Dr Stephen Emms in 1988 became the first Registered Specialist Small Animal Surgeon in Victoria. After graduating with honours from the University of Queensland (1978) and an Internship at Murdoch University (1981) his postgraduate studies with surgical training was at the University of Pennsylvania. In 1991 he moved to Camberwell Veterinary Clinic. Ancillary to his surgery practice Stephen has provided radiotherapy, chemotherapy and CT imaging for many years. Stephen accepts referrals from other veterinary practitioners for diverse surgical procedures including spinal surgery, fracture repair, hip replacement, tibial plateau levelling for cruciate ruptures, patella luxation, tumour removal and reconstructive surgery. Stephen is a member of the Veterinary Cancer Society, Veterinary Orthopedic Society, Australian Veterinary Association, American Veterinary Medical Association, Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and Australian Small Animal Veterinary Association. He is a Fellow of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists. Stephen is treasurer of the Association of Registered Veterinary Specialists. Currently Stephen owns an ancient Silky Terrier who has over the years has had both cruciates repaired, surgery for peach pip blockage of the intestine, glaucoma in one eye, lung tumours removed and is currently being treated for Cushing’s syndrome. His two cats Charlie & Tiger both lived to over 19 years before they succumbed to kidney disease. In his 17+ years at Camberwell Stephen has been privileged to treat many patients throughout their life.

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Dr Serena Chow Serena joined Camberwell Veterinary Clinic in December 2005. Serena graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2002 and has also practiced in the United Kingdom. Serena has a Budgie and a Cockatiel and is a surrogate carer for her Grandmother’s Maltese which has had both dislocating patellas surgically corrected. Our main focus is on cats and dogs however Serena also enjoys seeing rabbits and guinea pigs.