Our Team

Forrestfield Vet Hospital

(08) 9453 1290

High Wycombe Vet Hospital

(08) 9454 6915

Meet our Team

at Forrestfield and High Wycombe Vet Hospitals

Because we operate both the Forrestfield and High Wycombe Vet Hospitals, all of our Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Nurses work at both hospitals on a rostered basis.

Our nurses are a valuable part of the team at Forrestfield & High Wycombe Vets. All of our nursing staff have completed formal training to be certified as qualified Veterinary Nurses. They are all registered with the Veterinary Surgeons Board of WA. It is likely that your first contact with the hospital will be with one of their friendly faces.

Dr Neville Hoes

Veterinary Surgeon & Practice Manager

Dr Neville Hoes has been associated with Forrestfield Veterinary Hospital for an abundance of years and has been an owner/partner of the practice since 1989. With pride, he has seen the practice grow from its early small beginnings as a mainly horse practice in a semi-rural area, to the entirely small animal, multi-vet modern facility it is today.

Although interested in all aspects of dog and cat veterinary work, Neville’s particular interest is in small animal surgery and orthopaedics. He is a highly experienced and competent surgeon who regularly performs complex procedures. Married with two daughters, Neville’s family also includes Martha the Shih Tzu, as well as 2 Moggie cats from the hospital who’s names are Garfield and Polly.

Dr Gavin Davison

Veterinary Surgeon & Practice Manager

Originally from South Africa, Gavin worked extensively as a vet in the United Kingdom, as well as in South Africa, before moving to Perth. In 2002, he joined Forrestfield Veterinary Hospital. As an owner/partner of the practice since 2004, Gavin’s dedication and veterinary skill has made a huge contribution to the growth and development of the practice, making it into what it is today.

Gavin prides himself on his thorough approach to cases and communication skills. He is an excellent surgeon and he enjoys all types of surgery, especially the more complex soft tissue and orthopaedic procedures that are regularly performed at our two hospitals. Gavin’s family includes his wife and 2 sons.

Dr Kathryn Starling

Veterinary Surgeon

Kathryn is warm natured and has been a part of Forrestfield Veterinary Hospital since starting as a senior associate vet in 1994. Despite taking an extended break to raise her 2 boys, Kathryn returned to the practice in 2008 and has become established, once again, as a valued member of the veterinary staff.

As a very experienced vet, Kathryn’s interests lie in all aspects of medicine, in particular dermatology. She enjoys thorough medical diagnostic work-up and regularly attends continuing veterinary education courses in her spare time. At home, Kathryn is kept busy taking care of her husband, 2 sons and a Jack Russell Terrier.

Dr Simon Lau

Veterinary Surgeon

Simon has developed quite a following of clients and patients alike, thanks to his big smile and gentle nature. Growing up on a farm in New Zealand initially sparked Simon’s interest in animals before moving to Perth as a teenager.

Interested in all aspects of veterinary medicine, Simon particularly enjoys the challenge of new surgical techniques. In his spare time, he enjoys playing tennis and is an avid rugby and football fan. Pet wise, Simon has a Pug and enjoys looking after his koi fish.

Forrestfield and High Wycombe Vet Hospitals - Our Team - Dr Khloe

Dr Khloe Willmott

Veterinary Surgeon

Smart and easy going, Khloe enjoys the variety that the veterinary industry has to offer. She enjoys learning and researching for medical cases and it is also not uncommon to find her sitting on the floor having lunch in the company of a patient.

Khloe LOVES all the big dogs that she meets, especially the ones who think they are “small dogs” and try to sit in her lap! This love for big dogs definitely stems from her 2 fluffy boys, Shaggy the Border Collie X and Teddy the Maremma.

Dr. Hobin

Dr Hobin Lee

Veterinary Surgeon

Hobin is small but, packs a punch! She is a very lively vet whose laugh is infectious and loves her patients as they are all “So Cute!”. She likes to learn odd and interesting tips and tricks from the other team members and very much enjoys performing soft tissue surgeries.   

Her 2 Siberian Huskies, Snowy and Winter are the luckiest dogs and absolutely spoilt rotten with treats, toys and beds, constantly! When not with her dogs, Hobin is usually at her favourite restaurant with whoever she can get to follow along. 

Maybelline

Head Vet Nurse

Maybelline is a happy nurse who greets clients with a smile and patients with a scratch (*if they will allow it). The skills and support she has gained over the years have allowed her to become Head Nurse and she is always eager to improve herself. Maybelline is the coordinator of our Puppy Socialisation Classes, assists with the practice marketing and has an interest in emergency medicine and nursing. Her other great loves are cupcakes, shoes and her two dogs, Disney the Groodle and Marvel the Mini Poodle.

Donna

Senior Vet Nurse

Donna has been with us here at our hospitals for a number of years now and has a reputation amongst the staff for her excellent grooming skills. After a brief period away from the hospitals to spend more time with her children, Donna returned to us and is well and truly back in the fold. As well as being a valued member of our team, she is also a valued member of the community, contributing to the Kalamunda volunteer fire-fighting brigade. Donna has her cat Diego who was a stray adopted from the hospital that she looks after in addition to her two girls and her husband.

Casey

Senior Vet Nurse

Casey is a very organised nurse. She keeps on top of her tasks but also has time for a good pat and cuddle of our patients. Casey is our resident “Crazy Cat Lady” and is completely obsessed with her three kitties. Nala, Millie and Nugget were all strays from the hospital and all “enjoy” going for walkies on their harnesses. She also has much love for Gizmo, her “little old man” Chihuahua.

Belinda

Senior Vet Nurse

Belinda is always greeting our clients with a big smile!
She is dedicated to working with any animal, shape or form and is fond of diagnostic work ups in the hospitals. Belinda is also mother to a mischievous Domestic Short Hair named Kitty and in her spare time, extends her love of animals to sanctuaries near and far.

Nurse Ruby

Ruby

Registered Vet Nurse

Ruby is sweet natured and loves nothing more than to provide each of her patients with the best nursing care (especially mandatory post operative cuddles and kisses!).  At home, she tends to a cute little Jack Russell named Flash and a “spicy” Ragdoll named Kato.  Like many of our feline patients, Ruby enjoys a good nap in her spare time as well outings with her favourite humans.  

Jemma

Registered Vet Nurse

Jemma is a friendly, level-headed nurse who appreciates a fast pace day with plenty of variety as well learning new things to increase her nursing skill set. With 2 dogs, rabbits, chickens and fish to tend to, Jemma divides her free time to her animal family and being a devoted “gym junkie” to keep up her fitness. 

Excellent staff who really care and vets who take the time to do things right.

Jason Rowland, 5-Star Google Review, High Wycombe Vet Hospital

Consulting Hours

Weekdays: 9am–11am and 4pm–7pm
Saturday: 9am–12pm and 4pm–5pm
Sunday: 9am–11am and 4pm–5pm
Public holidays: 9am–10am and 4pm–5pm
Consultations by appointment

Office Open

Weekdays: 8am–7pm
Saturday: 8:30am–12pm and 4–5pm
Sunday: 9–11am and 4–5pm
Public Holidays: 9–10am and 4–5pm

Consulting Hours

Weekdays: 9–11am and 4–7pm
Saturday: 9–12pm
Sunday: Closed
Public Holidays: Closed
Consultations by appointment

Office Open

Weekdays: 8am–7pm
Saturday: 8:30am–12pm
Sunday: Closed
Public Holidays: Closed