About Us
About Us
Rose Bay Vet Hospital is a well-established veterinary facility located in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney. The hospital employs two full time and two part time veterinarians as well as four nursing/ancillary staff.
The hospital aims to provide the highest quality care for any animal visiting the clinic whilst being compassionate to the needs of owners.
Meet our Doctors
Dr Jo Smaller
Practice Vet Director
Jo Smaller graduated from the University of Sydney in 2005 with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science and a Honours in a particularly peculiar disease called ‘rat lungworm.’
She took her first job in North Queensland where she was lucky enough to treat all kinds of native wildlife from Kangaroos to Cockatoos and Taipans. Since then she has worked in small animal practice in Sydney and completed a Masters in Small Animal Practice.
Jo is particularly interested in ophthalmology, medicine, soft tissue surgery and imaging.
Outside of work Jo is kept busy by her two fur babies Mr T and Zak. Mr T was adopted after being abandoned in the clinic boarding facility, hard to know why, he is a real charmer who loves a smooch. Zak is Jo’s a naughty Labrador who loves to raid the treat bar. He was adopted because lacked the brains to make it as an assistance dog, but he does make up for it in character
More recently Jo is kept busy by her two human babies Zola and Archie.
Jo works Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.
Rachael Oatway
Practice Manager
Rachael has been a qualified Veterinary Nurse for over 10 years. She joined our team in January 2019 as Practice Manager and we are delighted to have her with us. Rachael works around the clock, behind the scenes to ensure our hospital runs smoothly.
Outside of work Rachael enjoys her Boston terrier called Coby.
Dr Sarah Wheeldon
Veterinarian
Sarah started at Rose Bay Vet Clinic in September 2019. Originally from Newcastle, she graduated from the University of Sydney in 2014.
Since then Sarah has travelled quite a lot being a vet in Gloucester NSW for 2 years, then locumming in London, New Zealand, Newcastle and Sydney.
Sarah’s looking forward to meeting all your fur babies, she enjoys getting to know her patients during consults, making sure to reward any needles with plenty of treats! Special veterinary interests include opthamology, soft tissue surgery and dentistry.
Outside of work Sarah enjoys spoiling her newly adopted cat Harris and exploring the coastline now she’s settled in Coogee.
Sarah works everyday except Tuesdays.
Dr Bridget Bliss
Veterinarian
Dr. Bridget Bliss has been a dedicated veterinarian at Rose Bay Vet since 2022. She completed her Bachelor of Veterinary Science at the University of Queensland in 2012 and has furthered her expertise with a GP Certificate in Diagnostic Imaging. Dr. Bridget is currently pursuing a GP Certificate in Cardiology, expanding her skills to offer comprehensive care to her patients.
Growing up on a farm in Queensland, Dr. Bridget developed a deep love for animals early on. After gaining extensive experience working in London for seven years, she returned to Australia with a particular passion for internal medicine and the management of patients with chronic illnesses.
Outside of work, Dr. Bridget enjoys surfing, gardening, and spending time with her family, including their beloved border collie, Cleo.
Stacy
Receptionist
Stacy is originally from England and came to Australia in 2016. Stacy has extensive knowledge regarding horses and previously worked in a local equestrian centre teaching.
Stacy has an ex racehorse called Eddie and a jack Russell puppy called Ernie in whom she adores! Stacy can be found on reception 5 days a week.
Maddie
Vet Student
Maddie is a veterinary student currently pursuing her dream of becoming a veterinary surgeon at the University of Sydney. Maddie’s passion for the industry was sparked at a young age when her family first adopted their cats. As a child Maddie loved tending to them, often wrapping their pretend injuries up with bandages.
She joined the Rose Bay Team in 2018, working as a kennel hand on Sunday afternoons while completing her HSC. After spending some time abroad earlier this year she came back to work with us full time. She’s highly devoted to providing love and care to all our patients and can often be seen handing out treats and cuddles to all the patients in reception.
Outside of work she can be found at the beach, with friends or taking her handsome pup Dexter on adventures.
Imogen
Vet Student
Imogen joined the Rose Bay team in 2021 after moving from Melbourne to study the Bachelor of Veterinary Biology / Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program at the University of Sydney.
Imogen’s veterinary career commenced at a Melbourne vet clinic, where a volunteer role soon turned into a regular position as a kennel hand, and assisting the vet nurses with general duties.
In her spare time, Imogen enjoys playing the trombone, surfing and taking her border collie for walks on the beach. She also enjoys holidays with her family on the South Coast of New South Wales. You can find Imogen working at reception two days a week. She looks forward to meeting you and your much-loved pets!
Grace
Animal Attendant
Having been an animal lover for as long as she can remember, Grace’s dream to work at a veterinary hospital came true when she started as an animal attendant at Rose Bay Vet Hospital in 2023.
Jorja
Animal Attendant
Having grown up with pets all her life, Jorja has always wanted to work in the veterinary industry.
Jorja has a passion for animal care and welfare and is currently studying veterinary nursing. Jorja is committed to her studies and is gaining hands-on experience and knowledge working with the team at Rose Bay Vet.
Her goal is to provide compassionate care and support to both animals and their owners and make a positive impact to the veterinary industry.
Marmalade Cat
Hospital Resident Caretaker
Marmalade was born in the Blue Mountains, south west of Sydney. She spent her first months of life homeless wondering the streets before being taken in by an animal shelter. It was then that she was transferred to the Rose Bay Vet Hospital. It didn’t take long before she was promoted to the position of hospital caretaker.
She holds a very important job at the clinic. She is responsible for ensuring that the clinic treats are still delicious in addition to making sure everything runs smoothly and that anybody that walks past the clinic is tempted to come in to give her a chin scratch.
In her spare time she loves raiding the food cupboard, chasing her tail and of course sleeping.
