Aleena Johnston
Senior Veterinary Nurse & Staff Liaison Officer
What is your role here?
Senior Veterinary Nurse and Client and Staff Liaison Officer which can range from a number of duties including nursing, accounts and payroll
When did you start working at MVG?
I joined MVG in 2003 after working at various clinics throughout Sydney.
What are your qualifications and when did you achieve them?
Currently hold various certificates in Animal Studies, Kennel and Cattery Operations and have recently completed Certificate in Payroll and a Diploma in Business Administration.
What are some of the things you love about the veterinary industry?
There are a variety of roles and duties which need be completed in any one day and being adaptable to these changes can ensure no day is ever the same. Seeing patients come in for surgery and hospital and the care you can provided can made a difference to the pets and families life is a huge motivation. I also enjoy the background workings of the business administration and payroll.
MVG is a great place to work because…
MVG offers staff potential for staff to grow and develop their skills and knowledge through support and training. Working with staff who have the same common goal makes coming to work each day enjoyable.
Description of your pets / spouse / family
We have been living in Mount Annan for the past 16 years with husband Robert and two children Jasmine and Cooper and also share out home with Bruce the Great Dane Cross, 3 cats and Mikey the very cheeky Galah.
One interesting fact about you that no one knows!
In my spare time you can often find me running the sidelines at Netball as an umpire or on the softball field. I also enjoy spending the time hitting the roads for a drive in my Pontiac.