Dr Mark Sayer
Veterinarian & Practice Owner (BVSc)
I graduated from Sydney University in 1983. After working in clinics around Sydney, I moved to Wagga and opened Berry Street Veterinary Hospital and Junee Vet Clinic. During the next 18 years, I and a small handful of dedicated nurses worked the two practices, including making weekly visits to outlying towns in order to see animals far away from vet hospitals.
I now work at our numerous vet hospitals now, Kooringal Vet Hospital, Junee Vet Hospital, Federation Vet Hospital in Corowa, Temora Veterinary Hospital, Cooper St Veterinary Hospital in Cootamundra and Griffith Vet Hospital.
I have 2 dogs and 4 cats in the family as well as 7 beautiful children. You will often see me in the practice with 'Monkey' my Pomeranian X, who travels all over the Riverina visiting the practices. In my spare time I enjoy refereeing the real football (soccer), working on my golf swing, and am qualified to referee the A-League (I’m just too old and not fit enough).
I have completed Veterinary Chiropractic training in Germany and have recently developed my surgical and medical skills with marsupials with a strong following of loyal clients who travel from all over Australia to visit me. I’m in the process of finishing my MBA and Masters of Marketing at Deakin University.
I absolutely love flying as I have my pilots licence and enjoy the freedom of travel it brings.
Dr Mark Sayer
Veterinarian & Practice Owner
I graduated from Sydney University in 1983. After working in clinics around Sydney, I moved to Wagga and opened Berry Street Veterinary Hospital and Junee Vet Clinic. During the next 18 years, I and a small handful of dedicated nurses worked the two practices, including making weekly visits to outlying towns in order to see animals far away from vet hospitals.
I now work at our numerous vet hospitals now, Kooringal Vet Hospital, Junee Vet Hospital, Federation Vet Hospital in Corowa, Temora Veterinary Hospital, Cooper St Veterinary Hospital in Cootamundra and Griffith Vet Hospital.
I have 2 dogs and 4 cats in the family as well as 7 beautiful children. You will often see me in the practice with 'Monkey' my Pomeranian X, who travels all over the Riverina visiting the practices. In my spare time I enjoy refereeing the real football (soccer), working on my golf swing, and am qualified to referee the A-League (I’m just too old and not fit enough).
I have completed Veterinary Chiropractic training in Germany and have recently developed my surgical and medical skills with marsupials with a strong following of loyal clients who travel from all over Australia to visit me. I’m in the process of finishing my MBA and Masters of Marketing at Deakin University.
I absolutely love flying as I have my pilots licence and enjoy the freedom of travel it brings.
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Hillary
Clinic Manager
Hello, my name is Hillary, and I've been in charge around here since 2017. While some may refer to me as the clinic cat, everyone knows who's really running the show!
I'm known for being a little bossy, a little sassy and quite often sleepy - but that's all part of my management style. Whether I'm supervising from a comfy chair, inspecting someone's work, or enjoying a well-earned nap, I always make sure things are running smoothly.
I like to keep a close eye on everything that comes and goes around here. From staff and patients, to deliveries and visitors, not much escapes my attention. If you're lucky, you might even be able to admire me while I'm on duty.
Hillary
Clinic Manager
Hello, my name is Hillary, and I've been in charge around here since 2017. While some may refer to me as the clinic cat, everyone knows who's really running the show!
I'm known for being a little bossy, a little sassy and quite often sleepy - but that's all part of my management style. Whether I'm supervising from a comfy chair, inspecting someone's work, or enjoying a well-earned nap, I always make sure things are running smoothly.
I like to keep a close eye on everything that comes and goes around here. From staff and patients, to deliveries and visitors, not much escapes my attention. If you're lucky, you might even be able to admire me while I'm on duty.
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Dr Kiri Westphalen
Senior Clinic Veterinarian
Hello, I'm Dr Kiri. I graduated from Murdoch University in Perth. Since 2014 I have been working with Mark and a year later, I bought a small farm so that I could follow my other passion (vetting being the first); goats! After 3 kidding seasons, I have 115 beautiful Angora Goats and still rising. I’ve attended the World Buiatrics Conference in Cairns in 2014 to learn the latest on production animals with speakers from all over the world. Now I can better attend all our fantastic, farming clients. I am also Ovine Brucellosis Accredited, an APAV Vet and Hendra Virus Vaccine Accredited. In 2018, I returned to university to start my Masters Research Degree on, you guessed it, GOATS!
But the roots of my practice is my work with our canine, feline and avian friends. I especially love seeing birds. I’ve completed additional training in Avian Medicine so I’d love to see your feathered family, from chickens through to emus!
Dr Kiri Westphalen
Senior Clinic Veterinarian
Hello, I'm Dr Kiri. I graduated from Murdoch University in Perth. Since 2014 I have been working with Mark and a year later, I bought a small farm so that I could follow my other passion (vetting being the first); goats! After 3 kidding seasons, I have 115 beautiful Angora Goats and still rising. I’ve attended the World Buiatrics Conference in Cairns in 2014 to learn the latest on production animals with speakers from all over the world. Now I can better attend all our fantastic, farming clients. I am also Ovine Brucellosis Accredited, an APAV Vet and Hendra Virus Vaccine Accredited. In 2018, I returned to university to start my Masters Research Degree on, you guessed it, GOATS!
But the roots of my practice is my work with our canine, feline and avian friends. I especially love seeing birds. I’ve completed additional training in Avian Medicine so I’d love to see your feathered family, from chickens through to emus!
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Lisa Rapmund
HR/General Manager (Animal Technician, Dip HR & Management)
I'm Lisa, the General Manager of our Australian Veterinary Hospitals group. I take care of our practices and amazing team members in Wagga, Junee, Griffith, Temora, Cootamundra and Corowa.
I started working for Dr. Mark while I was at high school in the '90s and left in 2000 to embark on a few new adventures and start a family. In 2008 I returned in the role of the veterinary nurse and shortly after to the position I am in now.
I have always been drawn to animals and how each pet is unique in how they think, feel and behave around people. My 2 dogs, 2 cats and 2 horses are always happy to see me and make me feel special, especially on days when I am feeling down and out.
I have chosen to work in this field so I can give back to people and through their precious pets. By helping pet owners keep their pets happy and healthy as long as they possibly can, they can have the same loving relationships with their pets as I have with mine. I stand by our vision by dedicating my career to "enriching your life through the joy of pets".
Lisa Rapmund
HR/General Manager
I'm Lisa, the General Manager of our Australian Veterinary Hospitals group. I take care of our practices and amazing team members in Wagga, Junee, Griffith, Temora, Cootamundra and Corowa.
I started working for Dr. Mark while I was at high school in the '90s and left in 2000 to embark on a few new adventures and start a family. In 2008 I returned in the role of the veterinary nurse and shortly after to the position I am in now.
I have always been drawn to animals and how each pet is unique in how they think, feel and behave around people. My 2 dogs, 2 cats and 2 horses are always happy to see me and make me feel special, especially on days when I am feeling down and out.
I have chosen to work in this field so I can give back to people and through their precious pets. By helping pet owners keep their pets happy and healthy as long as they possibly can, they can have the same loving relationships with their pets as I have with mine. I stand by our vision by dedicating my career to "enriching your life through the joy of pets".
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Karlie Johnston
Practice Manager (Veterinary Nurse)
Hi, I'm Karlie, the Practice Manager here at Cooper Street. I have lived in Cootamundra my whole life and have been working at the Cooper St Vet Hospital since 2007. I have a menagerie of animals at home including 5 dogs, 2 cats, 6 rabbits, 5 birds, 1 sheep, 22 chooks, 1 turkey & 10 ducks. I am also a licensed wildlife carer so more often than not I also have possums, macropods, native birds & flying foxes in my care. Outside of work I love to travel and have volunteered in several countries with wildlife rescue organisations. My favourite by far was volunteering in an orangutan rehabilitation centre in Borneo.
Karlie Johnston
Practice Manager
Hi, I'm Karlie, the Practice Manager here at Cooper Street. I have lived in Cootamundra my whole life and have been working at the Cooper St Vet Hospital since 2007. I have a menagerie of animals at home including 5 dogs, 2 cats, 6 rabbits, 5 birds, 1 sheep, 22 chooks, 1 turkey & 10 ducks. I am also a licensed wildlife carer so more often than not I also have possums, macropods, native birds & flying foxes in my care. Outside of work I love to travel and have volunteered in several countries with wildlife rescue organisations. My favourite by far was volunteering in an orangutan rehabilitation centre in Borneo.
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Daisy O'Brien
Veterinary Nurse
Hi, I'm Daisy and I'm one of the vet nurses at the Cooper St Vet Hospital. I've been working in the veterinary care industry since leaving high school in 2024. I have the biggest passion for animals of all shapes and sizes. I enjoy learning new things everyday, and I'm always down for a cuddle with our patients!
Outside of work, I'm building my own little farm including 3 dogs, 1 cat, 1 horse and 1 chicken. Coming from the North West region of Tamworth, I'm enjoying the beautiful area of Cootamundra through our clients and family.
Daisy O'Brien
Veterinary Nurse
Hi, I'm Daisy and I'm one of the vet nurses at the Cooper St Vet Hospital. I've been working in the veterinary care industry since leaving high school in 2024. I have the biggest passion for animals of all shapes and sizes. I enjoy learning new things everyday, and I'm always down for a cuddle with our patients!
Outside of work, I'm building my own little farm including 3 dogs, 1 cat, 1 horse and 1 chicken. Coming from the North West region of Tamworth, I'm enjoying the beautiful area of Cootamundra through our clients and family.
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