Jim has been a vet for over 40 years, having worked in Geelong, England and the last 30 years in the Yarra Valley. These days his main interests are in dog and cat medicine. At home he is surrounded by 2 border collies, 1 Toy poodle, 4 Birman Cats and 4 Horses and delights in the ongoing success of the Geelong Football Club.

Tian graduated as a veterinarian from The University of Melbourne in 2017. In addition to companion animals, he also has a special interest in wildlife medicine and conservation. Outside the hospital, he keeps himself busy by volunteering at our local wildlife shelter as well as being a rescuer for Wildlife Victoria. At home, he shares his dwelling with Lily the border collie and Haru the Ragdoll.

Mel started work at DRVC in October 2014. As well being a full time vet nurse at DRVC she is also a dental nurse (for people). Mel has a dog named Tilly (Staffi). Mel has worked voluntarily in the NT in indigenous communities to help improve the health of domestic dogs. Mel is our resident nutritional advisor.

Reanna joined the DRVC team in September 2021. Not only does she spend time looking after many of her own pets, she opens her home to many foster animals including cats, kittens, rabbits and Guinea pigs to name a few! Reanna also has a passion for music, enjoying musical theatre shows and performing in theatre shows in her spare time.

Olivia joined the DRVC team in 2017. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Biomedical Science at Monash University, heading towards human medicine. She is a cat lover with 3 of her own adorable ragdolls. In her down time, she enjoys reading classic literature and going for hikes.

Lori joined the DRVC team in 2022. After completing a Bachelor in Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology), she worked for Parks Victoria and volunteered with the Victorian Peregrine Project and the Sherbrooke Lyrebird Study Group. Lori is currently studying Veterinary Nursing, and in her spare time enjoys animal and landscape photography, walking her dog Floki, and spending time with her family.

Britt joined the team in March 2022. She is our receptionist nurse, with over 8 years of nursing experience, she took a break to raise two beautiful children with her husband in Monbulk. She also has a Customer Service Background and a Certificate II in Animal Studies. In her spare time she loves spending time with her family and "Special" Boxer named Lilo.

Phoebe joined the DRVC team in November 2022. She is currently Studying a bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, in a hope to move into a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine afterwards. She is a dog lover, with 6 family dogs at home. Phoebe also enjoys playing sports in her spare time and being outside on her farm.

Brooke joined the DRVC team in 2023. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Science at Melbourne University and hopefully moving into veterinary medicine in the future. In her spare time, she enjoys volunteering at Healesville Sanctuary helping native animals and spending time with her family dogs Maiya and Daisy.