Dr Chris Hardham BVSc

Chris graduated from Melbourne University in 1979. He began his veterinary career in Mansfield, progressing to the UK, Saudi Arabia and Kununurra, flying around the Kimberley, before returning to Melbourne in 1985.

He started at Waverley Animal Hospital in 1986. Chris has a particular interest in dermatology, nutrition and behaviour. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family and the occasional game of golf. The newest member of the family, Lexie the miniature groodle (mini poodle x golden retriever), has settled in well and passed obedience training with top marks!

Dr Karin Davids BVSc MACVSc

Karin graduated from the University of Sydney in 1993. She moved to Melbourne in 1994 to start her veterinary career in mixed animal practice in Whittlesea. After five years there, she worked and traveled in the United Kingdom for 12 months, before returning to Melbourne and starting work at Waverley Animal Hospital in March 2000.

Karin has a particular interest in surgery, and completed her examinations in Small Animal Surgery to become a Member of the Australian College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2002. She has also studied Diagnostic Ultrasound by Distance Education, and has recently become an accredited PennHIP member.
 
Karin lives with her partner Marcus (also a vet) and their 2 year old Scottish Shorthair cat Molly. Karin enjoys swimming, reading, learning French and travel.

Dr Kirsty Tepper

Kirsty graduated from Melbourne University in 2002. Since then she has worked in small animal practice in Melbourne and the UK.

Her interests include feline medicine and cardiorespiratory medicine. Kirsty enjoys travelling, playing tennis and chasing around her 2 cats, Maddie and Saba, in an attempt to keep them out of trouble.

She is currently enrolled in a distance education course for internal medicine, which will challenge her with interesting and difficult cases.