Dr Rebecca Bugg
Rebecca founded VetCall in 2005, initially providing a house call only service, but has grown the business to now include a full service veterinary clinic in West Footscray. After 15 years she is still passionate about being a vet and loves getting to know the patients as part of the family.
Although Rebecca really loves the benefits and personal experience of house calls, she still can be found regularly doing consultations and surgery at the clinic. Her special interest is integrative medicine and she is able to offer holistic treatments such as acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine to her patients. In 2003 she undertook the IVAS Veterinary Acupuncture course and has completed several courses in Chinese herbs. Rebecca is a member of the Australian Veterinary Association and attends regular conferences and seminars to keep up to date with the latest developments in veterinary science.
When not working, Rebecca enjoys getting outdoors with her young family, including her two crazy Labradors named Poppy and Barney. She is owned by a grumpy tortoiseshell cat named Pickles.
Dr Gloria Perkovic
Gloria graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor in Veterinary Science with honours in 2004. She worked in private practice in Melbourne’s western suburbs until 2008 when she moved to Sydney to work at the University of Sydney. After a year teaching students and obtaining a Graduate Certificate in Veterinary Clinical Studies Gloria moved back to Victoria and continued to work in small animal practice in Melbourne’s west.
Gloria’s special interests include rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, companion birds and reptiles. She has completed the AVAS course for veterinary acupuncture and the PGF course in small animal behavioural medicine.
Gloria enjoys baking elaborate cakes in her spare time and shares her house with two dogs, two cats, four rabbits, six chickens, a guinea pig and a quail.
DR Jacinta millard
Jacinta graduated from JCU under the always sunny skies of Townsville, Queensland, in 2022.
Jacinta loves anything greyhound, labrador or cat related and has a strong interest in the human-animal bond, particularly our special working and volunteering animals within society.
Outside of work, Jacinta loves hanging out with her family and friends (both furred and non-furred) and has a strong interest in reading, listening to live music and exercising out in nature.
Dr Ashe Mooney
Dr Ashe graduated in 2018 from the University of Melbourne with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine.
She is passionate about animal welfare, and has a special interest in avian medicine and soft tissue surgery.
Outside of vet, Ashe is a reformer Pilates instructor and figure skating coach. She is also a competitive ice dancer and enjoys reading fantasy novels and knitting.
At home you can find her cuddling her two released seeing eye dogs, Kiwi and Goose, toothless cat Poppy, and birds Miso, Soba, Tofu, and Zuke.
Alicia
Alicia joined Vetcall at the beginning of 2024 as the Practice Manager. Alicia comes to Vetcall with over 20 years of knowledge and experience in the animal industry, and has been a veterinary nurse since 2008 - having only taken a short break in between, to have her three beautiful daughters, who everyday, continue to amaze her.
Alicia has always had a passion for animals since she was very young and had always wanted to pursue a career in the veterinary field. Starting out in a pet shop, Alicia has experienced many different areas of the animal industry including nursing, dog training, sales, and practice managing. She has a special interest for animal behavior and in her (rare) free time she enjoys horse riding and spending time with her family.
On top of her human family, her animal family consists of: Hunter the sweetest little chihuahua who joins Alicia everywhere she goes, a cheeky havanese called Penny who is full of energy, a ragdoll named Henry who is the biggest snuggler, a naughty domestic long haired cat called Harry and a bearded dragon called Lizzie who loves cuddles!
Helen
Helen has over twenty years experience as a qualified Veterinary Nurse. Working in general practice and along side specialist surgeons, she has gained experience in all aspects in surgical and medical nursing, as well as obtaining her certificate in canine massage.
Helen joined our team in 2014, with a strong passion in helping to make a difference in the lives of owners and their pets, and building positive relationships with our clientele, she is always willing to talk about any queries you may have.
Helen's family is kept busy with Tikka and Taz the Labradors, Millicent the Bulldog, Winnie the British Shorthair, and the newest little terrorist Alfie the burmese kitten.
Emma
Emma joined our team at Vetcall in 2012. She has over 20 years experience in the Veterinary industry. She has since become a valued member of Vetcall, as our Senior Veterinary Nurse.
Emma, particularly enjoys the challenges of surgical nursing and anaesthesia.
When Emma isn't working, she enjoys spending time with her young family, and adorable (yet cheeky!) foster fail cat called Harry.
Lauren
Lauren started her career as a zookeeper working with various Australian native animals in zoos and conservation centres around Australia. She especially loved her time with Tree Kangaroos in far North Queensland and koalas in Adelaide. Lauren found her interest in the medical care of these species while she was zookeeping and decided to study nursing, and obtained her Cert IV in Vet Nursing.
Lauren has worked in small animal veterinary clinics as well as running her own mobile vet nursing business. Before starting with us, she worked with Antarctic penguins and aquatic species. Lauren loves having the opportunity to combine her two loves: exotic species and nursing.
Outside of work, Lauren keeps busy as a singer in a wedding band. She also swims a couple of times a week and has a revolving door of foster animals.
Lauren is a proud pet parent to Penelope Ruth, a gorgeous Bearded Dragon that she adopted from our very own Homeless Herps program many years ago.
Eliza
Eliza began working as a veterinary nurse in mid-2008. She is registered under the AVNAT scheme and is also a qualified zoologist. She enjoys all aspects of nursing, but particularly loves the variety of tasks that comes with working in small animal practice, and has a special interest in exotic and wildlife health. She started at Vetcall in 2016 and currently works across surgery, consult and reception roles.
When not at work, Eliza likes to keep herself busy. She is often studying on the side, to combine her interest in animal health and wildlife conservation, and still does the occasional fauna consulting job. She has four young children, and somehow ended up with five indoor cats, as well as an empty aquarium she'd like to fill with fish one day.
Kate
Kate graduated Bachelor of Science at the University of Melbourne, majoring in Animal Science and Management. She has worked in both general practice and shelter medicine over her years as a veterinary nurse.
Kate loves all animals, great and small. She has a fat ginger cat named Mr. Squash.
In her spare time, Kate likes to have a beer & watch her Carlton Blues play.
Kimberley
Kim has over 20yrs experience in the nursing industry. Starting out in Perth and making the big move to back to Melbourne in 2005. She has been in GP and then did a 10 year stint as an Internal Medicine Nurse, which she gained alot of knowledge and experience with the special furkids needing more than the average help.
When not in the clinic she spends time with her 7 year old pure white cat (not deaf) and 20 month old whippet (psycho puppy). Also spends her free time doing crafty things like knitting and using her sewing/embroidery machine like a whiz!
Sally
Sally has over 25 years experience first qualifying as Veterinary Nurse in Queensland, then moving back to the United Kingdom to then qualify as a RCVS Nurse. After spending 15 years working in various mixed and small animal practice came back to Australia to be closer to family .
Since then Sally has worked in the largest not for profit Animal Hospital in Melbourne and also working and continuing to work with Australian Border Force dogs.
Sally has studied various low stress handling courses and also has a huge interest in chicken care and medicine.
In Sally’s spare time she volunteers at a Farm Sanctuary and spends time with her own 5 cheeky pet chickens and a lovely labrador.
Maddy
Maddy is a dedicated junior nurse currently completing a Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing, set to be fully qualified by the end of 2024. With a strong foundation in emergency veterinary medicine from over a year of hands-on experience in an emergency and referral hospital, Maddy has developed a keen interest in behavioural medicine and diagnostics.
Alongside her professional work, she is committed to advancing her veterinary nursing skills through continuous study and practical experience. She has previously done volunteer work with Pets in the Park and Pet Medical Crisis in order to further her passion for animal welfare and community service.
In her spare time, Maddy enjoys crocheting, and crafts such as embroidery. She also shares her time between her two beloved pets: Sammy, a rather boisterous labradoodle who does not like hats, and Smudge, a very nervous black cat who’s main focus in life is to explore bugs and eat grass.
Sushi
Sushi joined Vetcall in 2024 as a Veterinary Nurse, bringing a solid background in veterinary medicine. Graduating with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science with Honours from the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, in 2020, she has specialised experience in surgical and medical care from her tenure at a private veterinary practice in Sri Lanka from 2020 to 2023.
After obtaining registration as a Veterinary Surgeon in Sri Lanka in 2022, she briefly served as a lecturer at the University of Peradeniya before pursuing further studies. In 2023, she moved to Australia to pursue a Master of Public Health at Torrens University, expanding her knowledge in public health and its applications to veterinary care.
Outside of her professional life, Sushi enjoys reading, exploring the outdoors, and cooking. These hobbies not only relax her but also allow her to explore her creativity and maintain a balanced lifestyle.
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