Dr Jo Sawyer
Veterinarian
After graduating from Murdoch University in 2007, Jo worked as an associate veterinarian in a small animal clinic in Perth for a number of years before moving to the UK. There she worked as a locum veterinarian throughout London and the English countryside. Highlights of her years spent locuming in the UK included working in a large referral orthopaedic clinic, and being the "Vet on Set" for various advertising campaigns featuring animal actors. In 2016 Jo became part owner and the principal veterinarian of Shelley Veterinary Clinic.
Jo enjoys the unique problem-solving involved in veterinary medicine and surgery, but most of all loves spending time getting to know the SVC clients and helping their cherished pets. Although originally from the country, Jo enjoys the lifestyle Perth has to offer, especially when spent with her two young daughters and husband.
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Dr Chloe Tan
Veterinarian
Chloe moved to Perth from Singapore to pursue her veterinary degree and animal obsession several years ago. She has a special interest in emergency medicine and in addition to her time at Shelley, she works in a busy emergency centre. She also enjoys working with wildlife and regularly volunteers at Kanyana Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre. Ultimately though, Chloe enjoys the variety that general practice provides and meeting familiar faces.
In her free time, Chloe enjoys relaxing with her old greyhound and playing boardgames. Her dream is to eventually own a pack of greyhounds like Santa's reindeers.
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Dr Rebekah Lin
Veterinarian
Rebekah graduated from Murdoch University in 2010 and spent the first few years of her career practicing up North in country WA. After treating a mixture of small animals, sheep and horses she decided that dogs and cats are her 'happy place', and she has since then returned to Perth.Rebekah joined Shelley Vet clinic in 2022 and enjoys many aspects of being a GP vet, but particularly loves her feline patients and senior pets.
When not at work, Rebekah is busy looking after her two young children, husband and cat! And when she does have time to herself, she enjoys cooking, gardening, doing Pilates and watching the performing arts.
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Dr Toby Hambling
Veterinarian
Toby has had a lifelong fascination with the natural world and domestic animals in particular. From a young age he always wanted to be a veterinarian, and graduated from Murdoch University in 1999.
His first job was in mixed practice in Donnybrook, before moving to the UK in 2002. After a taste of the English winter Toby decided to focus on small animals in various locum jobs in the South of England, until his return to Perth in 2004. Since 2006 he has worked full time as an associate veterinarian in the Southern suburbs of Perth.
Toby has an interest in both medicine and surgery, with a particular focus on working through a range of treatment options to suit different clients and patients.
Toby enjoys spending time with his wife, two daughters and his dog Shirley. He also enjoys coaching his daughter's football team.
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Dr Nina Matsumoto
Veterinarian
Nina graduated from The University of Sydney in 2016 and began her veterinary career in mixed animal practice with Apiam Animal Health. In 2019, she relocated to the Southwest and pursued a PhD through the University of Sydney and Oxford University, focusing on the African Swine Fever epidemic in Southeast Asia. During her PhD, she continued to work in small animal practice in Margaret River and Busselton.
Upon completing her PhD, Nina moved to Perth and during the week she works as a consultant in veterinary epidemiology, where her projects include disease outbreak investigations. However, her love of animals and their people has brought her back to clinical practice, and she is thrilled to join the Shelley Veterinary Clinic team as a Saturday morning vet! Nina values building strong relationships with pet owners and working collaboratively to achieve the best possible outcomes for their beloved animals.
Outside of work, Nina enjoys spending time outdoors, whether that's beach time with her two dogs or rowing with the Masters squad of UWA.
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Tina
Registered Veterinary Nurse and Clinic Coordinator
Tina hails from New Zealand, and made the move to Australia in 2001. She has been involved in the animal industry since 2013, working in kennels and catteries, where she further developed her natural love of caring for animals. Tina then went on to complete her formal qualification as a veterinary nurse and has been an integral part of the team at Shelley since 2017.
Tina has a particular love for rescue animals, and a special interest in clinic management and medical nursing- ensuring that your pets are happy and content whenever they have to stay in hospital.
At home Tina has a small rescue family of two cats named Titch and Tim. Both of whom enjoy the challenge of opening the bedroom door and waking her at 3am each morning. Tina's outside interests include volunteering for a group who offer veterinary care topets of the homeless, yoga and like most others in the profession… coffee.
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Teegan
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Teegan is one of our newest nurses who joins our team on a casual basis. Teegan lives and has worked locally as a Registered Veterinary Nurse for over 12 years. She is very excited to meet all of our regular clients and those that are new to us at Shelley Veterinary Clinic.
Teegan has a special interest in surgical nursing, but also loves wildlife. She has gained her Zoo Keeper's qualification through the Perth Zoo and by volunteering at wildlife shelters. Teegan's passion always come back to companion animals though, our beloved pets whom are such an important part of our families.
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Lucie
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Lucie grew up in France surrounded by cats which led her to develop a passion for animals. She moved to Australia in 2019 and after exploring the country for 4 years she decided to take her passion a step further and study Veterinary Nursing. She graduated in 2023 and moved to Perth from the East Coast in 2024. Lucie enjoys all aspects of Veterinary Nursing, especially pathology testing.
During her spare time, Lucie enjoys scuba diving and loves exploring the marine world. As a true French, Lucie loves bakeries and is always open to recommendations.
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Minami
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Minami has always been interested in animals since childhood, but it was during the time she lived in the mountains North of Sydney that she fell in love with the beautiful wildlife Australia has to offer, and wanted to pursue a life here working with animals.
After graduating highschool and moving from Canada to Perth, she completed a Bachelor's degree in Zoology. She worked in different industries for a few years and finally got the chance to study to become a Vet Nurse in 2024.
Although Minami likes all kinds of animals, she has a sweet spot for pocket pets, especially rabbits. She's also a big foodie and tea-aholic, so on her days off you can spot her in various food hotspots around Perth trying out new food with friends.
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