Your pets’ front line carers
Our Vet Nurses
Daina Niedra BSc (Syd.Uni), RVN
Vet Nurse Manager
Daina joined Turramurra Veterinary Hospital in April 2023 as an experienced veterinary nurse and later that year was appointed as Nurse Manager. She has a calm and mediating presence as well as a wealth of knowledge which she brings into our Nursing Team. Daina has fast become an invaluable member of the team, whether she is working closely with our veterinarians, our Nursing Team, or with our beloved patients and clients.
Daina grew up in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs and attended Sydney Girls High School. She has always loved animals growing up, and bonded closely with her childhood pets. She obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) at Sydney University, and for the first 20 years of her professional career, she worked closely with her family in their rubber extrusion company.
Once her father retired and sold the family business, Daina was at a crossroads in her career. Lucky for us, she chose to finally follow her passion with animals, and obtained her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. An influence in choosing this career was the partnership she had with her horse, Beau, who she competed dressage with for 20 years. She became a registered veterinary nurse and continues to complete other studies in the field to this day.
Daina enjoys working at Turramurra Veterinary Hospital as everyone is friendly and easy going. The team are a dedicated group of animal lovers and it’s clear that patient wellbeing is always the number one priority, so Daina certainly feels at home! She has a particular soft spot for our geriatric patients, making sure they have comfortable and have dignified care. When she retires, Daina would love to adopt older animals and give them the ‘peak end experience’ they deserve in their advanced years.
Daina owns 3 Domestic Shorthair cats called Toastie, Mr Smartie Pants and Mouse. She also more recently added a feisty Miniature Dachshund called Binky to her family! When not at work, she loves to keep active, whether that be going for a run or a ski trip. She enjoys food and cooking and attending the theatre and ballet performances.
Louisa
Senior Vet Nurse
Louisa is now a fully qualified veterinary nurse, having completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2020. She previously spent two years on reception in a busy veterinary specialist hospital. During that time she completed her Certificate II in Animal Studies. Now having swapped sides of the desk, she is loving being more hands on. Louisa keeps very busy with her own pets, which include her rescue dog Indy, quarter horse Rocky, and her cat Busta.
Madi
Senior Vet Nurse
Madi joined our nursing team in 2021 with extensive experience in zoos and wildlife parks, including Taronga Zoo, Shoalhaven Zoo and Symbio Wildlife Park.
Her interest in pursuing a career in veterinary nursing began early on, with inspiration drawn from Steve Irwin’s, The Crocodile Hunter, followed by her enrolling in a Certificate II in Animal Studies while still at school, Certificate III in Captive Animals and then progressing to a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2016.
In addition to this, Madi’s love for all things great and small inspired her to complete a WIRES course then volunteering within the organisation to assist injured wildlife. Madi’s love for dogs lead her to be the official pet photographer at the Dog Lovers Show in 2017.
Madi was awarded the prestigious NSW Illawarra Adult Volunteer of the Year in 2020.
After growing up in Shellharbour, Madi moved to Hornsby in February 2021 to pursue her nursing career at Turramurra Veterinary Hospital, as well as continue her work with the Taronga Zoo Wildlife Hospital and Nutrition Centre.
Madi’s kind-hearted and gentle manner combined with her joyful, positive attitude, have made her a much-valued member of our nursing team, with her nursing interests including surgical nursing, dentistry and wildlife care.
Being an avid animal lover, Madi lives with Beardy, the Bearded Dragon, Bluey, the Blue-Tongue Lizard and owns a Spoodle called Lizzie.
Outside of work, Madi enjoys watercolour painting and helping others.
Renee
Veterinary Student (Uni. Syd)
Renee is a veterinary student at the University of Sydney, where she’s been pursuing her lifelong dream of becoming a vet since 2021. With just over two more years to go, Renee is well on her way to making her dream a reality. Renee joined the team at Turramurra Veterinary Hospital in 2021 and has enjoyed gaining hands-on nursing experience over the years.
Outside of work, Renee enjoys playing netball, going to the beach and enjoying quality time with her beloved dog Hudson.
Ana
Veterinary Student (Uni. Syd)
Ana is a veterinary student at the University of Sydney, with aims to graduate as a veterinarian in 2027. Ana joined Turramurra Veterinary Hospital in 2023 and has loved the wealth of nursing knowledge she has gained from this team thus far. Ana loves animals of all shapes and sizes, with her favourite animal being a cat!
Outside of work, Ana enjoys bushwalking, catching up with friends and hanging out with her cat Simba.
Maxi
Veterinary Bioscience Student
Evie
Trainee Vet Nurse
Evie is a student training and studying to become a qualified Veterinary Nurse. She grew up on Sydney’s Northern Beaches and has always been involved with animals. She started out with dog sitting and walking, and now is getting a permanent animal fix through Vet Nursing. Evie began her Certificate II in Animal Studies in 2024, and is loving all of the hands-on experience she is gaining every day.
Outside of work, Evie enjoys anything creative, whether that be scrapbooking, painting or crocheting a new jumper for her own dog Bobby Sparkles.
Spencer
Trainee Vet Nurse
Born in London, England, Spencer relocated to Australia at the age of six and has been a resident of Turramurra and its surrounding areas ever since. He is currently pursuing a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, with plans to graduate by the end of 2024. Following this, Spencer will embark on a Bachelor of Veterinary Technology at Charles Sturt University.
Outside of his studies and work, Spencer enjoys spending time with his two Cavoodles, Bentley and Jett, and playing video games. He is enthusiastic about his role at Turramurra Veterinary Hospital and is dedicated to gaining as much knowledge and experience as possible.
Thomas
Veterinary Hospital Attendant
Thomas’s wide ranging role is as Veterinary Hospital Attendant. Thomas’s calm can do attitude & keen eye for detail helps keep our hospital clean & tidy. His roles are vast & you may see his smiling face restocking the pet food in the waiting room or cleaning the shop front window. He also assists the vet team by ensuring everything is where it should be in the consult rooms. Tom has grown up around animals living on a large property in the Hills district, and he is a keen trail bike rider. He has previously worked as a cleaner & as a surveyor’s assistant & has landed on his feet here at TVH & is an invaluable assistant to our nurses & patients.
Zoe
Veterinary Hospital Attendant
Zoe has always had a deep love for animals, along with a desire from an early age to work with them. In 2023, as part of the HSC, Zoe completed a Certificate II in Animal Care at Taronga Zoo. After finishing the HSC this year, the goal is to begin working towards a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2025.
Growing up locally in North Turramurra, Zoe attended Turramurra North Public School and then Roseville College. Influences include David Attenborough and Steve Backshall, whose TV shows, such as Deadly 60, captivated a young mind. Zoe even had the opportunity to see Steve Backshall live on stage twice.
Zoe grew up with a ginger cat named Ringo and a German Shorthaired Pointer named Marley, both who were much-loved and important members of the family. Currently, at home there is a 6-year-old guinea pig named Ginger, and Zoe always finds joy in coming home to a steady stream of visiting dogs of all shapes and sizes who stay with the family while their owners are away on holidays.
Aside from loving learning all about caring for animals at Turramurra Veterinary Hospital, art and exploring nature keep Zoe busy, alongside a unique talent for spotting native wildlife.
