Certificate IV Veterinary Nurse, Veterinary Nurse Technician and Training & Behaviour Co-ordinator
Sonia – Veterinary Nurse & Training and Behaviour Coordinator
Sonia has been part of the veterinary world for many years and brings an impressive mix of clinical skill and behaviour expertise to the team. She completed her Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2004, qualified as a Veterinary Nursing Technician in 2008, and is a registered AVNAT vet nurse. In 2016, Sonia added Delta dog behaviour training certification to her long list of achievements, and she is also a Fear Free Certified Professional.
Her love of animals is matched by a genuine fascination with all things medical, and she enjoys working across behaviour, anaesthesia, patient care, pain management, and orthopaedics.
Within the clinic, Sonia plays a key role in our post-operative recovery program and leads our Training and Behaviour Team. She has also completed the Delta Dog Behaviour training course, adding even more depth to her behaviour work. Outside the clinic, Sonia is active in the Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia, where she manages the national continuing education program. In 2013, she was recognised as a runner-up for the Hills ‘Vet Nurse of the Year’ award, a testament to her dedication and skill.
At home, Sonia enjoys singing and spending time with her husband Mick and their children, Tommi and Jace. Her family also includes Halo the dog, Chino the cat, Oslo the horse, and two chickens. When she’s not working, you will find her whistling at weddings, cheering from the sidelines as a soccer mum, or living up to her reputation as a part-time party animal.
