Team - Central Vet Emergency

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 operated 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.

Dr Nadia Wong Central Vet Emergency Castlemaine

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, great clients and that everyone here 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 four cats, a Belgian Shepherd and a 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.

Dr Jane Yu Central Vet Emergency Castlemaine

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 in Advanced Vetcare.

She then continued to work there as an emergency clinician. She has also worked in other emergency centres and general practice clinics in Melbourne including Animal Emergency Centre and Lortsmith animal hospital. She was awarded her memberships from the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in small animal medicine in 2016. She enjoys all aspects of internal medicine and emergency work. Jane is well regarded for her compassion and care towards her patients.

Jane is a workaholic and has no life! But when she is not at work, you may spot her shopping at the farmer's market.

Dr Yanyan Tan DVM

Dr Yannie is our newest member of the team having graduated from the University of Adelaide. Yannie has embraced the role of an emergency vet. Her interests lie in emergency / critical care, small animal medicine and diagnostic imaging. You may also see her working at McIvor Road Vet Clinic during the week where she undertakes the role of a general practice vet.

Having moved from Adelaide with no pets within a few weeks she became the proud "Mum" of Lenin and Activated Charcoal (AC) whom she rescued and adopted as young kittens.

When not adopting and looking after kittens Yannie likes to draw and paint animals.

Although Yannie has a very strong passion for anything animal related at work and at home she loves to socialise with friends and can be found cooking up a feast in the kitchen.

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.

‘The ability to work in a practice that provides high level small and large animal care as well as helping injured wildlife is fantastic’.

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.

Dr Leigh Buchanan BVSc (hons)

Dr Leigh graduated from the University Of Melbourne and since then 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 and riding horses.

Dr Dean Bridgefoot

Dr Dean graduated from Melbourne Vet School in the dark ages before the internet and when mobile phones were HUGE!

He has worked in Hong Kong, Scotland, El Salvador and recently Thailand. A confirmed recent convert to soccer (football). Dean is the father of 3 lads and is married to Carolyn, a wild Scotswoman. They have lived in Castlemaine since 2001. He loves working with cows and chooks, but definitely not with the big factory farms and feedlots.

He’s an unrepentant optimist who reckons the Western Bulldogs will eventually win a flag.

Dr Esther Fan BVSc (hons)

Dr Esther is one of our regular locum vets who is happy to come and lend a hand whenever someone is away. Esther's interests are in ultrasound, surgery and cattle.

She is as much at home in a paddock with a calving as she is with small animals in practice.