About Us
Our staff provide compassionate, community-based expert care to your beloved pets.
Established for over 40 years, we are a community-based vet and pet boarding facility that’s primary focus is to provide compassionate expert care to your beloved pets. We are passionate about providing the best possible care to your pets via up-to-date knowledge and facilities, an empathetic and understanding approach and the ultimate goal of ensuring each pet has stress-free vet visits and long, happy, healthy lives. The majority of our team live locally so our knowledge of the geographical area is extensive and we are proud to be part of the local pet community. We have a spacious outdoor cat & dog boarding facility that is run by veterinary staff to ensure your pet’s have a safe and happy stay.
Vets
Dr Prue Honson
Hospital Director & Principal VeterinarianDr Prue Honson graduated from Sydney University and began her career as a vet at North Shore Veterinary Specialist Centre where she gained an array of knowledge in general practice, emergency and specialist veterinary medicine.
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Dr Philippa Taylor
Senior VeterinarianPhilippa graduate from Sydney University in 2010 and has been working in small animal practice in Sydney ever since. Like Prue, the call of a local job was very appealing so she joined the team in 2018 to be closer to home and her family.
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Dr David Lee
Senior VeterinarianAfter graduating with a Bachelor of Veterinary science with first class honours from the University of Sydney in 2003, he started full time work at the RSPCA in Yagoona, gaining a large exposure to a vast array of different cases, and animals great and small, before joining the team at Sylvania Veterinary Hospital in March 2005.
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Nurses
Nikki Menner
Head NurseNikki is our Lead Veterinary Nurse, and has been at Thornleigh Veterinary Hospital since 2010. She has completed her certificate IV in veterinary nursing, and the hospital continues to benefit from her experience and knowledge.
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Kristy Fleming
Senior NurseKristy is one of our experienced vet nurses and has been at Thornleigh Veterinary Hospital since 2011. She completed her veterinary nursing certificate IV in early 2009, having known from the age of 6 that she always wanted to work with animals.
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Susan Galea
Junior NurseSusan is another one of our keen nurses. She is currently studying her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing with Open Colleges.
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Lexie Hunter
Junior NurseLexie joined the Thornleigh Veterinary Hospital in 2018. She is currently a student at the University of Sydney studying Animal and Veterinary Bioscience, hoping to transfer into post-graduate Veterinary Medicine to pursue her life-long dream of becoming a vet.
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Tania Samia
Animal AttendantTania joined the team in 2018 as our superstar animal attendant. She has a special interest in animal enrichment and thoroughly enjoys getting to know every animal that comes to Thornleigh Veterinary Hospital.
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Community & Sponsorships
The team at Thornleigh Vet are passionate about getting involved with the local community and are involved in a number of community education, sponsorship and local events.
Pets in the Park
Thornleigh Vet Hospital are proud supporters of this nation-wide charity that is dedicated to caring for animals owned by people struggling with homelessness. The hospital frequently performs procedures on these pets and helps to raise money via a donation box in our reception and via our Santa Photo Day whereby all proceeds go to this fantastic charity.
Thornleigh Thunders Football Club
We are proud platinum sponsors of the Thornleigh Thunders in 2018 and look forward to attending games and supporting our local team.
Keep an eye out for our exclusive Doggy Supporter bandannas so your four-legged friends can look the part at the games!
Thornleigh West Public School
In 2018 we sponsored the TWPS Colour Run and look forward to further involvement in TWPS school events in the coming terms.
Community Talks
Ours vets complete talks at Hornsby Library and local Assisted and Retirement Living Facilities to provide advice on topics such as Planning for a new puppy or kitten or How to move your pet to a new house stress-free.
Local Rotary Club Supporters
We actively contribute to Rotary Club events and enjoy donating prizes for fund raising evenings.
Preschool & School Involvement
As a local mum our Hospital Director Dr Prue Honson is keen to educate children on responsible pet ownership and in particular forming safe bonds between kids & dogs. Watch this space for future projects in this area…
Looking for local support?
Contact our Hospital Director, Dr Prue Honson on prue.honson@thornleighvet.com.au.
