Meet our team
Our Veterinary Team
Adam Marques
Hospital Director – Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Member of the Australian and New Zealand
College of Veterinary Surgeons (Surgery)
Adam completed a Bachelor degree in biology, and later graduated as a Doctor in Veterinary Medicine
in 2007. He started his career working in both mixed and rural practice before moving to the UK to pursue his passion for surgery. During Adam’s time in England he completed rotating internships at
Animal Health Trust in Cambridge, followed by a surgical internship at Fitzpatrick Referrals with Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick.
Adam runs our Orthopaedic Surgery Service – Knee Reconstructions and TPLO surgery.
Outside of work he is a proud father, husband, and member of the beautiful Sandringham Community.
Leanne Little
Practising Veterinarian
Leanne has been a veterinarian at SVH since May 2022. Raised in Wollongong, NSW, she graduated from the University of Sydney in 2011 and has worked exclusively in companion animal medicine in Sydney, Wollongong and London. After settling in Melbourne’s Bayside area in 2021, she joined the SVH team. A naturally hands-on vet, Leanne has a strong interest in surgery and enjoys solving diagnostic challenges. She loves the variety of general practice. At home she has Rolly, a senior British Shorthair rescue, and two young daughters, and is enjoying bayside life.
Eva Aschman
Practising Veterinarian
Eva has been part of the clinic team since 2015. Her passion for becoming a veterinarian began in primary school and led her to the University of Melbourne, where she completed a Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry) and a Bachelor of Veterinary Science in 2004. She later earned a Master of Science in Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health from the Royal Veterinary College in London. Eva enjoys the challenges of internal medicine and building strong relationships with clients and their pets. Outside work, she enjoys horse-related volunteering, reading, baking and exploring Bayside with her family and pets.
Natasha Stewart
Practising Veterinarian
Natasha graduated from the University of Sydney in 2011 with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and has worked in small animal practice ever since. She began her career in Melbourne before moving to London, where she locumed across a range of busy central clinics. Natasha has a strong interest in small animal medicine and loves consulting, particularly building relationships with pets and their owners and creating personalised care plans. She is passionate about providing thoughtful, individualised care. Outside work, Natasha enjoys travelling with her husband, Tom, and is excited to be settling back in Melbourne and welcoming a Golden Retriever to the family.
Ben Murray
Practising Veterinarian
Originally from the UK, Ben graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 2020. After working in general practice in London, he returned to Edinburgh to complete rotating and surgical internships at the University’s Hospital for Small Animals. He has since worked across clinics in Edinburgh and London, developing a broad clinical skill set. Ben has a strong interest in clinical research and is a published first author in Veterinary Sciences. He enjoys teaching and sharing knowledge and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Outside work, Ben enjoys guitar, running and following Formula 1.
Our Veterinary Nurse Team
Claire Dunkley
Head Veterinary Nurse
Claire is a Veterinary Nurse who has worked in small animal general practice since 2010. Her love of animals began early, helping care for family pets, and she has always shared her home with multiple animals. Claire is most passionate about ensuring every patient has a positive experience when visiting the clinic, believing that a little extra care and compassion go a long way. She treats each pet as if they were her own. Outside of work, Claire is passionate about wildlife and environmental conservation and enjoys travelling overseas to volunteer with conservation programs.
Daisie Cooper
Veterinary Nurse
Daisie grew up in an animal-filled home and from a young age was often found taking pets to the vet, helping lost dogs and bringing injured wildlife in for care. This lifelong love of animals led her into veterinary nursing. She began volunteering at Sandringham Veterinary Hospital in 2020, joined the team as a receptionist later that year, and moved into nursing in 2021. A Bayside local, Daisie shares her home with two dogs, Winnie and Sammy. Outside work, she enjoys time in nature, pilates, camping and being with family and friends.
Sam Marques
Veterinary Nurse
Sam grew up in Melbourne in a family that shared a deep love of animals, with a home full of dogs, cats, rabbits, fish and more. Throughout her nursing career, she has worked in a range of veterinary hospitals across Melbourne and Sydney, developing a strong interest in emergency and critical care. Sam takes great pride in treating every pet as if they were her own, ensuring they are comfortable and well cared for. At home, she has twin daughters and an overfed Kelpie, and enjoys outdoor time, beach visits and growing indoor plants.
Sophia Keast
Veterinary Nurse
Sophia is a qualified Veterinary Nurse who has been part of the Sandy team for the past three years and also helps out at reception on weekends. She previously worked in another small animal clinic. Growing up surrounded by animals, pets were her constant companions and inspired her career in veterinary nursing. Outside of work, Sophia enjoys beach days, hiking with friends and travelling, often visiting Lake Eildon for water sports and time in nature. At home, she is kept busy by her cats Mae and Charlie, and her dogs Daisy and Hank.
Olivia Maley
Veterinary Nurse
Olivia is a Veterinary Assistant at Sandringham Veterinary Hospital and is currently training to become a vet nurse. Originally from a small town on the Murray River, she moved to Melbourne to study zoology and ecology and fell in love with the city. Olivia has always loved animals and grew up caring for a variety of pets, from dogs and cats to rabbits and turtles. She enjoys continuing that passion as a career. In her spare time, Olivia loves hiking, exploring Melbourne, and dabbling in drawing.
Monike Lange
Monike was born and raised in Melbourne.
Throughout her childhood she would often care for sick or injured animals that she found and she would as a little girl draw her own veterinary clinic that would one day open.
Monike is currently studying her certificate 4 in veterinary nursing and has 3 years experience of working in an emergency vet clinic.
When not working she is at home with her daughter or spending time reading.
Eliza McLeod
Kennel Hand
Eliza is a Veterinary Assistant at Sandringham Veterinary Hospital, joining the team in mid-2022. She ensures pets receive the care and affection they deserve, often feeding, exercising, and cuddling patients to keep them comfortable. Growing up, her family joked she was like Eliza Thornberry from The Wild Thornberrys because of her love for animals and curiosity about their role in the environment. Outside work, Eliza is an avid reader and always has a book in hand, continually adding to her overflowing bookshelf.
Our Reception & Support Team
Adrienne Bizzarri
Jenny McCallum
Receptionist
Jenny is a receptionist at SVH who grew up in Melbourne surrounded by animals and now shares her home with two cats, Pumpkin and Spy. Her passion for animals began early, volunteering at the RSPCA as soon as she could. Jenny is currently studying a degree in Wildlife and Conservation Biology at Deakin, combining her love for animals and the environment. Working in a veterinary clinic has been a childhood dream come true, allowing her to care for animals every day. Outside work, she enjoys movies, reading, baking, knitting, time with friends, and exploring nature.
Keanii Boxall
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Keanii grew up on the Mornington Peninsula and in Black Rock, in a home full of rescue cats and dogs. She enjoys caring for her three-legged Kelpie, Lenny, her donkey Honeysuckle, Albert the goat, and many other animals. Over the past 20 months, Keanii has been travelling across Australia, exploring its landscapes and diving on the Nyinggulu Reef, meeting dolphins, whales, manta rays, and reef sharks. In her spare time, she loves spending time on the beach, cooking for family and friends, and caring for the animals on the farm.
Brooke Bail
Receptionist
Katie Sommer
Receptionist
Katie has worked across marketing, retail, and service industries, always focused on delivering exceptional customer service. With over 10 years in the animal industry—including rescue, retail, and veterinary work—she now leads reception teams to provide gold-standard care. While she loves most animals, Katie has a soft spot for small dogs, especially her Chihuahua, Winnie, who enjoys beach runs and socialising, along with her dachshund Poppy and Jack Russell mix, Happy. Outside work, Katie pursues her passions for hiking and camping across Australia and stays active through gym workouts and beach jogs.