Emma Stella-Hall
Veterinarian & Practice Owner (BVSc)
Meet Emma, our Practice Director!
After five years of dedicated planning and research, Emma has created our master-planned clinic. Emma's vision for Armstrong Creek Vet Practice is to provide a gold standard service, with our motto being "your pets are our priority".
Emma aims for the practice to provide our clients with a homely, nurturing and caring service, and to give your pets a fear free environment, with separate dog and cat consultation rooms to reduce the transfer of pheromones from one room to the other.
The local community is also extremely important to Dr. Stella-Hall and our team, and we are eager to build positive and supportive relationships with anyone who visits the clinic.
Alongside directing our clinic, Emma also practices large animal work in the equine field, and is the owner of our practice mascot, Daisy!
Emma Stella-Hall
Veterinarian & Practice Owner
Meet Emma, our Practice Director!
After five years of dedicated planning and research, Emma has created our master-planned clinic. Emma's vision for Armstrong Creek Vet Practice is to provide a gold standard service, with our motto being "your pets are our priority".
Emma aims for the practice to provide our clients with a homely, nurturing and caring service, and to give your pets a fear free environment, with separate dog and cat consultation rooms to reduce the transfer of pheromones from one room to the other.
The local community is also extremely important to Dr. Stella-Hall and our team, and we are eager to build positive and supportive relationships with anyone who visits the clinic.
Alongside directing our clinic, Emma also practices large animal work in the equine field, and is the owner of our practice mascot, Daisy!
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Kate Cochrane
Veterinarian & Practice Owner (BVSc)
Meet Kate, our lead veterinarian.
In May 2022, we were lucky enough to have Dr Kate Cochrane join our team!
Kate has worked in general practice in Geelong since 2008 and is a familiar face to many. She graduated from the University of Sydney in 2002 with a special interest in Surgery and Oncology, and has continued to be a credit to the profession as she goes about her work with integrity and care.
Kate is a mum of two teenagers who genuinely love to hang out with her! She has a busy family life and regularly delegates chores to Hobbs, Duchess and Buzz the Boss.
As a colleague we can say that Kate is no slacker. She regularly bakes us cakes, cleans up after herself and shares her laughter generously. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience and approaches her clients and patients with kindness and compassion. We are fortunate to have Kate as a part of our team at Armstrong Creek Vet Practice.
Kate Cochrane
Veterinarian & Practice Owner
Meet Kate, our lead veterinarian.
In May 2022, we were lucky enough to have Dr Kate Cochrane join our team!
Kate has worked in general practice in Geelong since 2008 and is a familiar face to many. She graduated from the University of Sydney in 2002 with a special interest in Surgery and Oncology, and has continued to be a credit to the profession as she goes about her work with integrity and care.
Kate is a mum of two teenagers who genuinely love to hang out with her! She has a busy family life and regularly delegates chores to Hobbs, Duchess and Buzz the Boss.
As a colleague we can say that Kate is no slacker. She regularly bakes us cakes, cleans up after herself and shares her laughter generously. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience and approaches her clients and patients with kindness and compassion. We are fortunate to have Kate as a part of our team at Armstrong Creek Vet Practice.
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Jeanette Armitage
Front Office Manager
Hailing from England, Jen learned her incredible organisational skills as a secretary/PA in London and South East England during the first half of her working life. Jen and her family turned their lives upside down when they moved to Australia, at which time Jen decided to try her hand as a receptionist in a Melbourne vet clinic. Jen then spent 9 years with Bellarine Vet Practice starting as a Receptionist and soon promoted to Clinic Coordinator based at the Grovedale Clinic. It was here that she learnt that her gift of the gab and a telephone voice that would make Siri jealous, were perfect for clinic life!
Clinic director, Emma, and Jen became fast friends through Jen’s equestrian eventing daughter Liberty’s love of horses. The family have welcomed Storm, a Clydie x Thoroughbred mare into the family and Jen can now add full time strapper and poo picker to her ever growing skill set.
You will be sure to encounter Jen’s friendly face in reception or buzzing about in hot pursuit of the vets, nurses or Emma with a list of jobs to be completed. She’s never too busy for a chat though!
Jeanette Armitage
Front Office Manager
Hailing from England, Jen learned her incredible organisational skills as a secretary/PA in London and South East England during the first half of her working life. Jen and her family turned their lives upside down when they moved to Australia, at which time Jen decided to try her hand as a receptionist in a Melbourne vet clinic. Jen then spent 9 years with Bellarine Vet Practice starting as a Receptionist and soon promoted to Clinic Coordinator based at the Grovedale Clinic. It was here that she learnt that her gift of the gab and a telephone voice that would make Siri jealous, were perfect for clinic life!
Clinic director, Emma, and Jen became fast friends through Jen’s equestrian eventing daughter Liberty’s love of horses. The family have welcomed Storm, a Clydie x Thoroughbred mare into the family and Jen can now add full time strapper and poo picker to her ever growing skill set.
You will be sure to encounter Jen’s friendly face in reception or buzzing about in hot pursuit of the vets, nurses or Emma with a list of jobs to be completed. She’s never too busy for a chat though!
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Sarah
Registered Veterinary Nurse & Practice Manager (Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing & Diploma in ECC)
Sarah is a not only a super nurse, but also a super mum so we share Sarah with her four little cherubs on a part-time basis.
Sarah is a nurse who has seen it all, spending a significant portion of her nursing career in the battlefields that are Emergency and Critical Care facilities. If your animal is having a really bad day we can assure you that you want Sarah on the floor, as her quick thinking and calm but assertive approach is what it takes to save a life.
Sarah is a farm girl at heart, who loves nothing more than a weekend away on her sheep and cattle rearing property in Broadford with the two and four legged family. When at home, Sarah is an active member of the local Armstrong Creek community. She values community spirit and also the importance of education and takes part in local daycare incursions that will inspire our future leaders and impart upon them an understanding of responsible pet ownership, pet health and safety around animals.
Meet Sarah's large boy, Fanta!
Sarah
Registered Veterinary Nurse & Practice Manager
Sarah is a not only a super nurse, but also a super mum so we share Sarah with her four little cherubs on a part-time basis.
Sarah is a nurse who has seen it all, spending a significant portion of her nursing career in the battlefields that are Emergency and Critical Care facilities. If your animal is having a really bad day we can assure you that you want Sarah on the floor, as her quick thinking and calm but assertive approach is what it takes to save a life.
Sarah is a farm girl at heart, who loves nothing more than a weekend away on her sheep and cattle rearing property in Broadford with the two and four legged family. When at home, Sarah is an active member of the local Armstrong Creek community. She values community spirit and also the importance of education and takes part in local daycare incursions that will inspire our future leaders and impart upon them an understanding of responsible pet ownership, pet health and safety around animals.
Meet Sarah's large boy, Fanta!
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Zara Meer
Veterinarian (BVSc)
Dr. Zara joined our veterinary team full-time in July 2020. Zara grew up in South Africa and relocated to Australia in 2017 where she practised veterinary medicine.
In 2012, Zara graduated from the University of Pretoria, South Africa, and began her career working in small animal general practice. She has maintained a passion for cats and dogs and enjoys veterinary work that is varied with a focus on preventative medicine.
Zara has a special interest in medicine, animal welfare and all things greyhound, with two beautiful hounds of her own. In her time outside work, she enjoys gardening, getting outdoors and exploring the wonders Australia has to offer with her son.
Here are Zara's two greyhound girls, Anna and Sophie.
Zara Meer
Veterinarian
Dr. Zara joined our veterinary team full-time in July 2020. Zara grew up in South Africa and relocated to Australia in 2017 where she practised veterinary medicine.
In 2012, Zara graduated from the University of Pretoria, South Africa, and began her career working in small animal general practice. She has maintained a passion for cats and dogs and enjoys veterinary work that is varied with a focus on preventative medicine.
Zara has a special interest in medicine, animal welfare and all things greyhound, with two beautiful hounds of her own. In her time outside work, she enjoys gardening, getting outdoors and exploring the wonders Australia has to offer with her son.
Here are Zara's two greyhound girls, Anna and Sophie.
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Lucy Malotsis
Veterinarian (BVSc)
Dr. Lucy joined our team here at Armstrong Creek in 2023.
Lucy comes to us with a wealth of knowledge and experience in small animal practice, having graduated from Melbourne University in 2014.
With a special interest in fear-free handling, dental disease and behaviour, your beloved fur babies are in excellent, caring hands.
She always brings warmth, a sunny smile and a positive attitude with her to work, making her a pleasure to have in the clinic.
Outside the clinic, Lucy shares her home with husband Nathan, a very busy 1-year-old daughter and Samantha, a 9y/o Staffy x Rotti.
Here is Lucy with Sam
Lucy Malotsis
Veterinarian
Dr. Lucy joined our team here at Armstrong Creek in 2023.
Lucy comes to us with a wealth of knowledge and experience in small animal practice, having graduated from Melbourne University in 2014.
With a special interest in fear-free handling, dental disease and behaviour, your beloved fur babies are in excellent, caring hands.
She always brings warmth, a sunny smile and a positive attitude with her to work, making her a pleasure to have in the clinic.
Outside the clinic, Lucy shares her home with husband Nathan, a very busy 1-year-old daughter and Samantha, a 9y/o Staffy x Rotti.
Here is Lucy with Sam
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Shakthi
Veterinarian (BVSc)
Meet Dr Shakthi
Shakthi is the newest veterinarian to join our team full-time. Graduating from Melbourne University in 2023, she brings dedication, expertise in small animal medicine and a fresh passion for continued education for herself, her peers and our clients.
Shakthi's bright smile, thorough understanding and sound knowledge of your pets' concerns will help to put you at ease, knowing your fur baby is in great hands. Her constant drive to further her knowledge base and develop her skills in small animal medicine is inspirational to all us.
Outside of work, Shakthi enjoys hiking, cooking, reading litratures and spending time with her kittens Miso and Hoshi. Including dressing them up in fabulous hats and attire.
Here is Shakthi with Miso
Shakthi
Veterinarian
Meet Dr Shakthi
Shakthi is the newest veterinarian to join our team full-time. Graduating from Melbourne University in 2023, she brings dedication, expertise in small animal medicine and a fresh passion for continued education for herself, her peers and our clients.
Shakthi's bright smile, thorough understanding and sound knowledge of your pets' concerns will help to put you at ease, knowing your fur baby is in great hands. Her constant drive to further her knowledge base and develop her skills in small animal medicine is inspirational to all us.
Outside of work, Shakthi enjoys hiking, cooking, reading litratures and spending time with her kittens Miso and Hoshi. Including dressing them up in fabulous hats and attire.
Here is Shakthi with Miso
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Laura
Veterinary Nurse (Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing)
Laura completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in November 2021 and joined our team after showing outstanding abilities as a student with us. She is a dedicated and hard-working nurse and joined the veterinary nursing profession following on from a career as a dental nurse.
Laura has a passion for emergency and critical care and often helps out at the local emergency centres here in Geelong on her time off. She continues to follow her passion and undertake studies that improve her nursing skills in this area.
When Laura is not at work she is off running half-marathons, hiking 100kms (all for charity) and spending time with her Border collie Trixie.
Laura
Veterinary Nurse
Laura completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in November 2021 and joined our team after showing outstanding abilities as a student with us. She is a dedicated and hard-working nurse and joined the veterinary nursing profession following on from a career as a dental nurse.
Laura has a passion for emergency and critical care and often helps out at the local emergency centres here in Geelong on her time off. She continues to follow her passion and undertake studies that improve her nursing skills in this area.
When Laura is not at work she is off running half-marathons, hiking 100kms (all for charity) and spending time with her Border collie Trixie.
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Keely
Veterinary Nurse (Certificate IV Vet Nursing)
Keely began her student placement with our team, and graduated with her Certificate IV Vet Nursing in December 2022. Being such a hard worker, and fitting in perfectly with our team, we hired her as a full-time nurse.
You will often find her out the back of the practice, cuddling all the patients, taking photos to keep our pet parents in the loop, and flooding our social media with cute furry faces.
With her calm and easy-going nature, she helps to put the animals at ease while they spend time here with us.
Keely excels in all aspects of Vet Nursing but has a particular interest in surgical nursing and all things wildlife!
Outside of work, Keely loves spending time at the gym, running or playing with her beautiful French Bulldogs. She also has two cats.
Keely
Veterinary Nurse
Keely began her student placement with our team, and graduated with her Certificate IV Vet Nursing in December 2022. Being such a hard worker, and fitting in perfectly with our team, we hired her as a full-time nurse.
You will often find her out the back of the practice, cuddling all the patients, taking photos to keep our pet parents in the loop, and flooding our social media with cute furry faces.
With her calm and easy-going nature, she helps to put the animals at ease while they spend time here with us.
Keely excels in all aspects of Vet Nursing but has a particular interest in surgical nursing and all things wildlife!
Outside of work, Keely loves spending time at the gym, running or playing with her beautiful French Bulldogs. She also has two cats.
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Laura
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Meet our newest senior Veterinary Nurse to join our team here at Armstrong Creek Veterinary Practice.
Laura has come over to us from Geelong Animal Referral Services where she has been busy expanding her expertise in the nursing field.
She has a wealth of knowledge, with over 13 years in the industry and takes great pride in ensuring all pets are treated with the highest of care.
Her cool, calm and nothing is ever a trouble approach, has her win the hearts of not only our clients but our veterinary community.
Laura wears many hats. She is a qualified teacher of veterinary nurses coming through our TAFE systems, a mum to three beautiful girls, a registered veterinary nurse, holds her radiology license and is our own in-house expert on all things dental. When she isn't at work, Laura is on her property spending time with her family, chickens, cats and dog.
Laura is one of the greatest teachers to ALL veterinary staff & clients, young and old and we are lucky she has joined us here at Armstrong Creek Vet Practice.
Here is Milo with Laura
Laura
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Meet our newest senior Veterinary Nurse to join our team here at Armstrong Creek Veterinary Practice.
Laura has come over to us from Geelong Animal Referral Services where she has been busy expanding her expertise in the nursing field.
She has a wealth of knowledge, with over 13 years in the industry and takes great pride in ensuring all pets are treated with the highest of care.
Her cool, calm and nothing is ever a trouble approach, has her win the hearts of not only our clients but our veterinary community.
Laura wears many hats. She is a qualified teacher of veterinary nurses coming through our TAFE systems, a mum to three beautiful girls, a registered veterinary nurse, holds her radiology license and is our own in-house expert on all things dental. When she isn't at work, Laura is on her property spending time with her family, chickens, cats and dog.
Laura is one of the greatest teachers to ALL veterinary staff & clients, young and old and we are lucky she has joined us here at Armstrong Creek Vet Practice.
Here is Milo with Laura
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Sarah "Boxy"
Senior Vet Nurse
Meet our Senior Veterinary Nurse Sarah
Sarah keeps things under control in the most chaotic of circumstances and always manages to bring a smile and a laugh to everyone’s day.
With over 9 years' experience in the veterinary industry, Sarah has worked at a number of practices across the Geelong region, expanding her knowledge and skills along the way.
Her authentic personality and sincerity towards your pet’s welfare is easily one of the first things you will recognise about Sarah.
Sarah’s compassionate nature resonates not only with your pets but yourself, as their owners. She can turn the most worrying of situations into a positive experience with her talent and large knowledge base for explaining things to ensure you have a thorough understanding of what is happening to your pet.
When Sarah’s not at work, she is busy caring for her two young boys and her whippet, Reggie and cavoodle, Sylvie. She is always busy planning their next adventure, usually a camping holiday or somewhere with lots of fresh air.
Sarah "Boxy"
Senior Vet Nurse
Meet our Senior Veterinary Nurse Sarah
Sarah keeps things under control in the most chaotic of circumstances and always manages to bring a smile and a laugh to everyone’s day.
With over 9 years' experience in the veterinary industry, Sarah has worked at a number of practices across the Geelong region, expanding her knowledge and skills along the way.
Her authentic personality and sincerity towards your pet’s welfare is easily one of the first things you will recognise about Sarah.
Sarah’s compassionate nature resonates not only with your pets but yourself, as their owners. She can turn the most worrying of situations into a positive experience with her talent and large knowledge base for explaining things to ensure you have a thorough understanding of what is happening to your pet.
When Sarah’s not at work, she is busy caring for her two young boys and her whippet, Reggie and cavoodle, Sylvie. She is always busy planning their next adventure, usually a camping holiday or somewhere with lots of fresh air.
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Alice
Veterinary Nurse
Meet our newest recruit, wildlife warrior Alice.
Alice graduated from veterinary nursing in 2024, and we were lucky enough to train her here at Armstrong Creek Vet.
Alice has a background in wildlife, dedicating her time, money and resources for over a decade. She not only assists many others with Australia’s native wildlife, she runs her own shelter and has a wealth of knowledge in all things wildlife.
Alice especially loves our beak and feathered friends, often bringing in babies she is busy taking care of.
When Alice isn't working with us, she is busy raising her 3 girls, looking after a menagerie of birds, studying for a Bachelor of Veterinary Technology and working at the Melbourne rabbit clinic to extend her knowledge of exotic species.
Alice
Veterinary Nurse
Meet our newest recruit, wildlife warrior Alice.
Alice graduated from veterinary nursing in 2024, and we were lucky enough to train her here at Armstrong Creek Vet.
Alice has a background in wildlife, dedicating her time, money and resources for over a decade. She not only assists many others with Australia’s native wildlife, she runs her own shelter and has a wealth of knowledge in all things wildlife.
Alice especially loves our beak and feathered friends, often bringing in babies she is busy taking care of.
When Alice isn't working with us, she is busy raising her 3 girls, looking after a menagerie of birds, studying for a Bachelor of Veterinary Technology and working at the Melbourne rabbit clinic to extend her knowledge of exotic species.
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Kristy
Trainee Veterinary Nurse
Meet Kristy, our trainee nurse.
Kristy is currently studying a Certificate IV in veterinary nursing with our friends at The Gordon. She previously worked at pet stock, giving her the advantage of knowing all about foods, fleas, worms and over-the-counter products.
When Kris isn't working with us, she is at home spending time with her beloved cats and partner.
Here is Kris with her beloved dog Crunchy.
Kristy
Trainee Veterinary Nurse
Meet Kristy, our trainee nurse.
Kristy is currently studying a Certificate IV in veterinary nursing with our friends at The Gordon. She previously worked at pet stock, giving her the advantage of knowing all about foods, fleas, worms and over-the-counter products.
When Kris isn't working with us, she is at home spending time with her beloved cats and partner.
Here is Kris with her beloved dog Crunchy.
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Genna
Receptionist
Meet Genna our amazing receptionist.
With 15 years of experience in the veterinary industry, Genna brings a wealth of knowledge, understanding and sense of calm that is needed for our front line. Hailing from a veterinary nurse's background, Genna is able to confidently assist with most queries thrown her way.
You will be sure to see her smiling face most days here.
Genna spends her time off with her son and partner creating memories, letting her creative mind take over in her side business of making jewellery and enjoying what life has to offer down the Bellarine Peninsula.
Genna
Receptionist
Meet Genna our amazing receptionist.
With 15 years of experience in the veterinary industry, Genna brings a wealth of knowledge, understanding and sense of calm that is needed for our front line. Hailing from a veterinary nurse's background, Genna is able to confidently assist with most queries thrown her way.
You will be sure to see her smiling face most days here.
Genna spends her time off with her son and partner creating memories, letting her creative mind take over in her side business of making jewellery and enjoying what life has to offer down the Bellarine Peninsula.
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Fi
Receptionist
Meet Fi, our fabulous Friday receptionist.
Fi has been with us since we opened in 2019. If you have had the pleasure of meeting Fi then you will be well aware of her calming, friendly and unflustered nature.
Hailing from a human nursing background, Fi brings vibrancy to both pets and people and is always happy to assist or for a chat.
When Fi isn't here with us, she is busy running a family farm and vineyard, looking after all her animals, spending time with her 3 kids and assisting the local community by taking care of their needs in her first passion of human nursing.
Fi
Receptionist
Meet Fi, our fabulous Friday receptionist.
Fi has been with us since we opened in 2019. If you have had the pleasure of meeting Fi then you will be well aware of her calming, friendly and unflustered nature.
Hailing from a human nursing background, Fi brings vibrancy to both pets and people and is always happy to assist or for a chat.
When Fi isn't here with us, she is busy running a family farm and vineyard, looking after all her animals, spending time with her 3 kids and assisting the local community by taking care of their needs in her first passion of human nursing.
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Daisy
Practice Mascot (Happy dog)
Introducing our practice mascot, Daisy.
Daisy is a wire-coat Jack Russell Terrier who spends her days shadowing Emma, our Practice Director, wherever she may go! You will likely get to meet Daisy during a visit to the clinic - she'll likely be lounging in the sun on the back of one of our comfy reception chairs, greeting you at the door, or chasing her prized squeaky toy around the clinic. She certainly brings us all a smile when she visits, and takes it upon herself to come and personally greet each of us (and ask for a treat) when she arrives!
Daisy
Practice Mascot
Introducing our practice mascot, Daisy.
Daisy is a wire-coat Jack Russell Terrier who spends her days shadowing Emma, our Practice Director, wherever she may go! You will likely get to meet Daisy during a visit to the clinic - she'll likely be lounging in the sun on the back of one of our comfy reception chairs, greeting you at the door, or chasing her prized squeaky toy around the clinic. She certainly brings us all a smile when she visits, and takes it upon herself to come and personally greet each of us (and ask for a treat) when she arrives!
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