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).
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.
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