Warringal

Dr Louise Hodgson

Veterinary Director

Louise grew up in the vibrant city of Hong Kong and has known all her life she has wanted to help animals – in fact, she loves animals so much she stopped eating meat after watching the movie ‘Charlotte’s Web’! After graduating as a veterinarian at the University of Nottingham in 2018, she worked in the U.K for several years, before deciding to chase the sun to…Melbourne!

She thoroughly enjoys working with owners to achieve the best care possible for their pets, and is currently studying for her certificate in small animal medicine.

In her spare time, she enjoys painting, yoga and travelling. She has a cheeky cat called Mushroom who embarrasses her by hissing at all her colleagues (he’s very spoilt).

Dr Jolene Attard

Veterinarian

I’ve been a small animal veterinarian for over 15 years and am passionate about providing the best possible care to my patients. I joined the Greencross Warringal team in 2020, where I have continued to focus on preventative strategies to help our pets stay healthy and address potential health concerns early. I’m committed to ensuring all patients have a stress free vet visit and helping our older patients live comfortably and pain-free.

In addition to experience in general practice, hospitals and emergency centres, I’ve had the opportunity to volunteer overseas, providing veterinary care to animals in a small village in Thailand and stray cats on a Greek Island. I enjoy connecting with the community and in the future I hope to volunteer in Arnhem Land. I have also volunteered at ACMI for many years. Outside of work, I enjoy exploring with my young son and love to learn new things.

I’m here to support pets and their families with practical and empathetic care, always aiming to make a positive difference in their lives. I look forward to meeting you.

Dr Michael Righetti

Veterinary Associate
Dr Michael Righetti has a farming background (Greta in north eastern Victoria) and according to his late parents he didn’t contemplate any other occupation other than to be a Vet. His brother looked after the equipment and fencing on the farm, and he took care of the animals.

Dr Righetti has been caring for dogs, cats and other small animals for over 30 years and he’s still trying to convince his nurses that he’s in his mid fourtys! And your pets are safe with Dr Righetti as a strict vegetarian he hasn’t eaten one for 30 years!!!!

Outside the Practice his loves are his wife and children,Molly the mutt (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel), golf, tennis, running (call that jogging!), the Melbourne Footy Club and outdoors (favorite areas Fraser Island and the Gibb River Road).

Dr Michael’s neurosis (or one of them!) in human and veterinary medicine is preventative medicine, and you will find this approach comes up all the time in managing patients.

Dr Yun Jin

Veterinarian

Since graduating from the University of Melbourne in 2021, Yun joined the wonderful team at Greencross Vets Warringal. He is a dedicated individual, who values not only the highest level of care regarding the animals he treats but puts a great emphasis on developing strong professional relationships with clients. Dr. Yun Jin is an efficient and hard-working individual with astute people skills, particularly during sensitive times He also has a strong enthusiasm in feline medicine as well.

Alice Clarke

Practice Manager

Alice’s career with animals started in 2006 whilst working in a cattery, here she realised the veterinary industry was the direction she wanted to travel in. She has been in the Practice Manager role with Greencross Vets since she started in 2015, is very passionate, and loves having a chat with people about their fur children.

At home, Alice lives with two Cats – Squeek and Dora (the inquisitive ‘explorer’) and two Budgies – Donkey and Dot. In her spare time, Alice loves spending time with her sons Heath and Morgan, family and friends, playing poker and watching her mighty Blue Boys.

Alycia Helgesen

Veterinary Nurse

Alycia has been a Veterinary Nurse with the Greencross team since September 2022, but she has had a deep love for animals ever since she could remember. Having grown up in Melbourne with Rottweilers, she is now a pet parent to two cats Scatty and Abbath, her German Sheppard X Zadie and her Betta fish Swim shady.

She is driven in her career by the rewarding nature of helping animals recover from injury or illness, assisting in surgeries and providing care and comfort for pets and their families in difficult times.

Outside of work, Alycia is a supporter of the heavy metal music scene, loves roller skating, camping and travelling with friends and family.

Tahlia Higgs

Veterinary Nurse

Since becoming a veterinary nurse, Tahlia has loved working with the wonderful and encouraging team at Greencross Warringal.

From a young age, she has always had a passion for animal welfare and care and has never doubted that Veterinary Nursing was the career for her. Tahlia finds fulfilment in caring for our dearly loved pets and great joy in knowing every day brings something new.

In the future, Tahlia hopes to expand her nursing career to more of Australia’s beautiful wildlife and one day adopt a fur baby of her own.

Liah Fawcett

Veterinary Nurse

Liah originated from Canada, where she studied, and aims to apply her acquired skills to help keep furry family members happy and healthy. At the young age of 12 she started volunteering with her local SPCA and continued into animal rescue and welfare. She has a soft spot for all critters and has had a wide variety of animals throughout her life.

Currently, Liah has her own clowder (some being Canadian), and numerous other creatures she nurtures. Her life goal is to own and operate an animal sanctuary for all types of living things. Outside of animals her passions are gardening and sustainability, painting, and crafting, as well as video games.

Teghan Keeley

Veterinary Nurse

Teghan is a fully qualified Veterinary nurse and has been part of the Greencross Vets Warringal team since May 2021. She helps out at a few of Greencross’s other clinics such as South Morang, Preston & Coburg and will always be happy to help out and answer any questions to the best of her knowledge to both her team members and clients.

Teghan has always had a passion for animals from a very young age and as soon as she was eligible, stated volunteering at the RSPCA and various veterinary clinics and hospitals. From there she knew she wanted to pursue a career in animal care.

At home Teghan has a spoilt cockatiel name Alexa and a very lovely American Bulldog name Lola, who was rescued from a neglectful life. Needless to say she adores all of them

Tam Tran

Veterinary Nurse

Tam has been a vet nurse for the last decade with experience in various clinics and shelters. Her passion lies in welfare where she finds huge rewards in rescuing and rehoming animals.

She has two rescue cats at home, a tabby named Lynx and a calico name Skittles and hopes to rescue more fur babies down the road.

Chloe Murphy

Veterinary Nurse

Chloe has been with the Greencross team for the past three years. Her passion for animals stems from a young age after adopting her own rescue dog. Her goal is to ultimately work as a nurse rehabilitating animals.

At home, Chloe’s fur family consists of two dogs, Rosie and Bindi, a cat Oreo and Archie the Angora rabbit