Ark Veterinary Team

Welcome to the Ark Veterinary Hospital – Meet our Veterinary Team

Who We Are

The Ark Veterinary hospital is the longest established veterinary practice in the Roseville, Lindfield and Killara area. Our veterinary team has over 30 years of experience in pet care. We are a locally run and owned hospital, conveniently located on the Pacific Highway in Lindfield and offering uninterrupted service to the pet community. Our passionate team of veterinarians and nurses are always ready to meet you and your pet’s needs, giving you and your pet the best possible healthcare experience. We will take care of you pet as it is one of our own.

Qualified Veterinarians and Veterinary Team

您的宠物是家庭的重要成员,方舟兽医医院的团队明白您希望为它们提供最好的。提供一个 广泛的医疗保健服务 对于宠物,同时适应主人的家庭和工作承诺,我们提供您可以信赖的兽医服务。

Contact our veterinary team:

If you have questions or would like to make a booking call with our friendly staff on: 02 9416 1300 or email: 接待@arkvets.com.au.
You can also make an online booking by clicking the button below. We look forward seeing you and your fur friend at the Ark!

营业时间

时间
星期一到星期五 早上 8 点至晚上 7 点
周六 9am – 2pm
Sunday & Public Holidays CLOSED

We operate by appointment during opening hours, however we welcome walk-ins and emergencies for assessment. Please note that there may be a wait if you do not have an appointment booked.

Veterinarian Joe with Stig the dog

兽医治疗

我们在方舟兽医医院经验丰富的兽医团队为宠物主人提供全面的医疗保健服务。从咨询到手术,我们将为您的宠物提供最好、最有效的兽医护理。

紧急帮助

我们能够为您和您的宠物提供最好和最有效的兽医护理。我们每周 7 天开放,因此在紧急情况下可以为您服务。对于非工作时间紧急情况,您可以致电 9452 2933 联系 Terrey Hills 的 Northside Emergency Veterinary Services。

Qualified Nurses

方舟的兽医护理团队对医疗保健和安全充满热情。他们随时欢迎您和您的宠物,并提供最高水平的服务和护理。我们可以提供咨询,并很乐意回答您的所有问题。

Experienced Veterinarians

凭借 20 多年经验丰富的兽医护理,方舟兽医了解您的宠物是家庭中的重要成员。因此,我们致力于让他们保持健康和快乐。我们不仅在需要时提供最好的护理,而且还为您提供预防性护理,我们为此感到自豪。

The Ark Veterinary Team

我们关心您的宠物

Joe Daley veterinarian

乔·戴利博士

Dr Joe Daley graduated from the University of Sydney in 1987. His passion for providing quality veterinary health care and love for animals led him to start the Ark Veterinary Hospital in Roseville in 1996.

Before re-establishing the Ark at its current location in Lindfield, he also operated a mobile veterinary service. He acquired the Australian College of Veterinary Scientist’s Pharmacology Membership in 1998 and the Surgery Membership in 2003. Joe lives with his wife, four children and their beautiful dogs Willow and Daisy.

Katy Kirby Veterinarian

凯蒂柯比博士

Dr Katy is a born and bred Sydneysider. She graduated from Sydney University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science First Class Honours and a Bachelor of Science (Veterinary) First Class Honours. After working for a few years in Sydney, she has spent 2 years locuming throughout the UK, before starting at the Ark in 2018.

Outside of work, Dr Katy enjoys bushwalking with her husband and baking with friends. She looks forward to starting her menagerie later this year.

Dr Kirsty

Dr. Kirsty Gyles

Dr. Kirsty graduated from the University of Sydney in 1988. She began her career in mixed farm practice in rural New South Wales and Victoria, gaining valuable experience before venturing to the UK for further professional growth. Eventually, she returned to the North Shore of Sydney to focus on small animal practice, where she found her true passion.

Kirsty is deeply committed to providing the highest standard of care to her patients and continually expanding her knowledge in the field. Outside of work, you’ll often find Kirsty exploring the Northern Beaches, accompanied by her beloved Springer Spaniel, enjoying stand up paddling and time at the beach.

 

Annie Baldock practice manager

Annie Baldock – Practice Manager & Veterinary Nurse

Annie joined the team at the Ark in June, 2020 while she was completing her Certificate III in Veterinary Nursing. Her background is in Marketing & Customer Service, but she spent the last few years as a Personal Trainer, Pilates & Jazzercise Instructor, still teaching classes in her time away from the Ark.

Annie is currently fur-Mum to Morty, the Cattle Dog X puppy, who she spends her weekends (trying to) train with her husband.

Stephanie veterinary nurse

Stephanie Newington – Veterinary Nurse

Stephanie grew up in Tasmania and originally moved to Sydney to pursue a career in media. She began volunteering at the Ark in early 2021 while completing her Certificate III in Animal Studies and joined the team full-time as receptionist in June 2021.

Since then she has embraced all areas of general practice nursing, her favourite aspects including senior pet health, nutrition and wildlife care. This year she continues her studies with the Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.

In her free time Stephanie can be found exploring Sydney and its surrounds or relaxing at home with a cup of tea, her partner and their three cats: exotic shorthair Ava (affectionately known as “The Squish”) and tabby kittens Bubbles and Squeak.

Charlotte Veterinary Nurse

Charlotte McNally – Veterinary Nurse

Charlotte joined the Ark in February 2023, after moving to Sydney with her partner. Charlotte grew up in country Victoria and has always had a love of animals, especially dogs. After completing her Certificate III in Animal Studies in 2020, Charlotte is now studying her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and looks forward to building her skill set.

Charlotte enjoys spending her weekends outdoors with her Italian Greyhound, Balto.

Lily animal attendant

Lily Duczmal – Animal Attendant

Lily joined the Ark team in November of 2022 while completing her Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (majoring in Neuroscience and Animal Health Disease and Welfare). After her first shift at the Ark, Lily knew she wanted to do this for the rest of her life and hopes to commence a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2025.

Lily’s love for animals and helping others is a driving force behind her studies and she is always excited to come to work to see new animals. In her spare time, Lily loves to play sports and hang out with friends and family. At home, Lily has a beautiful Groodle called Naala, who is the love of her life.

Meet out veterinary team -

Sophie Lind – Animal Attendant

Sophie is currently studying a Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Sydney. She has been working with us at the Ark since late 2020 as an animal attendant, gaining lots of hands-on experience. Sophie loves working with large animals, particularly cows, and hopes to one day work at a large animal practice.

Lizzie Backhouse animal attendant

Lizzie Backhouse – Animal Attendant

Lizzie joined the Ark team in August 2022 when she realised the Ark would be a perfect place to apply her love of animals and passion for science. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies in Animal and Veterinary Bioscience at the University of Sydney and loves seeing how the theory comes to practice in the clinic. She loves working as part of a team and is always excited to hear stories from owners about the wonderful lives and personalities of their pets.

Lizzie is a cat mum to three; lovely Claude, evil Xena, and crazy Pickles. She spends her free time playing netball, horse riding, and catching up with friends.

Georgie Needham Animal Attendant

Georgia Needham – Animal Attendant

Georgia joined the Ark in September 2022 for work experience and has joined the team as a part-time attendant. Currently in high school, Georgia hopes to pursue a career in the field of veterinary medicine. She has a deep passion for all animals, with two cats at home and an interest in horses and large animals. Before joining the Ark, Georgia worked as a stablehand and enjoyed all aspects of working with horses, including riding.

In her free time, she can be found reading, painting, and swimming as a State level athlete. Overall, Georgia loves that no two days are the same at the Ark.

Hollie Animal Attendant

Hollie Blanchard – Animal Attendant

Hollie joined our team in 2020 in the hopes of pursuing a career in veterinary medicine. She now studies the Bachelor of Veterinary Biology, and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Sydney. She is glad to bring many of the skills and experiences she has gained at the clinic into her future study.

From a family of multi-generational farmers, Hollie has always had animals in her life and loves caring for both large and small. In her spare time Hollie develops her leadership and teamwork skills as a rugby player, sport coach and tutor. At home, her two fluffy puppies – Maddie the spoodle and Millie the groodle keep her and her family endlessly entertained with their crazy antics.

Jess Animal Attendant

Jess Needham – Animal Attendant

Jess joined the Ark Team at the end of 2022 as an animal attendant/receptionist and has loved it ever since! Having grown up around cats her whole life, she has always had a passion for learning more about our animal companions. Jess loves being able to meet new faces in the clinic and is always happy to lend a helping hand.

She is currently studying a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and International Studies. In her spare time, she enjoys swimming, hanging out with her good friends, and cuddling her two rescue cats Jack and Max.

Mami Groomer

Mami Morohashi – 美容师

Mami 在日本东京拥有超过 9 年的狗美容经验。她前往澳大利亚并爱上了我们的文化、自然和对狗友好的社会,因此她永久搬到了这里学习。 Mami 每周和我们在一起三天,喜欢把你的狗变成最好的样子!

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