We are a team of dedicated veterinarians, veterinary technicians and nurses with extensive experience in the area of emergency and critical care, medicine and surgery.
We operate out of McIvor Road Veterinary Centre in a purposely built veterinary clinic that is fitted with equipment catered for advanced emergency care.
​We also work closely with Southpaws Veterinary Specialist Centre in Melbourne in order to provide you with the best treatment options and up to date advice.

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Dr Nadia Wong BVSc ​MANZCVS (small animal surgery)

Dr Nadia worked in central NSW, Sydney, Melbourne and Bendigo in over twenty clinics before returning to central Victoria to provide a Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care service for this region. She completed extra training in Emergency and Critical Care Medicine and Membership in Small Animal Surgery. Her interest lies in orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery and critical care. 

Nadia LOVES working at Central Veterinary Emergency because of the wonderful team and great clients. Nadia loves that everyone at CVE is dedicated to providing the BEST care for our patients - no matter what species, size and no matter how complicated or simple their problem is. 

When not at work, Nadia can be found sleeping in with her three cats, Belgian Shepherd and  Staffy. Her diet consists of mostly brunch, steak and exotic fruits. She would love to have a permaculture garden and is looking forward to the age of virtual reality video games.

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Dr Senura DeSilva MANZCVS (Small Animal Surgery)

Dr Senura has  HUGE soft spots for golden retrievers and other creatures great and small.  He graduated in 2015 and worked in a variety of emergency and general practice clinics.  He developed keen interest in surgery, ultrasound and is currently training to do more advanced orthopaedic procedures such as TPLO's.  

When not at work, Senura is usually on an adventure with Annie-Bananie, his beloved golden retriever! ​. 

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​Dr Mandy Lugsdin (Certified fear-free handler)

​Mandy is a naturally cheerful and engaging Vet with a passion for working with people and their pets. She loves the opportunity to be involved in complex internal medicine cases as well as dermatological, imaging, feline & dental cases.  Mandy has extensive experience with handling referral cases from other vets and is very passionate about providing amazing customer service and follow-up.

Outside of her work here, Mandy also runs a travelling fear-free Veterinary service around Bendigo and can regularly be found with her head in a book!

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Dr Mark Sycamnias

​Dr Mark started his working career as a mechanic before going back to university to become a veterinarian. Mark graduated at the University of Adelaide.
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When Mark is not at work he’s enjoying time with his family, riding a bike or playing with his dog, cats or horses at home.

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​Dr Leigh Buchanan BVSc (hons)

​Dr Leigh graduated from the University Of Melbourne.  Since then she has gained vast experience and skill working in a variety of different practices as well as working as a locum vet.

Leigh loves to come to CVE and help out assisting in orthopaedic surgeries to further her education and knowledge.

When not at work Leigh can be found hanging out with friends and spending quality time with her sassy cat called Slim or riding horses.

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Dr Jennifer Phibly BVSc

​Dr Jen

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Dr Jane Yu BVSc MANZCVS (Small Animal Medicine)

Dr Jane started as a vet working in a mixed practice in Central Victoria. In 2014, she relocated to Melbourne and has completed a small animal internship at Advanced Vetcare. Currently she is doing her residency in Small Animal Internal Medicine. 
Jane is a workaholic and has no life! When she is not at work, you may spot her shopping at the farmer's market

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Our Nursing Team.

Our Client Care Team.

Beth Houghton of the CVE Vet Nurse Team

Sarah of the CVE Client Care Team