqi is more fondly known as Qi (pronounced ‘chee’). She joined the team in December 2022, working part-time after returning from maternity leave, and has since become our Lead Veterinarian. Having spent the majority of her veterinary career in the local area, she feels very much a part of the community.

Qi has just about frequented all the parks and playgrounds in the Boroondara area with her two young kids and cheeky fox terrier in tow. She is pictured here with her diabetic Burmese cat, who is sadly no longer with us. He made it to 20 years old and will always be Qi’s first love!

Qi looks forward to meeting you and your furry family members. She can also consult in Mandarin if preferred.

Consulting – Tuesday and Thursday 
Surgery – Wednesday 

Dr Cassie Shortal

Veterinarian

Cassie joined the team in July 2018, after spending the past 2 years working in Yorkshire in the UK. Prior to this, Cassie spent 3 years working in a rural mixed practice in Echuca.

Dr Revathi Vijayan

Veterinarian

Revathi graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2022. She has a strong interest in surgery and a growing passion for internal medicine.

Outside of work, she’s a part-time butler to Eevee — a sassy calico she adopted during her final year of vet school. When not being bossed around by her cat, Revathi enjoys hitting the gym, hiking trails, and exploring Melbourne’s vibrant food scene.

Consulting – Every second Monday
Surgery – Every second Monday + Fridays  

Dr Sarah James

Veterinarian

Consulting – Thursday 
Surgery – Wednesday 

Eliza

Lead Registered Veterinary Nurse

Eliza joined the Hawthorn East Vet team in 2011, after having worked at different practices across Melbourne since 1997. Eliza currently works part time in the position of lead nurse. 

Eliza is a qualified certificate IV veterinary nurse, and is also registered with AVNAT (a nationally recognised organisation, committed to maintaining the highest standards of care through continuing education). 

Eliza has a large four-legged family – cats Dave and Pearl, dogs Joey and Rolly, and Diesel, her horse. She also has a human family she quite likes when she has time to see them!

Aimee

Registered Vet Nurse (Materinty Leave)

Aimee joined the Hawthorn East team in 2017, coming to us with three and a half years working in fast paced Vet clinic in Melbourne’s North. At home, Aimee is kept busy caring for her fur kids 3 dogs Hamish, Booger & Indi  3 cats  Dior, Bobby and Terror, as well as her human children.  Aimee has completed her certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and is also registered with AVNAT. She has a special interest in emergency and surgical nursing (Oh, as well as fostering and hand rearing orphaned kittens!).

Alana

Veterinary Nurse

Alana is a qualified Veterinary Nurse with over nine years of experience and holds an Associate Degree in Veterinary Nursing. She has worked in a variety of clinics and has a particular passion for surgery and anaesthesia.

Alana loves mentoring our junior nurses, helping them build confidence and practical skills in the clinic. At home, she dotes on her two rescue cats, Yuki and Florence. She adores all of our patients, but those who bring in Labradors definitely earn a few extra brownie points!

Laura

Veterinary Nurse

Laura began her journey in veterinary nursing in 2021, completing her Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Nursing. She joined the Hawthorn clinic in December last year and has been a valued part of the team ever since.

Passionate about animal care, Laura loves working with pets of all shapes and sizes. She has a special place in her heart for her own dog, Lola, a golden retriever who’s not exactly a pro at retrieving, but makes up for it in personality!

Outside of work, Laura enjoys spending time with friends. 

Hazel

Veterinary Nurse 

Shanae

Receptionist

Gabbie

Practice Manager

Gabbie has been working as a veterinary nurse since 2020, starting her career in a large animal hospital with a special interest in orthopaedics and rehabilitation. She later spent time in emergency before settling into GP life at Kew Vet and Cattery. At the beginning of 2025, Gabbie stepped into the role of Practice Manager, where she loves supporting her team to provide the highest standard of care with patience, respect, and genuine compassion.

Gabbie is deeply passionate about the clinic community and feels incredibly grateful to work alongside such a dedicated team and loyal clients who make every day rewarding.

Outside of work, Gabbie is a proud mum to two crazy setters and two beautiful cats. When she’s not at the clinic, you’ll find her pouring her creativity into her own arts business, which she runs with her husband.