Our vets, Geelong and district
Our Partners
Dr John Quinane BVSc(Hons), MVSt, MACVSc(SAS)
John graduated from the University of Melbourne, completed a Veterinary Masters of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, and has been admitted (by examination) to the Surgery Chapter of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists. John has many years of experience in all areas of veterinary medicine and surgery and has developed special expertise in orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery. He is a renowned surgeon in Geelong and frequently receives orthopaedic referrals from Geelong and surrounding areas. John works mostly at Newcomb and Drysdale. He owns a poodle cross named Bobby.
Dr Amanda Hulands-Nave BVSc (Hons), MVSt, MACVSc(SAM), MANZCVS (Dental)
Amanda graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science and from Murdoch University with a Masters of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery; her thesis involved work on a new type of insulin for treating diabetic cats. Amanda also has been admitted (by examination) to both the Small Animal Internal Medicine and Dentistry Chapters of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists. Amanda’s special interests are dentistry, endocrinology, intensive care, ultrasonography, reproduction services and behavioral consultations. Amanda works mainly at Newcomb and Grovedale and has experience in Avian (Bird) Medicine. She has spent terms as presidents of the Geelong Branch of the Australian Veterinary Association (including other board positions) and on the board of the Geelong Animal Welfare Society. She is currently a committee member of the Australian Veterinary Dental Society. Amanda is the proud owner of a cheeky chocolate labrador called Lochie and gorgeous black and white cat named Rupert.
Dr Alison Moore BVSc (Hons), MACVSc (SAS)
Alison (Ali) graduated from Melbourne University, with honors, and has been admitted (by examination) to the Small Animal Surgery Chapter of The Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists. Alison has special skills in surgery, ultrasonongraphy and has an interest in behavioral consultations. She is a member of the Australian Veterinary Association, and served as secretary of the local branch. She is also a talented swimmer and loves spending time with her dog, Lucy. You will see Ali at our Ocean Grove and Newcomb clinics.
Dr Justin Trudgeon BVSc, MRCVS
Justin has been part of BVP since December 2001 after graduating from The University of Melbourne. After several years with Bellarine Veterinary Practice, Justin took a working holiday to the UK and returned in 2006. Justin works mainly at Ocean Grove and Newcomb and enjoys all aspects of small animal surgery. Justin owns Macey, a gorgeous black labrador. Justin became a partner in 2022.
Our Associates
Dr Charlotte Dilnutt
Dr Charlotte joined BVP after moving from Melbourne in early 2023 and has been loving it ever since. She has a passion for small animal surgery and feline medicine and can be found at our Newcomb and Barwon Heads clinics. At home she has her Maine Coon, Cleo and a DSH, Tully. In her spare time she can be found SCUBA diving, gardening, and forcing her cats to wear hats.
Dr Catherine Jennens DVM
Dr Catherine joined BVP in 2023 and was blown away by the lovely staff and welcoming atmosphere. Her interests are in GP medicine and soft tissue surgery. She enjoys venturing around town, listening to music and curling up with a good book.
Dr Ruth Taylor BVSc (Hons.)
Dr Ruth is part of the Grovedale team where she enjoys working with other skilled and passionate colleagues. Ruth has a special interest in dentistry and is pursuing a work life balance where she can enjoy the professional stimulation of her career, while also being able to enjoy time with family, mountain bike riding, golf, surfing and relaxing with a puzzle.
Dr Sienna Browne BSc DVM
Dr Sienna joined BVP in 2023 and has a passion for surgery and dermatology. She shares her life with her 3 dogs and enjoys camping, hiking and horse riding with her partner and dogs. Her goals are to broaden her skills in all aspects of general practice with a particular focus on dentistry, dermatology and surgery.
Dr Rachael Saunders BVM&S, MANZCVs , MRCVS
Rachael has been part of our team for over 13 years and now plays a big part in teaching and mentoring within the clinic. Rachael’s special interests are critical care medicine and emergency triage and stabilisation. Pain management and geriatric care. Rachael has a menagerie of animals at home including 3 horses, cats and 2 dogs, a Kelpie and Coolie cross. In her spare time she likes horseriding, studying and singing country music in the car. She hopes to ride the bicentennial trail one day.
Dr Zoe Fleming BSc DVM
Dr Zoe joined our team in 2018 and is pursing her love of working with small animal medicine, chronic disease management and geriatrics. When Zoe is not working she enjoys orienteering, rogaining, jigsaw puzzles, scenic walks and her cat Evee. Her goals are to further develop her skills in abdominal ultrasonography and to solve a cryptic crossword in The Age. She enjoys working in a team with a wide set of skills and a very high level of commitment to patient care. “It really is the best of both worlds here – there is so much we can offer for patients while still being outside of the big city!”
Dr Rebekah Whiting BSc DVM
Rebekah joined BVP in February 2018 and enjoys the team support and comradery in case workups, as well as the attention to detail and best practice medicine. Rebekah has particular interests in animal husbandry, preventative medicine and palliative care. Rebekah has a collection of rescue pets including Emmie the terrier, Mr Tumnus and Smokey the cats, bunny Freddie, some budgies and chooks. When not at work she enjoys spending time with family, nature, live music and church.
Dr Tarley McPadden BSc, BVMS
Tarley graduated from Murdoch University in 2011 and joined BVP as an associate veterinarian in March 2016 after working in a mixed practice in rural Victoria for 5 years. Tarley moved back to Geelong in 2016 and has special interests in internal medicine, dentistry and soft tissue surgery. Tarley has a German Shepard named Sasha, a Labrador named Poppy and a handful of rescue cats picked up along the way! In her spare time, Tarley enjoys reading, travelling and eating at new restaurants.
Dr Ewen McMillan BVSc(Hons), MVSt, MACVSc(SAS)
Ewen graduated from Melbourne University. He is a Senior Fellow of the University of Melbourne Veterinary School and participates in veterinary student education. Ewen has a special interest in orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery, has completed a Masters of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery and has been admitted (by examination) to the Surgical Chapter of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists. Ewen has many years’ veterinarian experience and accepts referral surgery from all over Geelong and surrounds. Ewen works mainly at Newcomb and Barwon Heads. He owns a very independent cat named Samways and a lovely gentle Spoodle Rueben.
Dr Silke Lulofs BVSc
Dr Silke Lulofs joined the practice at the end of February 2004. Prior to this she worked in mixed practice in Australia and the UK. Silke has a special interest in small animal medicine, cardiology and ultrasonography. Silke works mainly at Newcomb and Ocean Grove. Silke is owned by two adorable cats – gorgeous sisters named Isla and Tiger Lily.
Dr Amy Kayler-Thomson BSc, BVSc
Amy worked as a nurse at the Newcomb clinic for four years while studying Veterinary Science and joined our veterinary team after graduating from Melbourne University in 2009. Amy has interests in all areas of small animal medicine and surgery and works mainly at Grovedale and Newcomb. Amy has a menagerie of animals including horses, cats, fish, turtles, birds, snakes and dogs.
Dr Janey Robertson BSc (Hons), BVSc (Hons)
Janey graduated from the University of Melbourne with honours in 2008. She worked in a mixed practice in Warrnabool for four years before returning to the Bellarine Peninsula and commencing work at Bellarine Veterinary Practice in 2013. Janey has two dogs, Rupert and Delilah, and works at our Point Lonsdale clinic.
Dr David Hopkins BVSc
David graduated from Melbourne University. He is a renowned leader in the areas of canine, alpaca and equine reproduction with expertise in frozen semen work. His expertise in this area is internationally recognised. He has many years’ experience in all aspects of Veterinary Science. He now acts as a consultant to Bellarine Veterinary Practice.
Dr Alix Lightfoot BVSc
Alix graduated from the Massey University in New Zealand. She enjoys all types of veterinary medicine and surgery, particularly small mammals, reptiles and birds. Alix has two dogs, Fitz and Baulder, a Norwegian Forest cat called Frey and a frog called Caramello Fergasina. Alix works most often at our Newcomb, Grovedale or Ocean Grove clinics.
