Our Vets
Dr Gemma Coulter BVSc MANZCVS (Canine & Feline Internal Medicine) – Surgery & Medicine
Growing up in the local area, Gemma first started working in a vet clinic as a kennel hand when she was a young girl; cleaning kennels and walking the dogs. Over 25 years later, and the joy of working with animals has not lost its magic. Following graduation as a veterinary surgeon from the University of Melbourne in 2007, Gemma has worked in general practice continuously ever since. In Gemma’s previous role as the owner of a busy veterinary hospital, she supervised the medical & surgical cases of 6 veterinarians along with her own patients, and has undertaken significant post graduate study over several years. This culminated in being admitted by examination as a member of the Australian & New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS) in the field of Canine & Feline Internal medicine.
Working as a vet at VDSC, and providing a local house call service, Gemma is able to provide your family pets with comprehensive care, from routine vaccinations to advanced surgery. Gemma offers a tailored approach to your pet’s medical care as their friendly and experienced personal physician.
When not busy with our patients, Gemma also serves as a senior examiner for the ANZCVS for veterinary surgeons seeking to attain their post graduate qualifications in internal medicine.
Dr Andy Vickery BVSc MANZCVS (Canine & Feline Surgery)
Dr Andy graduated from the University of Queensland in Veterinary Science and after several years working in general practice in Australia, Canada and the UK, he undertook further post graduate training to attain his membership (by examination) in the field of canine & feline surgery. Andy has a particular focus in orthopaedic surgery and vast experience in performing advanced surgeries such as the TPLO procedure, along with luxating patella surgery, bone fracture repairs and other advanced procedures.
Dr Rachel Waisman BVSc (Hons) (Medicine)
Dr Rachel is an experienced veterinarian who graduated with honours from the University of Melbourne in 2005, and has worked in two busy small animal veterinary clinics, gaining invaluable experience in all aspects of small animal veterinary medicine. Establishing her own mobile vet service, Mobile Pet Vet, Dr Rachel provides a compassionate, personal and affordable veterinary service in the comfort of your own home, with the goal being to provide the highest quality of care to your pets to ensure optimal health and wellbeing is maintained. Dr Rachel has an approachable and caring nature, and a great bond with our furry friends.
Dr Nicole Baker BVSc (Medicine)
Dr Nicole has worked in Sandringham & surrounds for over 20 years and now provides a house call service to the Bayside area.
Dr Nicole’s areas of interest include medicine and animal behavioural conditions. Dr Nicole has also undertaken the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society qualification and offers this as a service to her patients. Dr Nicole focuses on individualised veterinary care and treats every owner and pet with compassion and understanding.