Diamond Creek

Dr Suzanne Leibel

Veterinarian

Dr. Suzanne initially studied genetics and zoology and started her career in human research before moving into the veterinary science. Suzanne completed her veterinary degree at the University of Sydney and commenced work in Melbourne as a small animal veterinarian. During this time Suzanne developed an interest in both medicine and surgery completing many courses in both. In 2018 Dr. Suzanne completed her Graduate certificate in small animal ultrasound and loves performing ultrasound.
Dr. Suzanne loves vetting and really enjoys the improvements that can be made in animals lives.

Dr Jessica Coates

Veterinary Director

Dr Jessica graduated from The University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science with Honours in 2013. In 2019, Jess completed her certification in veterinary acupuncture through the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society, a leading global organisation in veterinary acupuncture. She has also completed further formal study in veterinary behaviour and is a Fear Free Certified Professional.

Jess is a self confessed cat lady and loves all things to do with feline medicine and surgery. She shares her home with three fabulous felines: Imogen, Poppy and Benson. Jess’ favourite part of her job is meeting the many cats of Diamond Creek and helping them to live happy and healthy lives. She is also a keen surgeon and enjoys a busy day of soft tissue surgery and dentistry. Jess has a long standing interest in animal behaviour and welfare and has sat on the board for Edgar’s Mission (the largest farmed animal sanctuary in the southern hemisphere) for many years.

Jess is rarely seen without her much loved canine sidekicks: Elliott the scruffy, three legged terrier cross and Dolly the long haired Chihuahua.

Chloe Veith

Veterinary Nurse

Chloe joined the Greencross team at Diamond Creek in 2023 and is completing her final year of the Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing Degree at Latrobe University. She has always grown up around cats and knew from a young age that she wanted to work with our feline friends. Chloe is the proud pet parent of a seal point Ragdoll named Mittens (who she spoils).

Chloe loves all aspects of her job and particularly enjoys surgical nursing, nurse consultations and front of house responsibilities. She is passionate about patient welfare and working with clients to achieve the best possible outcomes for their pets. Chloe has a thirst for knowledge and understands that importance of continuing education to ensure that she stays up to date with the latest knowledge in the veterinary industry.

Jorja Hoskin

Veterinary Nurse

Jorja joined the team at Greencross Diamond Creek in 2022 and is currently studying her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and has a passion for all things surgical nursing.
Growing up in Shepparton, Victoria, having Beagle’s and cats as pets during her early life, she always knew her career would be with animals. Since moving to Melbourne Jorja has adopted two rescue Greyhounds, Donald and Clancy.
When Jorja’s not working, she enjoys being in the outdoors, football, hiking, binge watching Netflix or spending time with her family and friends.

Bree Blackwood

Practice Manager

Bree started with Greencross Vets in 2021 as the Practice Manager and Veterinary Nurse. With over two decades of experience working in Vet Clinics , Bree loves working with animals and enjoys educating her team and pet parent clientele.
Bree grew up in Sydney and has worked for welfare organization’s and private practice’s in the Southern Suburbs of Sydney and led a successful team in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney where she was the Lead Vet Nurse for many years.
Bree moved to Melbourne in 2013 working in the industry before having time off to have her children.
In her spare time, Bree enjoys music, seeing live bands and going to red wine vineyards. She loves going for Picnic Days, day trips and camping around Victoria with her husband and two young kids.

Cleopatra Lowery

Veterinary Nurse

Cleopatra has been nursing for the last four years with her passion strongly aligning in the animal care industry for both domestic animals and wildlife/exotics.
She has completed both Certificates II and III in Animals Studies as well as her Certificate III in Captive Animals through Taronga Zoo.

When Cleo is not caring for your pets you will find her coaching at Jets Gymnastics and volunteering at various wildlife parks as well as caring for her own Staffy at home!

Connie Bretherton

Veterinary Nurse

Connie’s love for the animal industry started by completing a Certificate III in Animal Studies in 2019. She quickly found her passion working with lost pets in a rescue and shelter-based environment, focusing mainly on dog and cat husbandry, behaviour assessments and adoption.
Connie has an interest in owner education, animal welfare and working to spread awareness of responsible pet ownership throughout our community. She also loves to foster animals that need some extra love in her spare time.
Her journey Greencross Vets started in 2023, where she begun working and training as a Veterinary Nurse so that she can help animals in a whole different field!

Dr Clarie Mann

Veterinarian

Dr Huong Wright

Veterinarian

Dr. Huong Wright, a 2009 graduate of Melbourne University, brings over 15 years of dedicated veterinary experience to her practice. After starting her career in mixed practice, she found her true passion in small animal care, where she has excelled for the past 13 years. Dr. Wright has a wide range of interests, including arthritis management in geriatric animals and animal behaviour, with a particular love for performing soft tissue surgery. Her unwavering commitment is to provide exceptional care for animal patients and the best advice for their owners.
Beyond the clinic, Dr. Wright enjoys crafting, baking, and traveling. She treasures time with her family in Eltham, which includes her husband, their three young boys, an Irish Setter named ‘Cahira’, and a domestic shorthair called ‘Calvin.’

Dr Suzie May

Veterinarian

Dr Suzie joined our practice in 2023 and enjoys working in a small community caring for local pets. Her interests are in feline nutrition and toxicology.
Suzie has spent more than 15 years practicing and teaching veterinary medicine primarily in the field of emergency and critical care. She has successfully completed post-graduate membership studies with the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in Emergency and Critical Care. Suzie continues to teach and work in veterinary emergency medicine in addition to working in general practice.

Dr Suzanne Leibel

Veterinarian

Dr. Suzanne initially studied genetics and zoology and started her career in human research before moving into the veterinary science. Suzanne completed her veterinary degree at the University of Sydney and commenced work in Melbourne as a small animal veterinarian. During this time Suzanne developed an interest in both medicine and surgery completing many courses in both. In 2018 Dr. Suzanne completed her Graduate certificate in small animal ultrasound and loves performing ultrasound.
Dr. Suzanne loves vetting and really enjoys the improvements that can be made in animals lives.

Dr Jessica Coates

Veterinary Director

Dr Jessica graduated from The University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science with Honours in 2013. In 2019, Jess completed her certification in veterinary acupuncture through the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society, a leading global organisation in veterinary acupuncture. She has also completed further formal study in veterinary behaviour and is a Fear Free Certified Professional.

Jess is a self confessed cat lady and loves all things to do with feline medicine and surgery. She shares her home with three fabulous felines: Imogen, Poppy and Benson. Jess’ favourite part of her job is meeting the many cats of Diamond Creek and helping them to live happy and healthy lives. She is also a keen surgeon and enjoys a busy day of soft tissue surgery and dentistry. Jess has a long standing interest in animal behaviour and welfare and has sat on the board for Edgar’s Mission (the largest farmed animal sanctuary in the southern hemisphere) for many years.

Jess is rarely seen without her much loved canine sidekicks: Elliott the scruffy, three legged terrier cross and Dolly the long haired Chihuahua.

Chloe Veith

Veterinary Nurse

Chloe joined the Greencross team at Diamond Creek in 2023 and is completing her final year of the Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing Degree at Latrobe University. She has always grown up around cats and knew from a young age that she wanted to work with our feline friends. Chloe is the proud pet parent of a seal point Ragdoll named Mittens (who she spoils).

Chloe loves all aspects of her job and particularly enjoys surgical nursing, nurse consultations and front of house responsibilities. She is passionate about patient welfare and working with clients to achieve the best possible outcomes for their pets. Chloe has a thirst for knowledge and understands that importance of continuing education to ensure that she stays up to date with the latest knowledge in the veterinary industry.

Jorja Hoskin

Veterinary Nurse

Jorja joined the team at Greencross Diamond Creek in 2022 and is currently studying her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and has a passion for all things surgical nursing.
Growing up in Shepparton, Victoria, having Beagle’s and cats as pets during her early life, she always knew her career would be with animals. Since moving to Melbourne Jorja has adopted two rescue Greyhounds, Donald and Clancy.
When Jorja’s not working, she enjoys being in the outdoors, football, hiking, binge watching Netflix or spending time with her family and friends.

Bree Blackwood

Practice Manager

Bree started with Greencross Vets in 2021 as the Practice Manager and Veterinary Nurse. With over two decades of experience working in Vet Clinics , Bree loves working with animals and enjoys educating her team and pet parent clientele.
Bree grew up in Sydney and has worked for welfare organization’s and private practice’s in the Southern Suburbs of Sydney and led a successful team in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney where she was the Lead Vet Nurse for many years.
Bree moved to Melbourne in 2013 working in the industry before having time off to have her children.
In her spare time, Bree enjoys music, seeing live bands and going to red wine vineyards. She loves going for Picnic Days, day trips and camping around Victoria with her husband and two young kids.