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 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 husband 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.
Veronica is currently on extended leave.
Dr Leah Margetts BAg, DVM
Dr Leah graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2025, after previously completing a Bachelor of Agriculture. She joined the team at Chirnside Park Veterinary Clinic in 2026, excited to continue learning and growing within the profession.
Leah enjoys all aspects of general practice and helping owners provide the best care for their pets.
Outside of work, Leah enjoys pilates and reading, as well as spending time with her dog Benji, her cat Lenny, and her two goats, Sid and Sadie.
Veterinary Nurses
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Beatles - Chief Napping Officer and Treat Quality Inspector
Hayley - Head Veterinary Nurse
Hayley began working in the clinic in 2009 and went on to complete her Certificate IV in 2011. She enjoys being part of a team that provides care and support to clients, and she values the connections she has built over the years.
Outside of work, Hayley loves spending time with her husband and their two children. At home, life is kept lively with two cats, Delilah and Shaq, and two rottweilers, Floyd and Piper. She enjoys catching up with family and friends, and always looks forward to holidays and creating new memories together.
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
Kimberley started at Chirnside Park Vet Clinic in 2014 after previous roles in graphic design and as a flight attendant. She completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2015 and has been with the clinic ever since.
She has always loved animals and enjoys working in a busy veterinary environment where no two days are quite the same.
Outside of work, Kimberley has two young kids, two Labradors named Wonka and Wilbur, and three rescue cats named Phil, Pugsley and Wednesday.
Kasey - Veterinary Nurse
Kasey joined Chirnside Park vet clinic in March 2018. She completed her certificate III in Animal Studies, specilaising in Veterinary Nursing, at Box Hill TAFE in 2017, followed by her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in February 2020.
Outside of work, Kasey is kept busy by her much loved fur family. She has a German Shephard, Tonks, and four cats, Dash, Albus, Lily and Minerva. Her love of animals extends well beyond the clinic, and she enjoys spending time with her pets whenever she can.
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 joined Chirnside Park Veterinary Clinic in October 2022 to pursue her dream of becoming a Veterinary Nurse. Since then, she has completed her Certificate III in Animal Studies and Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. She has a particular interest in surgical nursing and loves caring for all types of creatures, fluffy or scaly!
Outside of work, Olivia enjoys reading, singing and being involved in her church community. She adores spending time with her family, friends and her dachshund, Khaleesi.
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.
Carmel - Kennel hand/Trainee Veterinary Nurse
Carmel first joined the Chirnside Park Vet Clinic team through work experience in May 2023. After thoroughly enjoying her time at the clinic and showing great enthusiasm, she officially came on board as a kennel hand in June 2023.
At home, Carmel is surrounded by a lively crew of pets, including Alex the Ragdoll cat, Maxine the Black Labrador, Hunter the domestic short hair cat , and Malakai the Central Bearded Dragon. Her passion for reptiles and all things scaly shines through in both her personal and professional life.
When she is not caring for animals, Carmel loves spending time with her family. She is also a devoted footy fan who proudly barracks for the Saints.
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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