Pet specialist referrals in Western Sydney

Dr Ash obtained his scholarship from Fiji and graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2002. He went back to Fiji and spent the next few years in RSPCA practising and came back to Australia working in various general practices in Cairns and Sydney. He has also worked in after hours and emergency services for more than 8 years and is well respected amongst colleagues for having exceptional surgery skills. His interest include complex surgical cases, and soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery. He plays a big emphasis on the human and animal bond and maintaining a high standard of care with fear free approach.

He currently has 2 dogs, 1 cat and on his down time enjoying travelling, gym and spending time with the kids.

Dr Kamila, joined Family Vets Western Sydney in late 2025. She graduated in 2021 with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Sydney and provides professional, compassionate small animal veterinary care in Western Sydney.

Kamila has a strong interest in all aspects of small animal medicine, including preventative health care, diagnostics, and ongoing wellness for pets. Her calm and caring approach is supported by over 15 years of medical experience as a Registered Nurse, allowing her to deliver high-quality, patient-focused veterinary treatment for pets and their families.

Outside of the clinic, Kamila enjoys animal photography and caring for her own pets, including birds, guinea pigs, tropical fish, and two rats named Remy and Chewy.

Dr Jan has always been passionate about animals, medicine and science since a young age. He graduated with honours in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Puerto Rico in Ponce, before earning his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Sydney. He has gained diverse experience through externships and veterinary roles in Puerto Rico and Australia, while also volunteering in animal shelters, mobile clinics, research initiatives and even an elephant sanctuary in Thailand. Dr Jan has particular interests in veterinary ophthalmology. Fluent in English and Spanish, he is dedicated to compassionate, fear-free veterinary medicine. He values building lifelong bonds with pets and their families, ensuring they receive the highest standard of care. 

Beyond the clinic, he enjoys traveling, playing the piano, staying active at the gym, and spending time with friends over movies and good food. A lifelong animal lover, Dr Jan has had many pets in the past, including dogs, fish, hamsters and birds. His love for animals is so big that he works as a pet sitter in his free time and makes sure to give cuddles to all our furry friends that visit the clinic. He brings both expertise and warmth to his practice, always striving to enhance the bond between pets and their families.

Dr Natalie Chow graduated from the University of Sydney in 2013 and has over 10 years of experience caring for pets across Western Sydney and the Hills District. She has a special interest in ophthalmology, dentistry, ultrasonography, pain management, and acupuncture, with a strong focus on improving pets’ comfort and quality of life.

Dr Natalie works at Family Vets Western Sydney on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Outside the clinic, she enjoys the gym, spending time with her cat Mocha, and skiing in Perisher and Japan. Having grown up in Hong Kong, she is fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin.