Our Nurses / Receptionists
Georgia Buckley
Georgia became a qualified vet nurse in 2016 and started with us in 2017. She enjoys every aspect of vet nursing but especially surgery, running our in house blood tests and keeping the machines running flawlessly.
Georgia is a valued team member with immense multi skilling talents.
When she’s not at work she spends most of her time with her goofy Hungarian Vizsla Harry
Becky Morgan
Bec joined Kardinia Veterinary Clinic during July 1985 and is one of our valued reception team members. Bec is well known by many of our long term clients and provides advice on many aspects of flea & worming control, food and treats whilst balancing phones, appointments, emails and client support.
Bec enjoys rolling up her sleeves and getting the job done efficiently and with ease, whether assisting a client or cleaning up those accidental pet spills in the waiting area through to ensuring her patience with our computer program keeps her challenged.
When not at work Bec enjoys her home life with her partner Antony and son Charlie. And when Bec's not with her family she enjoys her days with her horses Ralph, Gold King and Leishman , Shetland Pony Teddy, Blue Heeler Toby, Cat Tootsie and not to mention the Chooks and Cow.
Sarah Bull
Sarah started with Kardinia Veterinary Clinic in August 2016. Sarah is a qualified vet nurse and located at our reception area sharing her wealth of knowledge and experience over the phone and with clients attending the clinic.
Sarah demonstrates extreme patience with clients whilst presenting herself in a caring, compassionate, professional manner.
Sarah also runs our Puppy School at the Clinic advising and guiding clients on training techniques and interaction for their young pups including good behaviour techniques.
Sarah is pictured with one of her Guinea Pigs and also shares her home with Marvel Rex the Exotic Shorthair Cat and her two Australian Bull Dogs Miss Pearl and Princess Myrtle.
Mia Feldman
Mia initially joined Kardinia Veterinary Clinic in 2020 through a School Work experience program and was invited to return in our reception area and assist our nurses. Mia completed her Certificate in Veterinary Nursing in November 2022 enjoying every aspect of vet nursing including surgery and assisting with our in house blood tests.
Mia is extremely friendly and helpful and her ability to follow direction, learn from a diverse team and show attention to detail with clients has allowed her to grow in the role. Mia's bubbly personality is greatly welcomed within our nursing team.
Mia is pictured with her Labrador Chico and also enjoys the company of her other Labradors Poppy and Lola.
Charlotte Barling
Charlotte joined Kardinia Veterinary Clinic during 2021 whilst completing her final year obtaining her Certificate in Veterinary Nursing. Charlotte enjoys greeting all our clients and their pets whilst obtaining detailed history.
Her enthusiasm is a great comfort and distraction to our clients. Charlotte can generally be found at our Clinic every Saturday morning.
Charlotte enjoys the opportunity of being able to assist our nurses during any hectic and demanding times.
Rachel Blyth
Rachel joined Kardinia Veterinary Clinic during 2021. Rachel’s career in veterinary nursing and animal welfare started in Ballarat in 1996. After graduating the University of Ballarat with a Bachelor of Visual Art, Rachel realised she had a passion assisting stray animals locally and abroad, before broadening her skills into the clinic environment and veterinary nursing. She is a qualified Cert IV veterinary nurse and holds certificates in animal studies, animal technology and is a qualified micro-chipper. Rachel is passionate about delivering a high level of care and compassion to clients and patients alike. Rachel has a love of nature, music and gardening and continues to create art in the form of ceramic sculptures and paintings. Rachel is photographed here with her deaf cat “Whitey”
Melanie
Melanie joined Kardinia Veterinary Clinic during October 2021. Melanie started her Vet nursing career as a Kennel attendant in 1993 and has had an extensive Vet Nursing career working at The Royal Melbourne Zoo in the Veterinary Department, as a senior Head nurse at a busy Gold Coast Animal Emergency Hospital and has also enjoyed teaching puppy pre-school over 15 years.
Geelong Born and bred, Melanie has returned Home to Geelong. After taking a break from Vet nursing to be a Mum, Melanie has returned to the career she loves providing Reception and Customer Care at Kardinia Veterinary Clinic.
Melanie has a true passion for our clients and their pets and loves the fast pace at Kardinia Vet, whilst juggling phones, making appointments, following up histories and referrals. Melanie enjoys supporting the Vets and working with the Nursing team. Melanie strives to provide our clients with the best service, health care and advice.
When Melanie is not working at the clinic she loves walking her big boy Rottie named “Kracka” along the Geelong Waterfront, or hiking with him at the You Yangs, and in her not so spare time Melanie is looking after her “non fur” children and being a Mum.