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Matthew & Sally Churchill

Matthew and Sally have owned and managed Penrith Veterinary Hospital since 1999 and have watched with pride as it has developed from a small one person practice to a large, fully-equipped, six-veterinarian hospital.

After graduating in 1993 from the University of Sydney, Sally and Matthew quickly developed a passion for helping pets both surgically and medically. Sally began working at Penrith Veterinary Hospital in 1994 before working in many practices across the UK over the following two years.

Matthew completed a yearlong advanced course in surgery while working in southern Sydney before spending two years in Buckinghamshire, England. He worked in a huge hospital and learned the benefit and importance of working with other highly qualified vets in developing and providing treatments for pets.
These principles were brought back to Penrith Veterinary Hospital in 1998, where they continued to improve their interest in animal treatments by completing comprehensive courses in surgery, treatment of cancers, radiology, internal medicine, emergency medicine and ultrasound. They have turned these passions into skills to be able to identify conditions and comprehensively care for the pets that they have the honour of treating.

Matt and Sally live locally and have two children, Anna and Robbie, who they adore. Mouse and Charlie are their two cats, one being diabetic and the other being trouble on four legs. In 2011, they acquired the cutest little dog in the world from Paws ’N’ Hooves called Jamie.
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Sharon

Sharon has worked at PVH since 2016. Initially on a casual basis and then more regularly from 2018 onwards. Sharon graduated from Sydney University and then headed out west to a small country town for a few years in mixed practice. When her children all grew up and started their own families she moved back to be closer to grandchildren and family. When she's not at work she will be at home with her husband and three very large dogs and three cats or you might even find her on a hockey field saving the goals! She also enjoys engaging her creative side of her brain with many hobbies, such as knitting and crochet among many other handicrafts.

Veterinarian

Megan

Megan first started at PVH in 2010. She has a particular interest in behaviour medicine, soft tissue surgery and dentistry. Megan previously worked at the Animal Welfare League for 4 years as well as overseas in the UK for 2 years.


She has two very spoilt cats, Sophie a shy grey tabby and Ralph a neurotic white and tan boy.

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David

David has worked at PVH since 2010. David graduated from Sydney University and has a special interest in all things feline! When he is not at work he can often be found gardening or relaxing at home with his very spoilt rescue cat Penny or more affectionately known as 'mum cat'.

Veterinarian

Justin

Head Nurse,

Penrith Vet Hospital

Nicole

Nicole has been an integral part of Penrith Vets for over 20 years. She started out at Penrith Vets straight after finishing high school as one of only three nurses and now has the undeniably intricate task of managing 18 nurses. Nicole has studied extensively and has a wealth of experience in general practice and advanced nursing, she has also locumed in the UK and volunteered with Vets Beyond Borders in Indian Himalayas. Vet nursing for Nicole provides great variety and job satisfaction and she loves nothing more than seeing very ill patients recover and return home after a stay in hospital.


Currently she is Fur-Mum to cavaliers Ethel and Mavis, their favourite things to do are run free on the beach and snuggle on the couch. Lionel the axolotl is a new addition, he (maybe she, we don’t know yet) likes swimming, floating and staring.


Nicole loves to bushwalk in the Blue Mountains with Ethel and Mavis when she is off work. A keen traveller, she has been all over the world to six continents so far and hopes one day to visit Antarctica to make it seven!

Veterinary Receptionist

Alison

Alison has been at PVH since 2020. She is The smiling face that greets you at reception or answers your calls. She has studied animal science at Western Sydney University and has previously worked for a call centre for Westfield before finding her passion with animals. Her favourite part of the day is giving treats to all the sweet dogs that come to visit us. At home Alison is a keen reader and enjoys drawing and playing games or playing with her hyperactive but cuddly kelpie named Don.

Veterinary Receptionist

Di

Di started working at PVH in 1985 as a veterinary nurse. Over the last 35 years, she has diversified her career to run a successful photography business “Di Watson Photography” and more recently running a farm stay website “Farm stay Australia” to promote tourism to farmers and rural Australia.



Di still enjoys a day or two a week at PVH and enjoys keeping in contact with all the clients she has developed a relationship with over the years.


She has two lovable and loyal labradors Tilly and Neddy who travel with her around the countryside. Di is also known to help hand raise some of the foster kittens we have come to the hospital and now Clancy the tabby kitten that stayed with her travels along in the caravan with her too!


You might see Di at the clinic on saturday afternoons joining in at puppy preschool meeting and photographing the puppy graduates.

Veterinary Nurse

Jessica

Jess came to Penrith Vets in 2005 after working at Guildford as a vet nurse and prior to that as a florist. She holds a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, She has a particular interest in radiography and grooming. If you have ever had your pet groomed with us, Jess is likely to have been the culprit, especially if your pet came out looking better than expected. Jess has always had a love for caring and looking after animals and has always known she wanted to work with animals. At home she is always busy with the many craft projects she has on the go as well as her family and pets, Tango a very sweet ragdoll cat, Rosie a cavoodle as well as Birds Bosco and storm.

Veterinary Nurse

Anita

Anita has been at PVH since 2007, She is a senior nurse with a Certificate IV in veterinary nursing qualification. She is particularly passionate about advocating for all the patients in her care and is one of our valued nursing directors.

Veterinary Nurse

Rachel

Rachel came to Penrith Vet Hospital initially as a work experience student, whilst completing her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. It wasn’t long before she became an important member of the team and became an official employee in 2012.


Rachel came to Vet Nursing later in life, after already having had careers in Hospitality, Catering and working as an Office Secretary. What she loves most about working as a Vet Nurse is coming to a workplace with animals, and has a special interest in training Vet Nursing students who benefit from her calm demeanour, patience and talent for explaining or demonstrating new skills.


Rachel currently has two fur children, Top Cat a ginger DSH who she confesses is ‘The Favourite Child’, and a black Labrador named Zephyr, who is considered the sweetest and most lovely Labrador on the planet.


Sometimes they need to share Rachel’s attention with foster kittens that she’ll take on to raise on occasion.

Veterinary Nurse

Deb

Deb started at PVH in 2016 and is a certificate IV qualified nurse. Deb has a special interest in holistic medicine and has completed several short courses in laser therapy, animal massage, canine and feline behaviour. Deb loves spending her free time with her husband and two beautiful golden retrievers Daisy and Lily and a very cute rescue burmese cat named Blossom.


You might see Deb volunteering on weekends for Pets in the Park, who help provide veterinary care to the homeless and people in need.

Veterinary Nurse

Krystal

Krystal came to Penrith Vet Hospital initially as a work experience student, Whilst completing her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2017. Krystal worked for several years as an optical assistant before following her passion for helping animals and going on to finish her studies in 2018. Kystal has a little chihuahua X named Shaylo and Missy a failed foster kitten that went home with her for a weekend and never left!


Krystal loves exploring and bushwalking and when she is not working she just loves being outdoors!

Veterinary Nurse

Brigitte

Brigitte first stared at PVH in 1997 when John Townsend was the owner of the practice and worked until 2010, She couldn’t stay away for long and came back in 2017. Brigitte has a certificate IV in veterinary nursing and has a particular interest in radiography and ultrasonography. When not at PVH you may find her renovating or decorating or with her pets George a very cheeky cockatoo and Maisie who was a rescue cat from PVH or her many chooks.

Veterinary Nurse

Zac

Zac has been a nurse at PVH since 2019, Before then he worked as a kennel hand after school at a clinic closer to home. He has a Certificate IV in veterinary nursing and is particularly fond of German Shepherds and ill mannered cats, both of which he has at home. If the phone is answered by a male then you'd defiantly be talking to him as he is our only male nurse!

Veterinary Nurse

Elise

Elise first started at PVH as a junior nurse in 2018 whilst studying her certificate II in Animal Studies. She is currently finishing her studies to be a certificate IV qualified nurse by the end of 2022. She has a keen interest in medical nursing and caring for the hospitalised patients and figuring out how to make them as comfortable as possible during their stay. When she's not working she will be out camping or four wheel driving or visiting her family in the country. She has a cheeky 12 year old Labrador who loves going on walks and runs the family!

Veterinary Nurse

Monique

Monique joined PVH in 2021 since previously working as a veterinary nurse for 6 years at The RSPCA Yagoona and 3 years at the Animal Welfare League. She has completed her Certificate IV in veterinary nursing in 2012 and went on to complete her Diploma in general Practice in 2014. During her time working as a veterinary nurse she has been involved in many community welfare schemes and has also travelled around regional NSW helping communities with limited veterinary care. She loves all the different aspects of veterinary nursing but has a keen interest in animal welfare, surgical and medical nursing. When she's not at PVH she enjoys spending time with her family and friends and her lovely dog Tasha.

Veterinary Nurse

Joanne

Jo started at PVH in 2020 after working at another small animal vet nearer to home. Jo always wanted to be a vet nurse but only made the decision later in life and went on to complete her studies in 2015. Jo enjoys being an advocate for the patients in her care and goes above and beyond to make sure they are happy and as comfortable as possible while they stay with us. At home Jo enjoys the company of Dot a ginger cat who is queen of the castle and rules over Stella the cattle dog and Vinnie the kelpie X.

Veterinary Nurse

Chloe

Chloe joined PVH in 2019 as a work experience student whilst studying to complete her certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. Chloe has a keen interest in surgical nursing and pathology, She enjoys seeing patients that have had to stay a long time in hospital recover and finally go home to their families. When Chloe isn’t at work she enjoys being active and is often at the gym or playing netball. Chloe fur family are all pets she has rescued; Bella a mini foxier X, Bonnie a terrier X and two little lovebirds Calypo and Splice.

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