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 Weiqi Dwyer

Veterinarian

Weiqi is more fondly known as Qi (pronounced ‘chee’). She joined the team in Dec 2022 part time after returning from maternity leave. She’s spent the majority of her veterinary career working in the local area, so feels very much a part of the community. Qi has just about frequented all the parks and playgrounds in the Boroondara area with her 2 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 member(s). Qi can also consult in Mandarin if preferred.

Dr Sam Maidment

Veterinarian

Dr Sarah James

Veterinarian

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

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 3 dogs Indi, Hamish and Buckley, 5 cats Hugo, Dior, Mimmy, Bobby and Terror, and a mini lop rabbit Phil.  Aimee has completed her certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and has a special interest in emergency and surgical nursing (Oh, as well as fostering and hand rearing orphaned kittens!).

Alana

Veterinary Nurse

Laura

Veterinary Nurse

Austyn

Veterinary Nurse

Austyn is a recent addition to the Hawthorn East nursing team. He has over seven years of experience in emergency and non-for-profit work including overnight and referral care. He particularly enjoys medical cases and long-term client relationships.
Spending his time off work with family , friends, exploring Melbourne’s food scene, reading, podcasts and learning French – A bientot!

Shanae

Receptionist

Kelley

People, Culture, & Customer Care Manager

Kelley started her career in the veterinary industry way back in 1995. First working as a veterinary nurse for 17 years before diversifying into client services and then HR. Kelley joined the team in 2021 as People, Culture & Customer Care Manager and loves nothing more than making sure our staff and clients are happy.

In her spare time, Kelley can be found relaxing with her family at their cabin on the lake, or surrounded by her menagerie of feathered & fur babies.

Gabbie

Practice Administrator 

Gabbie has been working as a veterinary nurse since 2020, with experience in both emergency care and a specialised rehabilitation and orthopaedic surgery clinic. She joined our team in 2023 as a nurse before stepping into the role of Practice Administrator. Her practical background makes her an invaluable link between the clinical and administrative sides of the clinic.

When she’s not at work, you’ll likely find Gabbie out adventuring with her beloved setters—she owns two and won’t miss an opportunity to stop for a cuddle with any she meets!