Mark

Practice Owner/Manager

Mark is responsible for Business Operations across both clinics and has been co-owner since June 2023. His background is in accounting and professional services having owned and operated accounting practices for a number of years before spending time managing various educational organisations including at Flinders University. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Professional Accountants and Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. 

Moving into the veterinary industry has involved a big learning curve, however, Mark really enjoys working with the staff and clients and loves the amazing culture at Animalia. Mark and his wife Clare have owned golden retrievers for a long time and currently have 3 dogs and 4 cats at home! Mark is extremely positive about the future and can't wait to be apart of Animalia as it grows into the future. 


Dr. Stephen

Veterinarian & Practice Owner

Dr. Stephen Crouch, known as Steve, graduated with honors from the University of Melbourne in 1992 with a Veterinary Degree. His professional career spans across Adelaide's suburbs, the UK, and Gawler. In 2013, Steve became a partner at Gawler Animal Hospital and took full ownership in 2020 and has since expanded to owning Animalia Vet Clinic. He is renowned for his surgical skills, particularly in orthopedics, and takes referrals from regional practices.

Steve's expertise in small animal veterinary surgery was honed during his time managing a busy practice in London. His return to Adelaide in 2004 led him to settle near Gawler, where he has been an integral part of the community and the local veterinary scene.

On a personal note, Steve is a devoted family man and pet owner. His experiences with his own pets, including his beloved dogs Adeline and Morgan fuel his love for pet health


Dr. Rebekah

Veterinarian


Dr. Felipe

Veterinarian

Dr. Felipe originally graduated with his Veterinary Degree in Brazil, before embarking on a life-altering journey to Australia six years ago. Leaving the bustling metropolis of São Paulo, Brazil, he set his sights on continuing his career in Sydney, where he had the opportunity to work in a prestigious ophthalmology practice, which allowed him to refine his skills and be introduced to the Australian veterinary industry.  In Adelaide, Dr. Felipe has primarily worked in emergency and critical care, whilst working at Animalia Vet Clinic and sharing his knowledge. 

At home, Felipe and his wife Renata, have a young son named Nicholas who keeps them on their toes.  In his free time, Dr. Felipe enjoys playing sports, especially soccer, and spending quality time with family. 


Dr. Rasika

Veterinarian

Coming Soon 


Monique

Head Nurse

Monique is a vibrant and bubbly new addition to our team, She has been working as a Veterinary Nurse at our sister clinic, Gawler Animal Hospital and recently accepted the position as Head Nurse and Team Leader at Animalia Vet Clinic. Mon has also previously worked in animal shelters focusing on behaviour and positive reinforcement training, she also does private Training Consultations as well as run Reactive Rover Classes & Puppy classes.

Mon has a huge passion for making each patients visit to the clinic as least stressful as possible. She loves helping nervous patients through their day, implementing happy visits and snuggling all the puppies that come in.
Mon has a son called Ethan who also shares a huge love for all animals and between them they have Narlah their 10 Year old Aussie Bulldog as well as their 3 cats Bobba, Neri and Kingston. She often opens up her home to animals in need of foster care and training before they find their forever homes.

In her free time Mon loves to go camping and Kayaking with her son.


Nikki

Customer Service

Having worked in and managed an independent pet retail store for nearly 10 years, Nikki made the switch to the Veterinary industry in 2022. She joined the team at Animalia late 2023 and hasn't looked back. Nikki enjoys the variety from day to day and loves meeting and getting to know all of our clients; pets and people alike!


In her spare time she is kept busy by her three young daughters, two dogs, a kitten, fish and two eclectus parrots... oh, and a husband!


Caitlan

Veterinary Nurse (Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing)

Caitlan joined the Animalia team in 2010 and is a qualified veterinary nurse. Caitlan loves to be involved in all things surgery and has a keen interest in assisting and monitoring orthopaedic surgeries. In 2020, Caitlan and her husband had a beautiful baby girl called Miller and was on maternity leave for 6 months. She currently works at the clinic on a part-time basis. In her spare time she enjoys riding her horse Ned, spending time with her family and running around after her Dalmation, Arlo. 

 


Tayla

Veterinary Technician

Tayla joined Animalia Vet Clinic In 2023 in a mixed role of Veterinary Nursing and Marketing Management.

From a very young age, Tayla and everyone around her knew that she would inevitably end up working with animals. Throughout high school, Tayla worked in a large horse-racing stable in the Barossa Valley where she gained a large amount of experience in Equine Health and Performance and became highly passionate about animal welfare.

Tayla then moved on to work in a fast paced small animal emergency vet clinic while studying Veterinary Technology at the University of Adelaide, where she found her love for patient care and client communications. During this time, Tayla also became fascinated with all things Business and Marketing and started immersing herself in building skills in these area’s, while also working as a freelance website designer and marketing manager outside of work.

When Tayla isn’t working, she fills her time with going to the gym, running, riding her horses and spending lots of time with friends and her large fur family.


Ashley

Animal Care Taker

As an Animal Attendant, I care for many of the cats in the cattery and assist the nursing staff. I have a Certificate II in Animal Care and am currently pursuing a Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care with the goal of becoming a Zookeeper.

I enjoy working in the cattery; it's rewarding to care for the pets entrusted to us. Outside of work, I have diverse interests, including martial arts, competitive inline speed skating, and music. I have a black belt in American Kenpo, play multiple instruments, and participate in various bands and orchestras.

At home with my family, I have two dogs, a cat, and multiple birds, including lovebirds that I breed.


Bridie

Veterinary Nurse (Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing )

Bridie joined Animalia in April 2021 as a trainee nurse and has since completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing through TAFE SA.  At home Bridie has 3 Australian Cattle Dogs, Philo, Macey and Reggie. When she is not at the clinic working you'll find Bridie at her second job at a local pub waitressing or spending time with family and friends at the river!


Peppa

Client Relations (Clinic Cat)

Peppa is our very cheeky clinic cat. She joined our team in 2013 when she needed a home, and we couldn't say no. Peppa's favourite things include giving snuggles, daily zoomies through the clinic, basking in the sunlight of our clinic windows and trying to convince everyone that they should share their lunch with her. 


  
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