Vets
Dr. Karim Chammas
BVSc. MANZCVS (Feline)
Head Veterinarian
Practice Manager
Karim graduated from the University of Sydney in 2009. He has worked in several busy small animal practices in Sydney’s North West. Karim has undertaken further studies in ultrasound, radiology, oncology and feline medicine. He is a member of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in Feline Medicine.
Karim really enjoys developing lasting relationships with clients often built on trust and a common goal to better the well-being of animals. He has an equal appreciation of both medicine and surgery and views them as complementary in a successful outcome to many disease processes.
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Karim has owned many dogs, cats, turtles and fish. As a result of his last dog Cleopatra, he has developed a soft spot for Shih Tzu’s. Currently his revolving zoo includes a rescued bird and 3 fat guinea pigs.
Dr. Shing Lee
BVSc (Hons 1)
BBus (Hons 2)
Veterinarian
Shing graduated from the University of Sydney in 2009. She has since worked in several busy small animal clinics in Sydney and enjoys the diversity that general practice brings. She is committed to providing a high standard of veterinary care and is currently pursuing the Certificate of Advanced Veterinary Practice (CertAVP), administered by the Royal College of Veterinary Studies UK. Shing is looking forward to getting to know you and your furry friends and patient well-being is her top priority. Having a keen interest in both medicine and surgery, Shing seeks to partner with you to care for your fur kids as an integral part of your family.
Outside of work, Shing runs a busy household with her husband and two young daughters. Her fur kids join in the ruckus and it's never a dull moment with her rescue cats Oliver and Momo and her newest addition, the sweetest little dog called Nova.
Dr. Raine Sher
BVSc, BAnVetBioSc
Veterinarian
Coming Soon!
Dr. Tanni Sima
BVB DVM
Veterinarian
Tanni graduated from The University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Veterinary Biology and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2022. She has always loved animals growing up and together with her partner, they have a Cavoodle puppy and a cheeky galah.
She loves all aspects of general practice veterinary medicine especially small animal medicine and surgery and is excited to join Beecroft Vet to provide best care for furry companions.
She offers consultation in both English and Mandarin. When she’s not at work, Tanni enjoys coastal walks, ballet and gardening.
Dr. Yi Fei Choong
BVB DVM
Veterinarian
Fei recently graduated from University of Sydney (2024) with a Bachelor of Veterinary Bioscience and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (BVB/DVM). She was born and raised in Malaysia before coming to Australia for university.
Fei's particular interests are in diagnostic imaging and surgery (especially soft tissue surgery). She is passionate about providing the best care for animals and loves building strong bonds with both clients and their pets. Fei believes ensuring great animal welfare is the key to strengthening those relationships and helping pets live their happiest, healthiest lives.
She is also fluent in Mandarin (and a little bit of Cantonese), which can be used in consults. When Fei is not working, you can find her doing pilates, playing sports (badminton, pickleball), or travelling!
Nurses
Louise Baker
Veterinary Nurse
Head Nurse
With over 17 years of experience in the veterinary industry, Louise brings a wealth of knowledge, passion, and care to everything she does. Her deep commitment to animal health is reflected in her ongoing education in veterinary dentistry, emergency and critical care.
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Louise has spent her career working across general practice, emergency, and critical care settings, always striving to provide the highest level of care to every patient. Her dedication doesn't stop there; she’s also a veterinary nursing educator and plays an active role in mentoring and training the nursing team at Beecroft.
Passionate about patient care, Louise is always eager to be involved in anything that benefits the wellbeing of animals. She has a special love for all creatures great and small, but she does have a soft spot for cats!
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Outside of work, Louise enjoys spending time with her three beautiful children, her two lovely dogs, and of course, her two adored cats
Lisa Teh
Veterinary Nurse
Lisa’s love of animals and interest in small animal medicine found herself in becoming a Veterinary Nurse. She has a particularly soft spot for her feline friends and has fostered many kittens and cats for rescue organisations.
Lisa currently has two spoilt cats who have her wrapped around their little paw. Lisa is very excited to meet all the local animals and residents at Beecroft!
Isabella Mackintosh
Veterinary Nurse
Bella has grown up with animals her whole life from cats and dogs, to rabbits and guinea pigs, chickens and recently a few reptiles. At the moment she has a domestic short haired cat called Nutmeg, a German Shepherd called Max, a Bearded Dragon called Acorn, a Pygmy Bearded Dragon called Yoshi and a Thick Tailed Gecko called Nyv.
Bella has completed her Cert II in Animal Studies, and is now completing her Cert III in Animals Studies Multi Species course and next year she is hopefully going to start her Cert IV in Vet Nursing.
In her spare time, Bella is either out of the house taking Max on walking trails or chilling with her animals at home.
Diana Gent
Veterinary Nurse
Diana completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2022.
Diana is very passionate about all aspects of her job and patient care but is particularly interested in anaesthesia and dermatology.
For Diana, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing a furry patient going home with their families, feeling a million times better than when they first arrived at the vet.
Further education is also very important to her as she continues to learn and expand on her nursing knowledge to ensure that she is giving the best care to the patients at Beecroft.
When she's not working, you'll find her hanging out with her cat - Quilt (former Beecroft Vet adoption kitten), reading, baking, and trying out new cafes and restaurants in Sydney.
Olivia Tanna
Veterinary Nurse
Olivia attained her Certificate IV in Vet Nursing in July 2022 and has been a part of the Beecroft team since her first day of work placement for her Certificate II in Animal Studies in October 2019!
She has always been around animals and owned pets of all shapes and sizes, from rabbits to a horse. Olivia's favourite aspect of nursing is forming bonds with sick patients while aiding them back to health.
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Olivia enjoys doing anything outdoors in her spare time, from swimming and other water-related activities to horse riding with her coworker(s) Dominique and Marissa. She also enjoys the company of her spoilt and therefore slightly temperamental golden retriever Max!
Julie Ui
Veterinary Nurse
Coming Soon!
Zakia Sahib
Veterinary Nurse
Coming Soon!
Emily Leighton
Veterinary Nurse
Emily has loved animals her whole life. She has grown up with fish, Guinea pigs and dogs and currently has a golden retriever named Toby and a cat named Olive.
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She loves taking Toby on adventures, taking him on camping trips and spending as much time with him as possible. She also loves spending time with her new kitten Olive, who she also loves playing with.
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She has almost completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and loves working as a vet nurse at Beecroft Vet.
Animal Attendants
Evette Khaziran
Animal Attendant
Evette has always had a strong passion for surrounding herself and working with animals, which has been her driving force throughout her academic journey. Evette is currently in her Honours year studying a Bachelor of Science and Advanced Studies: Animal and Veterinary Bioscience at the University of Sydney.
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After witnessing firsthand, the significant negative impact of the lack of veterinary services in our rural communities during her volunteer work in the Capertee Valley, NSW, Evette’s love for livestock and dedication to the betterment of their health and welfare drives her pursuit of a career in veterinary medicine, specialising in large animals.
In her free time, Evette loves to travel, especially when discovering new places with her two beagles, Toby and Maya.
Susie Wu
Animal Attendant
Susie is a final-year student at the University of Sydney, completing her combined Bachelor of Veterinary Biology and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (BVB/DVM) degree. She has a particular interest in small animal surgery and hopes to pursue a residency in this field in the future. Once graduated as a vet, Susie hopes to provide the highest standard of care for animals by approaching each case with compassion, empathy, and a thorough, thoughtful mindset.
A lifelong animal lover, Susie has shared her home with a variety of pets over the years — at one stage caring for six birds, a dog, and a cat! These days, she is kept on her toes by two cats and one dog. Outside of work, Susie enjoys travelling, experimenting with new recipes, and keeping active through sports and exercise.
Eri Takeshita
Animal Attendant
Coming Soon!
Yoyo Wu
Animal Attendant
Coming Soon!
Ashton Drew
Animal Attendant
Ashton has a love for animals that started young. She’s had many animals like dogs, rabbits and fish. She is currently working on her Cert IV for Veterinary Nursing.
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When not at work she enjoys reading, art, and being with her rabbits Cora and Humphrey.
Isabella Verran
Animal Attendant
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Emily Wu
Animal Attendant
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Olivia Slade-Rogalewski
Animal Attendant
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Praisy Praveen
Animal Attendant
Coming Soon!
Reception
Maddison Pidd
Receptionist
Maddie has always loved and had a passion for animals. It was always a goal of hers to work in the animal industry!
When not at work Maddie enjoy pilates, spending time with her dachshund Frankie, reading and looking after foster kittens!
Lilly Frost
Receptionist
Lilly is currently studying her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing after completing her Certificate II at Taronga Zoo.
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She’s excited to be working in the animal industry and turning her passion into a career. At home, she has two dachshunds, Toffee and Fudge, a greyhound named Colby, and a ragdoll cat, Leo.
In her spare time, she loves travelling Australia in a four wheel drive, watercolour painting and spending time with her sister.
Keira Mirosevic
Receptionist
Keira has always had a love for animals which has led her to work in the animal industry. She has begun her career as a receptionist as she loves greeting both owners and their pets.
Keira is undergoing her Certificate II in Animal Care and she is keen to continue her study and go onto doing her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.
Keira grew up around all kinds of animals, and she has four beloved dogs, Mak, Nala, Squidgy and Mimi.
