We are highly skilled health experts intent on seeing that your pet is nurtured and gets the very best care.
We want you to feel comfortable entrusting us with your pet’s wellbeing.
Our diverse backgrounds bring a unique mix of skills to the clinic. Together, we make a powerful team who are devoted to animal wellness.
Dr Kirsty Lynch
Clinic Owner & Veterinarian
Kirsty’s had a love of animals and science since she was young. Becoming a vet just made sense. Behavioural medicine is her special interest because she can educate people and speak on behalf of animals with mental health issues, while supporting their owners. Her ultimate goal is to improve animal welfare and the human-animal bond. Kirsty, a certified Free Fear Professional, hopes to cultivate a low-stress, empathetic clinic environment, as free from fear as possible, where animals and their owners can feel at ease. Kirsty has a Border Collie, Chilli, a Cavoodle, Desi, a Shetland pony, Murphy, and two horses, Bob and Jackie.
Dr Jeny Heislers
Veterinarian
Jeny has a special interest in internal medicine of dogs and cats. She’s also interested in preventative vet health and the management of geriatric patients in their twilight years. Outside work, Jeny is busy with the demands of raising a family, which includes Maddie (a Border Collie), Remy (an Australian Shepherd), and adopted stray cats, Jasper and Gibson.
Dr Colette Hester
Veterinarian
Colette is passionate about all aspects of small animal medicine, especially working up interesting cases and educating clients on the best care for their pets. This passion drove her interest in becoming a certified fear free practitioner. She also likes surgery, and performs both routine and soft tissue procedures in clinic. In her spare time, Colette enjoys heading to the beach and socialising with friends.
Fiona Kates
Animal Chiropractor
Fiona started out as a chiropractor for humans. After further training, and driven by her love for horses, she is now a dedicated animal chiropractor. Fiona spent time as the assistant program coordinator for the animal chiropractic course at RMIT, where she studied. Through chiropractic, she wants to improve the health of pets and horses for owners who are drawn to a natural approach.
Katie
Practice Manager
With over 15 years of experience as a veterinary nurse, Katie brings a wealth of hands-on knowledge across all areas of nursing to her role as Practice Manager. Known for her practical approach and calm presence, she is passionate about both animal care and supporting her team. Originally from New Zealand, they’re also a proud parent of two young kids with her wife, she enjoys the busy chaos that comes with family and clinic life.
Sonya
Veterinary Nurse & Puppy School Trainer
Sonya is fascinated by dog training and behaviour. She runs our frisky puppy classes. Sonya has hand-reared many birds, kittens and puppies over the years. She finds homes for all of them, but the last puppy was too special to give up. Beans, an Irish wolfhound x, is a member of the family, along with Bosco the super Staffy, and Buzz, the ugliest cat in the world, the mischievous Devon Rex.
Taylah
Veterinary Nurse
As a dedicated veterinary nurse, Taylah is passionate about providing compassionate care to animals at every stage of their lives. She has a special soft spot for senior patients and finds great fulfillment in supporting them through their twilight years. Outside of work, Taylah stays busy with her three dogs, Alfie, Reggie, and Kenzo—as well as her ginger kitten, Oliver. On weekends, she loves spending time outdoors, whether it’s hiking, visiting the beach, or exploring new destinations on camping adventures.
Jess
Veterinary Nurse
Jess is currently studying to become a qualified veterinary nurse. She enjoys working with dogs and cats, as well as wildlife. Jess has a family dog named Caesar, who is a senior gentleman, but acts like a boisterous puppy. She loves to learn new things every day, and when not keeping busy at Ringwood, she’s devoting her time to all things sport.
Dani
Veterinary Nurse
Dani has been a vet nurse for over 25 years and has loved animals for as long as she can remember basically. If it has paws, she’s a fan! She’s all about making pets feel safe, happy, and well cared for with plenty of cuddles along the way. Dani is kept on her toes by her two sweet senior dogs, Casper and Archie, and her two cheeky, full-of-energy cats, Broccoli and Potato who live up to their names. When she’s not at work, you’ll usually find Dani out enjoying a walk in nature or spending quality time with her son and family.
Briar
Veterinary Nurse
Briar is seasoned in the vet and zoo industries. She is particularly drawn to caring for our exotic pets and local wildlife. In her downtime, you’ll find Briar with family, friends and her crazy Bengal cat Kai, or hiking national parks and plotting the next getaway.
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At Ringwood Veterinary Clinic, we know life can be unpredictable — traffic jams, parking delays, and busy mornings happen! We’ll always do our best to see you and your pet if you arrive late, but to keep our day running smoothly and to be fair to all patients, we do have a few guidelines.
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