Our Team

The North Road Veterinary Centre was established in Gardenvale in1969.

Drs Andrew and Wendy Milledge came on board at North Road in 1990, and have built the practice into the exceptional community family clinic that it is today, with a team of dedicated animal care professionals, many of whom have called North Road Vet their 'working home' for many years!

We are a dedicated team of animal lovers, and all concerns with your pets are dealt with genuine compassion, in a caring and gentle manner. 

Our team warmly welcomes you, and we very much look forward to meeting you and your furry family!

Drs Andrew and Wendy Milledge both graduated as veterinarians with Honours from the University of Melbourne in 1983, meeting at university at 19 years of age. They initially gained experience working in small animal practices in metropolitan Melbourne, before realising their dream and purchasing the North Road Veterinary Centre in 1990, working together as a husband and wife team. The NRVC team has grown since then!

North Road has been a special place for Wendy for many many years, being a local girl growing up in Bentleigh, and bringing her pets to North Road for veterinary care as a child all those years ago! She was even then aspiring to be a vet!

These days, when not at the clinic, Andrew and Wendy enjoy spending time with family and friends, and maintaining fitness enjoying the pleasures of golf!  

Jenny graduated with Honours from the University of Melbourne in 1992. Early in her career Jenny travelled to the UK, and worked extensively in small animal practice. Jenny joined the team at North Road in 1999. She is particularly interested in the health and wellbeing of pets, providing preventative health care and also looking after our senior pets, helping to manage chronic conditions and maximising their quality of life. Jenny also has a keen interest in animal welfare and a focus on maintaining excellent client care and communication. Outside of work Jenny loves cooking, travel and photography. She is the chief cake baker at NRVC!

Dr Elena works  full time at North Road. Elena is originally from Perth graduating from Murdoch University. She has a wealth of experience, and has been based in Bayside Melbourne for nearly 20 years!

Elena enjoys all aspects of general practice, and loves getting to know all her clients, delivering high quality individualised treatment, advice and support to patients in her care.

When not at work, Elena enjoys fine art, music and beautiful gardens, and of course spending time with her pussycat, Kevin, named after the Manchester City soccer legend, Kevin De Bruyne! So of course, Elena also has a passion for soccer and Manchester City!

Felicity joined the team at North Road in 2021. She graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2001 and completed her Membership in Small Animal Medicine at the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in 2006. She has worked extensively in small animal practice throughout her career and has keen interests in internal medicine and ultrasonography, having also worked for 4 1/2 years as a resident at the Melbourne Veterinary Specialist Centre. Felicity currently works some weekends.

Dr Vivian works part-time at North Road, she joined the team in 2022. Vivian graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2005 and returned home to Hong Kong in 2006 to work where she gained a wealth of experience. In 2022 Vivian decided to call Australia home, and has been working here since. She has a particular passion for ultrasonography and surgery. When not at work Vivian enjoys playing tennis, cooking and doing craft together with her daughter. She is the proud owner of two domestic cats, Momo and JJ.

Tiffany graduated with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Melbourne in 2015. She is originally from Vancouver in Canada, graduating there with a Bachelor of Science (Honours). She loves Australia so much, she decided to call it home after completing her veterinary degree. Tiffany works at North Road 3 days/week and looks forward to meeting you and your furry friends! She has four furry friends of her own, all rescues! 

Dr Beth works part-time at North Road. She is a local lady, having grown up in Cheltenham. Beth moved to WA as a student to complete her Veterinary Science studies at Murdoch University, graduating in 2019. After working as a new graduate in a local practice in Melbourne, she moved to the UK to further her experience and to travel. As well as being a passionate AFL Saints supporter, and passionate about looking after your furry family, Beth enjoys spending time with family and friends. She is the proud owner of Koa, a very special Kelpie x she rescued as a stray from the Northern Territory.

Dr Ivy graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2009 and started off her career at a small animal practice in South Australia before relocating to Hong Kong, working as an emergency veterinarian and then as a senior veterinarian managing two clinics whilst completing her Masters of Veterinary Medicine and Acupuncture Certificate. In 2019, Ivy made the journey home to settle down, and joined the North Road team in 2022.     

Ivy enjoys photography, travelling, and diving in her spare time. She shares her home with two very special Devon Rex's, Qooley and Punkinley.   

Jana is  our chief receptionist!! She joined the team at North Road in 2022 and keeps us all, and our front desk in order! She always wears a smile, and will be the first to greet you and your furry friends when you come into the clinic. Jana's pride and joy are her two Boston boys, Ari and Theo, don't hesitate to ask her to see some happy snaps!  

Leanne has a wealth of nursing experience and has been part of the team at North Road since 1995! As well as general vet nursing, Leanne has also worked extensively in emergency medicine and also as an anaesthetic technician at the University of Melbourne. She has completed the Certificate IV in Vet Nursing and the Diploma in Emergency and Critical Care Vet Nursing. Leanne enjoys spending time with family and friends, sewing and is the proud owner of two beautiful Burmese, Bjork and Tin Tin.

Brooke is originally a New Zealand girl, making the move from Dunedin to Melbourne to join the North Road team and call Australia home in 2018. She has been nursing for over 4 years and also holds a certificate in Equine Science and a diploma in Rural Business. Brooke has always had a passion for animals and has grown up with animals large and small; dogs, cats and horses. She lives with her partner and a beautiful Birman cat, Gucci. When not at work Brooke enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading and visiting parts of Australia she is still to discover!

Alannah brings a touch of Ireland to North Road. She comes from a small rural village in Ireland, and worked in a small and large animal vet clinic for 6 years before arriving in Australia in 2019, and joining the team at North Road in 2022. Back home in Ireland she has two beautiful furry friends called Kiwi, a black Labrador, and Mingo, a Collie x. When Alannah is not at work, her other passion is dog grooming. Alannah also has 10 years experience as a dog groomer, and managed a salon in Melbourne for 2 years before joining our team at North Road.

Tennille completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2006.  She worked in a small animal practice for many years with a brief stint in emergency nursing, before joining the North Road team in 2015.  Her favourite aspects of nursing are getting to know clients and their pets, and surgical nursing. When not at work, you can find her spending time with her family on the Mornington Peninsula.  Tennille's fur babies include Madagascar, a Koolie X dog, and her two cats Gary and Tigerlilly.  Tennille and her children are obsessed with cats, and are dedicated foster carers for Peninsula Cat Rescue.  Tennille is passionate about animal rights, and enjoys plant-based cooking in her spare time.

Lucy started at North Road in 2018, and works part-time as a nurse and receptionist.  When not at work Lucy is busy with her family, and her many pets including cats, Batman, George, Olive and Harper, her dog, Maeve , and guinea pigs, Emerson and Waffles.  Lucy is also a committed foster carer, fostering kittens and caring for orphaned possums. Lucy is our wildlife expert! In her spare time she also enjoys reading and travel.

Hayley has recently joined our nursing team at North Road after making the move to Australia from Hong Kong. She has 7 years of nursing experience in various emergency and referral hospitals in Hong Kong and brings a wealth of experience to our team. She is passionate about emergency and patient care. Hayley is a bright spark at North Road, always smiling and admits she  is both a chocoholic and coffeeholic! When not at work Hayley enjoys photography and her new hobby training newly adopted furry friend, Ellie, a Golden Retriever. 

Mia joined North Road as a cattery attendant. She has a particular passion for furry felines and owns two beautiful British Shorthairs, Barney and Bailey.  Mia is currently studying Certificate ii in Animal Care, and is also starting her training as a Veterinary nurse with our team. Outside of work Mia's hobbies include photography and horse riding, having also studied Equine Studies.

Cassandra joined our team in 2021 and is currently completing the accelerated pathway into the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Melbourne. She loves working with all different animals and is particularly interested in learning about how to handle larger and more exotic animals in zoos. Outside of work and university, she loves spending time with her own cat Misty.

Clea provides the grooming service at the North Road Veterinary Centre. She joined our team in
2002, and has been grooming dogs and cats for many, many years! She is an expert in the
world of pet grooming! Clea is originally from the UK, and initially completed her grooming
training at the London Academy of Dog Grooming. She has taught grooming at a Diploma level,
and also has a keen interest in animal behaviour. When not absorbed in the world of pet fur,
expertly looking after your pet's hairdressing needs, Clea enjoys fishing, music and spending
time with friends and family.

Molly conducts our puppy preschool, and puppy obedience courses on site at North Road
Veterinary Centre. She holds a Certificate 3 in Dog Training and Behaviour
from the National Dog Trainer's Federation, her expertise and experience will ensure you get
the best possible start to training, socialising and handling your puppy. Molly can't wait to
meet you and your new puppy!!