Our Staff We are committed to providing the best care possible, and we understand the special relationship between you and your pet. All the vets in the practice regularly attend conferences and seminars to keep abreast of new advances in the veterinary field. Our nurses have accredited training and their enthusiasm and dedication support our care of your pet. In addition, we offer regular visits from registered specialists enhancing a team that works together with the goal of keeping your pet healthy and happy. We have grown into a large practice, but pride ourselves on our personal service. If you would like to see a particular vet this can easily be arranged so please ask when you phone for your appointment. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •       Partners: Dr Tim White Veterinary surgeon & Partner of Main Ridge Vet Clinic Bachelor of Veterinary Science Tim hails from Queensland's Western Darling Downs spending early years on a wheat and cattle farm. Boarding school was in Brisbane and Vet school at Queensland University. Arriving on the Peninsula in 1983 Tim worked at the Main Ridge Veterinary Clinic as an employee then partner ever since. Tim incorporated a successful training career including group one winner Bulta (and other city winners including Highfield Queen, Runs on Ego, Celtic King, Manatilla and Emlatilla) with vet work for decades but is no longer training. Tim enjoys Scuba Diving, bicycle riding and spending time with his children.       Dr Kristin Wolfe Veterinary Surgeon and Partner of the Main Ridge Vet Clinic Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Hons) Bachelor of Agricultural Science, University of British Columbia Kristin has been with the Clinic for six Years. Kristin is originally from Canada and has been in Australia for over a decade. Kristin's faithful companion "Hubert" is never from her side. Kristin also has "Archie" the micro-horse who she has enjoyed breaking in and is now competing on as well as Sir Tinkerbelle. Kristin has a special interest in veterinary dentistry which she hopes to specialize in one day. Kristin's husband James is also a vet, about to complete his surgical residency at the referral centre South Paws.       • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •         Associates: Dr Jade-Morris Veterinary Surgeon Bachelor of Veterinary Science Jade has been with the practice since 2002. She has been working casually as a vet nurse whilst studying vet science. Now a Qualified Vet, Jade works at the Clinic as one of our full time Veterinary Surgeons. In her spare time, Jade loves to ride her horse "Saabu". Jade has a little Red Heeler X "Dizzy".       Dr Ben Kaye Veterinary Surgeon Bachelor of Veterinary Science After graduating from the University of Melbourne in 2009, Ben undertook a fellowship at New Bolton Center, University of Pennsylvania, USA in large animal ICU, primarily looking after foals, lambs, kids and crias. He then spent the 2010-11 breeding season at the Goulburn Valley Equine Hospital in Shepparton before becoming the newest member of the Main Ridge Veterinary Clinic. He is now very much looking forward to working with all different types of animals, and is very keen on enjoying the spectacular Peninsula lifestyle.       • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •         Practice Manager: Jacqui Waterfall Jacqui has been with the practice since 2003 part time. Prior to being at Main Ridge Vet Clinic Jacqui worked in the veterinary wholesale industry as an area manager for eight years. She lives on the Mornington Peninsula with her husband Shane and their two children, Nhyah and Rhett. Jacqui and Shane own the local Surf shop 'Waters Retro' in Balnarring. In her spare time Jacqui enjoys surfing, gardening and latteing it up with friends.       ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••         Veterinary Nurses: Kylie Morrissey Cert. IV in Veterinary Nursing Cert III Animal Technology Accredited Microchip Implanter Kylie has been working at the clinic for over ten years. As our longest standing vet nurse, Kylie is responsible for our drug ordering, stock control, and many other workings of the clinic. Kylie spends most of her spare time riding her horses or spending time doing farm work with her husband Patrick. In addition to riding, Kylie breeds racehorses. Her most successful horse to date is “Cobalta” Kylie has 7 horses, a cat, chickens and 4 canaries.       Shiloh Garofalo Certificate IV Veterinary Nurse Accredited Microchip Implanter Shiloh started working at Main Ridge Vet Clinic in February 2009. She completed her Certificate IV in veterinary nursing at the end of 2010. Prior to working here she has worked in the horse industry, in fashion and in local hospitality, managing a well respected restaurant in Flinders. Shiloh has traveled numerous times overseas, experiencing many third world countries and hopes to travel more in the next year or two. Shiloh has a Border Collie named Tiny Tim. In her spare time she enjoys camping, reading, breeding chickens and spending time with friends.       Ally Wood Certificate IV Veterinary Nurse A.I. Certificate in Cattle Ally started at the clinic in September 2006. She has been veterinary nursing for over ten years. Prior to nursing, Ally worked in banking, hospitality and the plumbing industry. Ally is currently studying Cert 1V in Pathology. Ally lives locally with her husband and her two sons, Jayden and Corey. Ally has two dogs, “Berry” and “Sneaka” and a cat, “Pushka”. In her spare time Ally enjoys walking/trekking, fitness training, camping and holidaying of any kind! She loves champagne and chocolate and compensates for these indulgences by being the sports trainer for the Sorrento Junior Footy Club.       Nicole White Training Veterinary Nurse Nicole joined the Main Ridge Veterinary Clinic in March 2010, and is currently enjoying her studies at Box Hill Tafe to become a Veterinary Nurse. Nicole has a dog, "Oscar" a 9 year old Heeler x Staffy, and has two young cats "Milo and Peppy" who she adopted in 2010.       • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •         Ruby The real owner of the Main Ridge Veterinary Clinic... [ back to top of page ]