103 Switchback Road Chirnside Park VIC 3116
03 9737 6366
Chirnside Park Veterinary Clinic
Dr Sae Inoue BVSc,
Dr Anton Gomez BVSc BSc & Associates
Veterinarians
Dr Anton Gomez BVSc, BSc Clinic Director
Dr Anton is the owner and a senior Veterinarian at Chirnside Veterinary Clinic. He graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2005. He joined the team at Chirnside mid 2006. Prior to completing his veterinary studies, Anton gained a Bachelor of Science, at Monash University majoring in anatomy and physiology.
Anton has an assortment of fish and turtles and 2 rescue cats Luna and Molly. He is a Collingwood Football Club supporter and enjoys watching the game in the comfort of his own home.
Dr Sae Inoue BVSc Clinic Director
Dr Sae is the owner and a Senior Veterinarian at Chirnside Park Veterinary Clinic. She graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science in 2007. She joined the team at Chirnside Park Veterinary Clinic in the new years period of 2008. Sae has extensive experience in all aspects of small animal internal medicine and emergency. Sae loves to study and has completed a Post-graduate veterinary course in Radiology (X-rays) and is in the process of completing her ultrasonography (ultrasound) course. Sae grew up in Japan, and ventured to Australia to study English after completing Year 12. She challenged herself to go further and studied Veterinary Science to make her dream come true.
Sae's furry family consists of her two cats Bubbles and Olive. She also has an Australian Shepherd cross called Luuka. Sae has trained all her pets to sit down, shake hands, drop, hi-5, and wait before their meals/treats.
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Dr Roslyn Fleay BVSc (Hons), CMAVA Founder
Ros graduated with Honours from the University of Melbourne in 1986. She started working immediately in mixed practice in the Yarra Valley until 1993, then transferred to mixed practice in the Dandenong Ranges. In 2001, Ros decided to establish a small animal practice with an afterhours emergency service to cater for the people and pets of the Yarra Ranges. Ros has an ongoing interest in Small Animal Reproduction particularly canine and feline infertility, and attended the International Congress of Small Animal Reproduction in Canada in 2012. Ros loves to study and has now completed four Post-graduate veterinary courses in cardiology (hearts), ultrasonography (ultrasound), oncology (cancer) and ophthalmology (eyes).
Her furry family consists of three cats, three horses and two dogs. In her spare time she likes bush walking, horse riding, cross country skiing, and is an avid St Kilda Football Club supporter.
Ros sold the practice in September 2019 to Dr Sae Inoue and Dr Anton Gomez. Ros will continue to work and have an integral leadership role within the practice.
Dr Shanelle Gilmore DVM, BAnVetBioSc
Dr Shanelle began her career in the Veterinary industry in 2020 at Chirnside Park Veterinary Clinic. Shanelle graduated with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Melbourne in 2019.
Shanelle has always been passionate about all aspects of Veterinary care. She has a particular interest in internal medicine and domestic animal care. She works closely with clients to achieve the best quality of care possible.
In her spare time Shanelle enjoys listening to Backstreet Boys, spending time with her fiancé and walking her beautiful girl Gypsy the German Shorthaired Pointer.
Dr Veronica Hartland DVM
Dr Veronica graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2022 and began her career in Veterinary Medicine at Chirnside Park Veterinary Clinic in January 2023. She has always been passionate about treating and caring for small animals.
In her spare time Veronica enjoys spending time with her husband and spending time in nature.
Dr Leah Wingett BHlthSc DVM
Leah began her career in the veterinary industry in 2011 at Chirnside Park Veterinary Clinic initially working as a kennel hand and receptionist, before becoming a veterinary nurse. Leah worked as a veterinary nurse alongside completing a Bachelor of Health Sciences, majoring in Anatomy and Physiology, before graduating with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Melbourne.
After graduation, Leah completed a rotating internship at a referral hospital. Leah strives to provide a high level of patient care and enjoys a diverse career, working in both general practice and emergency.
In her spare time, she enjoys surfing, spending time with family and friends and of course, spending time with her fur/scale rescues – Mea, the Cornish Rex, Parker, the Staffordshire cross puppy and Obi, the Bearded Dragon.
Veterinary Nurses
Hayley - Head Veterinary Nurse
Hayley started working at the clinic in 2009 and completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2011. She has 3 rescue cats Shaq, Oskar and De Lilah. Two of Hayley's cats are unique in the fact they only have 3 legs each! Hayley's golden child is a lovable rottweiler Floyd.
Hayley's husband collects turtles, fish and the occasional lizard. Needless to say, Hayley gets to look after all the reptiles that come into the clinic. She enjoys spending time with her partner, friends and her animals. In the near future she will be going back to study to further her knowledge.
Jo - Head Veterinary Nurse
Jo started at Chirnside Park Vet in April 2015. Jo has completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary nursing. Prior to Vet nursing Jo was a horse riding instructor for 12 years and also a teaching assistant at Box hill tafe for the equine studies course.
Jo has two dogs Bella and Tyson, American Stafford terriers and 2 birds Bingo and Banjo both rescue birds. Outside of work enjoys spending time with her young family and occasionally fitting in horse riding.
Kimberley - Veterinary Nurse
After pursuing a career as a graphic designer and later a flight attendant Kimberley started her dream job as a Veterinary Nurse at Chirnside Park Vet Clinic in May 2014. In 2015 she completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.
Kimberley enjoys making patients as comfortable as possible with extra cuddles and love. She enjoys nursing patients back to good health to return to their loved ones.
Kimberley has two young children that enjoy spending time with their two labradors Wonka and Wilbur and three resuce cats Phil, Pugsley and Wednesday.
Kasey - Veterinary Nurse
Kasey started at Chirnside Park vet clinic in March 2018. She has since completed her certificate IV in veterinary nursing in early feb 2020. Kasey has also completed her cert III in animal studies specialising in Veterinary nursing in 2017 at Box Hill tafe.
Kasey has two dogs Trace a gorgeous red kelpie & Jessie a staghound x border collie.
Two Maine coon Cats Trixie and Albus Dumblekitten who she got from a breeder at the clinic. Dash a DMH who is a rescue from Coldstream animal aid & the baby of her tribe Lily a 3 legged Siberian who is a rescue through the clinic.
Brooke - Veterinary Nurse
Brooke started working at Chirnside park vet clinic June 2021. She completed her Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Biosciences at Latrobe university in 2020. After that she went on to complete her Certificate IV in veterinary nursing at Melbourne Polytechnic.
Brooke owns lots of animals with her Husband including Luna a cavoodle, Benjamin the rabbit and 2 birds called Phoebe and Pebbles!
Ashlynn - Veterinary Nurse
Ashlynn started at Chirnside Park Vet Clinic in June 2022. She is currently studying a bachelor of veterinary nursing, through Melbourne Polytechnic/La Trobe. Ashlynn had also completed 1 year of the bachelor of animal veterinary biosciences through La Trobe in 2021 before switching over.
Ashlynn has two beautiful cats one domestic short hair named Kion and the other a persian named Nala. Both of them keep her very busy. In her spare time Ashlynn enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Sam - Veterinary Nurse
Sam has been a dedicate vet nurse at Chirnside Park Vet Clinic since May 2022. After graduating from her Certificate IV in Veterianary Nursing, Sam decided to pursue her interest in emergency and critical care nursing. Alongside her work at Chirnside Park Vet Clinic, she also works casually at an emergency hospital further honing her skills.
Outside the clinic, Sam enjoys spending time with her family and their beloved Maine Coon, Eden.
Stacey - Veterinary Nurse
Stacey started at Chirnside Park Veterinary Clinic in August 2022. She has completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing at Melboune Polytechnic.
At home Stacey has Prince the Bull Arab. Prince is a 4 year old gentle giant that is the biggest smooch.
Stacey loves nothing more then nursing patients back to good health and giving them lots of cuddles and her world famous "butt scratches"
Olivia - Veterinary Nurse
Olivia started at Chirnside Park Veterinary Clinic in October 2022, to pursue her dream job in Vet Nursing. She is currently studying her Certificate III in Animal Studies, and will complete her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2024. Olivia has previous experience volunteering in an animal boarding facility.
Olivia absolutely adores her family dachshund, Khaleesi, who is appropriately named after a Game of Thrones character. She also owns a tortoiseshell kitty with her husband, called Patchy - who has lots of different nicknames!
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Ella - Veterinary Nurse
Ella joined Chirnside Park Veterinary Clinic in March 2023 and has loved being a team member ever since.
Ella has always had a passion for animals and also works at the Yarra Valley Pet Resort, caring for animals when their parents are on holidays. Curently Ella is studying her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing at Box Hill Institute. Ella really enjoys being able to provide a positive experience for all her patients.
At home, Ella has a Kelpie and a Blue Heeler named Rowdy and Reggie, as well as an adorable puppy named Willa.
Paige - Veterinary Nurse
Paige started at Chirnside Park Vet Clinic in July 2023 and enjoys being part of the team and nursing animals back to health.
Currectly Paige is studying her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing at Melboune Polytechnic.
In her free time Paige enjoys reading and spending time with family and friends.
Carmel - Kennel hand/Animal attendant
Carmel completed her work experience at Chirnside Park Vet Clinic in May 2023. After enjoying her time at the clinic, she was hired for the kennel hand role in June 2023.
At home Carmel has Alex a ragdoll cat, Maxine a Black Labrador and Hunter a domestic short hair cat.
Carmel has a passion for reptiles and excited to get her very first Bearded Dragon soon.
In her free time Carmel enjoys spending time with her family and animals. She is a die hard footy fan who barrocks for the Saints.
Beatles - Chief Napping Officer and Treat Quality Inspector
Welcome to Chirnside Park Vet Clinic, where Anton and Sae think they run the place, but let's be honest—it's really me!
Since 2006, I've been the mastermind behind the scenes, ensuring everything runs smoothly while perfecting the art of strategic napping. When I'm not keeping everyone in line or attempting to swipe a tasty treat from a patient, you can find me perched majestically between food bags, occasionally startling clients who mistake me for a model. My compensation? Only the finest Temptation treats, of course.
So, next time you visit, remember: you're in my capable paws. If you spot me napping, just know I'm hard at work... dreaming up new ways to make your visit purrfect!
If you would like to see my modelling paw-folio please click on my photo.
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