Get to Know Our Team!
We are dedicated to providing exceptional care for your pets. Take a moment to scroll down and learn more about the compassionate professionals at Yanchep Veterinary Hospital!
Veterinarians
Dr. Sam Sorensen
BSc BVMS
Practice Owner – Veterinarian
Dr. Sam Sorensen graduated from Murdoch University, WA in 1985. She has a special interest in dermatology, radiology, surgery, endocrinology, acupuncture, and ultrasound.
Dr. Sam has worked in Australia, China, and Singapore and has done volunteer work in Africa, Peru, Nepal, the Solomon Islands, and the Cook Islands.
She established Yanchep Veterinary Hospital in 2005 and from a small start has grown the practice into a full-service hospital. Treating and diagnosing difficult medical cases are her forte, and she especially loves helping pets with skin and ear problems.
Dr. Sam shares her home with her dog Daisy Cuddlebuga cuddly bear in a Rottweiler body. Her hobbies are kayaking, snorkelling, stand-up paddleboarding, and anything beach-related.
Dr. Hannah Sleight
BVM&S PGC cert SAM
Veterinarian
Dr. Hannah recently relocated from the UK. She graduated in 2008, from the University of Edinburgh. Hannah has worked in Speciality Vet Practices in the UK, has completed an internship, and her a certificate in small animal medicine. Hannah has a particular interest in complex medical cases and diagnostic imaging.
Hannah has a beautiful cat called Kevin who is now staying with his grandparents in the countryside, living the good life.
Hannah is enjoying spending her time exploring the area and getting out on her bike. She is looking forward to making Perth her new home.
Dr. Declan Dodd
As a veterinarian and a professional, I promise I will always act and advise in a manner that will achieve the best outcome for your pet’s welfare. I’ve never enjoyed life more than since I started working as a veterinarian. Though the job has highs and lows, the highs more than make-up for the lows and having the privilege to help our clients and their pets is extremely rewarding.
Practice Manager
Annette Leddin
Practice Manager
Annette is our Practice Manager. She started nursing with Dr. Sam many moons ago and has been in the veterinary industry for 28 years.
She has 3 furry children and a human daughter. Annette loves nursing and she has exceptional people skills!
Veterinary Nurses
Heather
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Heather is a Certificate IV 2019 Veterinary Nurse graduate from AVT. She has little Ellie, a Chihuahua x Jack Russell who loves going to the beach and sniffing all the Guinea Pigs who line up in the morning for their treats.
She is a long-time resident of the area and loves the clients, their pets, and being a part of this community.
Danielle
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Danielle is a Certificate IV 2020 Veterinary Nurse graduate from AVT. She is very passionate about animals, at home she has two furbabies called Axle and Carbi, her rescue pups.
She hopes one day she can provide a foster home for animals in need.
Kelly
Kelly is a Veterinary Nurse and dog groomer from the emerald isle Ireland. Moved to Australia to embark and immerse herself in the vibrant Australian Culture. Kelly has a huge passion for animals especially horses and working dogs breeds. She has many dogs of all breeds back home and she loves to spend her time travelling and exploring the world.
Brooke
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Before becoming a veterinary nurse, Brooke was a dog groomer who finished her cert IV in nursing in March 2019 via Open Colleges and has worked in the industry since 2015.
Brooke shares her home with 6 fur babies who love to keep her busy and she has a special fondness for chihuahuas.
Esme
Trainee Veterinary Nurse
Esme is one of our trainee vet nurses who is passionate about helping animals. She will be completing her cert IV studies in December and is looking forward to becoming a qualified vet nurse.
She has 3 fur babies at home and loves spending time with horses.
Melanie
Bio coming soon…
Reception
Michelle
Bio coming soon…