RYE VET CLINIC - Key Persons
Heather has been caring for the pets of Rye since opening Rye Veterinary Clinic in 1987. Since Jaan and Rachael Ackland purchased the clinic in 2010, Heather has been enjoying part time work at the clinic. This allows her to continue her interests in animal behaviour, canine reproduction, and skin disease as well as dog and cat medical care.
Since graduating from the University of Melbourne in 1996, Jaan has had over 22 years experience in small animal general practice. Jaan is the proprietor and full time veterinarian at Rye Vet Clinic. Jaan has a special interest in soft tissue surgery, including lump removals, trauma repair, eye and ear surgery and abdominal surgery including gastrointestinal surgery and reproductive tract surgery such as desexings and caesarians.
Rachael graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1996. Since then Rachael has worked either full or part time in small animal practice, including several years at some of the emergency centres around Melbourne. A few years after graduating, Rachael completed further study by undertaking an internship in Small Animal Medicine at the University of Sydney, followed by sitting extra examinations in order to become a Member of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists.
Job Titles:
- Senior Veterinary Nurse
- Veterinary Nurse
Jackie is a highly qualified veterinary nurse with over 18 years experience. Jackie has worked in a number of vet clinics before joining us at Rye Vet Clinic in 2014.
Jackie is extremely skilled at nursing, particularly in the areas of anaesthesia, surgery and care of our hospital patients.
Job Titles:
- Nurse
- Head Senior Veterinary Nurse
- Veterinary Nurse
Rachel has been a veterinary nurse for 16 years and is fully qualified. Most of her career has been here at Rye Vet Clinic. Rachel is a highly valued member of staff and helps make the Rye Vet Clinic run smoothly. She organises a lot of the "out the back" administration and runs the highly successful puppy school.
Rachel is an extremely skilled veterinary nurse particularly in the areas of surgery, communicating with clients and preventative health care. Rachel can answer any questions that our clients may have, or if on the rare occasion she can't, will go to great lengths to find the answer for them.
Outside of veterinary nursing Rachel enjoys exploring Victoria's National Parks and glamping with her teenagers Keely and Matthew.
"And what an amazing vet nurse Rachel is, we had two pets put down due to illness within three months, it was devastating, Rachel and Dr Jaan played a major role those days in our healing process. They showed us so much support , empathy, caring, never rushed us and all in all made such a sad occasion comforting. Thank you to Rachel , Dr Jaan and all the staff at Rye Vet Clinic we will always be grateful for your kindness xx"