Welcome to the Rye Veterinary Clinic

As we value our clientele Dr. Jaan Ackland and myself, Dr. Rachael Ackland thought it was important that you were informed that Rye Veterinary Clinic now has new management. As the new owners we are very excited about this opportunity and looking forward to running the vet clinic. 

Jaan and I both graduated from Melbourne University in 1996. Dr. Jaan Ackland has worked in general practice since graduation and has been working at Rye Vet Clinic for almost four years. His interests include surgery and general veterinary care of pets. He strongly believes that animals are a valuable and enriching part of our lives.

Since graduation I have worked in general practice and a university but have spent the majority of my time working in Melbourne's emergency centres. I am looking forward to providing personal veterinary care and seeing happy people with happy pets (or to make them happy when they are sick!). My interests include medical cases and emergencies. 

Dr. Heather Kingston, the previous owner, will be staying on board with us for what we hope will be a long time. As you all know Heather has a wealth of knowledge and is extremely passionate about what she does. Although Heather will no longer be responsible for running the clinic she is still doing close to full time hours.

Dr. John Kingston comes in when an extra pair of hands is required for intensive anaesthesia, or to perform specific radiographs (xrays) or ultrasounds on patients.

Our nurses are very valuable to the running of the clinic and we have a great team on board. Kristy is our new nurse and she is keen to make nursing her career and will be going to Box Hill Tafe next year to study veterinary nursing.

Together we have a fantastic team with a wide range of skills. Our aim is to maintain a high standard of pet care where pets are treated as one of the family.

Over the next few weeks we will be updating our website so please take the time to explore this. You can be emailed newsletters and reminders for your pets too. We would love to take a photograph of your pet next time they are in. They may be the next pet who stars in our newsletter!

Vaccination protocols will be reviewed soon in order that we can make sure we are offering the best option for your pets.  Renovations will hopefully begin the middle of next year to both the front and back of the clinic.

As well as looking forward to seeing your pet next time you are in, we welcome any comments or ideas you have that could be helpful.

Thankyou

Rachael Ackland BVSc. MACVS
Jaan Ackland BVSc.