Our Doctors

Our team of qualified, caring and dedicated Veterinarians

These are the people that start your journey at Southern Cross Vet. They all believe that using their smarts alongside their hearts is important as we know how stressful and scary a visit to a vet may be. Each of our Doctors has an interest, so reception will endeavour to book you in with the most appropriate Doctor for the species or condition you are visiting us for. Remember that you can always request the same Doctor as they become partners in your pet’s care.

Dr Sam

Dr Sam

BVSc (Merit), 
Member, Royal College of Vet Surgeons, UK, MSGFC

Dr Sam followed his dream of becoming a veterinary surgeon which began at age three. Since then, he has developed a strong interest in oncology, internal medicine and animal behaviour. Dr Sam continues his passion for providing the most up-to-date care to his patients and their two-legged family.  

Sam founded Southern Cross Vet in the heart of St Peters, bordering on Alexandria to the west, Marrickville to the east and Newtown to the north, to offer pet parents a new level of service but with reasonable fees. 

Dr Neil Vet

Dr Neil

BVSC, PHD, MANZCVSC (SMALL ANIMAL SURGERY) 

Dr Neil completed his Bachelor of Veterinary Science at the University of Sydney and obtained a PhD in canine knee surgery.

He currently lectures undergraduate students at the University of Sydney. Dr Neil performs complex orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery at the clinic and is well-known in the veterinary community for his surgical excellence.

Paige Vet

Dr Paige

BVETMED MRCVS 

Originally from England, Dr Paige recently moved to Sydney. She loves all animals but has a soft spot for orangutans. In her free time, she likes to go camping and explore Australia. 

Dr Tony

Dr Tony Xiao 

BVSC 

Dr Tony has been at SCV for many years and enjoys all aspects of GP work, especially soft tissue surgery and ultrasonography. He also has a deep love for dogs (especially labradors). Outside of work, he loves travelling, and hiking and enjoys a good glass of wine. 

Yuko

Dr Yuko

DRH

Dr Yuko moved to Sydney from Indonesia a while back and has always loved animals since childhood. He loves working as a vet because it allows him to be with multiple pets daily. In his free time, he loves hunting down new places to dine in or exploring new cuisines all around Sydney. 

Mayara vet

Dr Mayara

BVetMed 

Meet Mayara, one of the amazing vets from our team. She graduated from vet school in Brazil in 2012 and worked there with small animals until 2017 when she moved to Australia and fell in love with the country, people and culture. She did her Australasian exam so she could be a vet in Australia, and passed with flying coloursShe loves all things nature, and spending time with her beautiful cavalier girls. 

Eimear Vet

Dr Eimear

BVSC MRCVS

Dr Eimear always knew she wanted to be a vet and there was never another career considered. She qualified 7 years ago from the University of Liverpool in England and moved to Sydney 2021 years ago. She enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine but is particularly interested in soft tissue surgery and diagnostic imaging. Outside of work, she likes to travel as much as she can  

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Dr Louis

BVSC

Dr Louis chose to become a vet because he admired how other veterinarians helped his cats when he was growing up in New Zealand. He is a pet parent to Bentley (Shih Tzu x), Diva (Persian cat) and Baz (tongue skink). Outside of work, he enjoys skiing, golfing and exploring Sydney.

Briana Vet

Dr Briana

DVM

One of the more recent additions to our team, Dr Briana has flown in from the United States. What started as a childhood fear of cats turned into a passionate love for animals. After rescuing a cat and volunteering with a feral cat colony, she discovered her true calling. Today, Dr Briana is a proud pet parent to one dog and three cats, and her genuine love for animals shines through in her work at Southern Cross Vet. You can find her in our Surry Hills clinic on most days.

Dr Ann vet consult

Dr Ann

BVETMED

Dr. Ann, originally from Dublin, Ireland, has always been passionate about veterinary medicine. She completed her veterinary qualifications at University College Dublin and gained valuable experience practising in Ireland. Having joined Southern Cross Vet in 2024, Dr. Ann is dedicated to providing top-notch care for all pets. In her free time, she enjoys exploring Sydney, surfing, and playing Irish football. She also has three dogs and a cat in Ireland who are currently being cared for by her parents.  

We team up with some of the finest specialists

Dr Graeme Allen

MVSc, FACVSc,
Diplomate American College Veterinary Radiologists

Dr Graeme Allen brings a wealth of diagnostic imaging experience to our clinic. He reads and reports CT images and x-rays as well as undertaking interventional procedures such as ultrasound guided biopsies of suspicious looking masses.

He became one of the first qualified specialists in Australia and for the past 10 years has also acted as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Sydney. He conducts undergraduate lectures in radiology and many postgraduate courses.

Dr Eugene Buffa

 

Eugene is an experienced and passionate surgeon who has been a Registered Specialist in Small Animal Surgery for over 20 years.

Eugene has been published internationally in veterinary journals and has presented at several national and international conferences on his areas of expertise including canine cruciate disease, canine hip replacement surgery and wound healing.

Eugene is committed to providing your pet with the best possible care.

Dr. Scott Cumming

BVSc (hons) MCom MANZCVS (Veterinary Anaesthesia and Critical Care) MVS (Veterinary Anaesthesia) Dip. ECVAA (European College of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia)

Dr Scott Cumming is a Specialist Veterinary Anaesthetist and principal anaesthetist at Sydney Veterinary Anaesthesia. A veterinary anaesthetist is brought in to focus entirely on providing safe and pain-free anaesthesia for your pet. Scott is particularly passionate about working with animals who present a higher anaesthetic risk due to age or illness, and providing the highest level of anaesthetic care and pain management.

www.sydneyveterinaryanaesthesia.com.au

We team up with the finest international specialists

Dr. Tony Pease

DVM, MS, DACVR

Dr Pease is a USA board certified specialist in veterinary radiology and a champion of veterinary education for over 15 years.

Tony Pease graduated from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine.  He has also completed an internship in Large Animal Medicine and Surgery at the Marion DuPont Equine Medical Center in Virginia. Further to this, Dr Pease has completed a Small Animal Internship at Affiliated Veterinary Specialists in Maitland, Florida.  Tony has also completed a residency in Diagnostic Imaging at Cornell University.

Tony is currently the Chief Veterinary Medical Officer of Western Veterinary Conference, one of the USAs largest Continuing Education events for vets. He was previously president of the American College of Veterinary Radiologists, the organisation that registers specialist vet radiologists to practice. Dr Pease has lectured internationally on diagnostic imaging with a focus on radiography and ultrasound.  In his spare time, Tony enjoys Ice Hockey and competing in triathlons.