Livingstone Rd

Dr Lucy Zhao BVB DVM

Veterinarian

Lucy completed her veterinary coursework at the University of Sydney in 2021. After travelling through NSW and beyond (even spending time in Africa on safari), she has returned to small animal practice because of her love of the unique human-animal bond we share with our pets. Lucy has a particular interest in all aspects of surgery, particularly soft tissue. In her spare time you will find her operating on houseplants, hitting the gym or snorkelling! Lucy is Sydney born and bred, and lives with her ‘special’ rescue cats Garlic and Chilli, and Indian Ringneck parrot, Barb.

Dr Stelene Djie BVSc (hons)

Stelene graduated with honours from the University of Queensland in 2016 and joined our team late 2018. Her interests in the veterinary field lie in small animal internal medicine, dermatology and soft tissue surgery in general. She was actively involved in the Brisbane Valley Cat Rescue where she adopted her cat, Rocky. In her free time, she enjoys an active lifestyle such as golf, hiking and going to the gym.

Dr Jo-Lyn Tan BVSc MANZCVS (Small Animal Medicine)

Lyn’s fondness of animals started at an early age. In kindergarten she could be seen presenting her favourite book on “Pets” in show and tell. She was drawn to Veterinary science because of the diversity of her patients and the wide spectrum of skills she gets to develop and practice. You never know what your day will be like as a Vet!

Lyn graduated from the University of Sydney in 2010 with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc). She worked in a mixed practice on the outskirts of Sydney in her first year before working in a small animal practice near Cronulla for 4 years.
She then moved to Penrith, working in a very busy clinic for 2 years before joining the team at Livingstone Rd. Lyn passed her exams in ‘Small Animal Medicine’ in 2018 and became a member of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (MANZCVS). She finds intrigue in working up more complex medical cases but also has a special spot in her heart for surgery and ultrasonography.

In her spare time, she can be found extending her love of animals to those that live in the ocean as she is an avid scuba diver and passionate about conservation. Her fur family includes “Tessie” the Sheltie x Corgi, “Snowflake” the Maltese & “Domino” her handsome black cat with his signature white moustache.

Dr Evan Cariola BVSc (hons) BSc (Vet) (hons)

Veterinarian

Dr Evan’s passion for pets started at a young age with two ‘male’ pet mice that soon became a dozen. During his school years he shared his home with all manner of pets, from furry to feathered and scaly to slimy. After graduating from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science and a Bachelor of Science (Veterinary) he worked in private practice in Sydney’s south-west before joining the team at Livingstone Road in 2017. Evan enjoys the variety of cases seen in general practice and has participated in conferences and workshops covering disciplines as diverse as dentistry, behaviour, neurology and emergency medicine. Outside of work he enjoys cooking and touch football. Evan and his wife share their lives with a mischievous tabby cat named Biscuit who generously allows them to live in his house and pay his mortgage.

Dr Janet Cridland BVSc

Janet has been a vet for over 30 years. She grew up riding horses and saving kittens in Darwin. After graduating from the University of Queensland, having kept her financial head above water by working as a farrier’s assistant on weekends and as a veterinary nurse during the holidays, she headed off to South East of SA to work for 2 years as a large animal vet. Here she dealt with horses, sheep, goats, cattle and the occasional dog or cat. After moving to the Hunter Valley, she continued to work with horses, cattle and goats but started spending more time treating cats and dogs. In 1989 Janet arrived in Sydney’s inner west where she has been working ever since. She founded Livingstone Road in 2002 and has no intention of leaving for many years to come.

Elizabeth (Lisa) Cass

Lisa was introduced to the veterinary industry by her step father, who worked as a government vet for Molong Pastures Protection Board. She explored her passion for working with animals during her school holidays, when she would help him with his calls. From 1990-1992, she volunteered at the Orange Vet Hospital, before dabbling in a range of other industries including Hospitality, Education and Construction. Lisa began working at Livingstone Road in 2005. She lives with her daughter, Abby and their two furry feline friends, Greg and Jenna.

Kate Anderson

Philippa Cristaudo

Siobhan Kirkland

Practice Manager

Siobhan developed her interest in vet nursing after growing up with a family of cats, dogs, birds and fish. She joined Greencross Livingstone Rd in 2008, and completed her Certificate IV in nursing in 2010. With a particular interest in canine behaviour, anaesthesia and surgery. She has furthered her skills by undertaking a multitude of courses in animal behavior, CPR and critical care. In her spare time, Siobhan swaps the purrrr of our furry friends to that of a V8, enjoys a cold beverage by the water and catching up with her friends. She has adopted two affectionate but “Special” cats over the years “Mr K” and “Boo”, both of whom she loves very much.