Dr Derek McNair
Practice Owner (BVMS (Glas) MRCVS (Lond) University of Melbourne Academic Associate)
Dr Derek the Radio Vet
Every Monday at 2:00pm, Dr Derek McNair chats on FiveAA – Adelaide 1395AM with Tony ‘Pilko’ Pilkington answers your pet questions. You can call Dr Derek on air at FiveAA on (08) 8223 0000 with any topics or questions about your pet. Tune in to listen to Dr Derek on FiveAA - Adelaide1395AM or via the web.
Dr Derek as seen on Outdoors Indoors and In The Garden - Channel 9
Watch Dr Derek on Channel 9 on Outdoors Indoors and In the Garden. Watch the latests episodes here.
Dr Derek McNair
Practice Owner
Dr Derek the Radio Vet
Every Monday at 2:00pm, Dr Derek McNair chats on FiveAA – Adelaide 1395AM with Tony ‘Pilko’ Pilkington answers your pet questions. You can call Dr Derek on air at FiveAA on (08) 8223 0000 with any topics or questions about your pet. Tune in to listen to Dr Derek on FiveAA - Adelaide1395AM or via the web.
Dr Derek as seen on Outdoors Indoors and In The Garden - Channel 9
Watch Dr Derek on Channel 9 on Outdoors Indoors and In the Garden. Watch the latests episodes here.
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Dr. Nick Lloyd
Senior Clinic Veterinarian (MVB (TCD) )
Dr Nick graduated from Dublin University in 1980. After 3 years of general (All Creatures Great and Small) practice in Dorset, he came to Australia. Work in several busy Adelaide practices followed over the next 14 years before he took the reins of Paradise Veterinary Hospital (which he had the pleasure of making an ‘ASAVA Accredited Hospital of Excellence’) for the following 16 years. After the sale of Paradise he has done part time locum work in several practices before joining the Team at the Parade Norwood Veterinary Clinic.
Dr. Nick Lloyd
Senior Clinic Veterinarian
Dr Nick graduated from Dublin University in 1980. After 3 years of general (All Creatures Great and Small) practice in Dorset, he came to Australia. Work in several busy Adelaide practices followed over the next 14 years before he took the reins of Paradise Veterinary Hospital (which he had the pleasure of making an ‘ASAVA Accredited Hospital of Excellence’) for the following 16 years. After the sale of Paradise he has done part time locum work in several practices before joining the Team at the Parade Norwood Veterinary Clinic.
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Dr Bruce Lamond
Senior Clinic Veterinarian (BVM&S (Edin) MANZCVS (SAM) MRCVS (Lond))
Dr Bruce graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 2013 and subsequently worked a small animal hospital in the south of England. In 2017 Bruce moved ‘Down Under’ and worked all over Australia before taking up a permanent position at The Parade vets in 2019 having previously worked with us as a locum vet. Bruce is particularly interested in internal medicine and diagnostic imaging and enjoys working up complicated cases. When not at work Bruce can usually be found walking his young cattle dog Pip or playing badminton.
Dr Bruce Lamond
Senior Clinic Veterinarian
Dr Bruce graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 2013 and subsequently worked a small animal hospital in the south of England. In 2017 Bruce moved ‘Down Under’ and worked all over Australia before taking up a permanent position at The Parade vets in 2019 having previously worked with us as a locum vet. Bruce is particularly interested in internal medicine and diagnostic imaging and enjoys working up complicated cases. When not at work Bruce can usually be found walking his young cattle dog Pip or playing badminton.
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Dr Ana Carolina Springford
Senior Clinic Veterinarian (BVM BVS (Nott) )
Dr Ana graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2015. After finishing her studies, she moved to Australia to complete a small animal internship at the University of Queensland. She then came to Adelaide to work with emergency and critical care for 3 years. Ana started at The Parade Norwood Veterinary Clinic in September 2019 and has since been loving getting to know her new patients and their parents. Her main areas of interest are cardiology, toxicology and trauma. She spends most of her free time with her husband, their Labrador Stella, their terrier Moo and their cat Gnocchi working on their vegetable garden or at the beach.
Dr Ana Carolina Springford
Senior Clinic Veterinarian
Dr Ana graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2015. After finishing her studies, she moved to Australia to complete a small animal internship at the University of Queensland. She then came to Adelaide to work with emergency and critical care for 3 years. Ana started at The Parade Norwood Veterinary Clinic in September 2019 and has since been loving getting to know her new patients and their parents. Her main areas of interest are cardiology, toxicology and trauma. She spends most of her free time with her husband, their Labrador Stella, their terrier Moo and their cat Gnocchi working on their vegetable garden or at the beach.
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Dr Ashvin Vasuthevan
Senior Clinic Veterinarian (BVSc (Syd) )
Dr Ash graduated from the University of Sydney in 2012. He started off in a busy small animal practice up north for a couple of years, but then went into the field of emergency and critical care. He worked as an emergency vet for over 5 years in both Adelaide and Sydney. He joined the team at The Parade Norwood Veterinary Clinic in January of 2020. He has a keen interest in small animal medicine, emergency and critical care and dentistry. In his free time, he rides his motorcycle, reads, goes for jogs, and watches movies with his cat Abbey.
Dr Ashvin Vasuthevan
Senior Clinic Veterinarian
Dr Ash graduated from the University of Sydney in 2012. He started off in a busy small animal practice up north for a couple of years, but then went into the field of emergency and critical care. He worked as an emergency vet for over 5 years in both Adelaide and Sydney. He joined the team at The Parade Norwood Veterinary Clinic in January of 2020. He has a keen interest in small animal medicine, emergency and critical care and dentistry. In his free time, he rides his motorcycle, reads, goes for jogs, and watches movies with his cat Abbey.
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Dr Kaori Takeoka
Senior Clinic Veterinarian (BVSc (Hons) (Qld) DVM (Ca) )
Dr Kaori was born in Japan and moved to California when she was a child. She pursued her dream of becoming a vet which led her to move to Australia where she attended the University of Queensland to do her veterinary degree. After graduating in 2009, she moved to Adelaide where she worked in a busy general practice, followed by a few years as an emergency vet at a specialist and referral hospital. She joined the team at The Parade Norwood Vet clinic in early 2020 after spending some time back in California with her family where she also completed her North American Veterinary Qualifications. Kaori loves all aspects of veterinary medicine, but she has a special interest in feline medicine. When not in the clinic, she is busy being a mum to her 3 toddlers Hideaki, Kota and Koji (twins), and loves being outdoors at the beach.
Dr Kaori Takeoka
Senior Clinic Veterinarian
Dr Kaori was born in Japan and moved to California when she was a child. She pursued her dream of becoming a vet which led her to move to Australia where she attended the University of Queensland to do her veterinary degree. After graduating in 2009, she moved to Adelaide where she worked in a busy general practice, followed by a few years as an emergency vet at a specialist and referral hospital. She joined the team at The Parade Norwood Vet clinic in early 2020 after spending some time back in California with her family where she also completed her North American Veterinary Qualifications. Kaori loves all aspects of veterinary medicine, but she has a special interest in feline medicine. When not in the clinic, she is busy being a mum to her 3 toddlers Hideaki, Kota and Koji (twins), and loves being outdoors at the beach.
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Caitlin Baker
Veterinary Practice Manager
Caitlin has a Certificate IV in veterinary nursing. She began working at The Parade Norwood Vet clinic in 2008. She has an elderly pure bred mutt named Lexi and a food obsessed ginger cat named Mai Mai. They assist her in binge watching many movies and TV shows. She also loves catching up with family and friends, travelling, and taking Lexi for new and interesting walks.
Caitlin Baker
Veterinary Practice Manager
Caitlin has a Certificate IV in veterinary nursing. She began working at The Parade Norwood Vet clinic in 2008. She has an elderly pure bred mutt named Lexi and a food obsessed ginger cat named Mai Mai. They assist her in binge watching many movies and TV shows. She also loves catching up with family and friends, travelling, and taking Lexi for new and interesting walks.
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Jodie Karayiannis
Senior Vet Nurse
Jodie started nursing in 1996 and got her Certificate IV in veterinary nursing in 2000. She has been a part of The Parade Norwood Veterinary Clinic family for over 20 years. She is very passionate about continually updating her knowledge, and loves learning new things in the veterinary industry. She has an interest in animal behaviour and nutrition. She also loves helping with puppy pre-school.
Jodie Karayiannis
Senior Vet Nurse
Jodie started nursing in 1996 and got her Certificate IV in veterinary nursing in 2000. She has been a part of The Parade Norwood Veterinary Clinic family for over 20 years. She is very passionate about continually updating her knowledge, and loves learning new things in the veterinary industry. She has an interest in animal behaviour and nutrition. She also loves helping with puppy pre-school.
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Liz Halsall
Senior Vet Nurse
Liz joined The Parade Norwood Vet Clinic in May of 2010. She has her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. She has loved working here as she feels that everyone is really friendly and supportive. Liz is married with 3 adult children. In her spare time she enjoys bike riding, hiking/walking, camping, going to the beach, and reading. She has a beautiful old girl named Jessie who is a Border Collie, and two cats named Meg and Toby.
Liz Halsall
Senior Vet Nurse
Liz joined The Parade Norwood Vet Clinic in May of 2010. She has her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. She has loved working here as she feels that everyone is really friendly and supportive. Liz is married with 3 adult children. In her spare time she enjoys bike riding, hiking/walking, camping, going to the beach, and reading. She has a beautiful old girl named Jessie who is a Border Collie, and two cats named Meg and Toby.
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Lucy Rawlings
Veterinary Nurse
Lucy is a registered veterinary nurse from the United Kingdom. She has been working in the veterinary industry since finishing her Diploma of Animal Management at the age of 18. Outside of work, Lucy loves nothing more than to spend quality time with her hand reared cat named Edie.
Lucy Rawlings
Veterinary Nurse
Lucy is a registered veterinary nurse from the United Kingdom. She has been working in the veterinary industry since finishing her Diploma of Animal Management at the age of 18. Outside of work, Lucy loves nothing more than to spend quality time with her hand reared cat named Edie.
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Sabrina Buggy
Veterinary Nurse
Sabrina graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Nursing in 2014 and practiced as a veterinary nurse for 4 years before returning to Queens University in Belfast to complete her Master’s Degree in Animal Behaviour and Welfare in 2018. She moved to Australia from Ireland in 2019, and joined the team at The Parade Norwood Vet clinic. Sabrina likes all aspects of nursing but has a particular interest in animal behaviour and volunteers with the Canine Behaviour School in her spare time. In her free time, she loves baking and singing and is part of a local Adelaide Choir. She has a Japanese Spitz called Sammy in Ireland, whom she misses dearly.
Sabrina Buggy
Veterinary Nurse
Sabrina graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Nursing in 2014 and practiced as a veterinary nurse for 4 years before returning to Queens University in Belfast to complete her Master’s Degree in Animal Behaviour and Welfare in 2018. She moved to Australia from Ireland in 2019, and joined the team at The Parade Norwood Vet clinic. Sabrina likes all aspects of nursing but has a particular interest in animal behaviour and volunteers with the Canine Behaviour School in her spare time. In her free time, she loves baking and singing and is part of a local Adelaide Choir. She has a Japanese Spitz called Sammy in Ireland, whom she misses dearly.
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Carly Pike
Veterinary Nurse
Carly has completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and has been nursing for about 14 years now. She loves all aspects of her job. She has a Golden Retriever called Sampson and a retired clinic cat named Toby. She loves spending time with her son Liam, and her husband Dave. She spends a lot of her free time catching up with friends and family.
Carly Pike
Veterinary Nurse
Carly has completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and has been nursing for about 14 years now. She loves all aspects of her job. She has a Golden Retriever called Sampson and a retired clinic cat named Toby. She loves spending time with her son Liam, and her husband Dave. She spends a lot of her free time catching up with friends and family.
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Victoria Jimenez
Veterinary Nurse
Vicky joined the team at The Parade Norwood Vet clinic in January of 2020. She graduated as a vet from the National University of Colombia in Bogota in 2010, and worked as a mixed animal practitioner in a number of local vet practices for almost 5 years. She travelled to Australia with her husband in 2014, and moved permanently to Adelaide in 2016. She has volunteered at the RSPCA and AWL, and worked as a veterinary nurse in a few vet clinics in Melbourne and Adelaide during her time in Australia, gaining experience and an understanding of the Australian veterinary industry. In her spare time, she loves to walk her rescue Kelpie cross named Chuck, baking and going to the beach.
Victoria Jimenez
Veterinary Nurse
Vicky joined the team at The Parade Norwood Vet clinic in January of 2020. She graduated as a vet from the National University of Colombia in Bogota in 2010, and worked as a mixed animal practitioner in a number of local vet practices for almost 5 years. She travelled to Australia with her husband in 2014, and moved permanently to Adelaide in 2016. She has volunteered at the RSPCA and AWL, and worked as a veterinary nurse in a few vet clinics in Melbourne and Adelaide during her time in Australia, gaining experience and an understanding of the Australian veterinary industry. In her spare time, she loves to walk her rescue Kelpie cross named Chuck, baking and going to the beach.
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Alexandra Hudson
Veterinary Nurse
Alexandra has completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and has been nursing since the end of 2018 and has a strong interest in exotic animals. She joined the team at The Parade Norwood Vet clinic in 2019. At home, she has a pet turtle named Sam that she has had since she was 9 years old. Outside of work she enjoys trying new foods, going to the footy and spending time with her friends and family.
Alexandra Hudson
Veterinary Nurse
Alexandra has completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and has been nursing since the end of 2018 and has a strong interest in exotic animals. She joined the team at The Parade Norwood Vet clinic in 2019. At home, she has a pet turtle named Sam that she has had since she was 9 years old. Outside of work she enjoys trying new foods, going to the footy and spending time with her friends and family.
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