Miranda and Renier
We graduated from Onderstepoort, Pretoria (South Africa) and after a few years immigrated to New Zealand. In New Zealand, we were both initially involved in mix animal practices and gradually turned our attention more and more towards our small furry friends. In 2001 we moved to Melbourne and bought this practice in Lilydale.
We've done so much to build and improve the practice since then; we completed our major Clinic renovation and launched our 24-hour Emergency Vet Care in November 2014, and we haven't looked back since.
Most people would have met our poodles Pixie and Eddie around the clinic and at night time, and our clinic cats Stitch and Louie love to console our patients and clients. Renier is an avid supporter of cricket and rugby union and will always make time for a chat about the latest scoreboard.
VET - Michael Franklin
Having grown up in Ringwood, I moved to Queensland to
While I love dogs I certainly have a soft spot for cats, including our clinic cat Stitch, despite her love of walking all over my keyboard and deleting my notes.
VET - Viraf Irani
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While I love animals, I also really enjoy ice-hockey, trying to cook exciting meals and travelling and exploring different cultures.
I look forward to meeting you and your furry family soon!
VET - Chris Andrews
VET - Michael
Hi, my name is Michael. I grew up in the North-Eastern suburbs of Melbourne and I graduated as a Veterinarian from the University of Melbourne in 2011. Since then I have worked as a small animal veterinarian all around the outer suburbs. I'm proud to have joined the Lilydale Vet Centre team in August 2016.
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I'm always keen to meet new clients and their pets.
Rafael Mibelli
Hi, my name is Rafael. I moved to Melbourne from Caracas, Venezuela in June 2016, and I'm really proud to be a part of the wonderful team at Lilydale Vet Centre.
I enjoy sports and spending time with my family and friends. I like to learn something new every day, and here in Melbourne I've had the chance to learn about new cultures, meet new friends and learn more about my passion, which is to work in a small animal clinic and help our furry friends whenever they need it.
SENIOR NURSE - Tara Garth
Hi, my name is Tara. I've been brightening up Lilydale Vet Centre with my smile since 2013. And although I'm Lilydale born and raised, I've spent most of my life in tropical North Queensland.
I've been nursing since graduating high school in 2006, and could not imagine enjoying any other career as much as I do this one.
When I'm not at the clinic, I can most often be found enjoying the fresh air and
In the clinic, you can usually find me assisting the veterinarians in a consultation, or lending a hand in a difficult surgery.
NURSE - Rachael Cope
Hi there, my name is Rachael! I have always had a massive soft spot for our furry friends and I feel so privileged to be able to work with them!
I have 3 dogs, a Border Collie, a Miniature Poodle and a Beagle, and a cat to keep them all in line.
I have the adorable job of running Puppy Play School every Tuesday. Hope to see you around the clinic soon!
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Working with animals is my passion so right now, I'm doing year 2 Cert IV in Vet Nursing. Most days you'll find me working in the Hospital with our inpatient animals.
See you soon when you come visit your furry family members!
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ANIMAL ASSISTANT - Holly France
My name is Holly. In 2012 I completed my year 10 week of work experience at LVC. Not long after, I was offered a part-time job as a cleaner here. After graduating high school in 2014 I started working here as a trainee vet nurse. I am also currently completing my Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Bioscience at La Trobe Uni.
I love that I get to work with animals every day and there is always something interesting and new to learn. I have a high interest in animal
ANIMAL ASSISTANT - Emily Hogan
Hi, I'm Emily. My biggest passion is animals. All my life I've never been without a dog or a horse.
I also have 2 horses, Sam and Tex.
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ANIMAL ASSISTANT - Lauren Williams
Hi, my name is Lauren and I began work placement at Lilydale Vet Centre in March of 2016. Shortly after starting here, I was offered a position as a Trainee Vet Nurse while I complete my Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.
If I'm not at the clinic I'm usually at home hanging out with my many animals including my two dogs, Darwin and Marceline.
I look forward to meeting you and your furbabies soon!
CUSTOMER SERVICE - Nicola Proctor
Hi, I'm Nicola! Many of you have met me at Lilydale Vet Centre at some point over the last 4 years in reception. I have recently completed my Certificate IV in Practice Management and hope to complete my Diploma very soon.
I have a menagerie of pets at home which includes a cat, two dogs, and 10 alpacas.
I am currently on maternity leave and am enjoying spending my days with our gorgeous baby girl, Izabella.
CUSTOMER SERVICE - Kim
Hi there, I'm Kim. I have been a part of the team here at Lilydale Vet Centre since April 2014. I began my career as a vet nurse many moons ago and feel fortunate enough to have done the job I dearly love for so long. Now, I call Reception home as part of our Customer Service Team, a role I also enjoy very much.
I have been lucky enough over the years to have many fur babies complete my family and the menagerie consists of our Shepard x Kelpie Beca, Tiger our feisty ginger tabby, Roger the rabbit and young Murray the guinea pig.
Away from the clinic my family and I enjoy basketball, catching up with friends and spending quality time together.
CUSTOMER SERVICE - Nicole Paspaliaris
Hi there, I'm Nicole and I've been part of the team since June 2015. I spent the first 15 years of my career in the retail industry, and after having my first little boy decided to change my career path and found myself here at LVC!
I have a beautiful Cavoodle baby at home, Belle (although she's not a baby anymore!) and hope to bring home a new puppy for my little boy someday in the future.
I am currently on maternity leave enjoying time with my new bundle of joy, little Daphne.
CUSTOMER SERVICE - Julie van Tuil
Hi, my name is Julie and I joined the team here at Lilydale Vet Centre in October 2016.
After spending many years as a Customer Service Officer in the finance industry, I was given the fantastic opportunity to combine my customer service experience with my love for animals.
I was born and raised in Ringwood, but have lived in the Yarra Ranges for the last twenty odd years with my family. including my four feline friends, Jasper, Tara, Tiger, and Sasha.
I look forward to meeting you and your furry companions soon.