Dr Ram Naresh

BVSc & AH, MVSc Medicine, PhD, BVMS

Life Story of Dr Ram Naresh

Dr Ram Naresh brings more than 34 years of experience in veterinary medicine and surgery, with a career spanning both India and Australia. Over the years, he has worked as a veterinarian, university lecturer, and researcher, combining practical experience with a strong academic background. Dr Ram migrated to Australia in 2005 and later worked throughout Perth as a mobile veterinarian from 2012 to 2018 before opening Canning Vale Veterinary Hospital in 2018.

Growing up in a remote village in India, Dr Ram’s journey into veterinary medicine began with humble beginnings. He studied by kerosene lamp throughout his schooling and, in his early school years, used a wooden writing board and chalk for learning. Shortly after completing Year 12, he entered veterinary school in 1987 as a teenager, beginning a lifelong commitment to animal care and education.

Outside of veterinary practice, Dr Ram is a passionate animal lover and enjoys living close to nature. He shares his home with his daughter, a Tibetan Mastiff, two Ragdoll cats, a Sun Conure, and local native wildlife. He strongly believes in the philosophy of “KARMA” and values meditation, yoga, and a balanced lifestyle connected with nature.

Known for his thorough and engaging consultations, Dr Ram combines extensive knowledge with a warm sense of humour, helping clients feel informed and supported while ensuring the best possible care for their pets.

Dr Christine Wang

BSc Animal Behaviour, DVM

Veterinarian (BSc, BVMS)

Languages: English and Mandarin fluent

Dr. Christine Wang joined Canning Vale Vet Hospital after completing her veterinary studies at Murdoch University in 2025. Originally from China, she began her journey in animal care with a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Behaviour in the United States. Inspired by her deep love for animals and a strong interest in medicine, she went on to pursue a career in veterinary science.

Christine has a special interest in small animal medicine and surgery. She is committed to ongoing professional development and has completed additional training in soft tissue surgery and diagnostic ultrasound to broaden the scope of care she can offer her patients.

She is passionate about making high-quality veterinary care accessible and affordable for those who genuinely care about their pets. Christine believes every animal deserves compassionate care and that pets are family members who should be treated with the same respect and dedication.

She is proud to be part of a team that shares her commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to every patient.

Dr Geri Liu

BVMS

Veterinarian

Dr Geri graduated from Murdoch University in 2021 and has been working in corporate-owned small animal clinics since then. She joined our team in April 2026 on a part-time basis. Geri is committed to practice the gold Standard of Care for dogs and cats, while she also believes the Scope of Care and is willing to work with clients to achieve the best possible outcome within their financial budget.

Geri has a special interest in Australian wildlife and works at Perth Wildlife Hospital on the days when she is not here at Canning Vale Vet. Outside work, Geri enjoys her alone time at home. She is the odd vet with no pet, however, she takes care of her friend’s dog Canele when her friend is too busy with work. According to Canele the Corgi, Auntie Geri is his faviourate vet and his best photographer.

Dr Ewen Blaikie

BSc BVMS MANZCVS (Surgery)

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Visiting Orthopaedic and Soft Tissue Surgeon

Dr Blaikie graduated from Murdoch in 1994. Jut to fulfil his keen interest in small animal surgery Dr Blaikie passed his examination in 2018 to achieve the membership with the ANZCVS in small animal surgery. He routinely performs orthopaedic procedures such as TTO, de-Angelis, MLP, FHO, fracture repair plating, and other soft tissue procedures such as BOAS correction, salivary sialocoeles, axial pattern skin flaps, urethrostomy, and ear canal ablations.

Dr Blaikie has been performing orthopaedic surgeries at Canning Vale Vet since 2020 with 100% success rate.

Dr Jarrad Chromow

BSc BVMS PGCBM MANZCVS (Small Animal Radiology)

Perth Veterinary Ultrasound

Dr Chromow is an experienced ultrasonographer. He has been working with us since 2018.

Sam

Practice Manager

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Sam has spent the past 15 years working within the animal industry, caring for a wide variety of animals including dogs, cats, pocket pets, and wildlife. Over the years, she has built a rewarding career centred around her lifelong passion for animal care and wellbeing.

As a qualified veterinary nurse for the past four years, Sam has developed particular interests in animal behaviour and veterinary dentistry. She is passionate about helping pets feel comfortable and supported during their visits and takes pride in delivering compassionate, attentive care to every patient.

Known for her caring nature and strong work ethic, Sam enjoys continually expanding her knowledge and developing new skills within the veterinary field. She thrives on new challenges and values being part of a positive, supportive team environment where she can make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their owners.

Lillian Leong

Head Surgery Nurse

Registered Vet Nurse

Lillian joined Canning Vale Vet in November 2025 as a veterinary nurse. She has studied Zoology, Animal Health, and Veterinary Biology, bringing a strong academic background and a deep passion for animal health and care.

Having grown up with a wide range of animals, including dogs, ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, and hamsters—Lillian has developed a natural understanding of animal behaviour and wellbeing. She brings both knowledge and compassion to her role, supporting patients and their owners with attentive and gentle care.

Outside of work, Lillian enjoys playing volleyball, which has strengthened her teamwork, communication skills, and ability to stay active – qualities that make her a great fit for her role within the clinic. She is also a proud pet owner to a German Shepherd named Mochi and a guinea pig named Biscuit, who continue to inspire her love for animals every day.

Tristan Beaufeldt

Head Nurse

Registered Vet Nurse

Tristan joined the Canning Vale Vet team in early 2026 as a registered veterinary nurse, bringing a genuine passion for animal care and client support. Known for his approachable personality and sense of humour, Tristan enjoys creating a welcoming environment for both pets and their owners and is always happy to have a chat.

Having grown up surrounded by animals, Tristan developed a strong connection to animal care from an early age. His love for animals was heavily inspired by his grandparents’ farm, where he spent weekends helping care for animals and working outdoors. He has always had a special interest in Australian native wildlife, particularly kangaroos, and grew up raising several rescued kangaroos including Isabella (Red Roo), Smiley, and Tiny (Western Greys).

At home, Tristan shares his life with Echo, a Golden Retriever, and Fish, a Domestic Long Hair cat, who both keep him busy in very different ways.

Tristan is particularly passionate about patient care and wellbeing, striving to ensure every pet receives compassionate attention and high-quality nursing care throughout their visit. He also has a strong interest in veterinary dentistry and diagnostic imaging, especially dental procedures and X-rays, which he enjoys for their detailed and hands-on nature.

Outside of the clinic, Tristan is a self-confessed pop culture enthusiast with a particular love for Star Wars and all things nerdy.

Tamika

Veterinary Nurse

Registered Vet Nurse, CERT IV, Animal Behaviour and Training, Fear Free Veterinary Cert, IMDT Qualified Trainer

Tamika came to us as a newly graduated dog trainer in 2020. She strives and is very passionate to give the best advice and knowledge on raising your new family member as part of the family and guiding your pups to be the most confident and trained puppy. She is currently studying multiple webinars through IMDT, as well as The Aggression in Dogs Master Course. She is looking at also completing the Fear Free Pet Professionals Dog Training Course, Low Stress, Handling Uni, Better Vet visits.

Tamika has her own dog training business Impeccable K9. Impeccable K9 runs group classes, training workshops, drop in classes, one on one training, walk and trains and puppy planning (preparing for your new addition to the family.) Tamika is also animal mad! She has 3 dogs, 3 cats, 1 ferret, 2 birds and 15 reptiles. She also volunteers through SAFE metro helping with fostering pets in need.

Aduesha Naresh (Addy)

Associate Director

Addy has completed a degree in animal science from Murdoch University in 2022. After completing a degree in Psychology, Addy is pursuing further qualifications in Psychology to be a clinical human psychologist. Addy provides critical supports to coordinate various activities behind the scenes. She also works as receptionist on weekends or whenever needed.

Addy has a very kind heart towards birds, guinea pigs, rabbits and other animals in the wild. On occasions she has called Ram in her school/playground parks to look after ill birds. On one occasion, she brought home a baby magpie who had been attacked by other birds in the park. She successfully managed to release the baby magpie at the same place after a few weeks. Addy has her own menagerie with multiple pets that includes an Eclectus parrot, Fantail pigeons, Guinea pigs, Rabbits, Ragdoll Kittens and a Tibetan Mastiff dog.