Margot (originally from Bendigo) graduated from the University of Queensland in 2007 with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science. She has worked in mixed animal practice, small animal practice and emergency in Australia and the UK.
Margot and Phil opened the Spring Gully Animal Hospital in 2017. Margot has a passion for continuing professional development and has pursued further study in the field of small animal surgery and received a Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice through Liverpool University in the UK and has completed the 2 year surgery course through Improve International. Margot is currently studying a 12 month Ophthalmology course through the Centre of Veterinary Education. Margot spends her time outside of work with her husband Philip, children Freddie and Scarlett, 2 dogs and cat.
Philip was born and raised in Canberra. He also graduated from the University of
Queensland Bachelor of Veterinary Science in 2007. He has worked predominately in small animal practice since graduation, including several years as Veterinary Director at a busy emergency centre south of London, UK.In recent years Philip has focused his continuing professional development in emergency medicine and surgery and has completed the 12 month surgery course through the Centre for Veterinary Education. He has completed short courses in cardiac disease and Diabetes management.
Philip enjoys spending time outside of work with Margot, his children and spending time in the outdoors.
Jade has been a part of the SGAH team since the beginning. She always wanted to be a vet nurse, but life and having children meant she didn’t get started until later in life. Jade completed her Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing in 2017 and is currently undertaking her Veterinary Nursing Diploma.
Jade cannot express just how much she loves cats! She also loves seeing all our patients reunited with their families happy and healthy after prolonged hospital stays due to serious illness or injury. When not at work Jade enjoys bushwalking with Wednesday the greyhound, watching movies with her human kids along with Milly & Mavis the cats.
Kate began her career in the animal industry at a boarding kennel and cattery after working as a qualified chef for 5 years. She wanted to expand her knowledge in the animal industry so decided to move to Bendigo from Shepparton and completed her Certificate IV in both Veterinary Nursing and Companion Animal Services in 2018. Kate enjoys meeting all our patients and being able to make them feel comfortable while staying with us at the clinic. Her favourite part of her day as a veterinary nurse is seeing the patients, she has cared for reaction upon returning them to their owners. Outside of work she enjoys playing guitar, competition basketball and getting out in the garden or baking. Kate also loves going on adventures, travelling and spending time with her miniature wire-haired Dachshund, Mardie & her Whippet, Dora.
Jasmine started her time at SGAH as a veterinary nursing student from Bendigo TAFE. She has since completed her Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing in 2019. She loves the fact that she learns something new every day and is enjoying the challenges that her new role brings. Jasmine has a cat at home who loves sitting in the sun and waking her up early. When at home Jasmine enjoys reading outside in the hammock, playing computer games and watching a variety of movies, especially comedies.