Vets on Crown — Your Family Vet Clinic in Surry Hills, NSW

Beth, otherwise known as Bethany, Elizabeth, or Nurse Beth, is the clinic Queen of Vets On Crown . Handed in as a stray kitten in 2018 with a growth on her left eye, Dr. Nima performed surgery on her, successfully saving her remaining eye. Beth settled into her new Crown Street home very quickly. As she grew older, she began assisting with many routine procedures, including de-stressing patients, taste-testing treats, and providing emotional support to the entirety of our team. In her free time, Beth enjoys sleeping, receiving cuddles, and sunbathing!

Tomoko (Tomo) is originally from Japan but has lived outside Japan in New Zealand, Thailand, and Australia for more than 10 Years. Tomo absolutely loves animals and tries to create a happy and relaxing environment for the animals that come to the grooming room. Tomo is also a Reiki practitioner and uses Reiki to calm the animals that come to grooming. Tomo has the magic touch to calm even the most aggressive dogs and cats. Tomo is interested in learning more about animal health, behavior, and diet. At home, Tomo is the proud owner of a demon cat, “Gecko,” who makes all the house rules!

Polly joined Crown Street in 2020 as a grooming assistant, looking to pursue a career in grooming, and is now studying with Vets On Crown to achieve that. Polly has always been interested in animals and has been horse riding since 2006. She spends her spare time with horses and now owns two horses, a thoroughbred and a Clydesdale x thoroughbred. She’s kept busy with her dog, a Hungarian Vizsla.

Tina is originally from France and moved to Sydney 5 years ago. She has been with Vets on Crown since October 2022 and works in the clinic’s Pet Hotel and Daycare. She has always been surrounded by animals, owning dogs, and has been working on a farm (dogs, cats, horses…) back in France. Tina is a proud owner of a Sharp Pei X Staffy named Soul which she spends most of her time with when not at work. She is interested in learning more about animal health, dog training, and behavior. In her spare time, she loves to sing, play guitar, read, do road trips, spend time in nature as well as restore old furniture. A quote she uses often” A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself” by Josh Billings.

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Jamie is a dedicated veterinary nurse with a strong passion for providing gold standard care to every patient. Jamie joined the team here as a veterinary nurse in April of 2023 and stepped into the practice manager position in October of 2024. Through commitment to animal welfare, he has developed special interest in emergency and critical care, working as an emergency nurse in his spare time. Jamie is continually expanding his knowledge through ongoing education and advanced training currently upgrading his current certificate IV in veterinary nursing to the diploma level degree whilst completing a diploma in leadership and management as well!

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Originally from Italy, Daniela moved to Sydney to embrace new experiences and grow both personally and professionally. She works with passion as a veterinary nurse, with a strong focus on animal wellbeing and supporting pet owners. In her free time, she enjoys staying active with sports and yoga, exploring Australia’s nature, and engaging in projects related to sustainability and wellness.

Camilla graduated in Veterinary Medicine from the Federal University of Santa Catarina in Brazil and spent a few years working in emergency care. In 2024, she moved to Australia to continue her professional journey, explore new opportunities in animal health, and embrace new personal experiences. She is passionate about animals and loves being able to make a difference in the lives of pets and their people. When she’s not at work, you’ll probably find her hanging out with friends, watching a movie, or chasing the perfect sunset.

Originally from a small city in Canada, Maddie moved to Sydney to pursue a career change and follow her lifelong passion for animals. With a love for all animals and a special interest in snakes, she is working toward becoming a veterinarian and licensed snake catcher. Outside of work she enjoys hiking, boxing, and cooking especially as she grew up in a large Italian family where Nonna always had delicious food ready.

Xenia is a veterinary receptionist who will soon begin her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing at TAFE. She has always had a strong love for animals and grew up around large dog breeds, which inspired her to pursue a career in the veterinary field. At home, she shares her life with a big German Shepherd and a playful kitten. In her spare time, she enjoys going dirt bike riding with her fiancé, as well as knitting and working on arts and crafts. She also loves being outdoors, especially going fishing, camping, and spending time in nature with family and friends. Xenia is passionate about learning and is excited to continue growing in the veterinary industry while providing a warm and welcoming experience for clients and their pets.

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Bree is one of our veterinary receptionists, joining the team In October of 2024. Bree is currently studying towards her Certificate IV in veterinary nursing with Australian College of Veterinary Nursing.

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After spending a few years working in a busy small animal practice in central London Emily decided to move to Australia from the UK with her partner seeking warmer weather. Emily enjoys the variety of challenges general practice brings and loves helping a range of patients. She loves spending her time outdoors and particularly enjoys planning tennis and soccer in her spare time. After spending 6 months travelling she hopes to be able to help animals in need in more disadvantaged places in the future and has particular interests in surgery and emergency medicine.

Dr. Nima is our Head Vet and has been with Vets on Crown since day one. Dr. Nima has been practicing since 2004. He’s had a passion for medicine from a very young age, and with the love he had for animals, it wasn’t hard for him to choose to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. During his career, he has had the opportunity to work in rural NSW and Victoria, which gifted him a wealth of professional and personal knowledge.

Throughout his career, he has gained valuable experience in many areas of veterinary medicine, including complex medicine, soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries, dentistry, and emergency and critical care.

Dr. Nima also enjoys teaching and mentoring young vets and vet nurses, inspiring them to practice the highest level of medical standards.

During his spare time, Dr. Nima enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, running, cycling, being in nature, and traveling.

When he gets time for a coffee break, he tries to spend them with Beth, the one-eyed cat he rescued a couple of years ago and homed at the clinic.