Since then, her career has taken her internationally as she studied vet nursing under the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in London. During school, she worked at a general practice where she later became head nurse. During this time she also worked at the RSPCA and at an after-hours emergency Veterinary hospital.
In 2012, Ashley volunteered at the Tree of Life for Animals; a busy animal hospital and rescue center in Rajasthan, Northern India. Here she helped treat injured animals, sterilize street dogs and assist in community efforts to eradicate the rabies virus.
Upon returning to Australia, Ashley has worked in many general practice and emergency and referral hospitals throughout Sydney. While Ashley has extensive training in all aspects of veterinary nursing, including holding valuable additional qualifications in emergency and critical care and nursing exotics, her interests lie in feline friendly medicine, surgery and behaviour, bringing her to The Inner West cat hospital. She brings with her a passion for feline care and behavior and an ability to put her feline patients at ease, no matter the situation.
Ashley lives with her partner and two cats – Patrick and Panda. When she is not working or studying she enjoys going to gigs or hitting up the beach!
Patrick
Patrick hails from the streets of Kings Cross where he was found as a 5-week-old kitten. It was apparent from an early age that Patrick was a sensitive soul and wanted to give you love – but only on his terms.
When Patrick is not batting your ankles as you walk past him in the hall, he can be found in his bedroom in bed, eating BBQ chicken or lying in the plants outside. Patrick lives with his sister Panda who he loves to hate.
Panda
This little darling was handed in at only 2 weeks of age and covered in lice. Panda suffered from “swimmers” and needed many hours of physio to become the athletic kitty she is today.
Panda wants to love you every minute of every day. As soon as you sit down she will be there 10 seconds later, keeping you warm.
Panda lives with her brother Patrick who she loves more than anything else, much to the annoyance of Patrick.
