All our nurses have attained or are in the midst of the coursework to attain their certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. This is the highest qualification available to veterinary nurses in Australia. Our nurses are also working towards additional related qualifications and continually attending seminars, conferences and courses to further improve their already stellar skills. Several of our nurses are also keen horsewomen so there is always an extra set of hands available to help with horses as required.
There is a short biography of each of our nurses below.
Crystelle
Certificate IV Veterinary Nurse
Crystelle is head nurse of our sensational nursing team at Warby Street and has been with us since 2004. Crystelle has completed her Certificate 4 in vet nursing and particularly enjoys neonatal care, caesareans and caring for intensive care patients. When not looking after sick and injured animals, Crystelle loves spending time with her family and friends, including her pets. She also enjoys time outdoors such as camping and bushwalking, but being inside watching movies is pretty good too!
Lynne
Certificate IV Veterinary Nurse
Lynne completed her Cert IV in Vet Nursing in 2011 and has a special interest in fear free and anxiety reducing vet visits. This interest leads into early intervention with the role of Puppy Pre-School instructor after completing the Delta Dog Training course. The care of Wildlife entering the clinic is also an area of interest and Lynne has recently completed some further training with the Taronga Wildlife Institute. Lynne enjoys spending time with family and horses in her spare time.
Emma
Certificate IV Veterinary Nurse
Emma is an integral member of our nursing team and also works as our resident pet groomer. After completing her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2020, Emma furthered her study with the completion of Certificate III in Pet Grooming.
Emma excels in organization and ensure the clinic (and the team!) are running smoothly.
Bek
Certificate IV Veterinary Nurse
Bek began working with us in 2020 and shortly thereafter graduated with her Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing qualification. Since completing her studies, Bek has taken on foster caring roles, completed a short course in Pet First Aid and recently attended the 2023 VNCA.
Nicola
Certificate IV Veterinary Nurse
Nicola entered the veterinary industry in 2016 and completed her Certificate II Equine Studies in the same year. In 2019 Nicola obtained her Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing and has since been working in regional Victoria in mixed practice. Nicola has a passion for animal welfare and has spent time volunteering in remote communities across Australia
Shannon
Certificate IV Veterinary Nurse
Shannon began working at Warby Street in 2014 while undertaking her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. She has since expanded her skillset by studying with the Delta Society and heads our puppy preschool classes alongside Lynne.
Zea
Certificate IV Veterinary Nurse
Zea entered the veterinary nursing industry in 2011 and graduated from the Box Hill Institute in 2014 with Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing. Since obtaining her degree, Zea has gone on to work in small and mixed practice.
Zea has a strong interest in feline health care and frequently takes on foster cases. Zea has completed her microchipping qualification and recently partook in a wildlife care short course delivered by Taronga Zoo.
Claire
Certificate IV Veterinary Nurse
Claire began her career in Veterinary medicine with us in 2016. After completing her Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing in 2017, Claire stayed on working with us fulltime. Claire has extensive experience with both large and small animal species and excels in the surgical field.
Kylie
Certificate IV Veterinary Nurse
Kylie began working with us in 2016 after completing her Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing qualification in 2004.
Kylie has worked extensively in the pet grooming industry and holds her microchip registration. Kylie has a passion for emergency and critical care work. In 2021, Kylie completed a course in critical care and more recently studied emergency nursing
Laura
Certificate IV Veterinary Nurse
Laura started working in the Veterinary Industry in 2010 and graduated with her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2012. Laura has experience in both mixed and small animal practice and has engaged in volunteer work in developing countries and desert communities around Australia as well as abroad. Laura’s specialty lies in poultry as well as surgical work. Recently Laura completed Certificate in professional nursing, specialising in anaesthesia in a bid to hone her already extensive surgical skills.
Paige
Certificate IV Veterinary Nurse
Paige began working at the Warby St Veterinary Hospital as a Veterinary Nurse Assistant in July 2015 after completing work experience with us. Paige worked with us regularly after finishing secondary school in 2017. In 2021 Paige has commenced studies in human nursing however still continues to help us out on a casual basis.