Given how much trust you need to have in the professionals who look after your furry friends, we think it's only fair that you get to know a little bit more about us.
Dr. Amos graduated from Murdoch University after completing a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery. After spending his first few years in a mixed animal practice in country South Australia, Amos moved back to Perth and has been working in small animal practice ever since.
Amos has a keen interest in managing hormonal diseases, working with our older patients and has taken post graduate training in sonography.
At home Amos spends his time with his two daughters, wife (another vet) and his Wolf Hound X, Willow.
When he's got a spare minute, you'll find him floating somewhere off our coast, fishing for that elusive monster Dhuey!
Dr Kathryn has worked with us as a senior veterinarian since 2015.
Having more than 20 years experience, she is comfortable seeing all types of pets and is especially gifted at diffusing the anxiety that some dogs & cats have in the consult room, making them feel so much more comfortable.
When she's not working, she's busy looking after her family, two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, guinea pigs & her horse.
Dr. Adele was born and raised in beautiful South Africa. She graduated from the University of Pretoria, South Africa after completing a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor in Veterinary Science.
Adele is passionate about her work and shows dedication and true interest in her patients and clients! She is a well seasoned veterinarian with years of experience. She has a particular interest in surgery.
Adele lives with her husband, Servaas and 2 beautiful girls, Anika and Marli. They enjoy spending time outdoors, especially camping and fishing, while she is also a keen archer!
Dr. Olivia graduated from Murdoch University with a double degree major in Animal Health & Animal Science, then followed by a Bachelor of Science and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
She has a keen interest in surgery and caring for our senior patients.
Outside the hospital, Olivia enjoys hiking, camping and spending time with her two dogs, who keep her on her toes and constantly remind her why she chose this profession.
Dr. Trevor is a graduate from Murdoch University where he completed a Bachelor of Science and Veterinary Medicine and Surgery. He has always had a passion for strengthening the bond between companion animals and their owners. His career has taken him from being an associate at an ASAVA accredited hospital, to acquiring Kinross Veterinary Hospital in 2012. From there, the jump was made to much larger premises in Joondalup by purchasing Ausvet Joondalup in 2015 and merging both hospitals together into the new Lakeside Vet Centre. In 2019, Lakeside Vet Centre also acquired and merged with the nearby Joondalup Central Vet Hospital.
Dr. Trevor is a Member of the Australian Veterinary Association, having held various senior roles on its state committee since 2006. His passion for teaching led him to be a co-ordinator of WA's Veterinary New Graduate Support Scheme and currently holds an Adjunct Lecturer position at Murdoch University. This means you may be lucky enough to meet some of Perth's brightest vet students shadowing him and the rest of our staff when you're next in.
His interest in canine lameness and sports medicine led him to undertake post graduate training in both Greyhound Medicine and Hydrotherapy Rehabilitation.
Above all, Dr. Trevor is well known for giving his clients that extra bit of time to get to know them, their families and their pets.
Dr Trevor and his wife Kathleen have 4 kids to keep them busy at home - Emily, Genevieve, Thomas & Jude - as well as his beloved dog Wally.
Kat relocated to Perth from Poland 7 years ago where she worked as a qualified Vet Technician for many years. She is currently studying to become an accredited vet nurse in WA. She loves all animals and has a (very big!) soft spot for bunnies, birds and horses.
Sam graduated from New Zealand's Massey University in 2017 with a Bachelor in Veterinary Technology (BVT). She went on to work as a Veterinary Technician, gaining valuable experience in GP practice, after hours in emergency and specialist level hospitals.
She and her husband moved over to sunnier Perth in 2023, bringing their two German Wire-Haired Pointers with them for the adventure.
She has previously owned rabbits, rats, birds, cats, dogs. While not caring for our hospital patients, she spends time reading, gardening and taking her dogs out for plenty of walks. Importantly, her favourite work snack is sour cream and chives chips.
Sam has a particular interest in anaesthesia and surgical nursing of companion animals.
Tracey graduated from South Metropolitan TAFE in 2018 with a Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing and has worked in a number of large vet hospitals in Perth since then.
She loves working with all small animals and has owned dogs, cats, birds, rabbits and even a ferret in the past! She currently has 2 Cavoodles and a rescue kitty.
Tracey has a very soft spot for dogs that are anxious or nervous and loves to make their hospital stay with us as calm and easy as possible for them.
In her free time she enjoys baking, playing music (piano and singing) and putting her hand to all manner of crafty things.
After making the move from her homeland of Japan, Erika completed her Vet Nursing training with us before taking on a permanent role in our surgical team.
She lives with her 2 rescued domestic shorthair cats, Lin & Noa, as well as her husband. When not caring for all of our sick and surgical patients in the hospital, you can find her snorkelling during the warmer months and taking care of her indoor plants.
Carolyn is a qualified veterinary nurse with over 30 years of experience who is our practice manager. Growing up in Sydney, her love of animals developed at a young age with a household always full of pets.
A familiar friendly face to all of our clients, she has been with Lakeside Vet Centre for more than 13 years.
In her spare time, Carolyn enjoys spending time with her two daughters, as well as the family pets which include 3 cats, 2 ultra mini dogs, tropical fish and a canary.
Meet Tiarna, our warm and welcoming receptionist and veterinary nurse at Lakeside Vet Centre, Her journey is fuelled by a passion for animals, a love that's been with her since childhood, surrounded by all kinds of furry friends.
Beyond the clinic, Tiarna embraces life's best moments with friends and family. Whether it's BBQ's, camping or cheering on her beloved (but beleaguered) West Coast Eagles and the mighty All Blacks!
At home, she spends her time with her partner, two Border Collies Bosko and Loki and a cheerful budgie Odie.
Katie is our Kiwi born, Aussie raised receptionist. Katie is an ardent coffee and animal lover, owning a lovely cat named Honey. Katie often spends her spare time reading, studying Japanese, buried in her garden or taking off on small trips on her motorbike.
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