Dr. Ray Burton B.V.Sc

It’s been twenty years since Dr Ray Burton opened his small one man clinic in the community of Mount Hutton. The paddocks and horses have long since disappeared; replaced by villas and new houses but Ray has remained, gradually expanding his small Vet Clinic to a A class 4 Vet Pet Hospital, meeting and coming to know many interesting people and equally unique pets. Many of these pets have grown from infancy to maturity with Ray over the years. Now in 2014, after 2 major facelifts for the surgery and a visit from Dr. Harry Cooper in 2003, the practice is running smoothly with wonderful staff and a friendly work environment.

Ray is an avid reptile enthusiast, having covered the length and breadth of Australia in search of all manner of snakes. Only the Fierce snake and the Green Python have eluded him, despite numerous attempts to find them. Travelling the vast reaches in Australia has been a source of immense pleasure and satisfaction. Ray has been a enthusiastic but alas, unlucky fisherman for his entire life. He has recently acquired a boat to improve his chances but the fish are equally ellusive.

He also loves Pontiac cars with a 1977 Firebird being his pride and joy. Ray has also just started a tennis competion on Fridays, which he enjoys. All aspects of nature appeal to Ray, especially all forms of reptiles and birds, the more venomous the snake, the more appealing.  The challenge and variety of Veterinary practice keeps Ray energized and provides a new challenge every day. His enthusiam has not dimmed and he looks forward to each new day. Heaven, though, would be collecting snakes in his Pontiac, towing his boat, in the company of his loving wife and three children.

Donna Burton - Veterinary Nurse/Practice Manager

I completed a Diploma in Veterinary Nursing in 2005. The course provide me with the skills required to run a busy Hospital  with our staff and customers obtaining the benefits of our high standards at Mount Hutton Pet Hospital. I enjoy my work, helping the animals become healthier, educating the clients and working with our team of excellant Vets and Nurses.

I enjoy Taekwon Do and achieved a first Dan black belt with hard training. In March 2006, I competed in the Trans Tasman and won 4 gold and 3 sliver medals. I also achieved a National title. I enjoy going fishing with Ray and our children, our son always catches the fish though. I also enjoy gardening. I find this relaxing and enjoy the results of the native trees and shrubs in flower and love the native wildlife who visit our garden. I keep busy by looking after my family, 3 children and my wonderful husband and our many pets, 2 Burmese cats and Reptiles.

I would like to say a ‘Big Thank You’ to all our wonderful clients who have supported us over the years and in the future, I will continue to ensure that Mount Hutton Pet Hospital meets the highest quality of professional standards that helps make Mount Hutton Pet Hospital what it is today.

Emily Burton - 5th Year Veterinary Science Student

Emily has just finished her 4rd year of Veterinary Science, about to start her 5th year at Sydney University. She will be graduating in 2018. She loves cats, having 3 Burmese at home, with the plan of getting more in the future. Emily is the daughter of Dr Raymond Burton and Donna Burton.

Dr Dolly Jackson D.V.M

Born in the USA, raised in Australia and educated in both countries Dolly Jackson is the very definition of a “dual citizen”. While calling Winsconsin home from her teenage years, Dolly has recently returned down under with her two cats Johnny and June and Australian husband that she met in the USA.
As a veterinarian, she has been rigorously trained at the University of Winsconsin, USA – ranked in the top 5 colleges for veterinary medicine in the USA. Receiving first a degree in zoology, Dolly than completed her graduate training, a doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M). During the final stages of her education Dolly focused her training towards the treatment of small animals and received recognition for excellence in radiography. After graduation Dolly worked at a not-for-profit small animal veterinary organisation associated with an animal shelter.
When she’s not patching up the many legged, no legged, feathered and furred animals of your family you can find Dolly spending time with her cats (and husband if he’s good), reading a book and hoping its warm enough to go to the beach.

Mel - Senior Nurse

Mel oversees reception and has a soft spot for cattle dogs. When Mel is not working her magic behind the scenes she is fishing or dreaming of the day she will own a property with several horses, until than Mel is content with her partner Nick and their furry companions Wallace the stumpy tailed cattle, Felix the feral cat.

Karen - Senior Surgical Nurse

Karen graduated vet nursing in 2014, prior to that she was serving as a medic in the Royal Australian Navy. Karen enjoys all elements of nursing but has a special interest in surgical nursing and is our Senior Surgical Nurse. Karen has a cat called Luna the lunatic and 2 German Shepherds Brandy and Bear and enjoys horse riding in her free time. Karen hopes to one day use her skill set to work abroad and has her sights set on Canada.

Sherridan - Senior Nurse

Sherridan became a fully qualified veterinary nurse in 2012 and has been working at Mount Hutton Pet Hospital since 2013. She enjoys surgery and has done additional study in Herpetology. Her special interest is in behaviour and reptiles. She runs the clinics puppy pre-school program.

Sherridan has a big furry family with 2 cat and 5 dogs, she also has a scalier than furry bearded dragon. In her spare time she enjoys gaming, cosplaying and volunteers with the SES.

Jenny - Senior Nurse

Jenny obtained her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2006 and has a Diploma in Veterinary Nursing General Practice. Jenny enjoys interacting with staff and cuddling all the patients. Jenny has a lovable 3 legged poodle named Finn. Finn’s best friend is a duck named Jemima. Jenny also has 3 cats. Jenny is a National B badged netball umpire so in netball season she can be found running around the courts at Newcastle Netball Association. Jenny loves spending time with her husband Mr Whippy and her adult children Candice and Blake and Blake’s partner Sherri.

Laura - Senior Nurse

Laura started working at MHPH in 2008. From a young age her passion has always been animals, and growing up around animals of different species she always knew that she wanted to use that passion for good. She loves veterinary nursing and has a fondness for animal behaviour and enjoys teaching Puppy Preschool helping young puppies learn good manners.

Laura has a wonderful husband Justin, two beautiful kids and a lovely border collie named Lia who is a bundle of fun.

Jodi - Nurse

Jodi has been a fully qualified Veterinary Nurse since 2003! She started out at Mount Hutton Pet Hospital as a nursing student and was employed the same year. Jodi always knew she wanted to work with animals and started volunteering from the age of 13 at her local vet. She has a keen interest in pathology and radiography but enjoys the variety that vet nursing offers her.

Jodi has 2 senior dogs Ella and Ariel and a crazy cat Mushu not to mention 3 beautiful children Jesse, Eden and Max that keep her very busy!!

Ziggy - Nurse

Ziggy graduated Veterinary Nursing Certificate IV in 2014, and started working with us the same year. Ziggy has a 6 month old German Shepherd cross called Iroh. When Ziggy isn’t working she enjoys swimming at the beach, taking Iroh for runs, horse riding and baking. She loves being a vet nurse as she loves helping animals and enjoys the team she works with.

Miranda - Nurse

Miranda is a freshly graduated nurse, finishing her nursing course in 2016. She have three very active goldfish and two beautiful dogs. Her hobbies include taking her dogs to the beach, playing soccer and reading. She loves veterinary nursing because it keeps her thinking all the time, one day is never the same the next day and she learns something new each time she comes into work. She also loves working with all of the animals as she finds it rewarding.

Maddy - Nurse

Maddy started here in early 2014 as work experience while she was undertaking her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, then became apart of the Mount Hutton Pet Hospital team in August 2014. She graduated in July 2015. She has Pepper, a Quarter horse, Luca a German Shepherd, Charlie a cavalier and three rats called Asha, Ivy and Lucy. She enjoys riding Pepper, taking her dogs to the beach, and playing with her rats. Maddy loves being a Vet Nurse as she enjoys learning new things, being involved in interesting Surgeries and overall helping animals in need.

Cassie - Kennel Hand

Cassie starting working at Mount Hutton Pet Hospital in 2012. She loves animals in all shapes and sizes and can be often seen running with the dogs on their daily walks. When Cassie isn’t at work you can find her at the Tennis Courts or with her dogs.