Kilsyth

Princess Tess

Receptionist

Baxter

Practice Manager

Natalia Baranowski

Veterinary Nurse

Natalia began their vet nursing career in 2021 working with shelter animals. After bringing home one too many pets and becoming fully qualified they joined the team at Kilsyth in 2023. Having a background in counselling, they have a huge focus on the human-animal bond and how we as owners can bring out the best in our pets.

At home they can be seen sitting in their sunroom cuddling their guinea pigs, Serotonin and Dopamine, going for picturesque walks with their Golden Retriever, Jess, or binge-watching the latest Netflix series with their cats, Croaker and Gus.

Dr Paige Cross

Veterinary Director

Paige graduated from the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2016. Prior to completing her veterinary degree Paige worked as a veterinary nurse for five years. Paige has worked in a mix of General Practice, Emergency and Shelter Medicine roles over the past seven years. She joined the Kilsyth and Bayswater team in January 2023 and brings with her a passion for internal medicine and critical care.

She is the pet parent to a full house, Jinx the Labrador, Alice the Border Collie, the cats; Kira, Jack and Hex, The chickens; Hedwig, Helen, Heidi, Helga and Nettle, and Morrigan the Coastal Carpet Python.

Dr Adrian Castellini

Senior Veterinarian

Dr Adrian graduated from Melbourne Uni Vet School in 1976 and has spent his career working with small animals, first joining our team over three decades ago. He first starting working at Kilsyth in 1987. When not working, he enjoys spending time with his cats, dogs, horses, birds and a devotee to the game of golf!

Lauren O’Neill

I completed my Certificate II in Animal Care and began working as an intern at Greencross in 2023.

I am currently studying my Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. In my free time, I like to spend time with my rescue Kelpie Zep and also like spending time with my friends.

Charlotte Matlin

Veterinary Nurse

Charlotte Joined the Kilsyth team in early 2020 after completing her Certificates I, II and III in Vet Nursing. She has done volunteering at different shelters and also placement at Greencross Vets Ferntree Gully.
When not at the clinic, Charlotte can be found studying to complete her Certificate IV. In her spare time Charlotte enjoys video games, going to the movies, and spending time at home with her family and three cats, Spike, Meika and Ghost.

Celene Buttress

Veterinary Nurse

Celene started as a Veterinary Nurse with Greencross Vets Ferntree Gully in 2020 and works across two clinics. She has successfully completed her qualifications and continues to develop her professional learning. Celene has a passion for animal welfare and continues to enjoy learning about every aspect of animal care.

Dr. Diana Skues

Associate Veterinarian

Diana spent her student days at the University Of Melbourne. After graduating she worked locally for 1 year before working in mixed practice in New Zealand and England for several years. She joined the Greencross Vets Kilsyth (formally Kilsyth Vet Clinic) approximately 25 years ago with 4 young children, horses. Dogs, cats, cockatiels, silver quail and a very understanding husband. She is now working part time at the clinic enjoying new challenges within the practice and tries to balance work with leisure activities and family including 3 grandchildren. Dina is very passionate about her work and has a particular affinity for Rhodesian Ridgebacks and black and white cats.

Dr Kathryn Willis

Kathryn graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1997 and worked in a variety of small animal clinics before joining the Kilsyth team as a part-time veterinarian in 2009. She has one fur-kid, a kelpie named Bailey. Kathryn has a passion for agility and so does Bailey (fortunately!), and they spend many weekends competing together at agility trials. They also train and compete in obedience and Rally-O. Kathryn also has an interest in photography (her favourite subjects being birds and dogs) and has had some success competing in national and international photography competitions.

Kerry Buckland

Veterinary Nurse

Kerry has been extensive knowledge in vet nursing having worked in the industry for over four decades, has been with Greencross Kilsyth since 1995.
Outside of the clinic, Kerry’s passion in life is her fur family, her pets include cats and horses and any other spare time is spent In her large garden on her farm in Boho.

Lena Charmicheal

Senior Veterinary Nurse

Lena first started out human nursing in 2008 but realised animals were her true passion. Lena qualified as a Vet nurse in 2014.
At home Lena has a one year old daughter Charlotte and her fur babies Dexter the Bull Arab X, a DSH cat named Lily who was rescued from the animal aid in 2012.
In Lena’s spare time she does pet minding and also fosters Bull Arabs that require rehoming. Outside of work Lena enjoys catching up with friends, shopping and travelling (when she can afford it).

Brittany Martin

Senior Veterinary Nurse Practice Manager

Brittany started Veterinary nursing in 2012 and became a qualified Veterinary Nurse in 2016. She joined the team with the opening of Greencross Ferntree Gully in December 2016 and her areas of passion are in preventative health care, nutrition, animal behaviour, surgical anesthesia and providing her patients with high standards of care. At home Brittany has a 6yr old Border Collie named Oscar, a cheeky 2yr old Chihuahua called Trixie and a senior pug called Keeta, who she adopted through the clinic a few years ago.