Leanne Twomey
DVM, BS, BVMS, PhD, Dip ACVP (Clinical pathology)
Leanne Twomey
DVM, BS, BVMS, PhD, Dip ACVP (Clinical pathology)
Leanne Twomey was born and raised in Perth and graduated with a BVMS from Murdoch University in 1996. Leanne spent two years in small animal practice, and then returned to Murdoch to complete a PhD in animal nutrition in 1999. Leanne then completed a 3-year residency program in clinical pathology at the University of Florida, which provided training in all aspects of clinical pathology including haematology, biochemistry, cytology and serology. At the completion of the residency, Leanne sat and passed the 2005 ACVP board examinations in clinical pathology. Leanne joined Vetpath Laboratory Services in 2005 and became Clinical Director in 2019. Her special interests include haematology and cytology. Outside of work, Leanne likes to read and enjoy life in Perth with her husband and two young sons.
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Lena Maria Holbein
DVM (Fachtierärztin für bildgebende Verfahren -Kleintiere-)
Lena Maria Holbein
DVM (Fachtierärztin für bildgebende Verfahren -Kleintiere-)
Dr. Lena Maria Holbein studierte von 2009 bis 2015 Veterinärmedizin an der Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen. Anschließend hat sie an der Kleintierchirurgie der Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen ihre Promotion angefertigt und die Weiterbildungszeit zur Fachtierärztin für bildgebende Verfahren -Kleintiere- absolviert. 2020 wechselte sie an die AniCura Ahlen, wo sie seitdem als Oberärztin der bildgebenden Diagnostik tätig ist. Seit 2021 hat sie die Leitung der Bildgebungsabteilung der AniCura Ahlen übernommen und ist zudem Gutachterin für Hüftgelenks- und Ellbogengelenkdysplasie der GRSK.
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Leon Warne
Adjunct Professor, BSc(Biol), BBiomedSc(Hons1), BSc, BVMS, MVS, MANZCVS, DACVAA, PhD
Leon Warne
Adjunct Professor, BSc(Biol), BBiomedSc(Hons1), BSc, BVMS, MVS, MANZCVS, DACVAA, PhD
Leon holds qualifications and expertise across a diverse range of fields including biological, veterinary, and medical sciences, higher education, pain research, anaesthesia, pharmaceutical research and development. He graduated as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Murdoch University (Western Australia) in 2009. Following graduation, he undertook an internship in anaesthesia, emergency, and critical care medicine. Leon joined the Melbourne Veterinary School’s anaesthesia and analgesia section at the University of Melbourne in 2010 where he completed a specialty training program in anaesthesia and pain management, a clinical master’s degree in anaesthesia as well as a PhD in pain-management and assessment. In 2015 he completed an externship in anaesthesia and trauma management at The Austin and Royal Melbourne Hospitals. Leon is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia, a Member of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists anaesthesia chapter, and an Australasian Veterinary Boards Council registered specialist in anaesthesia. Leon is a director of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Pain Management Australia, an adjunct senior lecturer at Murdoch University and senior research fellow at Curtin University. Recently Leon founded The Vet Pharmacist, a trusted supplier of quality medicinal cannabis pharmaceuticals to the veterinary industry.
Leon’s current clinical research focuses on examining the efficacy of medicinal cannabis across multiple species; the use of Quality of Life as a primary outcome measure for chronic disease; and the development of assessment and management strategies for complex pain disorders. His passion for the veterinary profession has led him to join the Executive Committee of the Australian Small Animal Veterinarians (ASAV), AVA SIG.
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Liam Clay
DVM, B. App. Sc. (Vet tech), VTS (Behavior), B. App. Sc.(Hons)
Liam Clay
DVM, B. App. Sc. (Vet tech), VTS (Behavior), B. App. Sc.(Hons)
Dr. Liam Clay studied at the University of Queensland (UQ), from which he holds a Doctorate in Canine Behaviour Assessment, Behavioural Problems and Adoption
suitability in Australian shelters. Through UQ, Liam has also completed his honours in Stress and Behavioural Problems and became the first VTS specialist in Behaviour in 2020 in Australia.
Dr Clay is the Director of Future Proof Training Academy, treating complex behaviour problems (Severe sensory sensitivities, aggression, fear and anxiety) by
pioneering new and innovative scientific breakthroughs in animal behaviour therapy. Dr Clay is the director of Applied Animal Behaviour Consultants for industry
consulting, research and education through the veterinary industry. He is an adjunct lecturer and researcher with the University of Queensland, School of Veterinary Science.
He currently researches and supervises students in the areas of canine behaviour problems, shelter behaviour, behaviour assessments, one health and behaviour therapy.
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Liane Shaw
MSHE, BS, RVT, VTS (DI)
Liane Shaw
MSHE, BS, RVT, VTS (DI)
Liane Shaw is a 2003 graduate of the Veterinary Technology Program at Purdue University, where she earned not only an associate's degree, but also a bachelor's in applied science, with a minor in organizational leadership and supervision. She recently completed her masters in Higher education with Purdue University Global (PUG) and achieved a VTS in diagnostic imaging. Liane is a Senior Instructional technologist her specialties are Radiology (DXI), dentistry, and learner centered classrooms. Liane has been teaching in both programs (DL and on campus) since 2008 and is always looking at how to improve the students learning experience. Her excellence in teaching is highlighted by her awards received from Purdue University and Elanco Animal Health for Teaching Excellence in 2011 and 2018. Liane stays busy these days by spending her evenings with her husband and two sons on their small hobby farm in Indiana.
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Libby Browne
DVM, BVSc (Hons), MVetMed, MANZCS (Path), Dip ACVP
Libby Browne
DVM, BVSc (Hons), MVetMed, MANZCS (Path), Dip ACVP
Libby graduated from the University of Queensland in 2004 with first class honours. She then worked in mixed practice in Wagga Wagga for 2 years before moving to the UK to take up position at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) as Veterinary Investigation Officer. This role involved production animal disease investigation and veterinary surveillance. Libby then moved on to a residency in veterinary anatomic pathology at the RVC for two years before returning to Wagga and Charles Sturt University (CSU). At CSU she was trained in clinical pathology including cytology. During her training she completed a Masters in Veterinary Medicine, became a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (Anatomic pathology), and a member of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in veterinary pathology. Since then she has been an examiner for the ANZCVS pathology membership exam. Since moving to Melbourne in 2014 Libby has been working in private veterinary diagnostic pathology and has experience in a wide range of species. She is motivated to deliver a high standard of professional and personalised service with an integrated approach to diagnostic pathology.
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Lily Hung
DVM, BSc, BVMS, FANZCVS (Small Animal Radiology)
Lily Hung
DVM, BSc, BVMS, FANZCVS (Small Animal Radiology)
Lily grew up in Hong Kong and Canada, obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Toronto in 2011. She later pursued a degree in Veterinary Medicine from Murdoch in 2016. Since her graduation, Lily's career involved a one-year rotating internship and went on to commence her Residency in Veterinary Radiology and became a Fellow in small Animal Radiology through the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Sciences. She has a keen interest in teaching and believes in keeping knowledge simple and readily available to those interested
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Linda Fleeman
DVM, BVSc, PhD, MANZCVS
Linda Fleeman
DVM, BVSc, PhD, MANZCVS
Dr Linda Fleeman runs Animal Diabetes Australia, which is a clinical service that specifically caters for diabetic dogs and cats in Melbourne. Linda is an internationally renowned expert on the treatment of diabetes in dogs and is regularly invited to speak on this topic at international and national forums. Throughout her career, she has worked in both university referral practice and private practice, and her primary focus for more than 20 years has been on all aspects of diabetes in dogs and cats.
Linda graduated from the University of Queensland and completed a Small Animal Medicine Internship at Murdoch University and a Residency in Small Animal Medicine at the University of Melbourne. This was followed by a PhD at the University of Queensland on the clinical management of diabetes mellitus in dogs. She held positions as Lecturer in Small Animal Medicine at the University of Queensland and Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Medicine at the University of Sydney before founding Animal Diabetes Australia in 2010.
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Linda Vogelnest
DVM, BVSC (HONS), MACVSC, FACVSC
Linda Vogelnest
DVM, BVSC (HONS), MACVSC, FACVSC
Linda graduated from the University of Sydney in Australia in 1984 and became a Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology after over 10 years working in general practice, following an initial desire to understand skin disease better and provide improved patient outcomes. She achieved Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS) in Veterinary Dermatology in 2003 and has worked in both university clinical practice and private referral practice since then. Linda continues to teach dermatology skills to veterinary students, regularly participates in post-graduate dermatology education, and is passionate about promoting a greater understanding of dermatology. Linda’s special interests include atopic dermatitis, otitis, and maximising value of skin sampling techniques, including skin surface and ear cytology.
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Lindsay Kellet-Gregory
BSc(Hons), BVetMed(Hons), DACVECC, MRCVS
Lindsay Kellet-Gregory
BSc(Hons), BVetMed(Hons), DACVECC, MRCVS
Lindsay Kellett-Gregory graduated from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in 2004. She spent 2 years in small animal private practice in the UK where she developed an interest in emergency and critical care. She subsequently completed a rotating internship at the RVC in 2007 before moving to the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, to complete a residency in emergency and critical care medicine in 2010. She obtained board certification in the same year and moved back to the RVC where she remained as a Lecturer in Emergency and Critical Care until 2018. She will take up the post of Specialist in Emergency and Critical care Medicine at Dick White Referrals, a large specialty referral hospital in the UK, in the autumn of 2018 where she will set up a critical care service to support the other specialty services. Lindsay is interested in all aspects of ECC, but has a particular interest in sepsis, respiratory emergencies and extracorporeal therapies.
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Lindsey Connell
MCSP, Manim St (Animal Physiotherapy)
Lindsey Connell
MCSP, Manim St (Animal Physiotherapy)
Lindsey Connell has had many years experience treating both musculo-skeletal and neuromuscular conditions in people and commenced treating animals in 1999. She completed her post graduate Masters in Animal Studies (Animal Physiotherapy) at the University of Queensland in 2004.
She is the director of Animal Physiotherapy Solutions and consults from Veterinary Specialist Services in Brisbane Qld.
Lindsey has a special interest in treating sporting dogs , helping to maintain their strength and protect them from injury . She is also very active in canine sports as she owns two Border Collies and a young Kelpie.
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Lisa Milella
BVSc, European Veterinary Specialist in Veterinary Dentistry
Lisa Milella
BVSc, European Veterinary Specialist in Veterinary Dentistry
Lisa graduated from the University of Pretoria, South Africa in 1997 and worked in the UK since. She soon developed an interest in dentistry and pursued this to specialist level. She is a diplomate of the European Veterinary Dental College. Lisa was the principal of a dedicated dental and oral surgery referral practice in Surrey before being diagnosed with motor neurone disease. She was involved with undergraduate and post graduate dentistry training and has published and presented papers both in the UK and internationally. Lisa was also actively involved with International Animal Rescue and is still a trustee of the charity. She has travelled abroad to perform dental treatment at various projects and has over the past years spent time training others to continue this work.
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Lisa Smart
BVSc (Hons), DipACVECC
Lisa Smart
BVSc (Hons), DipACVECC
Dr Smart completed a Bachelor of Veterinary Science at the University of Queensland in 2003 before undertaking a rotating internship at Queensland Veterinary Specialists and Pet ER. She then completed a 3 year residency program in Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care at the University of California, Davis, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, and achieved board certification with the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care in 2008. In 2009, Dr Smart moved to Perth and commenced her position as Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care at Murdoch where her role involves a combination of clinical service, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, and research. She is also actively involved in distance education and speaking engagements. Her main research interests include fluid therapy strategies, coagulation and systemic inflammation.
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Livia Benato
DVM, MScR, CertZooMed, GPCert(ExAP), DipECZM, MRCVS
Livia Benato
DVM, MScR, CertZooMed, GPCert(ExAP), DipECZM, MRCVS
Livia Benato has worked with rabbits and exotic animals since she graduated in 2002. Livia is Head of the Small mammal and Exotics Referral Service at City Vets in Exeter. She is also studying towards her PhD in Rabbit Pain and Analgesia at the University of Bristol. Livia is a RCVS and EBVS Recognised Specialist in Small Mammal Medicine.
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Lorenz Schmid
DVM, FTA für Zahnheilkunde Kleintiere
Lorenz Schmid
DVM, FTA für Zahnheilkunde Kleintiere
1984 - 1989: Studium der Tiermedizin an der LMU München mit Studienaufenthalten in der USA und Südafrika
1989: Teilhaberschaft an der Tierarztpraxis Dr. Sauer / Dr. Schmid in Oberhaching
1990: Promotion
1994: Gründung der <link https: www.tierklinik-oberhaching.de tierklinik external-link-new-window>Tierärztlichen Klinik Oberhaching
1999/2000: Teilnahme an den Intensivfortbildungen der ESAVS (European School for AdvancedVeterinarySciences) für Zahnheilkunde in Luxemburg
2000: Zuerkennung der Zusatzbezeichnung "Zahnheilkunde"
2011: erster Fachtierarzt für Zahnheilkunde der Kleintiere in Bayern / Weiterbildungsermächtigung für den Fachtierarzt für Zahnheilkunde der Kleintiere
