Meet our wonderful team at Castlemaine vets. We look to working with you to support your pets best health.

 
  

Dr Yvette Berkeley

Veterinarian & Practice Owner (BVSc (Hons), BA (Hons))

Yvette graduated from The University of Queensland in 2002, then  spent 5 years in mixed practice on the Isle of Man, Wales and England.  While there, Yvette’s holidays were spent volunteering for Nine Lives in Greece and SPANA in Morocco, providing vet care for work animals and neutering stray cats. Since returning to Australia she has concentrated on small animal practice with a keen interest in ophthalmology, medicine and surgery.

Yvette lives with Athena and their daughter Eadi and animals on 10 acres in Mckenzie Hill. She has a passion for the cats in Greece and Greek food, and continues to support Nine lives in Athens and smaller welfare groups throughout the Greek islands to neuter strays.

Dr Belinda Gibbs

Veterinarian (BVSc, MACVS)

Belinda has been a practicing vet for the past 14 years. Belinda Grew up on a dairy farm in Stanhope & focused her career in mixed practice, initially at Maffra Victoria, then onto the UK based in York. She then began a 4 year career path change in Emergency Medicine at the Essendon Animal Accident & Emergency Centre. During this time Belinda completed her memberships in Emergency Medicine & Critical care.

November 2012 saw Belinda, husband Paul and their then baby Olive, move to Kyneton and in March 2013 start at Castlemaine Vet Clinic.
  

Eva Evans

Nurse Manager (VN BSc)

Eva is Castlemaine Vets Head Nurse and has been a Vet Nurse  for over 20 years spending most of that time at the University of Melbourne Vet hospital helping final year Vet students gain confidence and skills in anesthesia. Eva spends her time looking after both her two legged and four legged family on her mixed farm and eco tourism business. In her spare time, Eva enjoys trail riding, camping and reading.

Amanda Vlassis

Senior Vet Nurse (Cert IV Small animal, Cert IV Equine)

Amanda has been nursing for 17 years. She has previously worked at the Lort Smith Animal Hospital and Werribee Equine Centre. Amanda has been at CVC for 4 years. She also volunteers for Animals Australia and has a keen interest in Animal Welfare. Amanda has three dogs, three cats and five horses.

Merinda Kuckhahn

Assistant Nurse

Merinda lives on a block just outside Castlemaine with her hubby, two Shepherds Besch and Polly and her little old guy Pan, the blind Maltese x Shihtzu.
She has spent the last 6 years working at Hilltop Boarding kennels and is currently studying with the National Dog Trainers Federation.
She loves gardening, op shopping and spending time with her fur family.
  

Lisa Tancredi

Receptionist

Lisa, has been with CVC for many years now and brings with her incredible knowledge about the importance of pet grooming for your pets health and well-being. Lisa has hung up her grooming clippers and can be found on our reception desk usually Wednesdays to Fridays.  Lisa can often be found early mornings walking the streets of Castlemaine with her brood of dogs.  Lisa also puts her hand to various crafts in particular the magic of looming.

 

Marisa Jorgensen

Marisa grew up in a tiny apartment in Copenhagen. She booked a plane ticket to Australia in 2018 and completely fell in love with the country.  She met her partner not long after arriving in Australia and the now live in Chewton with their 6 chickens and Maremma dog Leo.  Marisa is passionate about animals and in particular the diverse wildlife in Australia and sees herself studying either psychology or veterinary science at the University of Melbourne.  When Marisa is not at reception of as a cage hand at CVC, you will usually find her with a paint brush in her hand, at the gym or going for a long bush walk watching the kangaroos jump by

Kristy Dwyer

Receptionist

Kristy moved to Mandurang from Melbourne  to enjoy a tree change with her husband and three children. She has completed her Cert 3 in Animal Studies and is an experienced receptionist. You will find Kristy at reception, usually on a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, but don't be surprised if you see her other days.  Kristy has a lab called Fig who is a delightful addition to her family.  

Tegan Nicholl-Caddell

Receptionist

Tegan recently moved to Castlemaine with her partner, daughter and four rescued fur babies. On
retirement as a professional dancer Tegan decided to follow her passion for all things animal,
completing a short course in Animal Nursing at Box hill Institute, a Diploma of Science at Deakin
University and is currently completing a Bachelor’s degree in Animal and Veterinary Bioscience at La
Trobe University. Tegan works at the practice on Thursdays and Saturdays. She is enjoying getting to know the
locals and their pets.
  

Athena Williams

Practice Owner/Manager (MSc Policy & Human Resources; BSc Biomed)

Athena moved to Castlemaine with her eldest daughter Ellandi in early 2004.  Athena spent many years working in community development, policy and social research before completely emerging herself in the world of animals as Practice Manager in 2020.  Athena and Yvette brought Castlemaine Vet clinic in 2011, when their daughter Eadi was born.  You would often meet Athena in the late hours of the night, early mornings or over the weekends when she would be assisting Yvette in emergency care.  Athena enjoys the opportunity to work with the experienced team at Castlemaine Vets to promote animal health and the value of animals in the community.  

  
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