Vet Staff
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Dr Aaron Healy BSc BVMS -Principal Veterinarian
Aaron first decided to become a vet after enjoying many a James Herriott book and school holidays on family friends farms, he graduated from Murdoch University Vet school in 1993. He took his first job with Capel-Donnybrook Veterinary services where he dealt with many late night calvings, horse colics, dog, cats and wildlife. After two years cutting his teeth in the South West he took to the UK for the obligatory veterinary sojourn. For three years he worked in various parts of the UK as well as a stint with an animal welfare charity in the Greek islands. He soon mastered the art of wearing a tie (a requirement in most English veterinary practices) even when up to his armpits in bovine pregnancy testing.
Before returning to Perth, Aaron stopped in Katherine, NT spending a year with large numbers of dusty but enthusiastic cattle and the odd crocodile. As part of Government environmental health programs, Aaron made many visits to remote communities in the Kimberley and Northern Territory looking after local dog populations.
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Over the last 8 years Aaron was the senior vet in a very busy, high quality practice in Perth’s northern suburbs. During this time Aaron met his wife Helen who just so happened to be from true James Herriot country in North Yorkshire. This gave him the perfect excuse to return to the UK for some shorter working holidays and live out his childhood dreams working with large animals in the rugged Yorkshire Moors.
Aaron has continued to update his skills since graduation having completed post graduate courses in small animal medicine, surgery and practice management. In 2008 Aaron decided to share his experience and buy his own practice where he intends to enjoy client’s relationships with their pets at a more relaxed pace!
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Kathy Stark BSc BVMS (Hons)
Kathy wanted to become a vet from a very young age, having grown up in a suburban household where there were always multiple pets – not just cats and a dog, but frequently orphaned lambs and calves from the family farm! Having practised her orphan-rearing skills on the said lambs and calves, and her bandaging skills on Rusty the Labrador, she pursued her dream for real at Murdoch University. |
Kathy graduated from Murdoch in 1989, and on that note, celebrates her 20th year of practice this year! She spent 2 yrs initially at Swanbourne Vet Centre, then 12 months in the U.K. doing locum work in between her travels, then returned to Swanbourne for another 7 years.
She married husband Paul in 1995, and they have two gorgeous children, Emma (11) and Daniel (8). The Starks are proud owners of two much-loved Burmese cats, Scarlet and Archie, who have just turned 1!
Kathy has worked in and around Fremantle since 2002, including 15 mths at Palmyra Vet in 2006/7. She is very excited to be back with the Palmyra team, and looks forward to renewing her association with past clients, and meeting new ones, and of course, their beloved pets!
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Erin Buck- Qualified Veterinary Nurse
When she was very small Erin wanted to be either a rock star or a veterinary nurse. Fortunately for Palmyra Veterinary Hospital she chose the latter. Completing her training in 2000, Erin has now been a veterinary nurse for 8 years. She loves nursing because it is never boring and very hands on. Erin is always on hand to give a sick pet an extra cuddle to help them with their recovery. She is the proud owner of a rather ‘generous’ Border Collie named Jessie and three cats – Tilly, Sooky and Bonnie.
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Jess Page- Qualified Veterinary Nurse
Jess has been with Palmyra Vet Hospital since Feb 2007. Jess’s first ambition was to be a Top Gun fighter pilot, fortunately she kept her feet on the ground realising Tom Cruise wasn’t all that he was cracked up to be. Jess’s second ambition to be a veterinary nurse was inspired by Joy Adamson who raised lion cubs in Africa. Growing up on a farm near Pingelly, Jess also gained plenty of early experience looking after lots of lambs, pigs, cats and dogs. Her favourite holiday spots include Kalbarri, Bali and Thailand but her dream is to go on safari in Africa. Her prized pet is Geoffrey, a Siamese fighting fish.
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