Meet our vets, vet nurses and support staff

Anthony is one of the partners of the Berry Vet Clinic. He graduated from Sydney University in 2004 with First Class Honours and started working at Berry Vet Clinic, and has developed a particular interest in cattle medicine. He is an accredited examiner for cattle pregnancy testing, accredited to manage herds for ovine Brucellosis and is an AQIS accredited vet for live animal export.

He has a keen interest in small animal surgery, in particular orthopaedics. completing post-graduate courses in advanced knee reconstruction in 2014 and 2019 and performing over 50 successful TTA surgeries in our clinic. Anthony has undertaken advanced continuing education in equine medicine through the UK’s University of Liverpool, plus extensive equine dentistry training.

Anthony is an honorary vet at the Berry Show and works as a vet at the Sydney Royal Easter Show each year. He lives on the family farm on the outskirts of Berry with his dogs, Pride; a Ridgeback and Margot; a Doberman, and his ginger cat, Ninja.

Bryden graduated in 2013 from Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, then joined the team at Berry Vet Clinic and in 2018 became an equal partner.

He enjoys working with a variety of animals, in particular small animals and dairy cattle. He lives with his family on a local dairy farm, and in 2017-2018 completed the Dairy Australia Countdown training to further his skills in milk quality and farm management. He has pursued continuing education through the University of Melbourne in small animal dentistry, is completing an animal behaviour course, and will soon be commencing a Masters of Small Animal Medicine.

Bryden is a devout family man, if he isn’t at work, he is with his wife Sarah, daughters Mckenna and Lacey and their pets – Rhodesian Ridgeback, Nyota, Fair Dinkum Vegemite and Crikey Dingo Marmalade the two shed cats, as well as a collection of rabbits;, Buttermilk, Flopsy, Mopsy, Cottontails and Peter.

Matthew obtained an Animal Biology degree in Canada before graduating Sydney University in 2012 with a Bachelor in Veterinary Science. Matthew worked at Rossmore Vet hospital for 6 years where he gained extensive knowledge in both large and small animals before joining the team at Berry Vet Clinic in July of 2018.

Matthew enjoys all facets of veterinary practice, taking a special interest in orthopaedic surgery, reproduction, large animal surgery and greyhound medicine.

Sam grew up in suburban Sydney where she worked for the local vet after school and was an obedience instructor for the local dog training club. After university, she worked in Perth for two years before returning to practice in Sydney. In 2007, Sam and her husband packed up the kids, escaped the city, and headed for the South Coast, where she joined the Berry Vet Clinic team in early 2018.

Sam enjoys the challenge and variety of work in mixed practice. No day is ever the same, which is all part of the appeal. She has an interest in rehabilitation, whether that be helping an animal athlete perform at their peak, aiding in the recovery from surgery or ensuring that elderly animals maintain their mobility.

Sam shares her home with her husband and kids, plus dogs, horses, budgies, chickens, geese and fish. When not at work, she enjoys riding the horses and spending time with her family in the bush or beach.

Sarah grew up in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia. Growing up she was an active member of her local surf lifesaving club and an avid sports participant, playing basketball, netball and tennis.

Sarah graduated from the University of Adelaide in 2015. After completing university, she moved to Whittlesea in Victoria to start her career in mixed practice, then joined us at Berry Vet Clinic in early 2018. Sarah enjoys the variety of mixed practice, particularly assisting small holder/hobby farmers with small ruminant health/management, emergency medicine, and getting outdoors.

Outside of work, Sarah enjoys preparing for and participating in Triathlons, exploring the local beaches, and skyping her miniature Schnauzer, Rufus, who resides in Adelaide. She is currently in the market for a Bordoodle (Border Collie x Poodle) to add to her family.