Dr David Collins
Medical Resident

Dave graduated from the University of Sydney in 1995. He first went into mixed animal practice near Melbourne. He went to the UK where he did some large animal work before settling into small animal practice.

Upon his return to Australia he began working at Seaforth Veterinary Hospital. In 2007 he was the Cenvet Practitioner in Residence at the University of Sydney.

He has a naughty torty cat called Buzz and is uncle to a labrador called Bryn.

 

 

 

Dr Karina Graham
Medical Resident

Karina worked as a dermatology veterinary nurse at Melbourne Veterinary Referral Centre for 4 years from 1998 to 2002. She graduated from Sydney University in 2006 and after working briefly in general practice, she completed a mixed surgical and medical internship at North Shore Veterinary Specialist Centre in 2007. She is now undertaking a rotating residency in small animal medicine at North Shore Veterinary Specialist Centre and Veterinary Specialist Centre.

Her interests include her dogs - Zanzi and Jackson, skiing, the "real" football (AFL, her team is the Saints) and her friends and family.

 

Dr Alastair Franklin MA VetMB MACVSc CertSAS MRCVS
Surgical Resident

Alastair qualified as a veterinary surgeon from the University of Cambridge in 2001, preceded by an honours degree in Biological Anthropology. He worked in London for a period of time, including three years working for the RSPCA, before moving to Sydney in search of better weather.  

He has worked in a variety of Sydney small animal practices as well as teaching surgery to students at Sydney University. In 2007 he started a surgical internship with Dr Tony Black at NSVSC / VSC, the first step towards surgical specialization. Alastair has further qualifications in small animal surgery, awarded by both the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists. Alastair has particular interests in joint surgery, fracture repair and abdominal surgery. 

 

Dr Neil Christensen BVSc (Hons)
Oncology Resident

Neil grew up on a farm in southern NSW before attending and graduating from Sydney University with first class honours and the University Medal. During university he worked at several small animal practices in Sydney and developed an interest in treating cancer. He recently completed his Oncology Internship at the Veterinary Specialist Centre and has continued on as our Oncology Resident. Neil has interests in all forms of oncology and in particular intralesional chemotherapy. In his spare time he enjoys road cycling and spending time with family. His home is ruled by two cats "Whisky" and "Evan" who dictate his every move, including when he may sleep.