Sharon

Sharon has worked at PVH since 2016. Initially on a casual basis and then more regularly from 2018 onwards. Sharon graduated from Sydney University and then headed out west to a small country town for a few years in mixed practice. When her children all grew up and started their own families she moved back to be closer to grandchildren and family. When she's not at work she will be at home with her husband and three very large dogs and three cats or you might even find her on a hockey field saving the goals! She also enjoys engaging her creative side of her brain with many hobbies, such as knitting and crochet among many other handicrafts.

David

David has worked at PVH since 2010. David graduated from Sydney University and has a special interest in all things feline! When he is not at work he can often be found gardening or relaxing at home with his very spoilt rescue cat Penny or more affectionately known as 'mum cat'.

Alison

Alison has been at PVH since 2020. She is The smiling face that greets you at reception or answers your calls. She has studied animal science at Western Sydney University and has previously worked for a call centre for Westfield before finding her passion with animals. Her favourite part of the day is giving treats to all the sweet dogs that come to visit us. At home Alison is a keen reader and enjoys drawing and playing games or playing with her hyperactive but cuddly kelpie named Don.

Jessica

Jess came to Penrith Vets in 2005 after working at Guildford as a vet nurse and prior to that as a florist. She holds a certificate IV in veterinary nursing. She has a particular interest in radiography and grooming. If you have ever had your pet groomed with us, Jess is likely to have been the culprit, especially if your pet came out looking better than expected. Jess has always had a love for caring and looking after animals and has always known she wanted to work with animals. At home she is always busy with the many craft projects she has on the go as well as her family and pets, Tango a very sweet ragdoll cat, Rosie a cavoodle as well as birds Bosco and storm.

Rachel

Rachel came to Penrith Vet Hospital initially as a work experience student, whilst completing her Certificate IV in veterinary nursing. It wasn’t long before she became an important member of the team and became an official employee in 2012.

Rachel came to vet nursing later in life, after already having had careers in hospitality, catering and working as an office secretary. What she loves most about working as a vet nurse is coming to a workplace with animals.  She has a special interest in training vet nursing students who benefit from her calm demeanour, patience and talent for explaining or demonstrating new skills.

Rachel currently has two fur children, Topcat a ginger DSH who she confesses is ‘The Favourite Child’, and a tabby cat called Concrete. Sometimes they need to share Rachel’s attention with foster kittens that she’ll take on to raise on occasion.

Krystal

Krystal came to Penrith Vet Hospital initially as a work experience student, whilst completing her certificate IV in veterinary nursing in 2017. Krystal worked for several years as an optical assistant before following her passion for helping animals and going on to finish her studies in 2018. Kystal has  Missy a failed foster kitten that went home with her for a weekend and never left!

Krystal loves exploring and bushwalking and when she is not working she just loves being outdoors!

Brigitte

Brigitte first stared at PVH in 1997 when John Townsend was the owner of the practice and worked until 2010.  She couldn’t stay away for long and came back in 2017. Brigitte has a certificate IV in veterinary nursing and has a particular interest in radiography and ultrasonography. When not at PVH you may find her renovating or decorating or with her pets George a very cheeky cockatoo and Maisie who was a rescue cat from PVH or her many chooks.

Elise

Elise first started at PVH as a junior nurse in 2018 whilst studying her certificate II in animal studies. She is now a fully qualified, registered nurse with a certificate IV in veterinary nursing. She has a keen interest in medical nursing and caring for the hospitalised patients and figuring out how to make them as comfortable as possible during their stay. When she's not working she will be out camping or four wheel driving or visiting her family in the country. When Elise's pets come to visit the hospital she can be found setting up an ipad for them to watch Babe the movie to keep them entertained. 

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