Since 1998, The team of Vets and Nurses at Torrens Road Vet Clinic have been looking after pets and their families in the western suburbs and surrounds of Adelaide.  Still independently owned and operated by founding Veterinarian, Dr Jenny Weston, the team pride themselves on open and honest communication with safe, reliable, and effective animal healthcare that puts pets and their families first.
  

Dr Jenny Weston

Veterinarian & Practice Owner (BSc, BVMS (Murdoch))

Jenny is the sole owner of Torrens Road Veterinary Clinic, which she designed and built in 1998.

A Murdoch University graduate, Jenny has been a practicing vet for over 30 years.  A highly respected member of the SA veterinary community, she is often sought for her industry opinion and expertise.  Continually learning, Jenny stays up to date with new medicines, surgery techniques and treatment protocols through ongoing education and attendance of industry conferences. 

Jenny's veterinary interests include dermatology (skin problems), orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery, pin management, helping clients with (their pets) behaviour problems and helping owners to develop good socialisation and behavioural strategies, including puppy preschool.

Away from the clinic, Jenny and her husband David, together with their teenage boys love nothing more than spending time in the great outdoors, enjoying camping, 4WDing, hiking and are all well credentialed fishers.

Pictured with the family dog Bert, Jenny is proudly independently owned and works in the clinic on a daily basis.


Dr Alana Kember

Veterinarian (BVSc (Vet Bio), DVM)

Dr Alana joined us as a new graduate vet from Adelaide Uni in 2021.  A self-confessed lover of scruffy dogs, terriers and wolfies, Alana has a particular interest in surgery, immune-mediated diseases and supporting clients through difficult times.

Away from work, Alana likes to stay fit and when time permits, loves travelling abroad.

Alana currently has a cheeky Cairn Terrier, Sparky and a playful Groodle, Reynolds. 


Dr Mia Gao

Veterinarian (BVSc (Vet Bio), DVM)

Dr Mia joined our veterinary team in 2026 as a new graduate veterinarian. She has a special interest in internal medicine and enjoys helping patients with a variety of medical conditions. 

Growing up around animals inspired her passion for veterinary medicine, and she is dedicated to making every visit as comfortable and positive as possible for both pets and their owners. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking and exploring the outdoors whenever she gets the chance. 

She looks forward to meeting you and your furry family members. 


Dr Jessica Warland

Veterinarian (BSc, DVM)

Jess is a Murdoch University graduate who joined our team as a veterinarian in early 2026. After starting her career in emergency and critical care, she chose to return to general practice as she enjoys building relationships with clients and her patients.

Her veterinary interests include all things feline medicine, chronic illness management, and she is enjoying expanding her surgical skills with our team. She also has a soft spot for spotty dogs, having had a Dalmatian by her side throughout vet school.

Outside the clinic, she is owned by her three cats, Maple, Cheese, and Azula. Her spare time is spent largely outdoors, trialling new hobbies, or enjoying a documentary.


Mandy

Senior Vet Nurse (Dip. Professional Dog Training)

Mandy has been working at Torrens Road Vet for over 15 years and is a well loved and respected member of our team. With a CASI diploma in dog training, Mandy does conservation detection and search and rescue work (with her English Springer Spaniel 'Nessie' and Cocker Spaniel 'Hettie'.

Mandy has two adult kids and is a proud Nana to one Grandaughter!

 


Lisa

Senior Vet Nurse (Cert 4 Vet Nursing)

Lisa is one of our most experienced nurses, having nursed in the area for 17 years!  Happily married with three young children, she is also the pet Mum of a chicken 'Chirpy' and 3 budgies 'Rinaldo, Bluey and Bell'.

Away from work, Lisa and her family love spending time together camping or at the local beach.


Jack

Veterinary Nurse (Cert 2 Animal Care, Cert 4 Vet Nursing)

Jack is one of our longest serving staff members, starting back in 2020 as a trainee but now a fully qualified vet nurse. When not helping train newer staff or assisting our vets, Jack can be found training our new clinic puppies as the nurse in charge of our puppy pre school. Away from work, Jack likes hanging with his dog 'Ted', playing video games, touch footy and golf! 

 


  
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