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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, Veterinarian at Penrith Veterinary Hospital

Sharon

Veterinarian

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    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.

David, Veterinarian at Penrith Veterinary Hospital

David

Veterinarian

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    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'.

Zara, Veterinarian at Penrith Veterinary Hospital

Zara

Veterinarian

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Kali, Veterinarian at Penrith Veterinary Hospital

Kali

Veterinarian

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Nicole, Practice Manager at Penrith Veterinary Hospital

Nicole

Practice Manager

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Krystal, Practice Manager at Penrith Veterinary Hospital

Krystal

Practice Manager

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    Krystal has been part of the Penrith Veterinary Hospital team since 2017, gaining extensive experience in veterinary practice operations, client care and team support. She completed her Diploma in Practice Management in 2025 before stepping into the Practice Manager role in 2026.


    Passionate about animal welfare, team development and creating a positive workplace culture, Krystal is dedicated to supporting her colleagues and ensuring the highest standard of care for patients and their owners.


    Outside of work, Krystal enjoys spending time with her family, travelling, exploring new places and photography.

Ashleigh, Head of Reception at Penrith Veterinary Hospital

Ashleigh

Head of Reception

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Alison, Head of Reception at Penrith Veterinary Hospital

Alison

Head of Reception

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    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.

    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.


Di, Veterinary Receptionist at Penrith Veterinary Hospital

Di

Veterinary Receptionist

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    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.

Jessica, Veterinary Nurse at Penrith Veterinary Hospital

Jessica

Veterinary Nurse

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    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.

Brigitte, Veterinary Nurse at Penrith Veterinary Hospital

Brigitte

Veterinary Nurse

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    Brigitte first started 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.

Elise, Veterinary Nurse at Penrith Veterinary Hospital

Elise

Veterinary Nurse

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    Elise first started at PVH as a junior nurse in 2018 whilst studying her certificate II in animal studies. She is now a fully qualified, registered nurse with a certificate IV in veterinary nursing. 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. When Elise’s pets come to visit the hospital she can be found setting up an ipad for them to watch Babe the movie to keep them entertained.

Deb, Veterinary Nurse at Penrith Veterinary Hospital

Jess

Veterinary Nurse

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Sarah, Veterinary Nurse at Penrith Veterinary Hospital

Sarah

Veterinary Nurse

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Brigitte, Veterinary Nurse at Penrith Veterinary Hospital

Ally

Veterinary Nurse

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Rachel, Veterinary Nurse at Penrith Veterinary Hospital

Rachel

Veterinary Nurse

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