Alice Veterinary Centre - Our Veterinarians
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Dr Emily Bull
Position: Senior Veterinarian
Qualifications: BVSc Experience: Emily came to Alice Springs in 2015 after working at a mixed practice (predominately horses) in SE Queensland. She has a keen interest in small animal dentistry, equine dentistry and horse medicine and is wanting to use her skills here in Alice. Emily quickly settled in Alice Springs and is now a respected member of the Alice Springs Community. Emily's knowledge of small animal and horse medicine makes her a highly valuable member of our Alice Springs team. Hobbies & Interests: Riding, Exploring and Camping. Special Interests Professional: Equine medicine & Surgery, Equine Dentistry, Cattle, Small animal dentistry, Small animal medicine & surgery. |
Dr Jess Bowen
Position: Senior Veterinarian
Qualifications: BVM BVS (UK) Experience: Jess qualified in 2013 in Nottingham, UK - gained experience in first opinion practice and emergency work for a few years. She has been in Australia for nearly a year working and travelling - and has decided to settle in Alice Springs. Her main interest areas are small animal surgery and exotics (pocket pets, rabbits and a bit of reptiles) and wildlife. Hobbies & Interests: Photography, travelling and camping Special Interests Professional: Small animal medicine and surgery, small animal orthopaedics, Aboriginal Community dog programs, Emergency medicine and exotics |
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Dr Alex BurleighPosition: Veterinary Director & Owner
Qualifications: BVSc (1st class honours), BSc(Vet) (1st class honours & Carne medal) (NSW) Experience: Alex visits our clinic in Alice Springs on a regular basis from NT Vet Services in Katherine. Alex has over 15 years experience as a veterinarian in both Australia and the UK, but has spent the majority of his time in the NT. Alex's interests lies in both medicine and surgery, particularly tropical diseases and he also enjoys orthopaedic work. Alex has presented at conferences throughout Australia on remote community animal health and management. Pets: With his wife, Alex has two dogs, one cat, nine chickens and three horses. Hobbies & Interests: Scuba diving, camping, hiking, and indoor volleyball. Special Interests Professional: Small Animal medicine & surgery, Small Animal Dentistry, Equine medicine & surgery, Canine Reproduction, Animal Behaviour, Aboriginal Community dog programs, Animal Welfare. Other Information: Alex has previously been the president of Australian Veterinarians for Animal Welfare and Ethics, and the Northern Territory Division of the Australian Veterinary Association. In the late 1990's, Alex also spent a year researching fur seals at Jervis Bay, NSW. Awards: HR Carne Prize and Medal for Excellence in the Bachelor of Science (Veterinary) Degree (1999 recipient) Publications: Community Dog Program Handbook, Presented at various national conferences on Indigenous Community Animal Work. |
Dr Sam McMahonPosition: Veterinary Director & Owner
Qualifications: BVSc (QLD), FAICD, APAV accreditation for 3rd party preparation of livestock. Experience: Sam visits our clinic on a regular basis from NT Vet Services in Katherine. over 20 years as veterinarian, including 19 years in Katherine, 18 months in practice in the UK and 3 months working on Foot and Mouth Outbreak in the UK. Pets: 6 Horses, 1 Kelpie, 4 cats. Sam's dog regularly joins her at work. Hobbies & Interests: Showing and competing with horses in shows throughout the NT, snow and waterskiing. Special Interests Professional: Equine medicine & surgery, Equine reproduction, Small animal medicine & surgery, Live export cattle, Cattle production, Aquaculture, Emergency Animal Disease Preparedness and biosecurity. Other Information: Past President of the NT division of the Australian Veterinary Association, Australian Cattle Veterinarians National President, past board member of the Australian Veterinary Association, past Vice President Katherine Show Society. Awards: Meritorious Service Award (2014) of the Australian Veterinary Association, 2001 Winner of the Private Sector category of the Northern Territory Telstra Business Women’s Awards and winner of the Chief Ministers Award for Innovation, Recipient of 2003 AFFA Corporate Governance Scholarship for young people in rural industries initiative. 2003 Recipient of the Centenary Medal. Publications & Presentations: Community Dog Program Handbook, Presented at various national and international veterinary conferences on Indigenous Community Animal Work |
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Dr Fiona Pearson
Position: Associate Veterinarian
Qualifications: BSc DVM Experience: Fiona joins us in 2017 after finishing her studies at the University of Melbourne. She was looking for a change after graduation and is excited to embrace the territory lifestyle! During university Fiona worked as a vet nurse and volunteered at the Australian Wildlife Health Centre so is ready for whatever walks in the door. Hobbies & Interests: Travelling, dancing and bushwalking. Special Interests Professional: Veterinary Public Health, Aboriginal Community Dog Programs, Small Animal Medicine. |