Dr Scott Shrive

Partner – B.Sc, B.V.Sc (Hons)

Dr Scott graduated from the University of Melbourne and has practised in Hamilton, Melbourne and the United Kingdom.

Dr Scott has a special interest in small animal surgery and has completed post graduate study in small animal orthopaedic surgery through the AO Foundation of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Dr Scott enjoys keeping fit, gardening, and running around after his 3 young daughters, Amelie & Violet and Clementine. Scott is the current president of the Hamilton Lawn Tennis Club.

Dr Scott & his wife, Lauren, established Hamilton Vetcare in 2010.

Dr Lauren Alexander-Shrive

Partner – B.V.Sc

Dr Lauren graduated from the University of Melbourne and has practiced in Hamilton, Melbourne, Horsham and the United Kingdom.

Dr Lauren has an interest in small animal medicine, diagnostic imaging, oncology & animal behaviour. She has completed further training through the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, London, and the University of Sydney. Dr Lauren enjoys exercising and regularly participates in events including the Royal Children’s Hospital fun run.

Dr Lauren enjoys being a mum to Amelie, Violet and Clementine, their 3 cats, Snowdrop, Percy and Honey, and Waffles the Cavoodle

Dr Amy

Dr Amy Button

Partner – B.V.Sc (Hons)

Dr Amy is well known to the Hamilton region and has been working at Hamilton Vetcare since 2013. . Dr Amy and her husband Andrew have two young children, Harry and Daisy. Dr Amy’s enthusiasm, warmth and gentle manner are appreciated by both patients and owners.

Dr Amy has completed further training in veterinary radiology through the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, London, enhancing our digital imaging service.

Dr Amy enjoys Crossfit, horse-riding, and getting covered in mud whilst competing in Tough Mudder events!

Annie Mullins

Veterinary Nurse

Annie brings much experience to Hamilton Vetcare having worked as a veterinary nurse in a number of veterinary clinics both in Victoria and interstate.

Annie and her husband Scott are kept very busy raising three children. Annie and Scott have a property south of Hamilton and have their own Stock contracting business Mullarway Agricultural.

Annie enjoys Crossfit, gardening and trialling Australian kelpies.

Bec Ross

Veterinary Nurse

Bec joined the Hamilton Vetcare team as our receptionist at the start of 2018 after completing her placement and Certificate III in veterinary nursing. Bec has worked previously as the manager of local Subway franchise.

Bec and her fiancé Seth are enjoying their newly built first home. Bec enjoys watching movies in her spare time with her gorgeous goldie Aggy, and wakeboarding with her Frenchie, Opie.

Dr Marlene Connelly

Veterinarian – DVM.

Dr Marlene joined the Hamilton Vetcare team in January 2017. Dr Marlene graduated from the University of Copenhagen in 2010 and moved to Australia to marry her partner Ed.

Dr Marlene lives on a small farm at Tabor with her husband Ed, their 2 daughters Anja and Heidi, and two kelpies Nugget & Bobby.

Marlene is a competent flutist who you may see playing for the Hamilton Symphony Orchestra. Marlene also enjoys gardening and cooking.

Jacqui Jones

Veterinary Nurse

Jacqui has worked at Hamilton Vetcare since 2014 and runs our very successful Puppy Preschool classes.

Jacqui and her partner Nick have two children Marli and Harrsion, and have recently purchased a small farm.

Jacqui has a lovely Boxer called Alfie, a Kelpie called Red, and a duck called Ducky. Jacqui enjoys cooking with her Thermomix.

Molly Golding

Veterinary Nurse

Molly is a dedicated and popular team member. Molly has recently moved in to her new home with her partner Brayden.

Molly has a keen interest in dog training and regularly assists Nurse Jacqui with her popular puppy training classes. Molly enjoys spending time with her beloved retrievers, but after 2 litters has decided no more breeding!

Molly has two gorgeous Golden Retrievers, Marley and Juno . Molly also has a a cuddly feline, Maude.

Nikki Monaghan

Veterinary Receptionist

Nikki lives in Hotspur with her fiancé Nathan and enjoys cooking and is a member of the thermomix cult 🙂

Nikki has two furry friends, Coco the Burmese cat and Buddy the Jack Russell.

Nikki has worked in the hospitality industry and administration and has much experience as a barista which comes in very handy after a busy morning!

Chloe Eastwood

Kennel Hand

Chloe is studying year 12 and works part time as a kennel hand at Hamilton Vetcare.

Chloe has two feline friends, Nahla & Oscar, & Chappy the Kelpie

Chloe enjoys waterskiing and is a competent senior ballet student.

Eliza Armstrong

Kennel Hand

Eliza is completing her secondary schooling at Monivae College and works part time at Hamilton Vetcare as part of her VCAL nursing course.

Eliza enjoys tending to her menagerie of pets.

Eliza has ambitions of becoming a veterinary nurse and loves to help with sick patients when she can.