Meet Dr Jess

Dr Jessica Paterson

- BSC, BVMS - Director & Principal Vet

“A house is not a home without paw prints"

Dr Jessica Paterson is the owner and founder of Pet Society Vet. Her dream of becoming a vet and owning her own practice started as many do – in the imagination of her 12-year-old self. She wanted to change the world of animal health care. Though the dream has changed and matured over the decades, it has never faded.

Dr Jess is passionate about connecting with animals and their humans, providing high standards of veterinary medicine and surgery. Clients know they are heard and understood when they talk to her, and truly feel like part of the community she has developed and nurtured. As a Fear Free Certified practitioner, Dr Jess tailors her approach to each individual patient in a way that is suitable for them and their humans, reducing stress and improving outcomes. Her clinical interests include imaging, internal medicine, complex medical case work ups, and soft tissue surgery. She believes in a multimodal approach to care, addressing both the physical and emotional wellbeing of every patient.

Meet the rest of the Pet Society Vet team

Kristina Gaddi (Tina)

Practice Manager & Senior Nurse - Cert IV

"Pets - life's apology for having bad days"

Nurse Tina has been caring for animals since 2011 and is known for her compassionate, Fear Free approach. Clients love her calm, confident care. Read more ›

Leanne

Nurse - Cert IV & Nutritional Consultant

“Our nursing plans should come from our brains but the care should be delivered from the heart”

Leanne is passionate about caring for senior pets and ensuring every patient feels safe and comfortable through Fear Free, cat-friendly nursing. Read more ›

Tanya

Senior Nurse - Cert IV

"There is no better mood booster than a dog wagging it’s tail just for you or a cat purring in your ear"

Tanya has been a qualified veterinary nurse since 2013 and is known for her surgical skills, calm handling, and strong belief in Fear Free care. Read more ›

Dr Piri Cutts

Associate Veterinarian

“Whoever said diamonds are a girl’s best friend, never owned a dog”

Dr Piri has worked in both general and emergency practice since graduating in 2008, combining broad expertise with a passion for Fear Free, compassionate care. Read more ›

Dr Erika Sullivan

Veterinarian & TCVM Practitioner

"Courage is the most important of all the virtues because without courage you can't practice any other virtue consistently". - Maya Angelou

Dr Erika brings a global perspective to veterinary care, blending Western and traditional Chinese medicine to offer a holistic approach to treatment. Read more ›

Dr Ella South

Associate Veterinarian

‘Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions, they pass no criticism’

Dr Ella graduated in 2015 and enjoys all aspects of general practice, with a special interest in internal medicine, dentistry, and Fear Free care. Read more ›

Taylor

Animal Attendant

"Animals are not our whole life but they make our lives whole"

Taylor is currently studying to become a veterinary nurse, with dreams of becoming a vet. She’s known for her compassion, eagerness to learn, and love for all animals. Read more ›

Nurse Emma

Certificate IV Veterinary Nurse

“In a world where you can be anything, be kind to animals"

Emma has worked in the veterinary industry since 2008 and is passionate about patient advocacy and emotional wellbeing, recently starting her Fear Free certification. Read more ›

Ella

Happy Tails - Force Free Dog Trainer

"There's no better way to end the day than with a waggy tail greeting you at the door."

Ella is a Certified Puppy School Instructor with a passion for force-free, fear-free dog training, currently completing her Cert IV in Animal Behaviour and Training. Read more ›