Dr Belinda Argent – Veterinarian
Belinda started at the surgery in December 2006 as a New Graduate Veterinarian from the Sydney University.

Elisabeth Brady – Veterinary Nurse
Liz has over 16 years experience in the veterinary industry. She is also a Delta Accredited Dog Behavioural Trainer and has over 15 years experience conducting Puppy Preschools as well as adult training classes and private training sessions. Liz runs the Virginia Community Dog Training Centre and has had many successes at obedience and agility competitions with her own dogs. At the surgery Liz runs the Puppy Preschool and Doggy Deportment classes and is the best person to contact concerning any problem behaviours that you dog maybe having. In her free time she also enjoys riding and showing her horses.

Julie Laughton – Trainee Veterinary Nurse
Julie has been employed at the surgery since November 2005. She was originally employed as a Kennel Hand but her potential was soon notice and Julie is now studying to complete her Veterinary Nurse Certificate at TAFE. Julie helps run a small farm with a number of different animals and has a strong interest in horses that take up a lot of her spare time.

Natalia Duczkowski – Trainee Veterinary Nurse
Natalia started at the surgery while still being employed at the Animal Welfare League in a large number of areas. She will be commencing her Veterinary Nurse training soon and is currently working on her Delta Behavioural Training Qualifications under the watchful eye of Liz. Natalia also runs the Puppy Preschool and Doggy Deportment classes at the surgery with Liz and is an instructor at Virginia Community Dog Training Centre. When she has some spare time Natalia also enjoys horse riding and other outside interests.

Philippa Lynch – Hospital Assistant
Philippa was first employed at the surgery in November 2005 as a Kennel Hand but has blossomed into very valuable member of the team in a large number of areas. She is now able to work in all areas of the surgery with a real understanding of the surgery’s Laboratory Equipment and day to day duties the whole place. In her spare time Philippa enjoys spending time with her family and long walks on the beach with her dog Zac.

Sarah Brydon – Hospital Assistant
Sarah also started at the same time as Julie and Philippa in November 2005 also as a Kennel Hand but has developed into another very important part of the team, she can been seen on the Reception desk on some morning as either that main receptionist or assisting with phone calls etc. Sarah has also learnt to work in all areas of the surgery and even makes a great cup of coffee. During her spare time Sarah has a large number of interests from raising her 3 kids to scrap booking and many other crafty things.