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
Ambition: To always be learning and advancing my knowledge whilst enjoying the work that I do.
Veterinary interests: Small 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.