Dr Craig Miller BSc (Hons) BVMS - Veterinarian
Craig grew up in Western Australia and originally studied biology and biochemistry. After several years involved in research, he began his veterinary studies at Murdoch University in Perth. After graduating in 1993, Craig moved to Bendigo and mixed animal veterinary practice. It was there that he met his wife, Desley. In 1996 Craig joined us at Carlton, where he is now a partner and senior vet. Craig's main area of interest is canine and feline medicine. Craig and Desley have a son, Macalister, a daughter, Matisse and also a boisterous greyhound cross, Nelson. Outside work Craig enjoys renovating his home, gardening and is a rabid supporter of the St Kilda Saints.
Stacey Anderson ACVN - Head Veterinary Nurse
Stacey has been working as a Veterinary Nurse since she was 15, completing her Advanced Certificate of Veterinary Nursing in 1997. Stacey grew up with a multitude of animals as her parents breed greyhounds and own a boarding kennel. Stacey's special interests areas are emergency and critical care nursing in which she has gained extensive experience from her work in the Animal Emergency Centre at Melbourne University. Stacey lives with her husband Luke, daughter ‘Riley' and ‘Maggie' the dainty Dalmatian.
Katie Reedy - Veterinary Nurse
Katie started Nursing in Canberra in 2002 and she has completed a Diploma of Animal Technology and a Certificate IV in Vet Nursing. Katie has done some volunteer work in South Africa and Thailand working in impoverished communities providing free veterinary care for pets and stray animals.
She moved to Melbourne at the end of 2007 and just recently joined our team at the start of April. Katie has a strong interest in Surgery and Anaesthesia and has recently completed studies on Anaesthesia. Katie loves to cycle around Melbourne in her spare time.
Sonja Carter - Puppy Pre-School Instructor
My name is Sonja Carter and I am your new puppy pre-school instructor. I have had many years of experience in the animal health care area. I have been working in this field for 28 years.
In 2000 I returned to study and achieved the IAMS Company Essentials of Dog and Cat Nutrition V.E.T.S project certificate and The Delta Society Australia Puppy Socialization and Training course certificate. A few years later in 2003 I achieved the Behavior Counseling Service certificate of Veterinary Nurse Animal Behavior "Behavior Modification". Then in 2005 I achieved the Delta Society Australia - Delta Dog Safety Instructor Certificate and I am a Delta society dog safety accredited presenter.
I have been a puppy pre-school instructor for 8 years and I have strived to keep up to date with the most recent developments and research in puppy pre-school and puppy care.
I have 4 beautiful children and 6 wonderful dogs and 2 mischievous cats. In my spare time I enjoy spending quality time with my children and animals. I also enjoy walking, reading, patchwork quilting, swimming, and cooking.
Melissa Horwood - Trainee Nurse
Melissa lives at the bottom of the Macedon Ranges with four cats (Kalee, Chelby, Bounce, and Burnout), two Border Collie's (Patch and Zoe), and two rats (Jay and Silent Bob). She has always had a passion for all creatures, although admits to having a soft spot for cats. Since completing her VCE last year, Melissa has been studying Certificate II in animal studies as part of her Veterinary Nursing Course. Melissa and her family breed Border Collie's. Melissa also enjoys spending time with her dogs while helping out at the Gisborne and district obedience club.
Kofi our Clinic Cat
Meet one of our best friends Kofi, he keeps us company at the clinic and enjoys lots of hugs from both our team and our clients.
