Wanting to develop her clinical skills to the highest level she completed an ECC residency at Murdoch University, with placements at the University of California Davis and Tufts University. Rachel became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care in 2013. While completing her residency, Rachel was awarded a second Masters degree for her toxicology research. Rachel has completed the University of California, Davis, haemodialysis academy and is a Certified Hospice and Palliative Care practitioner.

Across her career, Rachel has held a variety of local and national leadership roles alongside her clinical practice. She has achieved a number of ‘firsts’ in the industry including developing an industry leading 2 year ECC Graduate Development Program, development of a modular Foundations in Emergency Practice induction course for new emergency veterinarians across a corporate network, the first ACVECC residency in private practice in Australia and was a co-founder of Australia’s first animal poisons information service; the Australian Animal Poisons Helpline/Centre.

Rachel enjoys all aspects of ECC practice, in particular toxicology, sepsis, endocrine emergencies, heart failure and acute kidney injury. Over her years as an ECC specialist she has developed a passion for end-of-life care and communication. Rachel is always willing to accept referral cases and assist pet parents presenting their pets for emergency care.