Our Team

Dr. Kevin Foster

BVSc (Hons) MVS

Kevin is passionate about caring for cats, dogs, small animals, reptiles and their people. He is delighted to be part of Vets on Parker: a genuine family practice. Kevin trained as a veterinary surgeon at the University of Melbourne and graduated with honours. He has recently completed a postgraduate certificate and masters degree in small animal medicine and surgery.

Kevin worked for several years in Sydney at a busy small animal clinic and emergency veterinary hospital before moving back to Melbourne in 2010. Kevin became the principal vet at Vets on Parker in early 2011.

He thoroughly enjoys looking after the family pets of Templestowe and enjoys participating in community life. Kevin has an Airedale Terrier named Macy and looks after his family’s Cavalier King Charles Spaniels on a regular basis.

Dr Kevin hosts Pets Practice with Dr Kevin and is series vet for Animal Extra. He’s appeared on The Project, Ten News and Light FM as well as in the Herald Sun and Leader Newspapers.

Dr. Sarah Thorpe

BVSc MVS

Sarah graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2010 and started her career in a busy small animal practice in Ballarat. In 2012 she joined the Vets on Parker team and has loved building relationships with the wonderful VOP clients and their beloved furry family members. Sarah has a keen interest in medicine and enjoys managing complicated medical cases and chronic medical conditions, in particular the care of her geriatric patients and supporting her clients in how to best care for their elderly pets.

She is also passionate about feline infectious disease management and kitten medicine following extensive work with rescue cats. Sarah completed a Masters in Veterinary Studies (Small Animal Practice) in 2017 and the knowledge she has gained is an asset to VOP and her patients. Her two mischievous cats Gerald and Kelly keep her on her toes – ask Dr Sarah about their antics when you are next at the clinic, there is always a new story about what they have been up to!

Dr. Michelle Rassool

BSc DVM

Michelle graduated with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Melbourne. Originally a Templestowe local, she now works between Vets on Balwyn and sister clinic, Vets on Parker.

Michelle has a special interest in veterinary behavioural medicine. She enjoys the practical aspects of behaviour and training, particularly working hands on with dogs, cats and horses. She is also a keen animal welfare advocate and works with greyhound rescue in rehabilitating ex-racing dogs for adoption, as well as presenting seminars to owners and foster carers on greyhound behaviour and health.

Michelle has a black and white border collie called Herriot who loves to learn. They both enjoy training, practicing new skills together, and going running. Michelle is passionate about community education in being safe around pets. Together she and Herriot have performed and presented at many educational events and seminars.

Dr. Kassy Sainsbury

BVSc

Kassy joins the team on weekends and has over 10 years’ experience as a veterinarian. Kassy’s clients enjoy her honest and down to earth approach. She has a particular interest in the mental health of her patients and in dermatology.  Born and bred locally, Kassy graduated from Sydney University and has spent time working around Australia, in the UK and in Dubai.

Dr. Bree Cashmore

BVSc

Bree joined the team at Vets on Parker in February. She has over 7 years’ experience as a veterinarian and she has thoroughly enjoyed becoming part of the team. Bree recently moved into the local area and is looking forward to many years ahead caring for her clients and looking after their much-loved pets.

Dr. Erica Chan

BSc DVM

Erica is originally from Eltham and remembers driving past Vets on Parker regularly when growing up. She is therefore super excited to have come full circle and joined the fantastic team at Vets on Parker.  She holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Melbourne, and looks forward to providing high quality veterinary care to all local families and their pets.

Erica loves being active and spending time outdoors – a passion shared by Ralph, her Rhodesian Ridgeback X Cattle Dog. She also loves coffee and good food, and wishes Ralph had better ‘café manners’ so that he could share this passion with her too.

Dr. Emily McKee

BVSc

Emily trained as a veterinary surgeon at the University of Melbourne and is passionate about small animals and she particularly enjoys caring for dogs, cats and rabbits!  In her spare time she loves to spend time with her ragdoll, Shyloh and her Samoyed named ‘Woolamai’ and hit the surf down at Phillip Island.

Danielle Cowburn

She started her nursing career at a busy 24 hour emergency clinic where she was exposed to many interesting and exciting cases. Danielle volunteers with Wildlife Victoria as a rescue and transport officer and has done extensive volunteer work overseas with the street dogs in Nepal and Peru. Danielle is a foster carer and is currently looking after a beautiful 7 year old bull terrier.

Dr. Cindy Lo

BVSc(Hons)

Cindy has a special interest in surgery, and has completed further studies with the University of Sydney to advance her surgical skills. She enjoys the life changing aspect seen after a successful surgical procedure. It absolutely
warms her heart when she sees her patients regain their normal behavior!

Cindy not only is fluent in English, she is also fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin as she was born in Hong Kong. She welcomes clients to communicate with her in any of these 3 languages in consultations.

Cindy is hoping to adopt a Mini Dachshund in the near future.

Madeleine Sargent

Amy Wang

Amy is currently undertaking the Bachelor of Science at the University of Melbourne, and aspires to become a veterinarian one day. As a cattery attendant Amy feels lucky to really get to know and form strong bonds with the feline clients of the clinic.

Her other passions include owning too many plants, arts and crafts, photography and spoiling her boisterous Doberman Pinscher, Tyson.

Jessica Page

Jessie was born and raised in country Victoria and has a keen interest in animals and animal well-being. She has spent time volunteering at the RSPCA, Blue Cross and Animal Aid and completed several courses related to animal welfare. Recently she has started her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and finds the experience both challenging and rewarding. Jess joined Vets on Parker as a volunteer in February 2018 and has since joined the staff as a Cattery Attendant. The knowledge Jess is acquiring from the friendly team has been invaluable and she looks forward to the next phase of her studies and career. Jess spends most of her free time with her beloved fur baby, Sam the Pomeranian.

Lyana Palmer

Lyana has grown up surrounded by furry (and feathered and scaled!) companions. Growing up in Sydney and Wagga Wagga, she relocated to Melbourne where she has turned her passion for animals into a rewarding career, completing her Certificate II in Animal Studies and Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in late 2016. She has a keen interest in feline medicine and hopes to complete a Diploma in Feline Nursing in the near future.

She has a large family consisting of three domestic moggies Marshall, Link and Cooper, and her two dogs Tifa the Samoyed x Border Collie and Loki the rescued Husky cross.

When she isn’t spoiling her fur babies, she spends her time completing a Bachelor of Languages, working on her urban fantasy novels, drawing, playing the piano or violin, and designing and coding (or playing!) video games.

Catherine Steer

Catherine has always known that she would spend her life working with animals. Her passion for animal welfare and conservation led her to volunteering for the RSPCA and wildlife rescuers before starting her nursing career at Vets on Parker. Catherine has completed a bachelor’s degree in Animal and Veterinary Biosciences from La Trobe university and is currently completing her certificate IV in veterinary nursing.

Catherine’s pawfect family includes two senior citizens, Oscar the bichon x and Butch the mixture of everything. In her spare time she loves to read, hike and make daisy chains.

Joanne Amos

Joanne hails from a small country town called Sea Lake where she grew up surrounded by a large range of animals. After completing her Bachelor in Animal and Veterinary Biosciences she joined the team at Vets on Parker in 2010. She enjoys the constant learning experience that working in the Veterinary industry gives her, and watching how innovated changes to medicine benefit our patients and clients alike. When not at work Joanne is kept busy as a director at Maneki Neko Cat Rescue, a non for profit cat rescue organization that came about by a conversation in our own waiting room! Often referred to as our crazy cat lady Joanne can usually be seen with a carrier of kitten bottle babies in tow.

Victoria Macleod

Victoria has always wanted to work with animals for as long as she can remember. She pursued her passion in animals by completing a diploma of Animal Technology at box hill tafe, leading to a job here in the cattery at Vets on Parker. She loves spending time with all the cats giving each one of them tons of cuddles!! Victoria hopes to continue studying to be a Veterinary nurse!

Victoria has two mischievous dogs, Stanley a Spoodle and Max a Westie cross Scottie. She also has a very affectionate rescue rabbit called John cena and is always fostering heaps of tiny kittens!!