Vets
Dr Ross Ansell
Head Veterinarian
Dr Ross Ansell graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1994. He spent time working in mixed and small animal practices before establishing his own veterinary business, Anvet, a thriving small animal business with three clinics in Melbourne. Ross joined Richmond Veterinary Clinic in 2011 as senior veterinarian and manager. He has a special interest in surgery.
In his spare time, Ross enjoys live music and spoiling his Chihuahuas, Malcolm and Cricket.
Dr Celestina Yeoh
Veterinarian
Dr Celestina Yeoh graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2012. She is born in Singapore, also affectionately known as the “little red dot”. She is bilingual and speaks English and a little Mandarin. She joined our team in 2015.
Celest loves caring for animals, and enjoys her continuing education and has completed post-graduate courses in ultrasound as well as abdominal radiology. She also has a special interest in behaviour which is sparked by her highly anxious dog Hugo.
She has 2 Jack Russell Terriers named Hugo and Haylee, and a geriatric rabbit named Cotton Wool (who is the boss of the household).
Outside of work, Celest loves travelling, checking out new restaurants, dancing and just enjoying some down time.
Dr Louise Roberts
Veterinarian
Dr Louise Roberts graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2000. She started working at Richmond Vet in 2008. She has extensive experience working in small animal veterinary practices in both Australia and the UK. Louise is dedicated to continuing education and has completed post-graduate study in ophthalmology, ultrasound and feline dermatology. In 2010, Louise was admitted as a Member of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in Small animal medicine.
Louise has a Miniature Dachshund Lucy Bratwurst, Ginger cat Buddy, and 2 year old son, Henry.
Outside of work, Louise enjoys an active lifestyle of cycling, running, rowing and skiing. She loves travelling the world, although it’s a bit less adventurous now with a toddler in tow!
Dr Kate Kellaway
Veterinarian
Dr Kate Kellaway graduated with honours from the University of Melbourne in 2000. After working in mixed and small animal practice around Melbourne for several years she spent some time working in veterinary industry and medical writing roles. Kate joined Richmond Veterinary Clinic on a part-time basis in 2009. She enjoys all aspects of small animal veterinary medicine and surgery, and is an enthusiastic participant in continuing education.
At home, Kate is kept very busy caring for her daughter Edie, twin boys Richie and Gus and a very boisterous black Labrador named Walter.
Dr Chris Hands-Frewer
Veterinarian
Dr Chris graduated from Murdoch University in Western Australia in 2016. He began his career in Melbourne’s inner north before joining the Richmond team in early 2018. He’s completed post graduate training in dentistry and ultrasonography. Chris is full time at the Richmond Vet Clinic, when he’s not at the clinic you’ll find him playing for his local football club, surfing down in Torquay, obsessing over his marine aquarium or being dragged around by his 40kg Staghound, Moose.