Dr Dave Collins BVSc FANZCVS Small Animal Medicine
Small Animal Medicine Specialist
A Northern Beaches native, Dave graduated from the University of Sydney in 1995. He has 20 years veterinary experience, the last eight of them in referral medicine, and he earned his specialist qualification in 2013. Dave’s been an examiner for the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists on several occasions, and a speaker and convener of veterinary conferences in New Zealand, Japan and Italy for more 10 years. Dave is committed to ensuring the Northern Beaches has its very own quality veterinary care provider, and gets to know the local pets with his dog, Kirby, a frequent visitor at local clinics and dog parks.
Dr Anna Dengate BMedSc BVSc FANZCVS Small Animal Medicine
Small Animal Medicine Specialist
Anna also grew up on the Northern Beaches, graduating from Sydney University in 2008 and progressing to a scholarship to Cornell University in America. After researching canine coagulation disorders during her undergraduate studies, she now collaborates with haematologists at North Shore Hospital to optimise care for dogs and cats with clotting problems. Anna also organises case discussions between specialist hospitals and has presented at several local and international conferences. She sat membership exams in small animal medicine in 2012, and qualified as a specialist in 2016. Anna enjoys time out with her two dogs (Penny and Ginny), two kids and family when not working.
Eugene Buffa BVSc MMedVet Surgery
Surgical Specialist
After qualifying as a veterinarian from the University of Pretoria in 1985, Eugene spent 5 years practicing in England and South Africa before completing a surgical residency and qualifying as a specialist surgeon. He has published veterinary papers, presented at international congresses, researched wound healing and pioneered canine hip replacement surgery. Eugene also worked with VetMed, a satellite TV channel providing continuing education to vets throughout Africa. Since moving to Australia, Eugene has spent 2 years at Sydney University, Camden campus as head of small animal surgery, and subsequently 3 years at the Small Animal Specialist Hospital. Over the last 5 years Eugene has been performing surgery in local veterinary practices to improve the availability of specialist procedures in general practice. As an experienced and passionate surgeon, Eugene is committed to providing your pet with the best possible care.
Dr Ross McGregor BVSc MANZCVS Small Animal Surgery
Small Animal Surgery
Ross graduated from veterinary science in South Africa in 1989, and ran a successful equine practice. Since moving to Australia in 2002, he’s spent several years as a small animal general practitioner at both
Sydney University and his own local clinic. Ross is scheduled to complete his formal specialist surgical training in late 2016, and will most likely sit his exams in 2018. He loves working with animals in his adopted home of the Northern Beaches, and has his own two dogs and cat who thankfully don’t have to spend much time at the clinic.
Dr Rita Singh BSc BVMS DipVetClinStud FANZCVS DipACVIM
CARDIOLOGY
Dr Rita Singh is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in Cardiology and is the only registered specialist in Veterinary Cardiology in NSW.
Rita loves all aspects of veterinary cardiology and is devoted to providing quality and compassionate care for your family members. While the majority of our patients are dogs and cats, Rita has also been trained in cardiology of horses and exotic species including ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, turtles, snakes, iguanas, monkeys and large cats. Rita is also experienced in providing surgical and interventional procedures including pacemaker placement and correction of certain arrhythmias.
Dr Rita Singh is available for consultations at Northside Veterinary Specialists or at your regular veterinary hospital by request.
Dr Izidora Sladakovic BVSc (Hons I), MVS, Dipl ACZM
AVIAN & EXOTICS
Dr Izidora Sladakovic is a Diplomate of the American College of Zoological Medicine with a sub-specialty in zoological companion animals (exotic pets).
Izi is currently the only veterinarian in Australia to hold this qualification and we are fortunate to have her based here with us at Northside Veterinary Specialists.
Izi has published numerous journal articles and book chapters (particularly in the field of exotic pet endoscopy), undertaken research projects to improve diagnostic testing in exotic pets, and presented at various exotics conferences.
Izi is dedicated to providing the best possible care for exotic pets and is available for consultations at Northside Veterinary Specialists or at your regular veterinary hospital by request.
Dr Danielle Hoolahan BVSc BVMS DACVD Dermatology
Dermatology Specialist
Dani graduated from Murdoch University in 2007 with honours. She worked in busy small animal general practices both in Sydney, Australia and Portland, Oregon before completing a dermatology internship in Perth, Western Australia and then moving to the University of California, Davis to join the dermatology service at the William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital as a resident. Dani finished her residency in 2013, and became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology the same
year. Upon completion of her residency, Dani continued to work as a clinical dermatologist at UC Davis, providing instruction to undergraduate students and consulting on referral cases. Dani enjoys all aspects of veterinary dermatology but is particularly interested in otitis, immune mediated skin disease and allergic skin diseases. Dani is now a clinical dermatologist at Northside Veterinary Specialists. Outside of work she enjoys horse riding, diving and hiking with her Maltipoo, Andie and Australian Kelpie, Jackson.
Dr Stephanie Conroy BVSc
MEDICAL AND SURGICAL HOSPITAL VETERINARIAN
Steph has recently joined the NVS team as our daytime emergency and hospital veterinarian between Monday and Thursday. Steph has undertaken several years of general practice, 2 rotating internships, and subsequently managed an emergency service at another veterinary hospital. She joins our team to provide consistency in case management between specialist services, and manage our more intensive hospital patients to facilitate availability of specialists for procedures in local clinics. Steph’s extensive
knowledge and thoroughness have enhanced our patient care greatly, and we are very happy to have her on board.
Dr Helen Paris BVSc MANZCVS Small Animal Medicine
MEDICAL AND SURGICAL HOSPITAL VETERINARIAN
Helen has recently joined our team as our Friday hospital vet, as well as frequently assisting with mobile specialist work on other days. Helen has extensive experience as an emergency vet, and is rapidly becoming our expert in ventilation to improve management of tick paralysis (a huge problem for Northern Beaches pets). When not caring for the hospitalized pets, Helen is at home with a very naughty Border Terrier (or Border “Terrorist” as he is affectionately called) “Brambles”, and her 3 kids, Ruby, Ava and Charlie.