Staff

Veterinarians

Monday	Connie	&	Corinne	This roster is provided as a guide and is subject to change. You are welcome to ask to see a particular vet if you wish when you make your appointment.
Tuesday	Mark	&	Cait
Wednesday	Cait & Mark	&	Connie
Thursday	Cait or Connie	&	Mark
Friday	Connie & Cait	&	Corinne
Weekends	Mark or Connie or Cait or Corinne

Dr Mark Fetterplace BVSc

Mark graduated from Sydney University in 1980. He worked for several years as an associate in Campbelltown before establishing this hospital in 1983 (See History). Mark is the founder, owner, manager and senior veterinarian of the hospital. He lives in the Northern Wollongong area with his wife and has five children. His other interests include surfing, travel, photography and coffee. Mark has 2 dogs - a cattle dog that loves people but not dogs and a Labrador that loves anybody.

Dr Connie Lam BVSc (Hons), MACVSc (Small Animal Medicine)

Connie graduated from Sydney University in 2005 and joined us as a full time veterinarian in December that year. In 2007, she completed a 12 month internship in small animal surgery and medicine at the Adelaide Veterinary Specialist and Referral Centre. She rejoined the Ingleburn team in February 2008. Connie became a member of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists in Small Animal Medicine (by examination) in 2010. She enjoys all aspects of veterinary practice but has a special interest in medicine, soft tissue surgery and anaesthesia. In her spare time, Connie loves spending time with her very clever Jack Russell Terrier, Toto and her big cat, Sooty.

Dr Cait McKinnon BVSc

Cait graduated from Sydney University in 2009 and joined our team in February 2010. She has a special interest in exotic pets and surgery. In her spare time Cait enjoys bush walking, yoga, music and art. She shares her home with her partner and her extremely talented (more talented than "Toto") dog "Nala".

Dr Corinne James BVSc (Hons)

Nurses

Bronwyn Merchant

Bronwyn joined us as a fulltime vet nurse in 1987. She completed her Veterinary Nursing Certificate at Ultimo Tafe in 1989. Bron’s family at home includes her 2 children, 2 cheeky dogs & 1 naughty cat. Bronwyn heads our nursing team with over 24 years of experience. In her spare time she enjoys netball, reading and socialising with friends.

Roslyn Atkinson

Roslyn joined us in 1999 as a full-time vet nurse, after several years experience in animal care and handling. Ros has numerous qualifications including certificates in Animal Attending, Veterinary Reception and Kennel Operations, as well as an Assoc. Dipl. in Animal Technology. Most recently, Ros completed advanced studies in veterinary nursing completing the veterinary technician’s diploma from the Animal Industries Resource Centre. Ros enjoys all aspects of veterinary nursing but in particular has an interest in anaesthesia and advanced surgical and medical nursing. Ros lives in the Southern Highlands . At home she has 2 birds, “Lilly” the blue tongue lizard, “Abby” the crazy kitten & "Bonnie" the kelpie.

Kate Parkes

Kate joined us in 2010 as a full-time vet nurse. She comes to us with 6 years experience some of which was gained whilst employed with the Animal Welfare League. Kate holds a Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing and enjoys all aspects of nursing with a particular interest in pathology and exotic pets like birds, ferrets, rodents, reptiles & amphibians. Her pets at home include: 2 dogs - Max & Cooper, 3 cats - Fluffy, Squirt & Girly, 30 tropical fish, a siamese fighting fish, and an eclectus parrot named Frankie!

Olivia Fagan

Olivia joined us in 2010 as an animal attendant. She has very quickly learnt all aspects of animal husbandry and we are now training her as a vet nurse. Olivia has a keen interest in dog behaviour and training and is currently learning to teach Puppy Preschool. She is currently studying Zoo Keeping at Taronga Zoo and enjoys nursing baby animals. At Home her pet's include 1 dog - Molly and lots of fish!