We would like to introduce to you our wonderful team of caring vets and nurses, working together with you to provide the best care for your furry loved ones. We understand that special bond you have with your fur-baby and ensure all pets in our care are treated as if they were our own!
Our Vets
Dr. Jacqueline Bell
Dr. Jacqueline (Jackie) Bell (DVM) is the owner and senior vet at Cronulla Veterinary Clinic. She graduated from Utrecht University (in the Netherlands) in 1994 and came to Australia soon after. She started working at Cronulla Veterinary Clinic in 1998 and immediately fell in love with the practice, with its friendly family atmosphere and lovely clients, and took over the practice in April 2012.
Jackie’s dream of becoming a vet started thanks to James Herriott, and from childhood she has always had a menagerie of pets, including a diabetic cat, guinea pigs and rabbits, dogs and birds. She is currently mum to Lexi and Ivy, 2 cheeky rescue greyhounds (after sadly losing her elderly greyhound Mischa in 2020).
She is committed to Continuing Education to provide the best and most up to date health care. She has developed a special interest in Internal Medicine, Behaviour Medicine and over the years has completed various Post Graduate Courses in internal medicine, radiography, dentistry, ophthalmology, dermatology and behaviour, to name a few. In her free time, she enjoys reading, walking Lexi and Ivy, and spending time with husband Ramon and son Jordan.
Dr Joy Cook
Dr Joy has been with our clinic since 2017, and is a much loved member of our team. She cares deeply for both our furry patients and their pet parents, and her care and empathy and her vast knowledge make her one of the best vets around! Some of her special interests include pet behaviour and dental health care. When she is not at work, she dedicates her time to her family and to staying fit.
Dr. Jordan Dunham
Dr Jordan is a graduate from the University of Sydney. She is originally from Florida, USA but arrived in Sydney for veterinary school and now plans to stay long term.
Before starting veterinary school, Jordan obtained an undergraduate degree in Environmental Science and worked as a veterinary nurse in Florida and New York City.
Growing up with a love of animals, it wasn’t long before Jordan found the awe and excitement of James Harriot stories. She was gifted a cassette tape of his favorite dog stories for her birthday one year and listened to it every night before bed. It was the combinations of his stories and watching the vets take care of her own childhood animals that solidified her dream of becoming a veterinarian herself one day. Now she is so excited to be able to help and care for your pets as well!
Jordan lives with her husband and their dog, Abby, a German Shepherd. In her spare time, she enjoys going to the beach, exploring new bushwalks, and playing volleyball.
Dr. Amy Selvaraj
Dr Amy is a compassionate veterinarian; she joined the Cronulla Vet Clinic family in June 2024. Dr Amy combines her love for animals with her dedication to providing exceptional care. A graduate of the University of Sydney, Dr Amy has always had a passion for helping furry friends and comforting pet parents in times of need.
Her desire to become a veterinarian started as a little girl, and she’s proud to be living that dream today.
When she is not caring for animals, Dr Amy enjoys spending time with her two cats, Minnie and Kookie, and indulging in her love for drawing and reading.
Dr Amy is committed to ensuring the well-being of every pet that comes through the clinic doors, offering both medical expertise and heartfelt compassion to every client and their beloved companions.
Dr. Leah Skelsey
Dr. Leah Skelsey graduated from Sydney University in 2009 with first class honours.
Growing up in The Shire, Leah’s beloved pets were always lovingly cared for by John, Trish and Jackie at Cronulla Vet Clinic. Leah was honoured to be able to join Jackie in 2015.
Since graduation, Leah developed a passion for teeth and oral health, and has completed her additional studies in human dentistry in 2020. In 2018, Leah obtained Membership to the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists by examination in Small Animal Dentistry and Oral Surgery.
Leah is currently offering her services as a Mobile Veterinary Dentist, coming into our Cronulla Veterinary Clinic for the more tricky dental cases (and if needed, working together with a Specialist Anaesthesiologist), to help our local pets with their dental health care.
When she’s not working or studying, Leah is involved with Pets In The Park, a charity providing care for the pets of people experiencing homelessness across Australia. Leah has a soft spot for greyhounds, having rescued her beautiful Sarah, who lived to a ripe old age, and she draws inspiration daily from her handsome moggy Hansa.
Nurses
Dannielle
Dannielle started Nursing in 1993 and has been with us since August 2014. Dannielle is our dedicated Senior Nurse who loves working with animals. Her favourite area of nursing is surgery and caring for injured wildlife and she also has a special interest in animal breeding. Not only does Dan make sure everything is running smoothly in the clinic, but she looks after our whole team as well. She is a very conscientious member of our team, caring and hard-working, with a great passion for the welfare of all animals. Another Shire local, Dannielle enjoys spending time with her 2 children when not at work.
Georgia
Georgia is one of our senior nurses, and has been with us since November 2019. Georgia is a fully qualified vet Nurse, who brings a lot of happy positive energy to our team with her sunny personality and her willingness to help out wherever she can. She loves all aspects of vet nursing, and is much loved by our patients and clients alike.
A local Shire girl, when Georgia is not working, she loves hanging out with her family and her 2 boxer dogs Lexi and Koa!
Kayla
Kayla started at Cronulla Vet Clinic as a year 10 high school student, doing work experience. She loved the job of vet nursing very much and decided to make it her calling. Kayla did her Cert 2 in Animal Studies during year 11 and 12 of high school, then continued on to her Certificate 4 Vet Nurse training at TAFE and has been working for us as a trainee vet nurse since October 2023.
Kayla will graduate her Cert 4 Vet nursing degree in mid-2025, but has already gained so much experience, and is very well loved by our clients, patients and all our team.
When she is not working, Kayla enjoys spending time with family, including her beloved dog Tyson.
She also spends time with her horse and competes in show jumping competitions.
Jenna
Jenna is the newest addition to our team, and we are thrilled to introduce her. Jenna is a fully qualified vet nurse. Jenna has joined the Cronulla Vet Family in March 2025, bringing three years of experience and a lifelong love for animals. Growing up surrounded by pets, her passion for animal care has been with her from the very start.
Dedicated, enthusiastic, and compassionate, Jenna is committed to improving the health and well-being of every patient she cares for. In addition to her hands-on nursing skills, she also has a background in office administration and retail.
Please join us in giving Jenna a warm welcome! She looks forward to meeting you and your beloved pets.
Jess
Weekend Vet Nurse: Jess is one of our 2 newest weekend vet nurses. You can meet her on Saturdays and some weekdays, and she also runs our renowned Puppy Preschool on a Sunday. Jess has a very energetic bubbly personality, and is much loved by our clients and team alike. Jess is studying to become a veterinarian, but until then, we are very lucky to have her.
Emily
Emily is one of our dedicated veterinary nurses and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine student at the University of Sydney. She has been working as a veterinary nurse since 2022 and joined our CVC family in July 2024.
Having grown up surrounded by animals, Emily has always had a deep love for creatures big and small. She shares her home with four cats and has a strong passion for animal welfare She has also enjoyed fostering and volunteering with animals over the years.
Emily is committed to providing the highest level of care to every patient and values the connection between pets and their owners. She loves interacting with clients and their furry companions, always striving to offer the best support and advice.
You will be sure to meet Emily on Sundays, and if her study allows, sometimes on other days as well.
Emily will make a great caring Vet one day, but until then, we have the pleasure and privilege of having her as part of our close knit team.
Reception
Jo
Jo is our friendly meet and greet customer care receptionist 2 days a week.
She is also a long-standing client of Cronulla Veterinary Clinic, and, as a passionate dog lover, she jumped at the chance to join our growing team in March 2023 when our new premises opened.
When not working, Jo enjoys time with her family and long walks with her 2 beautiful Border Collies.
Deb
Deb is our other lovely customer care receptionist, who also works at CVC 2 days a week.
Deb has been a client of Cronulla Veterinary Clinic for many years, and is a local Shire girl. She joined our CVC family upon our opening of our new purpose build hospital. Deb is a lady of many talents, with her warm caring personality, we are very blessed to have her as part of our team
Pidge
Pidge is our clinic pigeon. She came to us in October 2016 as a baby pigeon with a sore foot. After nursing her back to health she decided to stay with us (maybe her luxurious accommodation and readily available breakfast, lunch and dinner has something to do with that?). She is very cheeky and expressive, and lifts the spirits of everyone she meets! She has her own very popular Instagram account: pidgeatcronullavet