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.

Jess grew up on her family farm on the Yorke Peninsula, South Australia and graduated from the University of Adelaide with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2014. Throughout her degree, Jess’s focus was on gaining equine and livestock experience, completing placements at Randwick Equine Centre, Goulburn Valley Equine Hospital and a variety of rural practices around South Australia.

Following graduation, Jess worked at her local vet clinic in South Australia, moving to the Shoalhaven in 2017 and starting work at Berry Vet Clinic. Jess loves the variety of mixed practice but her particular interests include equine reproduction and medicine; companion animal imaging and endocrinology; and working with small ruminants.

Outside of work, Jess spends her time riding her horses, Dakota and Lacey, in polocrosse and on trails, playing AFL and exploring the local area/beaches with her fiancé Leslie and kelpie X Chase.

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.

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.

Michelle was born and raised in Maryland, USA. Her love for animals developed early in life, growing up with a cat and dog. She graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 2012. She attended Veterinary School at Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, graduating in 2016.

After graduation, she moved to Australia, working in a mixed animal practice in Cootamundra, NSW. Michelle enjoys all aspects of mixed animal veterinary medicine but has a special interest in herd health and large and small animal surgery. She joined Berry Veterinary Clinic in July 2018.

Her interests outside of work include softball, watching a variety of sporting events (including the Ohio State University Buckeye college football team), playing sport, running, spending time outdoors, and hanging out with her old man one-eyed cat, Mack.