High Street Road Animal Hospital has been providing friendly professional care for our clients and their pets since 1960.
Our health care team consists of four vets and six nurses and we are proud to provide our clients with the highest standards of veterinary care in a large modern, purpose-built Hospital in Mt Waverley.
We know that pets are a very important part of your family and we appreciate the trust that you place in us. Our experienced health care team always strives to keep your pet as healthy and happy as possible, so that you are free to enjoy your lives together.

Our Veterinarians

Rachel Dalsanto
Principal Veterinarian
Rachel graduated from Melbourne University in 1993. She has been a principal here at the hospital since 1999. Rachel has completed her certificate in practice management and also completed her Masters in Veterinary medicine and surgery. Rachel’s special interests include surgery, radiology and medicine. Outside of work, Rachel loves spending time with her husband Neil and two daughters Stephanie and Hannah. She is pictured here with Jorja her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.

Simmone Major
Principal Veterinarian

Victor Zou
Veterinarian
Victor joined our team at the beginning of 2021 after graduating from Veterinary Medicine at Melbourne University. He has a keen interest in both medicine and surgery, and loves his pets Kaia, a toy poodle cross shihtzu and Meow Meow, a Ragdoll cat. Victor was born and raised in the Glen Waverley area and outside of work he enjoys exploring the great outdoors, martial arts and playing the piano.

Cynthia Yeung
Veterinarian
Cynthia joined our team in early 2021. She grew up in Hong Kong and moved to Australia at 16 to pursue her dream of becoming a veterinarian. After graduating from Melbourne University in 2016, she has been working as a small animal vet with special interest in Feline medicine. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her cats, Ichiha and Haru, watching movies and baking.
Our Nurses

Renae Brien
Veterinary Nurse

Wendy Fraser
Veterinary Nurse

Rachel Lucas
Veterinary Nurse
Rachel joined the team in 2018 as a trainee nurse. She has now completed her certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. When Rachel isn’t spending time with her family, friends and beloved cat Sooki she is out adventuring, snowboarding, playing football and motorbike riding.

Lou Riley
Veterinary Nurse
Lou joined our team in July 2021 as a trainee nurse. She has completed her Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing and is our cattery manager here at High Street Road Animal Hospital. She has a cheeky tortoiseshell cat named Nala and an Australian Shepherd named Dusty. In her spare time she likes camping & 4WD, cooking and spending time with friends and family.

Ellie
Veterinary Nurse
Ellie joined the team in 2022 and is currently studying her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. Her love for all animals brought her to become a veterinary nurse, and has since developed a special passion for wildlife here at the clinic. Outside of this, Ellie loves travelling, going to the beach and camping!

Tara
Veterinary Nurse
Tara joined our team in May 2022 as a trainee nurse. She is studying a Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing and is in her third and final year. When Tara is not hanging out with her two mischievous cats Kodah and Kazba she enjoys reading, going to the gym and watching the soccer with friends and family.

Kadri
Veterinary Nurse
Kadri joined High Street Road Animal Hospital team in late 2022. She has been nursing small animals since 2016 and obtained her Certificate VI of Veterinary Nursing in 2017.
Kadri is a passionate and emphatic veterinary nurse who is dedicated to the nurture, care and support of all animals that come under veterinary care. She is committed to providing the highest level of care for our patients and their owners.
Kadri has a husband and two adorable border collies at home – Kit and Roy, that she admits are the centre of her life. She enjoys getting out into nature, gardening and crafts.
Call us to book in!
Book your pet in for an appointment with one of our friendly, experienced vets today!
“Friendly and welcoming”
★★★★★
Very caring staff. It is very friendly and welcoming. Our dog loves visiting this place.
– Meaghan, 5-Star Google Review
Opening Hours
Mon to Fri: 7:30am-7:00pm
Sat: 8:30am-1pm
Sun: Closed