Dr Karan Shah
Veterinarian (BSc DVM)
Karan heralds from Mumbai, India but graduated from the University of Melbourne. He previously worked in Sunbury until he could join the team at Diggers Rest Animal Hospital. He enjoys all aspects of Veterinary practice but has a particular passion for surgery as well as pocket pets (rabbits etc) and wildlife.
Karan lives locally and has a much loved greyhound called Hazel. Hazel loves going for walks and sleeping but her favourite place is the beach where she can really run free!
When not tending to our four legged family members, Karan likes to do yoga or head for the outdoors - camping and hiking and he is also learning how to play the Indian flute. Friends and family play a huge role in Karans life and he values them highly.
Karan is known by the other staff for his caring nature as well as his positive attitude and easy laugh.
Dr Karan Shah
Veterinarian
Karan heralds from Mumbai, India but graduated from the University of Melbourne. He previously worked in Sunbury until he could join the team at Diggers Rest Animal Hospital. He enjoys all aspects of Veterinary practice but has a particular passion for surgery as well as pocket pets (rabbits etc) and wildlife.
Karan lives locally and has a much loved greyhound called Hazel. Hazel loves going for walks and sleeping but her favourite place is the beach where she can really run free!
When not tending to our four legged family members, Karan likes to do yoga or head for the outdoors - camping and hiking and he is also learning how to play the Indian flute. Friends and family play a huge role in Karans life and he values them highly.
Karan is known by the other staff for his caring nature as well as his positive attitude and easy laugh.
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Dr Katie Lee
Veterinarian (BSc DVM)
Katie was born and raised in Vancouver, Canada and moved to Melbourne 3 years ago. Her cats Latte and Kuro were her motivation to pursue veterinary medicine as a career.
Katie loves problem-solving and working with all types of animals no matter big or small. The coolest species she's worked with include harbour seals and fruit bats. Her special interests include diagnostic imaging, internal medicine and pathology.
During her free time, Katie enjoys photography, longboarding and playing musical instruments (she can play 7). She is also fluent in Mandarin.
Dr Katie Lee
Veterinarian
Katie was born and raised in Vancouver, Canada and moved to Melbourne 3 years ago. Her cats Latte and Kuro were her motivation to pursue veterinary medicine as a career.
Katie loves problem-solving and working with all types of animals no matter big or small. The coolest species she's worked with include harbour seals and fruit bats. Her special interests include diagnostic imaging, internal medicine and pathology.
During her free time, Katie enjoys photography, longboarding and playing musical instruments (she can play 7). She is also fluent in Mandarin.
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Taylor
Veterinary Nurse (Cert III Animal Studies)
Taylor started working at Diggers Rest Animal Hospital in 2022 after working in the area for several years. Taylor has always had a range of pets over the years and now has two energetic Vizsla's, Loki & Moose, a horse, a pony, and the standard farmyard chooks.
In her spare time she enjoys reading, spending time with her pets, and bush walking with friends. Taylor has a thirst for learning and a love of people and all things fury, making her the perfect fit for our team.
Taylor
Veterinary Nurse
Taylor started working at Diggers Rest Animal Hospital in 2022 after working in the area for several years. Taylor has always had a range of pets over the years and now has two energetic Vizsla's, Loki & Moose, a horse, a pony, and the standard farmyard chooks.
In her spare time she enjoys reading, spending time with her pets, and bush walking with friends. Taylor has a thirst for learning and a love of people and all things fury, making her the perfect fit for our team.
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Macey
Veterinary Nurse (Cert II Animal Studies)
Macey grew up in Warragul before moving to a farm in Kyneton to be closer to family and friends. She worked in her parents green grocer business in Kyneton for many years before making the leap to her true passion of Vet Nursing.
Macey loves all aspects of Vet Nursing and especially enjoys helping our native wildlife.
Outside of nursing, she loves the beach, camping, reading, hanging out with family and being around her farm with her animals. She has an array of animals including cows, a pig, two guinea pigs (Bobcat and Rolley), two dogs (Rosie and Aspen) and her two Ragdoll cats Alby and Binx.
Macey
Veterinary Nurse
Macey grew up in Warragul before moving to a farm in Kyneton to be closer to family and friends. She worked in her parents green grocer business in Kyneton for many years before making the leap to her true passion of Vet Nursing.
Macey loves all aspects of Vet Nursing and especially enjoys helping our native wildlife.
Outside of nursing, she loves the beach, camping, reading, hanging out with family and being around her farm with her animals. She has an array of animals including cows, a pig, two guinea pigs (Bobcat and Rolley), two dogs (Rosie and Aspen) and her two Ragdoll cats Alby and Binx.
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Elisa
Veterinary Nurse (Cert IV Vet Nursing)
Elisa has been a Vet Nurse since 2014 and enjoys the cuddles with pets as well as having a passion for assisting and providing all forms of dental care for our four legged family members. Before becoming a Vet Nurse, Elisa was studying Human Oral Hygiene and Therapy at La Trobe University. Staff often turn to Elisa for her "dental brain" and she is also recognised for her organisational skills which has landed her a managerial administration role.
In her spare time, Elisa likes to go for walks with her dog, play netball, hang out with family and friends, attend live music shows and go to the beach. More recently, Elisa has taken up calligraphy and pencil portraits.
Elisa lives at home with Sylvie the Saluki.
Elisa
Veterinary Nurse
Elisa has been a Vet Nurse since 2014 and enjoys the cuddles with pets as well as having a passion for assisting and providing all forms of dental care for our four legged family members. Before becoming a Vet Nurse, Elisa was studying Human Oral Hygiene and Therapy at La Trobe University. Staff often turn to Elisa for her "dental brain" and she is also recognised for her organisational skills which has landed her a managerial administration role.
In her spare time, Elisa likes to go for walks with her dog, play netball, hang out with family and friends, attend live music shows and go to the beach. More recently, Elisa has taken up calligraphy and pencil portraits.
Elisa lives at home with Sylvie the Saluki.
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Eden
Veterinary Nurse (BSc (Ag))
Eden has been a part of the team since April 2025. She has completed a Bachelor of Agriculture and is now studying for her veterinary nursing certificate. Eden is drawn to the veterinary industry because she has a passion for caring and advocating for the well-being of animals. She has a particular interest in cats and their loving nature, but also loves all other kinds of furry friends and wildlife. Eden enjoys interacting and meeting new people and their pets and is always empathetic and compassionate.
Eden enjoys a variety of hobbies and passions. She loves reading, swimming, exploring and being out and about with her Greyhound Amy and spending time with her family (she has 6 siblings). She also has another dog, Buffy and four cats Bellamy, Daisy, Woody and Buzz.
Eden
Veterinary Nurse
Eden has been a part of the team since April 2025. She has completed a Bachelor of Agriculture and is now studying for her veterinary nursing certificate. Eden is drawn to the veterinary industry because she has a passion for caring and advocating for the well-being of animals. She has a particular interest in cats and their loving nature, but also loves all other kinds of furry friends and wildlife. Eden enjoys interacting and meeting new people and their pets and is always empathetic and compassionate.
Eden enjoys a variety of hobbies and passions. She loves reading, swimming, exploring and being out and about with her Greyhound Amy and spending time with her family (she has 6 siblings). She also has another dog, Buffy and four cats Bellamy, Daisy, Woody and Buzz.
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Donna
Veterinary Practice Manager (Cert IV Veterinary Nursing)
After a decision to leave the pharmaceutical industry, Donna made the decision to start a new career as a vet nurse in 2017. Since completing her qualifications she has then taken on management roles in veterinary clinics.
Donna enjoys the diversity of a leadership role and loves to help the staff with training and developing. She also enjoys getting to know the clients and patients at Diggers Rest, and is always up for a chat and a laugh.
In her spare time Donna enjoys spending time with family and friends, the arts, swimming, archery and kayaking.
Donna lives in Gisborne with her son and her two pets, Pickles a Jug (Jack Russell x Pug) and Pepper a tortoiseshell cat.
Donna
Veterinary Practice Manager
After a decision to leave the pharmaceutical industry, Donna made the decision to start a new career as a vet nurse in 2017. Since completing her qualifications she has then taken on management roles in veterinary clinics.
Donna enjoys the diversity of a leadership role and loves to help the staff with training and developing. She also enjoys getting to know the clients and patients at Diggers Rest, and is always up for a chat and a laugh.
In her spare time Donna enjoys spending time with family and friends, the arts, swimming, archery and kayaking.
Donna lives in Gisborne with her son and her two pets, Pickles a Jug (Jack Russell x Pug) and Pepper a tortoiseshell cat.
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Dr Glen Hastie
Veterinarian & Practice Owner (BVSc MVS MACVSc)
Glen graduated in 1988 from the University of Queensland and moved to Sunbury for his first job and has never left the area. Diggers Rest Animal Hospital is the third Vet Clinic that Glen has been involved with developing and growing. When practising, Glen had a keen interest in dermatology and medicine and honed his skills in ultrasonography to a high level. Glen is now purely "behind the scenes" but still plays a big part in working up complicated cases and enjoys training the next generation.
Glen lives on a 130-acre farm in Gisborne South and has bred and shown Scottish Highland Cattle for 25 years, and more recently, Highland Ponies. He also has two dogs (Orange and Bozley), three cats (Satan, Rory and Tempy) as well as pigs and chooks.
When not managing Vet practices or working on the farm, Glen likes to stay active playing racket sports, golf and volleyball. He also likes to listen to e-books and always has one or two on the go.
Glen is known by the staff for his calm demeanor as well as his wicked sense of humour.
Dr Glen Hastie
Veterinarian & Practice Owner
Glen graduated in 1988 from the University of Queensland and moved to Sunbury for his first job and has never left the area. Diggers Rest Animal Hospital is the third Vet Clinic that Glen has been involved with developing and growing. When practising, Glen had a keen interest in dermatology and medicine and honed his skills in ultrasonography to a high level. Glen is now purely "behind the scenes" but still plays a big part in working up complicated cases and enjoys training the next generation.
Glen lives on a 130-acre farm in Gisborne South and has bred and shown Scottish Highland Cattle for 25 years, and more recently, Highland Ponies. He also has two dogs (Orange and Bozley), three cats (Satan, Rory and Tempy) as well as pigs and chooks.
When not managing Vet practices or working on the farm, Glen likes to stay active playing racket sports, golf and volleyball. He also likes to listen to e-books and always has one or two on the go.
Glen is known by the staff for his calm demeanor as well as his wicked sense of humour.
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