Your pets’ front line carers
Our Vet Nurses
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.
Daina BSc (Syd.Uni), RVN
Senior Vet Nurse
Daina joined Turramurra Veterinary Hospital in April 2023 as an experienced veterinary nurse. She has a calm and mediating presence, along with a wealth of knowledge which she brings to our Nursing Team. Daina has fast become an invaluable member of the team, whether she is working closely with our veterinarians, supporting the nursing team, or caring for our beloved patients and clients.
Daina grew up in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs and attended Sydney Girls High School. She has always loved animals 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, worked closely with her family in their rubber extrusion company.
Once her father retired and sold the family business, Daina found herself at a crossroads in her career. Lucky for us, she chose to finally follow her passion for animals and obtained her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. A significant influence in choosing this path was the partnership she shared with her horse, Beau, whom she competed in dressage with for 20 years. Daina became a registered veterinary nurse and continues to undertake further study in the field.
Daina enjoys working at Turramurra Veterinary Hospital, where the team is friendly, supportive and dedicated to patient well-being. She has a particular soft spot for our geriatric patients, ensuring they receive comfortable and 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. The most recent lucky beneficiary of her love for the golden oldies, is Mosey, who turned up at our doorstep having been found injured. Mosey’s microchip was traced to an owner who had lost her 10 years ago and unfortunately was not in a position to take her in, so Daina came to the rescue instead!
Daina owns two other Domestic Shorthair cats called Toastie and Mouse, as well as a feisty Miniature Dachshund called Binky. 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.
Spencer
Senior 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, graduating at 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.
Evie
Trainee Vet Nurse
Evie grew up in the Northern Beaches, regularly looking after and walking the neighbours’ dogs. Evie has wanted to work with animals for as long as she can remember and fondly remembers her year 10 work experience at a vet practice, and how the nurses had such a hands-on role.
After finishing high school at Freshwater Senior Campus, Evie obtained a Certificate II in Animal Studies and is currently working towards her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. Prior to joining the TVH team in April 2024, Evie worked as an animal attendant at a pet shop for three years. During this time, she was exposed to a wide variety of animals and learnt a lot about the early years of an animal’s life.
Evie is a self-motivated team player and considers herself quite skilful at venipuncture (retrieving blood and placing IVs). She is curious about a lot of things and loves that everyone at TVH is always happy to answer her questions, even the silly ones. Evie is interested in pet dental health and pathology, as she finds both fields very complex and enjoys learning new things every day.
Outside of work, Evie is very creative and likes to create jewellery and beaded items, paint, draw, crochet and sew. As a Northern Beaches local, she also loves going to the beach whenever possible. Evie lives with a very cute cavoodle Bobby Sparkles, who loves that she works at a vet as there are new smells to discover after every shift!
Parya
Vet Nurse
Parya is a dedicated veterinary nurse who joined the TVH team in September 2025. She has a deep passion for high-quality animal care and a strong desire to continually grow within the veterinary field. Parya’s love for animals began when she cared for own paralysed cat, Mishi, for four years. This experience taught her patience, empathy and shaped her decision to pursue a career where she could make a meaningful difference every day.
Parya studied Veterinary Medicine in Iran, where she developed a strong foundation in animal health and behaviour. Moving to Australia, she was motivated by the opportunity to expand her skills in a progressive and supportive environment. Parya loves working at Turramurra Veterinary Hospital because of the variety of cases, the high standards of care, and working alongside and learning from the vets. She especially enjoys seeing how everyone collaborates to achieve the best possible outcome for each patient. Parya’s strengths include detail-orientated patient care, a positive mindset, and the ability to support her team calmly and effectively during busy moments.
Outside of work, Parya loves spending time in nature, going for bushwalks or being at the beach, as well as simply relaxing with her family, watching movies and playing board games. Although she currently doesn’t have any pets, she hopes to welcome a rescue animal into her home in the future.
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
Maxime joined TVH in July 2023 as a veterinary science student currently studying a Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Animal and Veterinary Bioscience) at the University of Sydney, with plans to progress into the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Maxi has always aspired to become a veterinarian, driven by a strong desire to advocate for animals that cannot speak for themselves. She hopes to work and travel both domestically and internationally following graduation, with a long-term goal of specialising in equine practice.
Born in Portugal, Maxi spent weekends riding at a local stable, sparking a lifelong passion for horses. After briefly living in Melbourne, her family settled in Goulburn during her high school years, where she grew up on a rural property and competed her horses across mounted games, team sorting, campdrafting and pony club gymkhanas. She also lived in Germany with her grandparents for three months in preparation for her German HSC.
Alongside her studies, Maxi has developed extensive hands-on experience across wildlife care at various rural Vet Hospitals, stablehand work, and a strong livestock background encompassing sheep and cattle husbandry, shearing, lamb and calf marking, dairy farming, and representing her high school in cattle showing.
Maxime enjoys being part of the team at Turramurra and has a particular interest in surgery and emergency medicine. Outside of work, Maxi enjoys going for a surf and has a strong interest in fashion, whether she is making her own clothes, attending fashion shows or going to events in the city and taking photos.
Maxi
Veterinary Bioscience Student
Maxime joined TVH in July 2023 as a veterinary science student currently studying a Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Animal and Veterinary Bioscience) at the University of Sydney, with plans to progress into the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Maxi has always aspired to become a veterinarian, driven by a strong desire to advocate for animals that cannot speak for themselves. She hopes to work and travel both domestically and internationally following graduation, with a long-term goal of specialising in equine practice.
Born in Portugal, Maxi spent weekends riding at a local stable, sparking a lifelong passion for horses. After briefly living in Melbourne, her family settled in Goulburn during her high school years, where she grew up on a rural property and competed her horses across mounted games, team sorting, campdrafting and pony club gymkhanas. She also lived in Germany with her grandparents for three months in preparation for her German HSC.
Alongside her studies, Maxi has developed extensive hands-on experience across wildlife care at various rural Vet Hospitals, stablehand work, and a strong livestock background encompassing sheep and cattle husbandry, shearing, lamb and calf marking, dairy farming, and representing her high school in cattle showing.
Maxime enjoys being part of the team at Turramurra and has a particular interest in surgery and emergency medicine. Outside of work, Maxi enjoys going for a surf and has a strong interest in fashion, whether she is making her own clothes, attending fashion shows or going to events in the city and taking photos.
Michelle
Veterinary Bioscience Student
Michelle joined the Turramurra team as a veterinary science student in December 2024 and takes pride in helping animals and the community wherever she can. Michelle has a double degree in a Bachelor of Animal Science and Veterinary Bioscience from the University of Sydney (2025). Her Honours project specialises in Canine Parasitology, researching hookworm anthelmintic resistance. She hopes her research benefits the scientific community, particularly improving the wellbeing of dogs in rural Australia. Michelle loves practical hands-on work with all animals and seeks to become a Vet in the future.
Michelle is bubbly, hardworking and prides herself on having a strong attention to detail, always having a keen eye on patients under her care. This skill has proved to be important numerous times, providing invaluable assistance to animals who have needed extra intervention.
Michelle’s dog Coco is an absolute joy in her life! Coco is a Moodle who in 2024 was paralysed in her hind-legs and diagnosed with meningitis. It was a long road to recovery, but thanks to the work of neurologists and her family, Coco is back to being her playful self. Michelle longs to have a career in bringing hope to those in times of need, in the same way that others have helped her.
Leah
Veterinary Student (Uni. Syd)
Leah has loved animals for as long as she can remember and has been fascinated by science from a young age. She grew up locally in Waitara, attending Waitara Public School before going on to Hornsby Girls High School. As a child, Leah was an avid reader and proudly recalls reading every animal-related book in her school library by the age of ten. Watching shows such as Bondi Vet further strengthened her dream of becoming a veterinarian.
In 2025, Leah completed a Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Bioscience with First Class Honours at The University of Sydney. Her honours research explored the movement of displaced koalas living in semi-urban environments, reflecting her interests in wildlife and science. Leah will begin her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at the University of Sydney in 2026 and is enjoying gaining hands-on clinical experience while working at Turramurra Veterinary Hospital.
Leah joined the Turramurra team in early 2025 and values being part of a supportive group of people who genuinely care about animal welfare. She brings attention to detail and curiosity to the team, along with a calm and friendly manner with both clients and patients. While her interests currently lie in wildlife and the science behind veterinary care, she looks forward to discovering new areas as her studies continue.
Outside of work, Leah enjoys bouldering, crocheting, and drawing. At home, she shares her life with a Maltese x Shih Tzu dog, Ellie, and two rabbits, Daisy and Clover.
