Meet the Redhead team
Simone • Owner • Head Vet
Simone graduated from the University of Sydney with honours in 1993. She has worked in many practices both in Australia and the UK over the last 29 years.
She previously was founder and owner of Paw Prints Veterinary Clinic in Gwandalan which she sold in 2000. Since leaving PP she has worked in emergency, held veterinary director / manager roles in several practices, and spent time in Nicaragua doing aid work.
She obtained membership by examination to the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in small animal surgery in 2000 and completed a small animal surgical internship.
Simone’s interests lie in soft tissue surgery, emergency medicine and geriatric care. She values the mantra of growing old successfully (don’t we all?) and focuses on ways in which we can help our beloved pets do this. Additionally, Simone has a budding interest in feline medicine and rehabilitation and hopes to incorporate more individualised treatments in these areas as the practice grows.
Simone is super excited to be sharing this new journey with her team, who she considers a part of her family along with her partner Luke, son Kody, two crazy rescue fur kids and Muz.
Caitlyn• Veterinarian
Caitlyn grew up on the Central Coast and graduated from Charles Sturt University in 2018. She completed additional training in small animal and equine anaesthesia at the University hospital, prior to working in a busy small animal practice in Dubbo for 3.5 years.
In 2022 Caitlyn and her partner James made the move back to Newcastle starting at Redhead Vets in 2023. Caitlyn is interested in all aspects of small animal medicine and soft tissue surgery, with a passion for sighthounds and geriatric/end of life care.
When not at work she enjoys renovating, gardening, playing social sport and spending time with her Greyhond Misty.
Kylie • Practice Manager
Kylie completed her Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2005.
She is our go-to girl for equipment repair and maintenance. A qualified fear-free handler, she is passionate about patient care and welfare, especially for our feline friends. She has three rescue kitty cats – Spencer, Lulu and Mo and a rescue kelpie “Penny” which keeps her very busy.
She has worked at clinics around the Hunter, Central Coast and UK.
Kylie also previously worked with Simone at Paw Prints Vet Clinic, Gwandalan.
Alana • HeadVeterinary Nurse
Bio coming soon….
Crystal • Veterinary Nurse
Crystal completed her Cert IV Veterinary Nursing, Animal Science Studies and Horse Industry Studies in 2001, followed by qualifications in Canine Myofunctional Therapy at College Of Traditional Medicine in 2007. (Canine myofunctional therapy and rehabilitation is a passion of hers which she can’t wait to further explore!)
Crystal then worked in veterinary practices as well as in boarding kennels and catteries for 12 years, caring for both large and small animals.
After spending the following 12 years in human health care, she has now returned to the veterinary nursing world.
Crystal has worked alongside greyhound racing authorities for physiotherapy and rehabilitation, and holds a reptile licence with experience in working with reptiles’ wildlife.
Crystal is our amazing Puppy preschool teacher, puppies can’t wait to attend her class.
At home she tends to many geriatric animals – who are all adored! - and her two handsome human sons.
Tyson • Veterinary Nurse
Tyson Graduated with a Cert IV Veterinary Nursing in 2011. He has since worked in Boarding facilities, General Practice and Emergency and Specialist Hospitals both in Australia and New Zealand.
Tyson is an AVNAT Registered Veterinary Nurse and is passionate about Emergency Critical Care. He has also obtained Silver Certification in Low Stress Handling and Certified Advance Life Support for CPR on Animals.
In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family and friends and continued education.