A caring team you can trust
​Compassionate and honest

There's no room for ego at Ripponlea.  We work with you and treat our patients like they're family

​​Knowledgeable, but practical too

​All of our staff are committed to ensure the latest veterinary expertise
is tailored to a solution that works for you and your pet

Dr Jennie

Vet & Hospital Owner

  • Jennie has lots of experience working in some of Melbourne's best vet hospitals
  • Jennie loves cats and has postgrad qualifications in cat medicine. 
  • Jennie is bubbly and friendly with careful attention to detail
  • Jennie, Michael and their two little boys love living in St Kilda with their cats Mr Snow Puff, Skittles and Minky Moo

Dr Brigida

Vet
  • Brigida is a great listener and is invested in providing the best possible tailored care for her patients
  • Brigida’s favourite creatures on earth are fluffy dogs!
  • Brigida loves small animal medicine 
  • Brigida has a certificate in makeup artistry and speaks Italian 
  • Brigida has three four-legged family members that she adores: Duke, Pongo, and Romeo 

Dr Farlie

Vet

  • Farlie has lots of experience in some of Melbourne's leading vet hospitals
  • Farlie takes a keen interest in pet eye problems
  • Farlie is thorough, compassionate and funny
  • Farlie's family includes a naughty King Charles Spaniel named Hermione

Michelle

Practice Manager

  • Michelle is a qualified vet nurse, dog trainer, puppy preschool educator and pet minder
  • Michelle is friendly, kind and fun
  • Michelle knows lots about the best ways to feed and train your pet
  • Michelle and family have three furkids: Kevin the Cavoodle and the cats, Bruce Wayne and Trevor James​

Meg

Nurse
  • Meg is a qualified Veterinary Nurse
  • Originally from the UK, Meg has lived near Ripponlea for many years
  • Meg is friendly and loves to help
  • Meg enjoys exploring Victoria, mastering pottery in her studio and expanding her indoor plant collection
  • Meg and her family share their home with a rescued cat called Bea

Cornelia

Nurse​
  • Cornelia is a registered wildlife carer, foster carer and is studying Veterinary Bioscience
  • Cornelia is passionate, eco-conscious and volunteers regularly with various wildlife and animal organisations in Melbourne
  • Cornelia lives with three friendly felines: Ferris, Melaleuca and Coralee
  • You will usually see Cornelia's friendly face at reception where she's always willing to help, if she's not there then try upstairs in our boarding cattery - Cornelia loves doting on our guests

Paige

Nurse & Vet Student
  • Paige is a vet student at the University of Melbourne 
  • Paige loves all animals but has a particular fondness for chickens
  • If horses were allowed inside, Paige would have one in her apartment. Unfortunately, due to stairs (and laws) they are currently agisted elsewhere.