Adam began as a newly graduated vet at the Mornington Vet Clinic in 2003, back when the clinic was on Main Street. After five years of appreciating the benefits of a family-run clinic and the opportunities for personal connection with clients and patients that it allows, Adam bought the clinic in 2008 with the aim of continuing this level of service and care. Adam has a special interest in orthopaedic cases and regularly performs TPLOs and ECRs for patients with cruciate injuries.

Adam’s Italian greyhound Henry and kelpie Jet often join us at the clinic.

Paul is a Mornington Peninsula local, having grown up in Mount Eliza. He graduated from Melbourne University in 2014 and started a career in mixed practice with a focus on equine care. He began working in small animal practice in 2018 and joined the Mornington Vet Clinic in 2022.

Paul is a proud American staffy owner, sharing gorgeous boy Levi with his wife Nikita. Paul and Nikita also welcomed their first child in August 2023.

Jess has recently emigrated from South Africa and started with us in 2022. She qualified in 2018 and has worked in both South Africa and the UK. She has a special interest in medicine & soft tissue surgery. She shares custody of her cheeky Boston Terrier Nigel with her sister in South Africa.

We invited new graduate James to join our team after completing several weeks of placement with us throughout his final year of veterinary medicine in 2022. James has a keen interest in surgery, particularly orthopaedics, and is looking forward to further developing his skills under the guidance of Dr. Adam.

On his days off James loves playing golf, surfing, and spending time with his golden retriever Ted.

A life-long love of cats led Maggie to a part-time job at a vet clinic and cattery in Auckland, New Zealand – fourteen years of nursing and clinic experience and a move across the Tasman later, she manages the day-to-day running of our clinic and has been with the Mornington Vet Clinic since 2017. Valued clients, healthy pets, and a fulfilled and happy veterinary team are what Maggie strives for.

Maggie and her partner Bryce are kept busy at home with their little girl Daisy, Motley the cheeky kelpie cross, and a very spoilt domestic long hair cat called Ned.

With 14 years of nursing experience behind her, Bridie leads our nursing team and supports our trainee nurses with their learning and studies. She began her nursing career in Dromana before heading over to Perth for a change of scenery and joined the Mornington Vet Clinic in 2018 when she moved back to the Mornington Peninsula.

Bridie and her fiancé Darren have two young daughters, Ella and Bonnie, as well as Chino the pug, and Shady the French bulldog.

Beginning her career in 2016, Shae hit the ground running working at clinics that allowed her to advance her clinical knowledge and practical skills substantially as well as gaining experience in reproduction services. She joined our clinic to be able to build the close bonds with her patients and their owners that we encourage – and also to enjoy the wonderful coffee that Mornington offers!

At home, Shae and her partner Cam have a cheeky dachshund Macey, and welcomed their first child in July 2023.

Kerri has been looking after the pets of Mornington and surrounds for over 30 years! Having worked at the Mornington Vet Clinic previously, she has recently returned to our clinic to support our trainee nurses in the hospital and make sure our surgery schedules run smoothly.

Kerri has three grandchildren and a lovable old pug named Esther to keep her busy outside of work.

Having grown up with dogs, cats, rabbits, and birds, it seemed only natural for Molly to pursue a career working with animals! She has been with the MVC family since February 2022 and is learning and progressing alongside our nurses and vets to complete her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.

Her furbabies – Ollie the border collie and Mia the domestic medium-hair cat – are so loved and you can expect your pets to receive the same level of attention and cuddles while under Molly’s care.

Tanishka is currently completing her Bachelor of Science Honours thesis at the University of Melbourne, with the goal of building a career in the veterinary industry.

She loves fashion and design, enjoys spending quality time with friends, and maintains an active lifestyle at the gym. She loves spending time with animals and is passionate about providing the best care for them in her role as a veterinary nurse.

Lee has been an active and passionate dog show enthusiast since she was a teenager. She has keenly exhibited and bred Dalmatians and Chihuahuas with her family since 1978. This much-loved hobby has enabled her to gain extensive experience and knowledge regarding breeding, raising, and caring for dogs.

She has also worked in the Pet Retail industry and is a qualified Puppy School trainer. Lee was welcomed into the clinic in May 2023 and loves greeting all pets and their owners at reception.

At home, Lee and her hubby, Trevor, share their home with four fur-kids – two Chihuahuas and two Dalmatians

A self-proclaimed crazy cat lady, Sophie has always seen herself working in the animal care industry. Sophie started her nursing journey in 2023 and joined the MVC team at the beginning of 2024 (after coming to our clinic as a client!). She is currently studying a Certificate III in Animal Care Services and plans to follow this with a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.

Sophie has been a Mornington Peninsula local since 2003 when she emigrated from England and in her spare time enjoys snowboarding, camping, and art. At home, Sophie and her partner share three beautiful felines – Sophie’s childhood fur-baby Roxy, gorgeous Piper, and cheeky Phoenix.