Veterinarians
Practice Manager
Client Relations
Veterinary Nurses
Animal Caretakers
Clinic Cats

Dr Warren Foreman BVSc (Hons), BAnSc, MACVSc, CMAVA - Practice Owner

Warren graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1979 with honors. He became a member of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists in 1985. Warren has also gained certificates in Canine Medicine, Cardiology, Ophthalmology and Dentistry.

Warren's employment began at the Magill Road Veterinary Hospital. He has also worked at practices in South Melbourne and the Riverland before returning to Adelaide. Warren has been the proud owner of Adelaide Animal Hospital (formerly known as Magill Road Veterinary Hospital) since 1992.

Warren has special interests in ophthalmology, ultrasonography and orthopaedic surgery. Warren is an avid cyclist and enjoys relaxing rides with friends in his spare time. He also enjoys diving, hiking and participating in long distance cycling events and cycling in France.. Warren and his wife Jenny have four daughters and a Whippet called Cassie. Warren has walked the Kokoda Trail and trekked to the Everest Base Camp in Nepal and has recently climbed Mt Aconcagua, the highest mountain in South America and Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa.

Warren accepts referrals from Adelaide and surrounding areas. 

Dr David Mason BVSc MACVSc CMAVA CertBA - Veterinarian

I graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1999, and started my veterinary career at the Whittlesea Animal Hospital in Victoria, working with both large and small animals for three years. In 2002 I undertook a Post Graduate Certificate in Small Animal Surgery. Next I went to work as a vet in the UK for 12 months and have been with the Adelaide Animal Hospital team since July 2004. I still have a strong interest in surgery, recently receiving my Membership of the College of Veterinary Scientists in Small Animal Surgery. I also have an interest in ultrasonography and radiography.

In my spare time I enjoy cycling, snow skiing and bushwalking, as well as the renovation of our newly acquired, but quite old home, and spending time with my wife and daughter. I have a dog, a cat and "agisted" chickens and rabbits.

Dr Nina Bray B.Sc., B.V.M.S. (Hons) - Veterinarian

I have been lucky enough to be working at the Adelaide Animal Hospital for two years now. I thoroughly enjoy my time at work, with the diversity of cases and great team keeping me motivated. In 2008 I completed my Post Graduate Certificate in Ophthalmology through Sydney University. 

I graduated from Murdoch University, Perth, Western Australia in 2002. After graduation I worked in mixed practice in Denmark, WA. During my time in WA I completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Small Animal Emergency Medicine and Critical Care. After this I went to the UK, where I worked for two years, in between travelling in Africa, Europe and the United Kingdom.

It was in the UK that I met my fiancé, Garry. We now live in Mount Barker with our cat, Max, whom some of you may recall from past newsletters. We have recently added Matilda, an exuberant Labrador, to our family as well.

Having grown up in Strathalbyn, I was very happy to return to South Australia after several years away. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, cooking and straightening out the gardening in our new home.

Dr Kirsten Aberle BVSc (Hons) - Veterinarian M.A.C.V.S., C.M.A.V.A

Originally from Melbourne, I started my Veterinary career in a mixed animal clinic in the Victorian high country, as well as developing my cow and horse skills. I also developed a love of snow skiing and the outdoors.

Following this, I worked in small animal practice in Melbourne and then for six months in the UK, where treating hamsters, guinea pigs and other "pocket pets" was the norm. After travelling for six months through parts of Europe I returned to Australia and decided to settle in Adelaide. Last year I completed a 12 month post graduate course in Internal Medicine and have interest in this and Emergency medicine.

I have just returned from maternity leave and will be working part-time. I live here with my husband David, our baby girl Elizabeth, two 9 year old dogs Alice (a Silky Cross Jack Russell) and Darcy (a Cairn terrier) and our huge ginger cat Benny. Outside of work I enjoy walking the dogs in the park, reading, playing sports and keeping in touch with friends and family.

Dr Bryony Senic B.Sc., B.V.M.S. - Veterinarian

I am originally from South Australia spending time both in a small country town on the Eyre Peninsula and in Adelaide for my secondary schooling years.

I completed my Veterinary degree at Murdoch University in Perth, Western Australia in 2007 and have been working with the wonderful team at Adelaide Animal Hospital since January 2008.

I have a particular interest in both surgery and internal medicine and hope to further my studies in these areas in the future.

I have two dogs Ebony a black Labrador and Pixie a black Cocker Spaniel.

In my spare time I enjoy going to the gym, walking the dogs, playing sport, reading, cooking, travelling and socialising with my friends and family.

Dr Piri Cutts B.Sc, B.V.M.S. - Veterinarian

I am originally from Melbourne, VIC, and obtained my veterinary degree at Murdoch University in WA. I have moved to Adelaide with my beautiful 3 yr old Kelpie cross Baci, for the amazing opportunity to work with the brilliant, knowledgeable, skillful and supportive Adelaide Animal Hospital team.

All my life I have been passionate about animals and their welfare, and becoming a veterinarian was my dream. I am excited to finally put all my hard years of training and study into practice. Over the years to come I hope to broaden and strengthen my knowledge and skills in topics of special interest to me including animal behaviour, internal medicine, surgery, and ultrasonography.

When I'm not busy being a vet, I love being outdoors - particularly the beach and ocean, surfing, running with my dog, going to the gym, dancing and music, traveling, reading, and spending ‘quality time' with my wonderful family and friends.

Kylie Clifford B.V.Sc - Veterinarian

I started with Adelaide Animal Hospital in June of 2008. I graduated from Melbourne University in 1998 and worked in (slightly) mixed practice in country Victoria before heading to the UK for two and a half years. I locumed in several practices in between travelling extensively and also worked on the foot and mouth outbreak in 2001.

I have been working in small animal practice in Adelaide for the last 6 years and look forward to the opportunity of broadening my knowledge in a hospital with such a high standard of facilities and staff. Outside of work, my passion is the Argentine tango and so I spend most of my time involved with dancing and catching up with friends and family.

Jessica Victory - Veterinarian B.Sc. B.V.M.S.

Jessica grew up in Adelaide before moving to Perth in 1999 to pursue her veterinary career. She attended Murdoch University Veterinary School and received the Surgery Prize in her final year. From 2004 to early 2006 she worked in a veterinary emergency & referral hospital in Perth with 13 other vets. In 2008 Jessica completed further study in small animal internal medicine and has a keen interest in internal and emergency medicine as well as soft tissue surgery and alternative therapies. She married her husband in 2007 and the couple have two "children", Baxter the cat and Groova the dog. 

Jane Ellery - Veterinarian B.Sc B.M.V.S (HONS)

I am an Adelaide girl who completed my veterinary degree at Murdoch University in Perth, WA. After graduation with honours from Murdoch in 2001, I worked in a small animal practice in Adelaide for four years. I then embarked on a working holiday in the UK for two years that allowed me to experience vet work in the UK as well as the opportunity to travel throughout Europe.

After returning to locum in Adelaide in April, I started work at Prospect Road Veterinary Hospital in August 2008. I am looking forward to doing a postgraduate course in small animal medicine in 2010 with a view to completing my membership the following year. I have a special interest in cats and have a very precious white domestic short haired called Ertha Kit. I enjoy good food, running, hockey, waterskiing, the beach, reading, playing the X box and travelling.

Chiew Lian Khut - Veterinarian B.V.Sc, B.Sc (Biomedical Science)

Chiew Lian is one of our newest members in the hospital having started in December 2008. She graduated from Melbourne University in 2006. She has recently moved back to Adelaide to be closer to her family after studying and working in Melbourne for six years. Her special interests include feline medicine and emergency care.

She lives with her partner Eric and lovable but shy cat, Mr Darcy. She is looking forward to getting a canine friend this year. Chiew Lian is an avid gardener, enjoys catching up with friends and family and enjoys South Australia's great outdoors.

Hayley McPhee - Veterinarian B.V.Sc

I graduated from the University of Queensland in 1989. I spent the first half of my career in referral equine/small animal practices here and interstate, as well as the obligatory UK/European working holiday for 12 months. I then decided to concentrate solely on a career with dogs and cats. After a short stint locuming, I started at Prospect Rd Veterinary Hospital when it was only a two vet practice. How times have changed.

I have undertaken 12 month post graduate courses in Radiology, Surgery and Behavioural Medicine through the University of Sydney. I enjoy soft tissue surgery, internal medicine and have a particular interest and empathy for canine behaviour problems, especially anxiety and aggression.

Currently I work part time, devoting the rest of my time to bringing up two small, exuberant children and failing in my duties as a domestic goddess. Apart from going to Qld to see family and friends, my travelling plans are curtailed for the moment, but I have trekked in the Indian Himalayas and participated in desexing Indian street dogs. When I get the chance, I like walking, cycling and the occasional hit of tennis.

Our family shares our home with Fergus, an adorable golden Kelpie x Labrador, who has taught me a lot and is the reason I now have such a keen interest in behaviour. Sherman, the little bowed legged Jack Russell Terrier is the reason we do not own a cat.

I enjoy working in this busy practice with it's interesting and varied caseload and look forward to any changes and improvements a change of ownership will bring.

Dr Mark Newman B.V.Sc - Veterinarian

I am originally from Christchurch in New Zealand and completed my veterinary training at Massey University in Palmerston North. I moved to Adelaide in April 2009 to start work with the great team here.

I always wanted to be a vet and I have a passion for all aspects of small animal veterinary practice, but in particular surgery. I have completed an internship in small animal surgery and hope to continue my training in the field. I count myself as very lucky to work in a profession that is both challenging and rewarding.

I do not have any pets at the moment but that may change in the near future! In my spare time I like swimming and reading, and have recently enrolled in a postgraduate Masters of Veterinary Studies.

Dr Anne-Marie Moody B.V.Sc -  Veterinarian

Anne-Marie graduated from the University of Sydney in 1995. Since then she has worked at the Broken Hill RSPCA, spent a year in small animal practice in beautiful Devon in England and then worked for eight years at Prospect Road Veterinary Hospital before taking time off last year.

Anne-Marie has completed two distance education courses through the University of Sydney in emergency medicine/anaesthesia and radiology and is currently over halfway through completing a Masters of small animal medicine and surgery through Murdoch University.

Her animal companions are Donatello the diabetic Dachshund and Giorgio the domestic shorthair cat, both rehomed from the RSPCA. Anne-Marie enjoys travelling, learning Italian, wine tasting and supporting the Adelaide Crows. 

Lara Casanova Dip. Prof. Couns, Diploma in Practice Management, Cert IV TAA - Practice Manager

Joined the Adelaide Animal Hospital team in September 2004 as Practice Manager, before this I was employed by Mayne Pharmaceuticals for twelve years in a middle management role. I have also had experience in the banking industry and the retail industry at Dymocks book store. I have completed a Certificate in Frontline Management, Certificate in Small Business Management, Diploma in Counselling, Diploma in Practice Management and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. I love studying and will continue to do so, as I find it rewarding leaning new skills that I can use and implement in my daily role to benefit the staff, the clients and the hospital.

I am very passionate about animals and their well being, I have always brought my own gorgeous Golden Retrievers Maxy and Suzy here in the past and I am confident in the hospital's ability and care of my animals. I love all animals and am prone to collecting strays along the way and helping them find their way home.

My other interests include playing competitive squash, travelling anywhere especially if there is snow skiing involved or heat sun and a pool or a beach. My favourite hobby though is spending time with Maxy and Suzy and their friends at the park.

I am very enthusiastic about my role and have a passion for organising and planning the daily and future operations of the hospital and helping the staff meet their goals. The Adelaide Animal Hospital is a great place to work with a great team of highly qualified vets, nurses and receptionists. I look forward to my future here and hope to meet many clients and many more beautiful animals along the way. 

Rebecca Statton Cert IV Business - Client Relations Manager

In September 2003 I joined the team at Adelaide Animal Hospital as a receptionist. I am thoroughly enjoying the position and love the hands on contact with the animals as well as the personal interaction with the owners.

Previously I worked on a cattle and sheep stations in the north of South Australia where I had worked in various positions. I then moved to Adelaide where I worked as a chef for a period of 5 years before gaining employment at Adelaide Animal Hospital.

I have a yellow budgie called George who is 3 years old. My babies are a boisterous Rhodesian Ridgeback called Milly who was born in October 2004 & now a Staffy cross-called Jed who was born in April 2005.

Lani Gibb - Client Relations

I’ve had a diverse range of careers and jobs over the years. Working in the travel industry led to opportunities to travel to some amazing places and also a stint living in Japan for six months. In the performing arts industry I worked predominantly as a stage manager on productions such the Adelaide Fringe Festival and Womadelaide.

I then started working with animals, which has developed into a true passion and a thirst for knowledge in animal behaviour. A passion I’ve always had, coming from a family of animal lovers. I previously worked at the RSPCA and Animal Welfare League caring for and learning about dogs, cats and other animals. I have 2 dogs, one from each shelter – ‘Kahlo’ a Bull Terrier/ Basenji Cross and ‘Ella’ a Weimaraner Cross and a cat ‘Picasso’adopted from a friend. I enjoy discovering with my dogs the constant joys of the human/animal bond.

I look forward to working with the dedicated and knowledgeable team at Adelaide Animal Hospital and providing you with excellent customer care for you and your pet.

Rachel Casey - Client Relations

I was lucky enough to gain the position of "Client Relations" at the Prospect Veterinary Hospital, after moving here from the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

I have had a variety of roles over the years, from youth work to real estate. I am a qualified youth worker, and I worked with young people with multiple issues. From there I went into real estate where I started as a sales cadet, then sales and finally administration manager.

Animals have always been my passion. I have owned Jack Russell Terriers all my life, as well as the odd mouse, horse or guinea pig here or there. Equestrian horse riding and jumping is also a strong passion of mine, which I practiced every weekend while living in Melbourne. I am looking to become a volunteer at the RSPCA Adelaide, in their TLC Program on the occasional weekend.

I am hoping to become a vet nurse or possibly a vet in the near future, as working with animals is something that I love to do and I am lucky enough to get the chance to practice this passion at the Prospect Veterinary Hospital!

I am very excited and am looking forward to working with the team at Prospect Road Veterinary Hospital. 

Kirby Melloy - Client Relations

I have recently joined the very friendly and warm team at the Adelaide Animal Hospital. Animals are my passion and joy in life. I have completed Certificate 2 in Animal studies at Tafe and am continuing my studies with Certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing this year. I aspire to further my studies all the way to Uni to become a qualified vet.

I come from a retail background where I have worked in major department stores, fashion and sport stores. I enjoy the customer service side of my job and look forward to helping the clients of the Adelaide Animal Hospital with a high standard of customer care and service.

I also have a crazy 3yr old Rotti called Maya, who makes me laugh in some way every day. Maya loves to go for walks, watch TV, make new friends and tear apart soccer balls. She is my "toddler in disguise".

I look forward to meeting all the clients and their beloved pets, or as I call mine "my four legged hairy daughter".

Heather Lyman BAppSc (Animal Studies) - Senior Veterinary Nurse

I have been a member of the Adelaide Animal Hospitals team since 2001 and have recently returned from maternity leave after giving birth to my beautiful baby girl. I am a qualified Veterinary Nurse with a special interest in surgical nursing. I love working at Adelaide Animal Hospital and am very excited to be back.

At home I have two cats Ella and Kiara, a partner and a brand new baby girl.

She has been working at Prospect Road Veterinary Hospital since 2000, and has a keen interest in puppy and dog behaviour. She has attended several courses including canine anxiety and aggression, an integrated approach to relationship based training, and puppy socialisation and training (all run through the Delta society).

At Prospect Road Jasmine coordinates the puppy preschool classes and spends most of her day preparing pets for surgery, dentistry and xrays.

In her spare time, Jasmine plays the bass guitar in a rock band "325 Blonde" drives her 1960 Holden station wagon and works on her house and garden. She is owned by a old big bull terrier cross "Roxanne" three cats "Milton, Maggs, Mercedes", two chickens "Toot and Korma" two tree frogs "Justin and Davey' several fish and an old horse "Sundance". 

Sue Lewis - Veterinary Nurse

I am Sue and I am a qualified nurse. I began working as a nurse when I was 16 years old and worked at a few vet clinics in Adelaide before settling and working for the past 23 years at Prospect Road Veterinary Hospital.

I enjoy customer relations so you will usually find me at the front desk or attending to the day to day running of the hospital. I love meeting the clients and their pet members of their family.

In the past 10 years I have visited many schools delivering the AVA pet Pep program educating children on responsible pet care. I find the children so keen and welcoming of the information presented to them and I enjoy contributing to their learning.

At home I am kept busy with a family, including 2 daughters, 2 poodles (one currently aiming for his CCD obedience title),Tag, our hand reared kitten that has quickly learnt that the 4 large rabbits that free range our yard are to be respected! There is also Myrtle and Lily (the 2 turtles, 25 years and 10 years respectively) that live a happy garden life and the 2 rescued cockatiels from the clinic.

I am looking forward to continuing my career here with our new team from Adelaide Animal Hospital.

Melanie Wastell - Veterinary Nurse

I am Mel and I am a qualified Vet nurse. Originally from the Flinders Ranges, I came to Adelaide to pursue my vet nursing career. I have now been a nurse for nearly six years and I love my job. I have only been at Prospect Rd Vet Hospital for six months but I thoroughly enjoy working here with all the wonderful staff. I have an interest in animal behaviour and would like to do courses and training in that field. I will be starting puppy pre-school with Jasmine in January and am very much looking forward to that.

In my spare time I like to be creative and paint, draw and do crafty things. I enjoy socialising and being outdoors. I am getting married in October so that also is keeping me busy at the moment.

At home I am owned by "Zahra" an eight month old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, "Ollie" a three year old male Eclectus parrot, "Lola" & "Pelle" the two cockatiels and "Bella" & "Udjat" my two domestic short hair pussy cats. "Bella" is the princess of the family who has a lot of privileges and "Udjat" is a special needs boy as he is deaf.

Leanne Hill - Veterinary Nurse

I have been vet nursing for almost four years now and have just joined the team at Prospect Road Veterinary Hospital.

I enjoy all aspects of veterinary nursing, however emergency and surgical nursing are two areas that I am eager to learn more about and develop new skills.

I have an eclectic group of animals all of whom I love dearly and are like my children. I have a Border Collie cross called Harry (he is named after Harry Rrednap, who used to coach West Ham United) , a Maltese x Shih Tzu named Malakai, two domestic shorthair cats, Tom and Princess, a budgie named r2d2 and a turtle named Charlie.

When I'm not nursing I spend my free time painting or sketching (portraits are my favourite). I have also begun a mural of the Hundred Acre Woods, which takes up an entire wall in my house. I am also obsessed with Eeyore the donkey from Winnie the Pooh.

Vicki Clark - Veterinary Nurse

For the past two years I have been studying Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing at TAFE SA. I was lucky to be given the opportunity to take on a position at Adelaide Animal Hospital after completing a 16 week internship, which was a required component of the course.

I love animals and have always wanted to work within the veterinary nursing industry. I have two dogs, a German Shepherd name Charlie and a Maltese cross Shih Tzu called Calli.

Veterinary nursing is a challenging but rewarding position and working at Adelaide Animal Hospital gives me the chance to learn and work in different situations allowing me to improve my nursing skills everyday.

The team at Adelaide Animal Hospital have been very welcoming and I feel really lucky to be given the opportunity to begin my nursing career at this hospital. I am looking forward to completing my Certificate IV as well as being a part of this progressive team.

Michelle Rowe - Trainee Veterinary Nurse

I started work at Adelaide Animal Hospital at the start of February 2008. I am 17 years old and am currently studying Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. I completed year 12 and Certificate 11 in Animal Studies in 2007. I also did a short course called Introduction toAnimal Care in 2006.

I moved to Adelaide in January 2008 from a farm near Arthurton on the Yorke Peninsula. I have lived on a farm my whole life and have always been surrounded by animals. I always knew that I wanted to work with animals. I realised in about year 9 that Veterinary nursing is exactly what I wanted to do and haven't looked back.

I have many family pets and I have a beautiful Kelpie X named Rusty. It is great and exciting to finally be working in the industry as I am learning so much and I am extremely lucky to beworking with such a great team which practices such high standards of care.

Leanne Paley - Trainee Veterinary Nurse

I have been working with Prospect Road Veterinary Hospital since November 2007, where I started off as a work experience student. I have completed Certificate I Veterinary Nursing and Certificate III Companion Animal Studies. Currently I am studying a Bachelor of Sciencemajoring in Animal Science at Adelaide University. I have a keen interest in animal behaviour and participate in puppy preschool. I have always been passionate about animals and look forward to dedicating my future towards helping them.

At home I have a Terrier X called Calvin and a Maltese X called Billie. During my free time I play basketball twice a week and also netball twice a week. I love ice skating, going to the movies, the beach, hiking and spending time with my lovely friends and family.

Donna Jeffries - Trainee Veterinary Nurse

My name is Donna and at the age of thirty I decided to change my career path and landed in Portland, Heywood Veterinary Clinics in Portland Victoria. There I started as Customer relations but soon discovered my interest in orthopaedic surgery and commenced in surgery. I was there for over two years and enjoyed the variety of small, large and wild animals that we treated, especially x-raying a Wedge tailed eagle. My life took another twist and my family moved back to Adelaide due to my husbands work. I started in February 2008 in Adelaide at Norwood Veterinary Clinic and in August moved to Prospect Road. I am completing a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and would like to expand my interests in the coming years.

I have a beautiful Cocker Spaniel called Chilli, a very old but large Domestic longhair cat called Furious and a hand raised Tabby called Camo. All this combined with a husband and two young children makes my life fast paced and at time chaotic but I wouldn't have it any other way.

Emma Cooper - Trainee Veterinary Nurse

The passion and connection that I have had with animals since I was only a small child has led me to the commencement of a long anticipated and welcomed career change working at the Adelaide Animal Hospital.

At home I have a rather extensive extended family. I have 6 cats; Frodo, Monty, Millie, Henry, Leo and Wentworth. 5 of these cats either strolled into my yard in need or were found homeless and sought refuge in our home. I also have 3 dogs; Winnie, Suzie and an 11 month old Samoyed named India.

For the past year I have been working towards obtaining my certificate in Animal Care and will begin my veterinary nursing studies in 2009. I am so excited to have now turned my desire to help animals into a reality and am so lucky to have been given the opportunity by the team at the Adelaide Animal Hospital. I eagerly look forward to the challenges and amazing experiences that working with animals will bring. 

Laura Cornish - Animal Caretaker

I have been working with Prospect Road Vet Hospital since February 2009, starting as an Animal Caretaker. I am currently studying Certificate II in Animal Studies and loving both the learning and work aspects of my role in the clinic and at TAFE. I have always loved animals and now I can say that I am able to work with them every day. So far, I'm not sure which direction I would like to take within the animal industry, but I do enjoy it when I get an opportunity to work on the front desk.

At home I have two male Labradors, Boof and Comet, one female Maltese, Pippa, and one male Jack Russell named Elvis. Last, but not least, my two beautiful cats, Sophie and Tips.

Kerrin Parslow - Animal Caretaker

I have recently joined the Adelaide animal hospital as an animal caretaker.

Working with animals has been a great passion of mine since I was a little girl and I have had a large array of animals over the years. I have finally been given the opportunity to pursue my dream. After being in hospitality management for many years, I have begun studies in animal care, in the hope to continue with my training to become a vet nurse.

I am really looking forward to leaning as much as I can at this wonderful practice and working with the amazing animals that come through our doors.

I have two wonderful dogs in my family, Canyon my beautiful Chihuahua and Charlie a cheeky moodle and a fiancé!! We will definitely be adding to our animal family soon.

Maria Kafkakis – Animal Caretaker

I have recently started this exciting venture as an animal caretaker with the Adelaide Animal Hospital. With the retail industry in my past and the animal industry my passion I now am very much looking forward to embarking on this new path.

There is so much diversity at the hospital as to where I can take this role and at this point I am just absorbing as much as I can to further myself and see where I can go. This is the beginning of a wonderful challenge.

The team at Adelaide Animal Hospital are a wonderful lot who all share a great love for the industry so the transition from retail has been an easy one. Thankyou! 

I am married and as I've said before have 2, now grown up, boys named Ryan and Adam. They are tertiary students, and live at home with us in the Adelaide Hills.

We adopted two stray cats named Timmy and Tildy (short for Matilda), from Adelaide Animal Hospital in 1999. Timmy is a very relaxed cat, and Tildy was a little anxious, but in her old age is becoming more smoochy, to our delight. We also adopted a stray female Tenterfield named Lucy in 2000 who is always energetic. We enjoy their company and wouldn't be without them now.

Other than working I enjoy reading, dining out, catching up with friends and family, and going for walks with Lucy.

I enjoy working at Adelaide Animal Hospital and look forward to the ever bright future with the great AAH team. 

Charlie - Adelaide Clinic Cat 

Hello, my name is Charlie but the nurses call me Charlie Nerms (I'm not sure why!).

In 1996, when I was a kitten, I was brought into the Hospital after I was hit by a car. Back then, the Hospital was called the Magill Road Vet Clinic and was in the old red brick building further up Magill Road. My pelvis was broken badly, but Dr Foreman fixed it and kept me as a clinic cat.

I love living at the Hospital. I get very scared when I have to go outside in my carry cage. I like lounging in the sun on the chairs in the waiting room and I like to trick people into thinking I am a toy when I am sleeping quietly in my basket!

I am on a strict diet because I have a sensitive stomach but I love the odd piece of yummy chicken.

I like other cats and dogs, but I am funny around German Shepherds after I got bitten by one in the waiting room a few years ago.

I am pretty quiet these days and I like to sleep a lot but sometimes I will get a burst of energy and play with my toys. I especially love to play with string. 

Lola - Burnside Clinic Cat

Lola came to live with us at our Burnside Vet Clinic when she was 4 years old in 2004. She is very quiet by nature and fits into the clinic cat life with ease, although there are times when she escapes to her bedroom for some time out from the extra energetic dogs and kids.

Lola just loves her dinner and has been on a diet for as long as we can remember, which has paid off. When she came to us she weighed 9kg and is now down to a much healthier 7kg.

She also has a very busy daily schedule and likes routine. It starts by eating breakfast, scratching her claws on the mat that sits on the scales, sitting on the counter at reception, snoozing in the sunny patches that come through the windows and then eating dinner.

Lola's favourite junk food is potato chips and will try to swipe them from your hand when you're not looking. Of course she is not allowed to have them!

Lola occasionally helps us out with our blood donor program, and in return just loves sitting on a lap for a pat.  

Jaffa - Burnside Clinic Cat

Jaffa was a stray cat who was part of the cat adoption program, although many people who had pets already fell in love with Jaffa. During his time with us he won over our hearts and was adopted as a clinic cat.

Jaffa is energetic and a bit of a socialite, he loves greeting anyone who comes in the door including dogs, cats and kids. Jaffa loves entertaining some of the younger boarding cats who love to play; he would play all day with them if he could. However he does have some naughty moments though. He loves to pounce on Lola knowing that she will not be impressed. Although recently Lola has started to tell him off and put him back in his place.

Jaffa also assists from time to time in our blood donor program.

Fred - Prospect Clinic Cat

Hi! I am Fred and I live at the Prospect Rd Vet Hospital. I arrived with my sister Ginger as a stray late in 1997. We lived together until Ginger went to live with one of our clients. She writes to me regularly. I am very laid back and you will often find me lounging on the front desk or in the vets office laying near the sunny window. I like to steal the nursing bottle rubber teats and play with them up and down the hallway because they bounce well. I am also known to take a few liver treats - but I know I am not supposed to!

I like to drink from running water from the taps and will bug the girls until they turn one on for me. I also love my pats and am very smoochy, often getting in the girls way when they are on the computer just so I can have a pat!

I love to go outside every now and then but I am quite street smart and never go onto Prospect Rd, I just stay in the carpark meeting and greeting clients and their pets. I even like dogs! I used to donate blood, but I have decided to retire from that duty as I reach my golden years. Come in and say hello sometime, I would love to meet you!