Our Team

Mira Mar Vets, your local vet in Albany

Meet our team of dedicated veterinarians, nurses and support staff.

Dr Jim

Dr Jim

Dr Jim is one of proprietors of Mira Mar Veterinary Hospital. Jim is very experienced in all aspects of veterinary practice having worked throughout Australia and the UK. His vet career commenced in Albany in 1999, before he moved back in 2007 with his family for the...

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Dr Sara

Dr Sara

Dr Sara joined the Mira Mar Vets family as a veterinarian in 2022. Sara comes to us from Perth, where she has been working at a busy high-level small animal clinic.  She brings with her lots of experience with complex cases and surgeries. Originally an Albany girl,...

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Dr Jialin

Dr Jialin

Dr Jialin joined us at the end of 2017 as a locum, and then staying on board permanently!  Jialin moved to Albany from Townsville with her husband and two children. She brings with her a wealth of experience and knowledge in the small animal field, with anaesthesia,...

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Dr Erin

Dr Erin

Dr Erin is an ex-Albany girl who returned home in late 2013 to take up a position at Mira Mar Vets. Erin has previously worked in Kalgoorlie. She has a very calm and gentle approach, and a methodical and experienced way of dealing with cases. Erin is 'owned' by Shaun...

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Dr Renae

Dr Renae

Dr Renae (who is also Dr Jim's wife) has been working back at the clinic for 2-3 days each week since 2011, initially as a break from raising a young family, but now as a break from parenting three teenagers!  She is an experienced small animal clinician who has a...

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Dr Dave

Dr Dave

Dr Dave came to Albany from Perth in 2008 with his partner and 2 young daughters to begin a new career as a mixed practice vet and hasn't left!  Dave spent many years in the workforce prior to becoming a veterinarian, and so brings with him many life skills. His pet...

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Nurse Ellie (Registered Veterinary Nurse)

Nurse Ellie (Registered Veterinary Nurse)

Ellie joined the Mira Mar Vets team in early 2018, returning to Albany after an exciting career in a number of busy vet practices in Sydney. Ellie is a dedicated and experienced veterinary nurse. In 2019, Ellie completed extra qualifications in Certificate IV in...

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Nurse Caitlin (Registered Veterinary Nurse)

Nurse Caitlin (Registered Veterinary Nurse)

Caitlin was with us for two years doing high school work placement, during which time she also managed to complete two certificates in Animal Studies. After she graduated from high school, we were thrilled to offer her a traineeship position with us to do her...

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Nurse Tegan (Registered Veterinary Nurse)

Nurse Tegan (Registered Veterinary Nurse)

Nurse Tegan had spent some time away from the veterinary industry when she first moved to Albany, but the temptation of working with our team must have been too great!  She joined the Mira Mar Vets family at the end of 2023, and we couldn't be happier to have her on...

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Nurse Jodie (Registered Veterinary Nurse)

Nurse Jodie (Registered Veterinary Nurse)

Those eagle-eyed clients may recognise Jodie from some years ago, she originally worked at MMVH in 2010 before taking a long break away to raise her three young children. Jodie is now back with us in a casual capacity and enjoying the break from family life. Outside...

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Nurse Louise (Registered Veterinary Nurse)

Nurse Louise (Registered Veterinary Nurse)

Nurse Louise is an Albany local and mum who has joined the team at MMVH after having a change of career later in life, training as a Veterinary Nurse.  In October 2023 Louise absolutely smashed out her traineeship and passed her final assessment with assessor Penny to...

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Nurse Jessica (Trainee Veterinary Nurse)

Nurse Jessica (Trainee Veterinary Nurse)

Jessica is an Albany local who have we have had in our clinic each week as a Workplace Learning student for 2 years.  At the start of 2023, we had an opening for a new trainee vet nurse, and Jess jumped at the opportunity!  We are sure you will like Jess, she is quiet...

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Nurse Penny (Registered Veterinary Nurse)

Nurse Penny (Registered Veterinary Nurse)

Penny is part of our casual veterinary nursing team.  A very experienced small animal nurse and qualified vet nursing trainer, Penny brings knowledge and expertise to her role.  She is also a mum of two children, three cats and a dog, as well as a hoard of sheep and...

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Nurse Emma (Registered Veterinary Nurse)

Nurse Emma (Registered Veterinary Nurse)

Emma joined our staff in 2016 as a return to work part-time while raising her two daughters. She qualified as a Vet Nurse in 1995, has a zoology degree and an obvious passion for wildlife rehabilitation - she can often be seen at the clinic with a fledgling bird to...

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Brehanna (Receptionist)

Brehanna (Receptionist)

Brehanna joined our team in 2022 as our first ever dedicated receptionist, and we could not be happier with how quickly she has fitted in!  Bre has never worked in a vet clinic environment before, so we are taking things slowly, as there is a lot for her to learn. ...

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Caitlin and Lauren (Kennel Hands)

Jess and Caitlin are our two kennel hands.  These guys are essential to the smooth running of Mira Mar Vets, with roles including cleaning cages, walking dogs, scrubbing surgical instruments and endless loads of washing!  We couldn't manage without them.

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Amanda (Administration)

Amanda became the practice's book-keeper in July 2013. Amanda has previously been a veterinary nurse (and still works the occasional reception shift!); and besides helping to run her family's own business, she is also completing further studies in the book-keeping...

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