Your local Mittagong Veterinary Hospital Team.

The staff of Mittagong Veterinary Hospital are here to serve you and your beloved pets.  We all have pets of our own and each comes with a wealth of experience to serve you to the best of our ability. We recognise the importance of the human-animal bond and will do our utmost to see you and your loved ones healthy and happy.

Empathy, Diversity, Equality, Partnership, Community, Adaptability and Courage.
  

Keith McKellar Stewart BVSc(Hons) Sydney 1981

Veterinarian & Practice Owner

Dr Keith began his working life in 1982 at Mittagong Veterinary Hospital, after graduating from Sydney University’s Veterinary School with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science with Honours in 1981. Dr Keith cut his teeth as a young vet under respected veterinarians Drs Rob and Jennie Churchill, and took over the practice in 1983. For over four decades Dr Keith has devoted his working life to serve the local community as a veterinary surgeon and General Practitioner vet, both large and small animal, caring for animals over many generations of families in our local district. These days Dr Keith works solely with small animals. He has also supported wildlife rescue organisation WIRES since the early 1990s, offering volunteer veterinary services.

Dr Keith has had a special interest in community veterinary development, overseas. His strong sense of social responsibility coupled with adventurousness has seen him making several trips to countries India, Nepal and Uganda. Some of the organisations he supports include AMRIC (Animal Management in Rural and Remote Indigenous Communities), Vets Beyond Borders and Pets in The Park. Dr Keith’s big heart for animals and their owners, coupled with his devotion to veterinary work at Mittagong Vet and the local regional community since 1982 is a treasure and rarity.
  

Brittany

Registered Veterinary Nurse (Certificate IV)

Brittany joined our vet practice in 2020 and completed her vet nursing qualifications with us. We are very fortunate to have Brittany at Mittagong Vet. Her immense caring nature is balanced with being a highly competent vet nurse who has excelled in all aspects of veterinary nursing. She is also the #1 Cat Advocate for the hospital. No one knows or loves kitties more than Brittany. When she’s not being a super-nurse, she’s at home doting over her own two lovable cats, Maple and Lady. If there’s any energy left over from a busy nursing career and caring for her cats, the partner may get a bit of love.

Rachel

Registered Veterinary Nurse (Cert IV Veterinary Nurse)

Rachel has over 20 years experience as a qualified vet nurse. She’s worked with our practice over many  years; Firstly for 15 years, and has recently returned to our team after having worked in both high-security animal breeding and research and establishing her own highly respected local pet minding/walking business. When she’s not busy as a vet nurse or minding the local pets, she is caring for her beloved Chihuahuas (Sexy & ArchieBalls) and her hubby. We love Rachel’s joy de vivre, her positivity and enthusiasm, and we know you will as well.

Luca

Assistant Nurse (Cert IV Animal Behaviour & Training. BSc GeoScience (current student))

Luca has been an assistant nurse for Dr Keith for many years. She recently returned from university studies in Western Australia, and is helping us again Saturday’s, as veterinary receptionist and assistant nurse, whilst continuing graduate tertiary studies. Her experience includes being Welfare Officer in WA's largest Cattery, and completing an Animal Behaviour & Training Cert IV. Luca has been raised amongst the family’s penchant for collecting a  menagerie of pets, including the odd goat. This has put Luca in great stead as a competent and confident member of our vet practice, and we always delight in her unique, excellent sense of humour and cleverness.

Emily

Registered Veterinary Nurse (Certificate IV)

  

Monica

Administration Manager (BA History (Distinction), Cert IV Business)

You’ll find Monica working in Hospital Administration at Mittagong Vet. A diverse work career means she manages anything from day-to-day management, curating the hospital’s online space, from 'zhooshing' the physical space to enhancing the customer/pet experience. She holds a BA in History and studied Business Administration. Her journey of over three decades includes working in Museum, Bookshop Management, and as a Creative for 15 years in graphic design, creative directing, commercial illustration and animation, and marketing.

She has two Scottish Terriers and a giant ginger cat. Coincidentally, always fond of animals, she began work-life as a Dog Clipper whilst contemplating a career in vet nursing; Alas, she couldn’t stomach the surgery. Fate would have it, she could exercise managerial skills, creativity, and be in the caring milieu of an animal hospital, whilst serving others, by ‘looking after The Vet’ in hospital administration.  
  

Chris Watson

Veterinarian (Veterinarian (University of Pretoria (Onderstepoort), Bachelor of Veterinary Science, 1998))

Welcome Dr. Chris Watson to Mittagong Vet!

We’re delighted to announce that local veterinarian Dr. Chris Watson is now offering, by appointment, his highly experienced veterinary services at Mittagong Veterinary Hospital.

Dr. Chris is an accomplished veterinary surgeon with a special interest and experience in:

● Orthopaedic surgery; complex surgeries including TPLO for ACL/cruciate ligament repair, fracture repair, patella luxations and more

● A wide range of soft tissue surgeries that are often considered specialist referral cases - including BOAS (Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome) for our Bull Dog, Frenchie & Pug friends

We’re thrilled Mittagong Veterinary Hospital is providing a consulting and surgical base for Dr Chris and that he can provide our community with an alternative to specialist referral. Dr Chris will also continue providing his services throughout the Southern Highlands and beyond.

What This Means For YOU, Our Community?

Having Dr. Chris’ expertise available locally is a wonderful boost for pet owners in our area. Your pets can now receive the highest quality orthopaedic and surgical care right here in Mittagong, today! No need to travel hours with injured pets that may need fracture repair, or wait weeks for out-of-area complex surgical services! Wow!

Contact Information

You can reach Dr. Chris Watson by visiting his website: www.chriswatsonvet.com.au and follow the prompts in the contact page, or call Mittagong Vet directly: (02) 4872 2028

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Chris Watson and his wife & nurse Susie to our veterinary family. We’re so excited to offer this enhanced level of veterinary care to our precious local community of pet owners and pets!

 

Dr Chris Watson has been practicing veterinary medicine for 27 years. He relocated to the Southern Highlands 15 years ago, where he has since worked extensively with both companion and farm animals.

Chris has a strong professional interest in small animal orthopaedics, particularly joint disease and lameness. He regularly performs advanced procedures including TPLO for cruciate ligament rupture, fracture repairs, and medial patella luxation correction. 

Chris also has a wealth of experience in soft tissue surgery & Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) surgery. He is available to accept referral patients or offer second opinion for both orthopaedic and complex soft tissue patients.

Chris is committed to building long-term relationships with his clients and their pets, with his primary focus on improving mobility and quality of life for his patients through skilled surgical intervention and compassionate care.
  
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