ROSE PARK VET - Key Persons
Dr Andrew Duncan grew up in Adelaide. After obtaining a Bachelor of Agricultural Science degree at Adelaide University, he moved to Perth to study Veterinary Science at Murdoch University, where he met Claire. After graduating in 1987, he moved back to Adelaide and worked in a small animal metropolitan practice for 5 years. Together with Claire, they established the Rose Park Veterinary Surgery in 1992. Andrew enjoys all aspects of veterinary work and has special interests in consulting and general surgery. Outside of work Andrew is a keen bike rider, enjoying in particular riding through the Adelaide Hills.
Dr Claire Duncan grew up in Perth and studied Veterinary Science at Murdoch University. She graduated in 1988 and moved to Adelaide the following year and worked in two metropolitan small animal practices for 5 years before establishing Rose Park Veterinary Surgery. She spends her time divided between the surgery, their 4 adult children, Meals on Wheels and the Norwood Swimming Club. The house is completed with Wally the Griffon Bruxellois, Louie the Cavoodle, and Hamish the Burmese cat. Claire no longer consults but spends her time in the surgical suit, specialising in soft tissue surgery.
Dr Craig Toyer originally hails from Sydney and studied Veterinary Science at Sydney University. After graduating in 2002, he moved to Adelaide and worked for 5 years in various Adelaide metropolitan small animal practices. He joined Rose Park in 2007. Craig is married to Kylie -and they have 2 daughters Brooke and Gemma. Their household is currently ruled by 'Shadow' the cat. The newest member of his family is young ‘Asha', a very cuddly little Cavoodle who is adored by all of the humans, and well tolerated by Shadow.
Craig has special interests in canine and feline medicine and dentistry. Outside of work, Craig enjoys cooking, wine, soccer and golf.
Dr Ella graduated from the University of Adelaide in 2019. After graduating Ella worked in two small animal general practice clinics in McLaren Vale and the Adelaide Hills. In 2022, Ella joined the team at Rose Park. Ella enjoys all aspects of veterinary practice, in particular internal medicine and is passionate about ensuring a high standard of individualised care for both her patients and their owners. When not at work, Ella enjoys camping, spending her time with her family, friends and of course her crazy Kelpie - Frank (pictured).
"Dr Hamish Burns joined the Rose Park Veterinary clinic 2017. He is professional, knowledgeable and can often be found cuddling one of the hospital patients as he types up his notes. Hamish is committed to ensuring our clinic provides the best care possible for our patients and best experience for our pet owners. At home Hamish has a labradoodle called Flea. He is a bouncy bundle of energy giving him a large resemblance to the Red Hot Chilli's bass guitarist, his namesake. In his spare time, Hamish lives an active lifestyle and enjoys getting out of town with any opportunity. You can find him cycling, diving, or gardening in his down time. "
Jac grew up in Malaysia, she moved to Adelaide in 2013 to pursue her veterinary degree at University of Adelaide. Jac graduated in 2019 and her previous role was practicing in a small animal general practice in Port Adelaide and an animal shelter in Wingfield. She joined Rose Park in 2023 to focus on general practice medicine. Her veterinary interests are feline medicine and soft tissue surgery, she would like to expand her skills and knowledge into doing all types of surgeries. Coming from a multicultural country, she is able to speak Mandarin, English and Malay fluently. During her time off, she likes to go hiking, going on road trips and travelling with her partner. She is looking forward to seeing you and your pets!
Tiffany graduated from the University of Adelaide in 2015 where she started her career in a busy general and emergency hospital. After gaining much experience in that setting, she has moved to the Rose Park Veterinary Surgery team to focus on her general practice medicine and surgery while providing personalised care to her clients and patients. Tiffany's veterinary passions are clinical pathology, palliative care and animal behaviour and she hopes to one day become a boarded specialist in clinical pathology. When not in the clinic you can find her singing, hiking, listening to K-pop and drinking bubble tea… possibly all at the same time!