Dr Steve Pryor BVSc, MACVSc (Small Animal Surgery)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steve (pictured here with Tess) graduated from the University of Melbourne Veterinary School in 1985. His first year out of vet school was spent in a mixed practice in Casterton in the Western District of Victoria, and this was followed by a year in Deniliquin, in the Riverina. From there he moved to Murwillumbah on the far north NSW Coast, initially to locum for a few months, but ended up staying 10 years!

During his years in Murwillumbah, Steve worked initially as a mixed practice vet, but became increasingly small animal oriented with a strong interest in surgery, and emergency medicine.
Towards the end of his stay in Murwillumbah, Steve started studying for his membership examination of the Australian College of Veterinary Surgeons, initially under the tutelage of Dr Geoff Robbins. He attained his membership in 1999, 6 months after moving back to Melbourne.

Since moving to Melbourne in late 1998, Steve has worked solely in small animal practice, first doing locums then settling at Eltham. For the last 8 years he has been at Eltham Veterinary Practice (Clinic), having succeeded Dr Daryl Hoffmann.

His professional qualifications and post-graduate training include:
· Bachelor of  Veterinary Science Univ Melb 1985
· Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
· Membership of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists in Small Animal Surgery 1999.

He regularly talks on community radio Plenty Valley FM, and speaks to classes at several local schools as part of the AVA Petpep childrens education program on pets in society. He has hosted local client nights on Animal Behaviour issues with Dr Robert Holmes as guest speaker. He is a member of the AVA, the Australian Small Animal Veterinary Association, the AVPMA, the Victorian branch of the AVA, and Melbourne Metropolitan Practitioners Branch of the AVA.

His aim at Eltham Veterinary Practice is to provide high quality compassionate care for family pets, as well as the most up to date and optimal choices for their health. He consults closely with specialists in all aspects of veterinary medicine and surgery. Steve has a particular interest in surgery, cancer care and dentistry.

Steve, his wife Clare, and 2 sons have a well known Bullmastiff Tess, 2 cats Reg and Harry and 2 chooks. In his spare time you might find Steve out on the golf course, watching his sons' numerous sporting events, out for dinner, or at the footy watching the Bombers.

Dr Gus Braniff

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Gus Braniff joined the practice just before Christmas, bringing a wealth of experience from his numerous previous roles.

Gus started his veterinary career working with Dr Andrew Turner (now an eye specialist) at Research. His roles outside of private practice have included:

• Clinical Nutrition Expert for a global pet nutrition firm
• Senior technical support and market development role for an Australasian animal health company
• Senior veterinary surgeon for a network of corporately owned practices.

Living locally, Gus and Lauren have 2 children, 3 dogs, 6 horses, 7 cats, chickens, ducks, guinea pigs and rabbits. He is now enjoying a shorter drive to work and the opportunity to work once more with pet owners and their family pets at Eltham Veterinary Practice.

Dr Mina Hamilton

We recently welcomed our newest staff member Dr Mina Hamilton. Mina joins us as a graduate Veterinarian, having recently finished her degree at Melbourne University graduating with Honours. Apart from becoming a vet, Mina's passion for animals led her to work for several years as an RSPCA Adoption Officer where she saw and helped to create many heart-warming stories of pets being adopted.

Mina's professional interests include dog and cat behaviour, animal welfare, and exotic pets - which include birds and reptiles, but she's knowledgeable in all aspects of caring for pets.

Outside of work, Mina loves sport, socialising, and caring for her own pets - her 8 yo Doberman ‘Ally' and her 9 Turtles. All the turtles were fostered from the RSPCA. Mina has recently moved into the area with her partner Terrence and pets, and apart from being a ‘9 minute drive' to work, she's also pleased to be closer to family who live near by.

Mina really enjoys dealing with people and their pets, so say hi to her when you are next in.