Purina welcomes our new resident vet, Dr Lisa Chimes.

From an early age, Dr Lisa Chimes wanted to be a vet. In 2006 her dream came true when she graduated from Sydney University with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science (First Class Honours).

While studying, she spent her weekends nursing at the Rose Bay Veterinary Hospital and tutoring high school students in biology and maths. It was during this time that she discovered her passion for providing specialist and compassionate care for dogs and cats.

Following her studies, she completed her internship in veterinary emergency and critical care in Melbourne. Then in 2008 she took up a position SASH - the Small Animal Specialist Hospital - in North Ryde, Sydney.

When she isn't saving the lives of cats and dogs at SASH she is a co-presenter on 'Bondi Vet' and writes 'Pet Chat with Lisa' in Girl Power Magazine. She has also been a guest speaker on Pet Talk radio.

In her downtime, she loves taking her Poodle Cavalier Cross dogs, Nelson and Lucas, for a walk in the park or by the beach.

She also has a passion for baking - however, she never cooks for Nelson and Lucas as she believes they get the best nutrition from a quality dog food formula, such as PURINA ONE.