DVM, MS
Dr. Julie graduated from the National Taiwan University in 2002 where she also completed her Master of Veterinary Medicine degree. She has lectured in different countries across the Asian region. Her goal is to spread knowledge in an easy and practical way. She also devotes her time to serve the Asian veterinary community. She has served as president of Taiwan Academy of Veterinary Dermatology and on the organising committee for 5th Asian Meeting of Animal Medicine Specialties. Dr. Julie currently is a Professional Veterinary Affairs Manager at Hills: Pet Nutrition Asia.
Diplomate ECVIM-CA (Oncology), DVM
Dr. Irene graduated from the Veterinary School of Vienna, Austria in 2006 and did an internship at Dick White Referrals, England. Dr. Irene then completed her doctoral thesis and subsequently her residency in Medical Oncology at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna, Austria and has obtained her ECVIM-Ca specialist status in 2016. Following this she moved to Switzerland and held a post as Head of Medical Oncology at the Vetsuisse Faculty at the University of Zurich and as Head of Oncology at the AOI Center, which was the first center in Europe offering radiation to pets. Dr. Irene then worked as referral specialist in a large multidisciplinary hospital in Hong Kong. She is a regular speaker and tutor for vets in Europe and Asia. Since 2007 she is only practicing oncology and has advanced expertise in all aspects of treating animals with cancer, including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, electrochemotherapy and photodynamic treatment.
Alongside her clinical endeavours Dr. Irene is passionate about calesthenics and sailing. She has recently crossed the Atlantic Ocean in a 41feet catamaran with only her husband as crew.
Cert IV VN, TAE, DipVN (ECC), AVN
Animal Industries Resource Centre
Jasmine gained a passion for veterinary nursing working as a Junior Veterinary Assistant while still at school on the mid north coast of NSW. Over the last 20 years she has worked in small animal specialist medicine practice at Sydney University, and small animal general practice in both nursing and management capacities. Jasmine completed her Certificate IV in veterinary nursing in 2002. She obtained and has maintained accreditation through the VNCA since January 2006, gained a Diploma in Critical Care and Emergency Nursing in 2007 and Certificate IV in Training and Assessment in 2011.
Jasmine has been a training consultant with Animal Industries Resource Centre/Crampton Consulting Group for over 10 years.
Jasmine has volunteered for the Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia since 2008 and has held positions on the Board.
BSc DVM
Dr. Kate completed her Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at the University of Melbourne and graduated in 2020.
After graduation, Kate registered as a veterinary practitioner in Victoria and worked for small animal veterinary general practices in Melbourne. She not only performed routine consultations and surgical procedures, but also helped to mentor veterinary students on their placements. During these years, her passion extended to companion animal nutrition and joined Hill’s Pet Nutrition in February this year. She is currently the professional consulting veterinarian for the Hill’s Pet Nutrition, and her main responsibilities are professional education and engagement.
She also has an interest in feline medicine, and completed a two-year Feline Medicine Distance Education Course after graduation.
Kate has a spoiled chubby dog called Dumb Dumb that lives with her parents.
Outside of work, she enjoys playing different sports including archery, snowboarding, as well as visiting different restaurants for delicious food and cafes for coffee.
DVM, MSc, DECZM (SM), EBVS
Tai Wai Small Animal and Exotic Hospital
Vicente graduated in Veterinary Medicine from the Cardenal Herrera CEU San Pablo University.
Whilst working in practice, he completed a postgraduate qualification in Exotic Animal Medicine and Surgery, to obtain the status of “General Practitioner in Exotic Animal Practice”. Afterwards, he completed a master’s degree in Surgery and Endoscopy at the University of Extremadura, along with further studies at the Jesus Uson Minimally Invasive Surgery Center in Caceres. He held the position of Associate Professor of Exotic Pet Medicine in San Vicente Martir Veterinary University and, after completing a residency in exotics animals (Small Mammals) he became a boarded Specialist of the European College of Zoological Medicine (Small Mammals). Vicente is the author and co-author of various publications in national and international scientific journals.
BVSc, PhD, DACVAA, DAiCVS
Dr. Hiroki is an American, Asian, Hong Kong, and New Zealand recognised specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia and an advisory member of the Japanese Society of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Surgery. He has more than ten years of academic background in the USA and New Zealand, involving teaching, research, and clinical activity. His professional focus centers on cardiovascular physiology.
Dr. Sano pursued a Veterinary Anaesthesia residency at Cornell University following a one-year small animal rotating internship in Japan. His exceptional performance earned him the distinction of Best Clinical Resident at Cornell University, with his research garnering recognition in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia.
Following the completion of his residency, he worked as a lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania and attained diplomate status from the American College of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia. Transitioning to New Zealand, Dr. Sano served as a senior lecturer in Veterinary Anaesthesiology at Massey University while concurrently earning a Doctor of Philosophy in Veterinary Science. Subsequently, he worked at CityU VMC for a year and half.
Since June of the preceding year, Dr. Sano has launched the anesthesia service at VSH, furthering his commitment to advancing veterinary care.
MSc, BVMS, DACVIM, DECVIM
Vetiva
Dr. Steinhaus is a highly qualified Small Animal Internal Medicine practitioner, certified by both American and European Veterinary Internal Medicine boards. He is the only board-certified specialist in Hong Kong to have completed a fellowship in Interventional Radiology and Endoscopy. He was trained by two of the founding veterinarians of Interventional Techniques during his time at the Animal Medical Center. Dr. Steinhaus has gone through the Hemodialysis academy at the University of California – Davis.
For the past nine years, Dr. Steinhaus has been providing specialized medicine and minimally invasive interventional procedures to patients with urological, vascular, oncological, respiratory, and gastrointestinal diseases in Hong Kong. He has also focused on medical diseases related to immune-mediated and inflammatory conditions. As the only vet in Asia to complete a fellowship in interventional radiology, he is passionate about expanding the use of minimally invasive procedures in his patients. Recently, Dr. Steinhaus was named the International Renal Interest Society (IRIS) ambassador to Hong Kong.
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