Dr. Wayne Shipham

BVSC (Hons) MANZCVSC (Small Animal Medicine)

 
Position : Director/Owner Senior Small Animal Veterinarian
Graduated : 1991, Onderstepoort, South Africa
Post-graduate: Honours (Medicine and alternative imaging) and MANZCVSc (Small animal medicine)
Interests : I really enjoy a relaxing round of golf, a hearty cycle ride, or an exhaustive game of tennis. Spending time with “the many women” of my family is always enjoyable and remains a priority for me. 
Veterinary Interests : My two areas of interests are small animal internal medicine and diagnostics, including ultrasound, and then also oncology (cancer care and treatment). 
Pets : 3 dogs (Noah, Bindi and Gigi), 2 cats (Whiskers and Dusty)
 
Dr Kate Penco

BSc BVMS MANZCVS (Small Animal Medicine)

 
Graduated: Murdoch University, Perth
Post Graduate: Memberships with Australian and New Zealand College in small animal internal medicine (2020)
Born: Adelaide, SA
Joined the Practice: January 2011
Interests: Sailing, scuba diving, classical music, reading, travel and hiking
Ambition: To provide compassionate veterinary care for pets and their owners and to maintain the passion I have for my career and professional education.
Veterinary Interests: Small animal internal medicine and surgery
Dr Luke Frichot

BSc BVMS GradCertBusAdmin

Graduated from: Murdoch University, 2018
Place of birth: Perth, WA
Joined the Practice: December 2018
Interests: Spending time with family and friends, staying fit and healthy in all aspects of life, finding new things to learn
AmbitionTo always be learning and advancing my knowledge whilst enjoying the work that I do.
Veterinary interestsSmall animal surgery is my main interest however everything about small animals is fascinating to me!
Pets: 2 fluffy little dogs, Scout (9) and Gizmo (5)

Dr Merryl Gamble

BVSc

 
Graduated from: University of Melbourne, 1994
Place of birth: Mildura, Victoria, Australia
Joined the Practice: August 2013
Interests: I enjoy spending time with my husband and two children aged 10 and 8 years.  I enjoy traveling and getting to know Perth and its surrounds better.  When we can get away, I like to go camping with the family.  I enjoy being involved in church activities including children's ministry and ladies Bible study groups.  I also have a passion for community volunteer work when time allows.
Ambition: To be the best small animal veterinarian I can be while balancing my family life.  To be a positive influence in the world and make a difference in people's lives.
Veterinary Interests: All aspects of Small animal medicine, Feline medicine and dermatology.
Pets: "Misty" a 5 month old female rescue kitten and on the lookout for a suitable puppy to add to the family.  
Dr Aimee Burrows

BSc BVMS, MANZCVS (Surgery)

Graduated from: Murdoch University 2015
Post Graduate: Memberships in surgery with Australian and New Zealand College (2022)
Place of birth: Perth
Joined the Practice: August 2021
Interests: Hiking, F45 Gym, Getting down South to taste wines!
Ambition: To pursue post-graduate studies in surgery.
Veterinary interests: Orthopaedic Surgery, Veterinary Behaviour, Veterinary Dentistry
Pets: Golden Retriever called Summer and a Birman called Charlotte.
Dr Trystan Nicholas

BSc BVMS, MANZCVS (Emergency Medicine)

Graduated from: Murdoch 2017
Place of birth: South Africa
Joined the practice: As a receptionist since 2012 and working as a vet since January 2019
Interests: I love camping with my family and friends and anything beach related. My two mini dachshunds keep me busy and constantly entertained. I am a big fan of playing tennis and also volunteer at church youth group and SU camps in my spare time.  
Ambition:  I hope to complete Members in Emergency and Critical Care in the next few years. 
Veterinary Interests: I love soft tissue surgery and emergency and critical care. Having my own pup with anxiety, I have a soft spot for behavioural medicine and low stress animal handling in hospital.
Pets: Ivy, my sweet and intelligent girl and Reef who is a handsome dapple boy, but suffers anxiety and needs extra TLC. Both are up for a cuddle at any moment and also love eating lettuce!

Dr Shanna Harris

BSc BVMS

Graduated from: Murdoch University, Perth
Place of birth: Perth, WA
Joined the practice: April 2019
Interests: Spending time with my husband and 2 kids, baking, reading and keeping active
Ambition:  To provide compassionate care and advice to patients and clients and to continue building my knowledge and skills.
Veterinary Interests: Small animal medicine, dermatology, senior pet health
Pets: A 15 year old DLH named Ralph, and a 1 year old Cavalier King Charles named Dobby.

Dr Mandy Stenbeck

BSc BVMS

Graduated from: Murdoch University, Perth 2004
Place of birth: Duncraig, Perth
Joined the practice: Originally March 2007-end 2016, recently returned to the practice March 2018
Interests: Spending time with my husband and 2 kids (4 and 2) at the park or beach. Church activities, including running a community playgroup. Meals with friends and family, reading and travelling.
Ambition: To always care for my patients and clients in a dedicated and informed way. To maintain a great work/life balance and work as part of a caring veterinary team with integrity.
Veterinary Interests: Small animal medicine, with a particular interest in pocket pet medicine (rabbits, guinea pigs, rodents, ferrets and birds).
Pets: 2 senior Cattle Dog Crosses - Cole, 16yrs and Wilbur, 12yrs, 2 cats - Squishee, 13yrs and Merlin, 3yrs, 4 fish and 2 hermit crabs.