Dr Bettina Janse Principal Veterinarian BSc., BVMS (Hons) 1997
Our principal Veterinarian is Dr Bettina Janse. Bettina graduated from Murdoch University in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery with Honours. Dr Tina started her veterinary career with a country posting which culminated in being the principal veterinarian and manager of Kalgoorlie Small Animal Hospital. Living in Kalgoorlie provided Dr Tina with a solid grounding in small animal medicine and surgery, emergency treatment and equine medicine. Upon her return to Perth she focused on small animals. Dr Tina developed a reputation as an excellent surgeon with a caring and personal service to clients. However, Dr Tina's ultimate goal was to implement her customer focused skills on her own practice and in February 2005 she succeeded in opening MalagaVet. MalagaVet is a family owned business spearheaded by Bettina's veterinary vision. Dr Tina's special interests are small animal medicine and surgery, dermatology and pathology.
Dr Sandy Moore
Dr sandy Moore Senior Veterinarian, BSc., BVMS 1999
Dr Sandy Moore is a 1999 Murdoch University graduate who has most recently joined the MalagaVet team. Dr Sandy and Dr Tina were students together at Murdoch University in the late 1990’s. Sandy has worked in small animal practice since graduation, bringing with her a wealth of experience gained over the last 25 years. She has a special interest in dermatology and dentistry and is the proud owner of Banjo the rag doll who rules the household.
Dr Davida Marby
Dr davida Marby Associate Veterinarian BSc., BVMS 2018
Dr Davida is a 2018 graduate from Murdoch University. She started her career working at Malaga in December 2019 after spending an internship year in emergency and critical care practice post graduation. Dr Davida originally hails from Sweden, having studied overseas in Europe and the US she came to Perth to study Veterinary Medicine at Murdoch in 2014. In 2020 Davida and her partner welcomed a baby boy to the family and Davida has now returned to Malaga in 2022 working part time. Dr Davida has a special interest in internal medicine and chronic pain management for her animal patients. You will see her on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in the consult room.
Dr Joanna Todd
Dr Joanna Todd BSc., BVMS (Murdoch 2018), Veterinary Nurse (Cert IV)
Dr Jo now works part-time at MalagaVet, first joined our team in December 2011. Joanna started her journey as a vet nurse then completed her Veterinary Science degree in 2018. We are proud to have always supported her in her journey to become a practising veterinarian. Returning to us part time in 2024 from maternity leave Dr Jo is always bright and energetic and we always enjoy working alongside her. She brings with her the latest in updates in veterinary science. She is the proud owner of "Bash" a rescued Staffy Cross dog who is very special in a number of ways!
Chris
Chris Hedington - Head Nurse RVN (Cert IV Veterinary Nursing, BSc. (Murdoch))
Chris Hedington is a Senior Veterinary Nurse with 25 years experience in veterinary nursing. Chris is also a graduate of Murdoch University, finishing in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science degree. She has since also completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, making her a unique and very knowledgeable staff member. There is not much that Chris hasn’t seen over the years, so she can assist with any problem big or small. Chris is the proud owner of a spoiled feline friend - Rupert. She loves him dearly despite his antics and endless supply of cat hair in her house! Chris works part time at MalagaVet so that she can give quality time to her family as well.
Lisa
Lisa Stanley senior nurse - RVN (Cert IV Veterinary Nursing)
Lisa started at MalagaVet doing work experience as part of her studies in Veterinary Nursing in mid 2010. In a short time we realised what a valuable addition to our team Lisa would be, and she commenced part-time work with us. Lisa completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in December 2010 and continues to work with us in a full time role. Lisa has a teenage daughter and a few pets of her own at home including her beloved Akita dog called Athena. Lisa has a soft spot for the large breed dogs like Rotties and Mastiffs, and loves to shower special attention on them when they visit MalagaVet.
Lauren
Lauren Chambers (Trainee - cert. IV Veterinary nursing)
Lauren officially joined the MalagaVet Nursing team in June 2022, after enrolling in her Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing course. While Lauren is still in training she is very capable and has spent most of the last two years with MalagaVet initially as a work experience student and now as a trainee nurse. Lauren is very motivated by caring for all creatures including her own Fox Terrier Bonnie and a flock of backyard chickens who are prolific layers! We can’t wait to see where Lauren’s nursing career will lead after her completion of the certificate course.
Andrew
Andrew naismith - Veterinary Nurse RVN (Cert IV Veterinary Nursing)
Andrew qualified as an RVN in 2017, and after taking a little time to kick off his career in a practical sense he joined MalagaVet in June 2023. You’ll often catch him in reception where his client care skills take a particular shine. Having his own menagerie of cats and dogs with their own ailments he knows how worried a pet parent may be when their beloved is ill. His reassuring and caring attitude will set you and your fur-baby at ease.
Emily
Emily Plowright - Veterinary Nurse BSc. RVN (Cert IV Veterinary Nursing, BSc. (Biology - curtin university)
Having joined the team in 2023, Emily is an experienced and skilled RVN, passionate about gold standard veterinary care. She is a bubbly, friendly and energetic team member who is always looking for a better way of doing things. One of Emily’s biggest strengths is creating meaningful connections with clients and their pets. Emily knows how stressed some pets can get coming to the vet and always goes out of her way to make things less stressful for the patients (and the pet parents!). Her special interest area is physical rehabilitation for pets, especially for those who have suffered serious traumatic injuries or have had orthopaedic surgery.
Jordarna
Jordarna Gullo (Trainee - cert. IV Veterinary nursing)
Jordarna joined the MalagaVet nursing team in mid 2023 as a student with AVT. She has a wonderful smile, can do attitude and hardworking ethic which quickly endeared her to our busy nursing team. While studying externally she is gaining the practical experience needed to pass the course with MalagaVet. Jordarna always takes time to ensure the hospitalised patients are cared for, along with cuddling them as needed!