Meet the Staff at Ballarat Veterinary Companion Animal Clinics
Partners
Dr Stewart Greedy BVSc, MANZCVS (Surgery)
Stewart grew up in Melbourne and attended the University of Melbourne, graduating from the Veterinary School in 1995. His first job as a new graduate was here at the Ballarat Veterinary Practice. He spent three years working in the small animal clinic at Sturt Street, before leaving to gain veterinary experience in the UK and to travel. Stewart worked in various practices throughout the UK from Newcastle-upon-Tyne on the northern border, to Hastings on the southern coast as well as Yorkshire, Surrey and London. Stewart returned to Australia and recommenced work at Ballarat Veterinary Practice in July 2000, continuing to work as a companion animal clinician and surgeon.
Dr Aaron Luttrell BVSc
Aaron graduated from his Bachelor of Veterinary Science degree at the University of Melbourne in 1999. Since then he has been working as a small animal veterinarian at the Ballarat Veterinary Practice. During his time at BVP Aaron has developed a special interest in avian and exotic animal medicine. This interest stems from Aarons childhood interest in birds and other small pets, having always had aviaries of budgies, canaries, finches and cockatiels, and cages of guinea-pigs, rabbits, and the odd turtle pond.
Paul Dempsey B App Sc. Ag., MBA.
Managing Director, BVP
Paul comes to BVP with over 15 years experience in senior management and leadership roles in the Agribusiness and retail sectors. With skills in general and operations management, Paul is a commercial business leader who adopts a pragmatic, hands-on approach. Originally from the Canberra region, much of Paul's experience has been gained throughout many areas of NSW including the New England, Hunter Valley and Southern NSW regions before moving to Ballarat nearly 10 years ago with his wife and family.
Veterinarians
Dr Richard Lawrence
BVetMed
Richard was born in the UK and trained at the Royal Veterinary College, qualifying in 1980. From there, Richard spent 5 years in busy rural practice learning the ropes and gaining experience in all aspects of general practice. In 1980 he was offered a position to manage a small animal clinic in Melbourne and left the UK for a 1 year sabbatical abroad. 28 years later he is still in his adopted country and has been a partner of the Ballarat Veterinary Practice for 15 years.
Dr Lynda Kitchin
BVSc
Dr Ruth Duncan BVSc
BVSc
Dr Horace Tang
BVSc
Horace graduated from University of Melbourne in 2010 and joined the team at the Ballarat Veterinary Practice in 2011. He has a particular interest in veterinary dentistry and feline medicine. Horace grew up in Hong Kong and can speak fluent English, Cantonese & Mandarin.
Outside of work, Horace enjoys travelling, singing and going to the theatre. He has been involved in numerous musical productions. Horace is the proud owner of a three-legged cat named Thomas, which he adopted from the clinic after being rescued following a gunshot injury.
Dr Louise Andrado
BVSc
Louise graduated from The University of Melbourne Veterinary School in 2001. Her first job was at the busy Melbourne headquarters of the RSPCA where she quickly brushed up her surgical and medical skills. After this, she worked in England for a year and then returned to locum throughout many clinics in Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula. After settling down to work in Sunbury for a number of years, she then went on maternity leave to raise her son.
Dr Melissa Hutchinson
BVSc, MANZCVS (Internal Medicine)
Dr Melissa Hutchison obtained her Bachelor of Veterinary Science from the University of Melbourne. Mel worked at a mixed animal general practice in Woodend before starting an Oncology Internship in October 2014 at the Victorian Animal Cancer Centre which she completed in March 2016.
In her spare time Mel enjoys spending time with her fur babies, the extremely large black cat Elmo, crazy terrier cross Lexie and her cheeky thoroughbred Dephi.
Dr Jorge Baron
BVSc
When not at work, Jorge enjoys riding his mountain bike around Ballarat and watching movies with his three cats.
Dr Catalina Castillo
BVSc
After completing a Degree in Veterinary Science in Colombia, Catalina moved to Australia in 2007. Catalina spent time in the Hunter Valley and Gippsland working in mixed practices. In December 2018, Catalina joined Eureka Veterinary Hospital and BVP. She absolutely loves being a vet with special interests in internal medicine, emergency and soft tissue surgery.
In her free time, Catalina enjoys hiking, reading and spending time with her cats.
Dr Tahlia Cuzens
BVSc
Tahlia has since spent time working in mixed practice and conducting research on koalas, prior to joining our team.
In her spare time, Tahlia likes to explore the outdoors (especially finding waterfalls), cooking and spending time with friends and family.
Dr Santiago Neumann
BSc (VB), DVM
Dr Santiago (Santi) started his career at an early age by watching his dad work as a veterinarian overseas. Growing up in view of the profession he circled back and followed in the footsteps. Santi joined the team in 2022 after graduating from Adelaide University the year before.
He has a particular interest in diagnostic imaging but enjoys the challenges of internal medicine and surgery.
In his time off he is big on camping, traveling and likes to play a little guitar.”
Dr Jeffrey Khong
BSc (Vet Bio), DVM
Jeffrey grew up in Ballarat and returned to his home town to work after completing his degree at the University of Adelaide, commencing with Ballarat Veterinary Practice in 2023.
Outside of work, Jeffrey is a keen hiking enthusiast and is often frequenting local cafes with friends.
Dr Alri Lightley
BVSc
Alri moved to Australia in July 2023 to join the companion animal team at the Ballarat Veterinary Practice.
Having completed Veterinary Science at the University of Pretoria in 2021, Alri completed a year of compulsory community service in Strydkraal, a rural town in South Africa. She then worked in a small animal private practice in Cape Town before relocating to Australia with her husband.
Alri enjoys getting out for a jog and hiking, a great way to explore Ballarat. A Netflix series or a good book are also a favourite pastime.
Dr Annaliese Cosgriff
BVSc
Dr Annaliese (Anna) Cosgriff graduated from Charles Sturt University in 2017
Head Nurse
Sue Phillips – Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing
Head Nurse
When Sue left school in 1994, she went to work at Meredith Dairy where they make cheese and yoghurt from sheep and goat milk. Her neighbour at the time was working at a local vet clinic and got Sue her first veterinary nurse job. Sue worked there for 6 months before moving to the Ballarat Veterinary Practice in 2002.
Sue also loves spending time with her husband Stuart. She is training to be a dog show judge and has been showing and breeding pugs since 1993.
Human Resources
Claire McAteer – BMan (HR), CPHR, MAHRI
Assistant to the Managing Director
After completing a Bachelor of Management (HR) and spending time working in the recruitment sector in the UK, Claire spent eight years employed in the Executive Office of Bunnings Group Limited, at their head office in Hawthorn.
Companion Animal Clinic Staff at Ballarat Veterinary Practice
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Pet Emergency?
If you have an AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY between the hours of 6pm and 8am please call
Companion Animal Emergency Number