WE ARE A SMALL DEDICATED TEAM OF VETERINARY PROFESSIONALS WHO WISH TO ENSURE THAT YOU AND YOUR PETS RECEIVE THE PERSONALISED CARE THEY DESERVE
Dr Jennifer Price BVM, MSc, PhD
Dr Price was born and educated in Kenya. After her vet degree from the University of Nairobi, she obtained a Masters in Veterinary Clinical Pathology from the Colorado State University USA, USA before completing an interesting PhD in Canine Ehrlichiosis in dogs and wild animals.
Dr Price’s dream of working with the wildlife in Kenya was fulfilled with rhino rescue, orphaned elephants, cheetah cubs, leopard cubs and helping with George Adamson’s lions.
Jenny migrated to Australia for the sake of her children’s education. Private practice in Campsie followed. After 26 years at Campsie Vet Hospital, she is now delighted to see the second generation of clients. The veterinary work still keeps her happy and fulfilled.
Dr Tamara Carlin BVSc, MRCVS, Cert Vet Acupuncture
Dr Tamara Carlin graduated from the University of Sydney over 25 years ago. She has practised in Sydney, Canberra, Adelaide, Melbourne and overseas in the United Kingdom. In 1997, Dr Carlin achieved certification as a Veterinary Acupuncturist. She has also studied Veterinary Homeopathy, Bach flower essences and Reiki. Dr Carlin is an experienced holistic vet with a keen interest in nutrition and herbal complementary medicine. Additionally, Dr Carlin enjoys regular veterinary medicine and surgery for “all creatures great and small” including dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, ferrets, rats and reptiles. Dr Carlin has appeared several times on national TV performing acupuncture on the “Today Show” and in the “Animal Hospital” series. Her pets are “Vero” a retired assistance Labrador dog, “Lily” a hand reared rescue tortoiseshell cat and “Mama Cat” a rescued “single mum” white cat. Some of her other pets over the years include a rescue male turkey, several rescue ducks and various happy hens!
Dr Jonathan Walker BVSc, MRCVS, DipEd
Dr Walker graduated from Sydney University 30 years ago and spent most of the 90’s working in the UK. Starting in mixed rural/dairy practice in Yorkshire and then small animal practice in London before commencing many years of locum work across the UK and extensive travelling in Europe by bicycle. Returning to Australia in 1999 he worked at a number of practices around Sydney for the next few years including the RSPCA before taking time off from Veterinary Science to pursue other qualifications and interests. A chance meeting with Dr Price at a veterinary seminar in early 2010 lead to a return to practice at Campsie Veterinary Hospital where Dr Walker has consulted on weekends ever since (except for a period of recuperation after breaking his knee).
Dr Gerard Lim BVSc
Gerard graduated with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science from the University of Sydney in 1996. He first worked in a mixed practice on the outskirts of Canberra, before moving to the UK and practicing there.
Gerard returned to Australia after this where he has worked in several practices around Sydney, as well as in diagnostic veterinary laboratory, and also giving veterinary technical advice for pharmaceutical companies.
Gerard joined the team at Campsie Veterinary Hospital in 2023. In addition to working at the hospital, he also teaches Animal Care and Veterinary Nursing certificates at TAFE and assesses students in veterinary practices around Sydney. He enjoys all aspects of general practice, especially seeing the bond that owners have with their pets. Gerard is a local in the Canterbury area. Outside of work, Gerard loves spending time with his family and his 3 cats, and spending time in nature.
Amel Khalil
Veterinary Nurse
Amel completed her Year 10 certificate at Dulwich Hill High in 1996. After completing Year 10, she was accepted the following year at Bankstown TAFE for Veterinary Nursing Enrolled and Veterinary Nursing Advanced courses which she completed in 1998. While studying, Amel joined the Campsie Vet Hospital family in 1997 where over the years gained much experience in nursing, raised and cared for numerous orphaned and or injuried wildlife including her own cockatiels and cats. Amel also trained numerous students and assisted in dog training classes. Being a nurse at Campsie Vets for so long she has come to know all the regular patients and their wonderful owners.
Her pets are two cats “Russell” and “Koopa”. Both were abandoned at a really young age with Koopa having to be bottle fed.
Lisa Ettia
Veterinary Nurse
Lisa turned her love for animals into an enjoyable career that is always interesting, challenging and rewarding. She began by completing a Certificate II through the TVET program at Bankstown TAFE in year 11 and 12. Lisa then completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2012 at Bankstown TAFE. She also began working at Campsie Vet Hospital in 2009 and has remained with the wonderful team at Campsie Vet Hospital. Lisa enjoys learning about the latest industry information and techniques and sharing her knowledge by teaching Puppy Preschool. Lisa also enjoys grooming and pampering your furry friends with a cut and blow dry!
Her pets are “Link” an Alaskan Malamute, “Princess” and “Bert” domestic cats and a variety of birds. She has also owned guinea pigs, rabbits and fish.
Charlie Chidiac
Veterinary Student
Charlie started off his veterinary career participating in year 10 work experience at Campsie Vet Hospital in 2015. He joined the team as a volunteer shortly after, before securing a spot as a veterinary nurse in 2018. Dr Jenny inspired Charlie during his time at Campsie Vet Hospital to begin studying to become a veterinarian, and now is in his 4th year at the University of Sydney.
Throughout his career, Charlie has worked with several veterinary clinics around NSW and completed an internship in South Africa in 2019, As a result, he has experience working with dogs, cats, birds, exotics, equine, ruminant and wildlife patients. He is particularly interested in small animal surgery (especially orthopaedics), diagnostic imagery and avian and exotic animal medicine.
He currently shares his home with a Jack Russell cross, a chubby ginger cat, four cockatiels, a diamond python and a white lipped tree frog. He also is an active member of WIRES wildlife rescue, so always has a menagerie of sick and injured wildlife in his care, including birds, possums, snakes, turtles, lizards and native rodents.
Jaicy Regan
Veterinary Nurse
Jaicy began her journey in animal care in 2019 completing her Certificate II and III in Animal Studies through TAFE followed by a Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care in 2022. In 2024, Jaicy began studying her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, further developing her skills and knowledge to provide the highest standard of care to every patient she meets.
Jaicy is passionate about providing compassionate care and strives to ensure every patient feels calm, comfortable and safe during their visit. She loves to build trusting relationships with both pets and their owners and is dedicated to making every experience as positive and stress-free as possible.
Her pets are ‘Koda’, a Border Collie X and ‘Nala’, a Domestic Shorthair.
Veronica Castillo
Veterinary Nurse
Veronica has always had a passion for animals starting from a young age but after completing Year 12 at Randwick Girls High School in 2010, she pursued work in the customer service industry. In December 2014, she completed her Business Administration Certificate III to further her education and secure work in office administration.
With the impact of Covid in 2020, she decided to make a change. She left her office job, started working as a bartender and started on a new journey of studying towards a dream of combining her passion for supporting people and caring for animals.
She attended Bankstown TAFE where she completed Animal Studies Certificate II in 2022, Animal Care Services Certificate III in 2023 and Veterinary Nursing Certificate IV in 2025. Soon after graduating, she was welcomed into the CVH family.
Her home is shared with ‘Princess’, a Himalayan X Ragdoll and two younger Domestic Shorthair boys ‘Meeko’ and ‘Pumpkin’. Although she had many different species of pets growing up, she developed a passion for cats when she welcomed Princess in 2012.
Sasha
Clinic Mascot
Sasha is an Irish Red Setter. Most people have seen the show dog type of Red Setter which has the long beautiful hair however Sasha is the working breed and has the shorter hair. Sasha comes to work every day with Dr Jenny. Her favourite things to do include playing with all her furry friends (cats included!) and eating. If you don’t find Sasha in her bed next to Jenny’s desk, you will find her laying by the bed of a sick patient in the hospital comforting them in her own way. The sound of a squeak or a squawk, will have Sasha bouncing into the room to see what’s going on.
visit us
ADDRESS
366 Beamish Street, Campsie NSW 2194
PARKING
We have parking facilities located at the rear of our clinic (with disabled access available). There is also street parking available outside the clinic.
opening hours
OPENING HOURS
Monday to Friday:
9am to 7pm
Saturday and Sunday:
9am -12noon
CONSULTATION HOURS
Monday to Friday:
9am – 12noon, 3pm – 7pm
Saturday and Sunday:
9am – 12noon