THE NORTHFIELD VETERINARY CLINIC TEAM

My love for animals and desire to understand how the body works and how to fix it when things go wrong led me to studying veterinary science at Sydney University, graduating in 2006. I also completed a Bachelor of Science (Microbiology & Immunology, Hons - Animal Science, Adelaide University) prior to this. I have worked in a number of different clinics around Adelaide and Sydney over the years as well as volunteering in the remote Cook Islands - with my non-vet hubby acting as my nurse! I have been a part of the Northfield Vet Clinic team for well over a decades and my love for the clinic and the wonderful clients that visit us, led me to taking over the reins from Dr Ben in 2019. My special interests include Internal Medicine and Dentistry - I enjoy fixing difficult medical problems or sore mouths and seeing both the animal and owner happier as a result. 

When not vetting, my interests include relaxing with my family & many pets, the Adelaide Crows & running an Auskick centre, skiing, go-karting, reading, the beach and exploring - either on foot or in our camper trailer! 

 Hi everyone, I’m Niamh (pronounced “Neve”). I graduated from James Cook University in Townsville in 2021 and have been practising in Small Animal GP ever since. Initially working across the Brisbane region, I relocated to Adelaide late last year and have been enjoying meeting everyone and their pets. I am interested in all aspects of General Practice and have a soft spot for caring for our senior babies. I’m grateful to be in this industry and get to meet and care for so many special little ones! 

When I’m not at work, I love getting out into nature (and will happily accept any recommendations for things to do around Adelaide!) spending time with friends and my partner and am learning ceramic pottery and (very slowly…) knitting. 

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Dr Niamh is one of the friendly faces you will see during consults. Her thorough and caring approach to patient care means even the trickiest of cases don't elude her! 

Dr Niamh works Monday-Friday and alternate Saturday mornings.

 I graduated from the University of Adelaide in 2020 and began my veterinary career in mixed practice working in country Victoria and South Australian. Since then, I have focused on small animals working in general practice in clinics all across South Australia. 

I joined the Northfield team at the end of 2024 and have been enjoying meeting all your beautiful pets! I love helping pet parents keep their fur children in tip top shape with preventative medicine and have a passion for dentistry and surgery!

When I’m not at work you can usually find me at the gym, out exploring with my Australian Shepherd Dani or riding my horses. 

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You will mostly find Dr Brittany in our new surgery suite donning a surgery cap or skillfully performing dental extractions in our treatment area. If you are lucky, you may also bump into her in consults too from time to time!  

I graduated from Murdoch University in 2006. After working in country mixed practice for a few years I moved back to Adelaide to focus on small animal medicine. 

All aspects of GP healthcare bring their own reward, but I especially enjoy soft tissue surgery, rabbit medicine, and ophthalmology. 

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Dr Stephanie joined the Northfield Vet Clinic team in 2022 and works every Thursday. Her love of surgery and keen eye for opthalmology cases are a wonderful addition to the team! 

Dr Taylor has worked at Northfield Veterinary Clinic since 2019 as our regular locum. She is a much loved member of the Northfield Veterinary Clinic team by both clients and workmates alike! 

Dr Ben Sando and Dr Karen Hunter retired at the end of 2020. 

Dr Karen is enjoying cheering on her beloved Tigers and teaching English as a second language. 

Dr Ben is thoroughly enjoying the chance to relax after all the years of dedicated care he gave to those at Northfield Vet Clinic. He now has time to concentrate on his other love - abstract painting! We can't wait to see what masterpieces he produces!

I joined the Northfield Veterinary Clinic team in 1996 - back when Dr Frank Hollis owned the clinic! My forte is keeping the admin side of the clinic running smoothly - you will also see me helping with consults and on the front desk. I love meeting the puppies and kittens when their new families bring them in to see our vets. That is the best part of my job! 

I love to travel - my husband and I used to love packing up the caravan and the dog and taking off to explore! 

I have been a Veterinary Nurse for almost half of my life now, celebrating 18 years this February! I am one of the lucky ones who can say I genuinely love my job! I have just recently moved back home to SA after spending the last 3 years at a very big and busy hospital in Canberra. My career really blossomed during my time there with all the very exciting cases I experienced. 

I am very passionate about a lot of aspects of nursing. I very much love mentoring, leading and guiding nurses and I love sharing the knowledge I have gained throughout my many years of nursing with the team. Patient care is extremely important to me and I always make sure your loved one is cuddled and feels safe while in hospital. The satisfaction of helping pets and their owners through very difficult times is what keeps me so passionate in this career. I love client relations and very much enjoy getting to know patients and clients. If you own a Golden Retriever, you can bet I will pop into the consult to say a quick hello! I also have a very soft spot and love for the geriatric patients, after owning 2 darling old dogs of my own. 

In my spare time, I spend my days with my husband and our 3 young boys! We also have a Golden Retriever called Zahli who is basically our fourth child. You will often hear me talking about her.. it’s my favourite thing to do! I also love going to the gym, nature hikes, watching the sun rise and I’m a total book worm and read whenever the kids give me a quiet minute. I am loving my time at Northfield Vet Clinic and feel so honoured to be working with such a wonderful team. Each patient is so loved and treated like our own. 

I can’t wait to meet your family member very soon! 

 I joined the Northfield Vet team early in 2024 and spend most of my time in the surgery department and assisting management with the smooth running of each day. 

I have been working with animals for 15 years now, and about half of that time has been spent nursing. I’ve also worked as a dog groomer, a shelter attendant and a wildlife keeper! I have experience nursing in shelter, GP and most recently I’ve spent the last 2 years working in specialty, where I’ve gained a particular interest in surgery and anaesthesia. As well as having my Cert IV in Vet Nursing, I have just recently completed my Diploma in Vet Nursing (Surgery). 

I have travelled overseas to volunteer on wildlife reserves in South Africa, an elephant and dog sanctuary in Thailand and a trap/neuter/release program for street dogs and cats in Borneo. 

My pets are my babies, and at home I have 3 beautiful seniors - my dog Biff and my cats Tabs and Sprocket. 

Jen has a special interest in feline behaviour and loves nothing more than making a cat’s visit as comfortable as possible in clinic! 

Jen initially worked as a graphic artist for a UK based wheelchair charity that took her to live in Sri Lanka, India and Bangladesh for 8 years. It was while living in SL that she discovered her true passion for animal welfare, finding herself picking up street dogs and cats, getting them treatment and responsibly rehoming them. 

In 2009 Jen decided to follow her passion and obtained her qualifications as a vet nurse. 

In her spare time she likes travelling, volunteering for Paws and Pals pop up vet clinics, drinking strong coffee and listening to 80’s music. 

At home there are 3 mischievous rescue cats called Marvin, Basil and Cassy aswell as Seiko her foster fail kelpie cross. 

In 2021 I made the decision to pursue my passion for animals and

studied a Certificate 3 in companion animal services with TafeSA. I started with Northfield Vet Clinic in July 2021 and in 2022 began my Certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing. While I have 

so much to learn, I’m excited for what my future with Northfield will bring.

While not at the clinic I am a cat dad to a beautiful black cat named

Morrigan, who I rescued at the end of 2020. In my spare time I enjoy

hiking, camping, spending time with family and friends, and on

occasion, taking Morrigan for a walk around the neighbourhood in her

fancy yellow backpack!

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We are very proud of Jason's commitment to his nursing studies over the last few years and are very excited to announce that he will be completing his nursing qualifications in early 2025! 

 I began my nursing career in a shelter environment, before starting my Certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing in late 2023. Whilst studying I continued working in the shelter environment before tackling the specialist world, where I was able to hone in further on certain skills. In late 2024, I made the switch to NVC after doing a nurse placement here and loving my time at the clinic. 

During my youth, I grew up on a farm in the country and attended school in the city where my mother was a specialist doctor. Growing up I have always had a keen interest in medicine and animals and knew that I would end up in the veterinary industry eventually. When I am not working, you can find me baking up a storm in my kitchen, travelling, staying active, playing lots of netball or reading a good book. In my house we have four trouble-makers: two cats, Murphy and Raven, and two dogs Diesel and Zeus, who all endeavour to keep me on my toes. 

At NVC I get to work with the most fantastic team of both nurses and vets, who are committed to providing an exceptional level of client and patient care, whilst ensuring that the whole team is supported along every step of the way. I am very excited to continue to train and develop my knowledge with the Northfield family and I look forward to meeting all of our kind clients and becoming a friendly face for everyone.  

 With experience in hospitality and administration work, Cass makes a great fit at our front desk! You will find Cass answering your phone calls, assisting with appointments, sorting our emails and greeting you with a big smile as you walk through our doors! Cass has a flair for organisation and her attention to detail helps provide that extra level of care that makes all the difference to our patients and their parents. 

Cass is a mother of two gorgeous young boys, who love their mischievous cat, Wilbur and chooks, Henrietta and Lady.