Petstock VET Delacombe

Dr. Jess E graduated from the University of Adelaide in 2019 and has been with the clinics since, showing how amazing the team and patients are at Petstock Vet and Pet and Farm Vet! She enjoys seeing the full range of animals seen by the clinic, from farm animals and pets to shelter animals and wildlife. Her passions are emergency and critical care and shelter medicine, meaning she doesn’t get out of the clinic much anymore for farm visits but will be there for consults and surgeries when you need. When not at her second home (the clinic), you’ll find her out hiking with her staghound, Clancy, snuggling her cat, Penny, getting sweaty at hot Pilates & yoga, or at a Dreggs concert.

Dr Kate graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2023 and joined the Petstock team in 2024. Having completed her bachelor's degree in ecology she has special interest is in wildlife and exotics medicine. She does still has a soft spot for hobby farm pets having grown up with them. She is excited to progress her skills in all areas of the veterinary profession alongside the incredible and supportive team! Kate currently shares her home with an elderly cat, two rats and a small flock of very pampered chickens.

Dr Jess M graduated Bachelor of Veterinary Science in Townsville in 2023 and joined our clinic in 2024. She has a passion for calvings and small animal endocrine diseases. She also likes to converse in puppy health and training. In her spare time she loves keeping fit at the gym and training her newly adopted German shepherd Baloo.

Dr Megan is a graduate of The University of Melbourne and has worked at Petstock Vet and Pet and Farm Vet for the past four years. She is enjoying Ballarat for both its opportunities and the wonderful clients she has met. Megan has particular interest in small animal medicine, and doesn't shy away from the challenges faced with exotic and wildlife medicine. Outside of work, she enjoys family time, birdwatching, searching for orchids and socialising.

Tara is a dedicated and compassionate veterinary nurse and receptionist. Since 2019, she has built lasting relationships with clients and their pets across two vet clinics, also working alongside amazing team members who share her passion to provide top-notch care and support to families. When she is not working, she enjoys life on her acreage surrounded by her own beloved animals, nuturing her orchard, exploring farmers markets and savouring the simple joys of the country life.

Sarah has been in the industry since 2017, mostly working with cats and dogs. Since starting at Petstock Vet Delacombe in 2020 Sarah has broadened her repertoire of animals to include rabbits, ferrets, lizards, birds, turtles and various wildlife. Sarah shares her time between the two clinics of Petstock Vet Delacombe and Ballarat Pet and Farm Vet where she enjoys working with such a dedicated team who all support each other and create a wonderful work environment. On her days off Sarah enjoys hiking with her 2 blue heelers or cuddling up with her 3 ginger cats.

Tahlia qualified as a Veterinary nurse in 2022 and she jonined the team not long after. She works at both Petstock Vet Delacombe and Ballarat Pet and Farm, where she loves caring for hospital patients the most. Tahlia has a love and passion for all animals, however, she has soft spot for small and furry pets (even the sassy ones). When she is not at work she spends her time walking her dogs and socialising on weekends.