Our Team

Meet Our Veterinary Team in Lake Macquarie

Our Team

Dr Scott Doyle

Veterinarian

Scott purchased the clinic in 1988 and has provided the community with the benefits of his compassion and expertise ever since. Whilst he loves all medical and surgical cases he has a particular interest in ophthalmology, ultrasonography and Laser Surgery. He is regularly accompanied to work by Milo, his Jack Russell Terrier and Chubb, his adorable British Shorthair. His 3 daughters have spent much time at the clinic as they have grown up, making TVC a real family orientated clinic. More recently Scott has enjoyed spending time with his newest family members, grandson Max and granddaughters Leo and Naia.

Dr Anya Roche

Veterinarian

Dr Anya graduated in 1999 from Murdoch University Veterinary School.

Prior to joining TVC in February 2023, Anya was a vet on the Central Coast for 25 years.

Her veterinary interests include skin/ear issues, consultations and endocrinology to name a few.

Anya's out of work passions are, gardening, crocheting & knitting and my 3 dogs - Millie, Jack Russell X, Clara, Cattle Dog X and Ponto, Saffy X.

Dr Elanore Waldon

Veterinarian

Dr Elanore graduated from the University of Sydney in 2022 and joined the TVC team in May 2023.

She has been working with small animals since graduation and enjoys surgery and diagnostic imaging.

Outside of work, Elanore enjoys singing, and reading with her two cats, Biscuit and Matilda.

Debbie

Veterinary Nurse Cert IV

Debbie has been a valuable member of the TVC family since joining the team as a Veterinary Nurse in 2012. She has been involved with animals all her life and initially worked in the pet shop industry. She has had a long association with the clinic, as a client and then undertook her training placement. Debbie leads our puppy pre-school and loves seeing her puppy graduates visiting the clinic as they grow, and they are equally excited to see her. Our very own crazy animal lady, Deb breeds and trains Golden Retrievers, looks after more dogs, cats and birds than she admits to owning and is a doting mother and grandmother.

Lahni

Veterinary Nurse

Lahni commenced her position at TVC whilst completing her HSC in 2021. She is now a valued member of our nursing team and enjoys all aspects of her nursing role. Lahni is always busy and loves caring for our fluffy, and not so fluffy friends. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family & friends.

Liana

Veterinary Nurse Cert III

Liana commenced her nursing career with TVC whilst completing her Cert III in Animal Studies. Liana was fortunate enough to be born into the world of showing and breeding and has been breeding Pembroke Welsh Corgis for over 17 years. When Liana is not at the clinic she is enjoying time with her family and dogs. They love a good romp at the beach and on weekends she often travels around the country exhibiting or judging at dog shows!

Emily

Veterinary Nurse Cert IV

Emily started her nursing career with TVC as a work placement student while undertaking her TAFE studies. At the completion of her course in 2019 Emily joined the TVC team as a qualified Cert IV Veterinary Nurse. Outside of work Emily enjoys looking after her four-legged friends including her dogs Bella & Spencer and Harley & Bilbo the much adored rabbits.

Kiahni

Veterinary Nurse

Kiahni has been part of the TVC family since 2020, she brings so much enthusiasm and has a natural way with animals. She is living her dream working with and caring for animals and provides a warm welcome to new and existing clients .

Kiahni is always striving to improve her knowledge of an animals health requirements and behaviour. In her spare time, Kiahni enjoys spending time with her energetic American Staffordshire Bull Terrier named Ted.

Elke

Registered Veterinary Nurse Cert IV

Elke started her nursing career back in 2017 and joined the TVC family in 2021. She is mostly behind the scenes monitoring the anaesthetics and caring for our surgical patients but also enjoys assisting with consultations. Elke has a particular interest in emergency critical care and is certified in fear-free handling. While not at work, she’s either hiking, catching up with friends, planning her next overseas adventure, or reading while snuggled up with her two dogs, Bailey and Remi, and her cat, Mr. Gregory Pickles.

Alex

Veterinary Nurse Cert IV

Alex commenced her veterinary nurse studies and joined the TVC family in 2022. Outside of work, Alex likes to spend quality time with her family, friends and her beautiful kitten "Kirby". Kirby was a tiny stray fortunate enough to be taken in, and loved by all in Alex's family home.

Donna

Practice Manager

Donna is the team member that is always present, without always being present. Working in the background after hours to ensure the practice is running smoothly.

From supporting the team and managing the day-to-day operations to keeping an eye on the bigger picture, Donna is always working in the background to ensure the practice is organised, efficient and ready for whatever the day brings.