ADELAIDE VETERINARY
WALK IN CLINIC
Our Team
Dr Hannah Passmore
Owner and veterinarian
Dr. Hannah studied in Adelaide and graduated in 2017. Having worked as a veterinary nurse while studying, she developed a passion for emergency practice which she has continued since graduation, including working in referral emergency practice at SASH Adelaide. She holds ANZCVS memberships in Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) and also spent a year working and travelling in the UK. Hannah particularly enjoys combining medical knowledge with practical, hands-on care, and performing procedures necessary to help make pets more comfortable.
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Outside of work, Dr. Hannah enjoys walks with her husband and dog Roo, as well as cooking, going to the gym, and travelling.
Dr Isabella Fricke
Owner and veterinarian
Dr. Isabella is a 2021 veterinary graduate of the University of Adelaide. Having initially worked in NSW in general practice, her interest quickly shifted to emergency care. Since returning home, she has gained a wealth of experience working in emergency hospitals around Adelaide.
At home, she’s surrounded by a small army of animals, including 4 cats and 2 dogs! Outside of work, she loves pilates with her bestie, beach days with her dogs, music festivals, and traveling.
Dr Liberty Hogg
Veterinarian
Dr Lib graduated in Adelaide in 2017 after working as a veterinary nurse throughout her degree, shaping her practical and compassionate approach to care. She has since worked in mixed practice, enjoys urgent care, and values building strong relationships with clients. She has also completed further training in veterinary business and leadership.
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Outside of work, Lib enjoys time with her husband Pete and their daughter Isla, trips to Kangaroo Island, and catching up with friends - including Dr Hannah, her friend since university.
Dr Carly Whittaker
Veterinarian
Carly graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2017 and began her career in equine and small animal practice in Victoria. After developing a passion for small animal practice, she worked as a GP in regional South Australia alongside emergency and urgent care roles, and currently also works in a referral setting performing diagnostic imaging.
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Carly particularly enjoys urgent care and imaging, where she loves solving problems and helping owners feel informed during stressful situations while providing compassionate care for patients. She completed memberships in small animal radiology in 2023. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and son, pole dancing for sport, and going to the beach.
Maddy
Lead veterinary nurse
Maddy is our lead veterinary nurse, and completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2019. She began her career in Newcastle and has experience in shelter medicine, general practice, and emergency and referral services. Maddy’s passion is handling emergency cases and critically ill patients as well providing support to owners when they need it most.
She now calls the Adelaide Hills home and lives with her rescue boofhead, ‘Roofus’, so named as he is a big doofus. In her spare time you’ll find Maddy attending training classes with Roofus and taking him on adventures.
Maryanne
Veterinary nurse
Maryanne graduated in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science (Animal and Veterinary Bioscience) from LaTrobe Uni in Melbourne and Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience) in 2024 in Adelaide. She is currently continuing university to become a veterinarian. Maryanne started nursing in 2021 and her favourite part about it is providing a high level of care to our precious patients.
Outside of work Maryanne enjoys yoga, dance and loves being in nature and volunteering her time to conservation projects. She is the proud owner of one beautiful kitty and two rescued off-the-track thoroughbreds.
Taylah
Veterinary nurse
Taylah graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from the University of Adelaide in 2017 and is currently completing a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. Since 2020, she has been working as a veterinary nurse in general practice, where she enjoys the diversity of nursing and building strong bonds with patients.
Outside of work, Taylah enjoys hiking, attending live music events, and reading. She is the proud owner of two Border Collies named Blink and Maya, as well as a bearded dragon.
Jesse
Veterinary nurse
Jesse has been working in clinical practice since 2010, and completed her certificate IV in veterinary nursing in 2016. She began her career in the south-east and brings extensive experience in large hospital clinics and general practice. Jesse has a passion for providing patients with a mentally safe, low stress environment using fear free techniques whilst maintaining a high standard of care.
Outside of work, Jesse enjoys thrifting, creating art and spending time with her family. She is the proud fur mum of one tabby cat named Puddin and two horses.
Dana
Veterinary nurse
Dana is an experienced veterinary nurse with six years’ experience in both general practice and emergency settings, including time as a Head Veterinary Nurse. She enjoys working in urgent care environments and enjoys helping pets and their owners feel comfortable, supported, and well informed during their visit.
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Alongside veterinary nursing, Dana is also studying midwifery, a new passion inspired by becoming a mum. Outside of work, Dana loves spending time with her family and trying to keep up with her energetic daughter.