Staff

Dr. Louise Roberts graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2000. She has extensive experience working in small animal veterinary practices in both Australia and the UK. Louise is dedicated to continuing education and has completed post-graduate study in ophthalmology and ultrasound. In 2010, Louise was admitted as a Member of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists in Small Animal Medicine.

Outside of work, Louise enjoys an active lifestyle of rowing, cycling, skiing, music and singing. Her four-legged companion is a very handsome ginger and white cat named Buddy.

Dr. Kate Kellaway graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2000. She has worked in both small animal veterinary practice and veterinary industry. Kate combines her work at the clinic on Fridays and Saturdays with her other role as a medical writer.

Outside of work, Kate enjoys cycling, tending her vegetable garden and walking Dudley the black Labrador.

Pla Luaowong is our resident groomer. After qualifying as a veterinarian in her native Thailand, she moved to Melbourne with her husband, who is studying landscaping.

Pla’s kind and gentle manner and meticulous attention to detail have made her very popular with pets and clients alike.

Cassie Middleditchhas been with the Richmond Vet Clinic for nearly 23 years, and no one knows our clients better. Cassie’s superior nursing and product knowledge and her understanding of individual pet’s needs make her an invaluable staff member. She has developed superior nursing knowledge and a thorough understanding of animals and our special relationships with them.

Cassie is currently studying the senior certificate in practice management via New England University.

Her large back yard is home to the family of 6 cats, 2 chickens, 2 guinea pigs and a quail – all of them rescue animals except that very special and handsome Somali cat.

Jeannie Rainbow is a qualified and highly skilled veterinary nurse. She has over 10 years of experience in senior nursing and practice management positions, and is dedicated to providing the highest standard of care for all her patients.

In her spare time Jeannie enjoys attending music festivals and hosting gourmet dinner parties. Jeannie’s pride and joy are her two Chihuahuas, Malcolm and Cricket.

Kerrie Wade joined the team at Richmond Veterinary Clinic after making the switch from marketing. Kerrie now combines part-time veterinary nursing practice and study with university studies in biology and zoology.

Kerrie’s enthusiasm and sunny nature puts a smile on everyone’s face, and if she looks familiar, you probably recognise her from the television series The Farmer Wants a Wife!

Penny Witt is studying Veterinary Science at the University of Melbourne. She works at the clinic as a veterinary nurse and receptionist on Saturdays and during university holidays.

Penny decided to follow in her father’s footsteps and become a veterinarian after a successful career as a cellist with the State Symphony Orchestra.