Meet The Team at Northside Vets

Nicole graduated from Liverpool University, UK in 2007. She gained experience working in general practice and emergency veterinary clinics around the UK before relocating to Melbourne’s Northern Suburbs in 2014.  

For 11 years she has cared for the pets of Vermont and the Eastern Suburbs, which is where she met Natalie. After several years of working together with shared values and common goals, she is delighted they are in partnership at Northside Vets.  

Nicole is now thrilled to have the opportunity to look after pets and their families closer to home.

Nicole enjoys every aspect of being a general practitioner and one of the most rewarding parts of her work is building long-term relationships with pets and their families, supporting them through every stage of life.

Outside of work, Nicole enjoys a full family life with her twin daughters, young son, and a lively household of pets including two mischievous kittens, and Rosie the gorgeous hairy Whippet who travelled with her from the UK.

Natalie started her career with animals studying Equine Science and upon completion received a scholarship for a position at a world renowned Stud in Ireland for 6 months.  

Having the ability to travel while doing the work she loved, she spent the next 20 years residing between Ireland, the USA and Australia while working with both large and small animals. 

She met her husband in Ireland, and in 2017 the decision was made to relocate back to Australia with their 2 children. Since moving home she has continued her education and spent a wonderful 8 years working with small animals (and their human companions!).

Natalie is excited to embark on this new venture with Nicole, and to become part of the Fairfield and surrounding communities.

With two teenage boys, much of her time outside the veterinary clinic is spent at sporting venues, supporting their basketball and football teams. As a family, they also enjoy camping, fishing, and spending time at the beach whenever they get the chance.

Nadine is an exceptionally experienced veterinary nurse with a deep passion for animal care. She has spent much of her career in the charity sector, caring for rescue cats and dogs at Lort Smith Animal Hospital and the Lost Dogs Home.

For the past decade, she has been a friendly and familiar face in general practice in Vermont, supporting local pet families with compassion and expertise.

A dedicated foster carer, Nadine has helped countless cats and kittens grow into confident, well-socialised pets ready for their forever homes.

At home, she dotes on her two senior cats, Squeak and Sparkles, and when she’s not at work, you’ll often find her playing soccer or planning her next travel adventure, which usually involves animals!

Jessie began her veterinary nursing career in 2018 and has since gained valuable experience across a variety of practices.
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Over the years, she has developed a particular passion for anaesthetic monitoring and patient care, and she loves staying up to date with the latest advancements in the veterinary world.

At home, Jessie is kept busy by her three much-loved pets – Rigby the Finnish Lapphund, Marley the Pomeranian, and Jerry the Ragdoll.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her animals, hitting the gym, playing video games, and planning her next overseas adventure.