Central Vet Emergency
  • Services
    • Emergency/critical care
    • Physiotherapy
    • Internal medicine
    • Soft Tissue & Orthopaedic Surgery
    • Others
  • About
    • Owner Information
    • Referring Vet
  • Team
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Meet our Awesome Team.

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.

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 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. 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 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 and Harry, his beloved golden retrievers! ​. 

​Dr Shayne Ault  

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Shayne grew up in Rochester before heading across the border to study Vet Science at CSU in Wagga Wagga.  After graduating Shayne worked for a 24hr vet hospital in NSW before returning home to Bendigo to work in both the GP and emergency sides of McIvor rd. Shayne has a keen interest in all facets of veterinary medicine and is passionate about preventative medicine and a holistic approach to patient care and well being.​



Dr Mark Sycamnias Central Vet Emergency Castlemaine

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.

Dr Dean Bridgefoot Central Vet Emergency Castlemaine

Dr Claire McMorrow BSc BvetBio/BVSc (Hons)

​Dr Claire graduated in 2020 from CSU. Claire has a passion for soft tissue surgery and emergency cases.

On her days off you will find her relaxing with her beloved kelpie Brooks. 

Dr Kara Frost Bsc DVM

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Dr Kara graduated in 2014 and moved from Werribee to Bendigo and is loving it!

She loves her rabbit and rodent medicine as well as having a keen passion for internal medicine

When she is not busy in the clinic, she is relaxing at home with her cats and rabbits playing video games and loving on Pokemon 

Dr Jane Yu BVSc MANZCVS (Small Animal Medicine)

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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


Our Nursing Team.

Beth Houghton is a Vet Nurse at CVE Castlemaine
Brent Head Nurse for CVE
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Amy CVE Nurse and Administrator
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Hannah CVE Nurse
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Alli CVE Nurse
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Genevieve CVE Nurse
Beth Houghton is a Vet Nurse at CVE Castlemaine
Jordan CVE Nurse
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Eden CVE Nurse
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Georgie CVE Nurse
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Hanna CVE Nurse
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Allira CVE Nurse and Social Media Editor
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Karen CVE Nurse
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Molly CVE Nurse
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Kate CVE Nurse

Our Client Care Team.

Sarah of CVE Client Care Team
Sarah of the CVE Client Care Team
After Hours Vet Bendigo, Castlemaine, Daylesford, Kyneton
Central Veterinary Emergency
29a Michael street, Bendigo, VIC 3550

Call for free phone advice:

Ph: 0413 898 331  
​(Fri 6pm - Mon 8am and Public Holidays)
  • Services
    • Emergency/critical care
    • Physiotherapy
    • Internal medicine
    • Soft Tissue & Orthopaedic Surgery
    • Others
  • About
    • Owner Information
    • Referring Vet
  • Team
  • Contact