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Melissa Catt BVSc graduated
from the University of Sydney in 1990, nominatively destined to
become a cat veterinarian. She worked in Adelaide and the UK for
a number of years before coming back to Sydney, where she and
Randolph started Paddington Cat Hospital in 1997 (their first
'baby').
Melissa enjoys all aspects of veterinary practice, and has a
particular liking for surgery. Working with cats only is very
rewarding as she has an affinity for this species, and it is a
relatively new area of research and information. She has owned
cats since a child, and currently shares her life with Pushkin,
Jake and Peg (as well as 4 goldfish).
Her other (human) children are Elizabeth and Amelia, who have
inherited their love of animals, and cats in particular, from
both their parents. In her rare spare time, Melissa loves to
read, cook and attend ballet class.
Melissa is our media
representative.
She answers question from the public in each issue of 'Urban
Animal' and has appeared on 'Creature
Feature' and 'Playschool' on ABC television.
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Randolph Baral BVSc MACVSc (feline) graduated from the University
of Sydney in 1991. In the first few years of his veterinary career, he
worked part-time while pursuing a career as a professional triathlete. In
1997, he started Paddington Cat Hospital with his wife, Melissa Catt.
Randolph’s interests in feline practice focus on internal medicine and he
achieved Membership of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists for
feline medicine in 2001. Particular interest areas are the manifestations
and causes of hypertension, diabetes mellitus (particularly transient
diabetes) and lipid metabolism disorders as well as infectious diseases.
For the last four years, Randolph has been an official consultant on
Feline Internal Medicine board of VIN (Veterinary Information Network) a
worldwide internet group where veterinarians seek advice and discuss
cases.
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Anita Comyn BVSc (hons)
graduated from the University of Queensland in 1999. She started
work in a large mixed practice in the Hunter Valley. After two
and a half years, the prospect
of more midnight calvings lost its
allure so she headed to England for 2 years.
She travelled through a lot of Europe and worked in a number of
small animal practices in London, Leeds and Basingstoke. She
even met one of the Queens Corgis in Windsor!
Anita
returned home to Sydney where she worked with
dogs and cats in the Inner West for a few years before
following her heart to feline practice.
She commenced at Paddington Cat Hospital in
March 2007
Anita and her husband have three
fur children: “Oscar”, “Calvin” and
“Jake”, all moggies of around 8 years
of age, with very different personalities. She is kept fairly
busy treating their urinary issues, inflammatory bowel disease
and aggression.
Anita has just completed a
Post Graduate course in Feline medicine with
the University of Sydney and is now
studying towards Memebrship of the Australian College for
feline medicine. Anita
enjoys travelling, adventure sports and yoga.
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Helen
Ligonis - Nurse -
is owned by her three cats:
Urga, a 7 year old male blue point Himalayan; May, a 2 year old
Female naughty tortie; and Cheeky Teddy, a 10 month old male
tabby whom she adopted from the Cat Adoption program run by
Paddington Cat Hospital.
After more than
10 years in the retail industry, Helen decided that Veterinary
Nursing was for her and completed her Veterinary Nursing Certificate IV course
in 2005.
In her spare
time Helen enjoys gardening and attending to her cats’ every
whim and need. “It’s great working in a cat-only practice. Life
is fantastic, I’m surrounded by cats at home and at work.”
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Sarah Currie
first started work in a veterinary clinic when she was 14 as a
kennel hand. Since then she has completed her training at Unitec
in Auckland, and worked in a practice in Auckland for eleven
years. At her previous clinic they treated all sorts of animals,
cats, dogs, ferrets, birds, rabbits, guinea pigs and even the
odd sheep!
Sarah has moved
to Sydney to be with her partner and is busily making Sydney her
home!
She had three
cats and a dog that now live with her mother in New Zealand as
they don’t like to travel. A very special 18 year old called
Smidgen, a gorgeous Siamese called Roger, a super Whippet named
Wobble and a very naughty Oriental called Judas!! She is looking
forward to finding some new pussycat friends to live with her
here.
Sarah has a
special interest in our older kitties, and loves to hear stories
of their exploits!
In her spare
time she loves to dance, go for walks, do yoga and read stories
about…you guessed it, CATS!
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Sarah
Reynolds hales from the Blue Mountains and first started
work there as a volunteer veterinary nurse in 2005 whilst
completing her Veterinary nursing qualifications. After
completing her training, Sarah worked at the University
Veterinary Centre before joining Paddington Cat Hospital.
At home she
has one cat and one dog. A 12-year-old Tortie: Dandylion and a
13-month-old Kelpie: Riley.
Sarah is a
midfielder in her soccer team, loves playing the drums, reading
books and spending as much time as possible with her own
animals.
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Britt-Louise
Carlsson
is originally from Sweden and has been in and out of Australia
since 1994 "when I first discovered Australia and decided that I
have to come back". Animals have always been a large part of her
life so her choice to study Zoology at the University of New
South Wales was easy. She subsequently obtained a Masters of
Science in Zoology in Sweden and is currently is pursuing a PhD
in Dingo genetics, again at UNSW.
“Even though I’m studying Dingos, my
favourite animal is and always has been cats. So, working at the
Paddington Cat Hospital is great! I get to spend a lot of time
with cats, and I learn more about them every day.”
Her two cats, Fras-Jamas and Tiger-Animales
have also travelled with her to and from Sweden.
When not caring for cats or analysing DNA
she trains and competes in a martial art called Taido for which
she represented Australia at the World Championships….in Sweden!
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Sarah Bigby
is one of our weekend nurses and is currently studying
veterinary science at the University of Sydney. Sarah moved to
Sydney to begin her studies from New Zealand where she studied
at the University of Auckland, completing a degree and
postgraduate diploma in science before deciding to be a vet. She
spends most of her free time playing with her cat Loki (who came
with her from NZ) and new Cocker Spaniel puppy Cassie. She also
enjoys reading and movies.
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7 year old
Elizabeth and 6 year old Amelia have been regular
helpers at Paddington Cat Hospital for many years. They help to
socialise the kittens we adopt out through the Cat Adoption
Scheme, and always love to don the coats and gloves to help with
any cleaning. When not helping Mummy and Daddy, they love
reading, ballet, high diving and soccer. They attend the local
Glenmore Rd Public School.
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