Our mission is to provide, with care and compassion, outstanding veterinary medical and surgery
services to all patients and clients. We aim to develop and continue the education of our clients to
ensure the highest standard of animal care and ownership.
The Monbulk Veterinary Clinic has proudly been providing veterinary services since 1999. In 2017,
the clinic underwent major renovations, which now allows the team to provide veterinary services in
a progressive environment.
At the Monbulk Veterinary Clinic, the veterinarians are highly experienced in the treatment of small
animals, in particular dogs and cats. This includes health checks, vaccinations, microchipping,
desexing, surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging, and management of medical conditions.
We pride ourselves in giving every client and patient a personalized experience. We genuinely look
forward to getting to know everyone and servicing both pets and owners to suit their unique needs.
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Dr Emma Thomerson BVScDr Georgia Hocking DVM
Rachael Simonsen
Ally Melville Charlotte Matlin
Ebony Thomas
Emily Richards
Emma was very excited to take over ownership of the Monbulk Vet Centre in May 2023, and has since enjoyed re-opening the clinic to offer the local community a wide range of small animal veterinary services. She has a particular interest in all aspects of small animal medicine but also enjoys soft tissue surgery and small animal dentistry.
Since graduating from James Cook University in 2015, Emma has worked the majority of her career as a mixed animal veterinarian in the Yarra Valley. With extensive knowledge and experience with horses, cattle, sheep, goats and alpacas, she looks forward to being able to offer services with these species in the future.
Emma has a very great love for horses and enjoys regularly riding and competing in dressage. She has two Friesians; Fopke and Leopold, and a warmblood, Dakota.
Emma also has three dogs that keep her entertained.
– Jessie, a malamute cross border collie, whom Emma hand reared from a day old puppy after her litter was dumped
– Lilly, a border collie cross kelpie called. Lilly came to stay with Emma after I removed one of her kidneys at a young age due to a medical condition. Of course once she come home there was no way she was leaving!
If I’m not at work or riding the horses, I absolutely love getting to explore Australia and the world with my partner, Aaron.
Georgia graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2016 and she has a particular interest in both small animal medicine and surgery. Georgia loves the variety of veterinary work and the opportunity to build lasting relationships with pets and their families.
Outside of the clinic, she enjoys getting creative with crafting and spending time in the garden. Most of her free time is also spent with her kids and their crazy Groodle, Oslo, who keeps them all entertained!
Rachael has always had a love for animals, and working in the veterinary industry has allowed her to turn that passion into a career, that she is truly proud of. She began working in the veterinary industry in 2012 and completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2017. In 2022, she was honoured to be nominated for the AVNA Veterinary Nurse of the Year award, which was a very special milestone in her career.
One of her favourite things about veterinary nursing is that no two days are ever the same! She loves the variety of cases, meeting different patients and their personalities, and being able to make a difference in their lives. She particularly enjoys caring for hospital patients and being their advocate and making sure they feel safe, comfortable and loved while they’re away from home.
Rachael understands that pets are much more than animals; they’re family. Building relationships with clients and their pets is something she really values, and she always aims to provide compassionate and individualised care while making owners feel supported and reassured.
Outside of work, she is kept busy enjoying family life with her partner Casey and their daughter, Penny. They also share their home with Narla; their much-loved Labrador, Fin and Ink; our two rescue cats, and our flock of chickens. There’s never a dull moment in their household!
When Rachael’s’ not at the clinic, she loves getting outdoors, camping, fishing and spending quality time with her family. She’s the happiest when she’s outside enjoying the fresh air and making memories with the people she loves.
She feels very lucky to work in a profession she is so passionate about and looks forward to meeting you and your furry family members!
Ally joined the team in 2023 and has a genuine passion for animals and their wellbeing. She is currently studying her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and enjoys continuing to develop her knowledge and skills while providing the best possible care to her patients.
Outside of work, Ally is kept busy by her own fur family, which includes dogs, cats and horses. When she’s not at the clinic, you’ll most likely find her spending time with her horses or enjoying life with her animals.
Ally loves meeting new clients and their pets and takes pride in making every visit as positive and comfortable as possible.
Charlotte has been working in the veterinary industry for the past six years and loves the variety that every day brings. One of the biggest highlights of her career has been working alongside so many different people, learning from each of them and continuing to grow her skills and knowledge.
Outside of work, Charlotte is a busy mum who spends much of her time chasing after her energetic toddler! When she gets a chance to slow down, she enjoys cooking, gardening and spending quality time with her three beloved cats – Spike, Meika and Ghost. Each has their own unique personality, and they are a much-loved part of the family.
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