I was born and raised in the greener parts of Fremantle, the
middle of 3 children to a strong-spirited Japanese mother and left-winged
Aussie father. My interests stem from this upbringing – all things
nature-related, art, food, drink and travel, all while attempting to keep fit
and healthy!
In 2009 I graduated from Murdoch University with a Bachelors in
veterinary medicine and have been in the clinical field since, working first in
emergency medicine and then in general practice.
I left Perth in 2014 to travel Europe with my music teacher
boyfriend, whilst also discovering “big city life” – living and working in
London. After 2 years and 20+ countries, it was time to return home just to a
more settled life. Ironically, I have found myself back at my old roots;
working casually at the Murdoch Uni teaching vet hospital and surrounded by the
familiar sounds of vet student life.
Although I have never done any formal teaching, over the years I
have worked closely with and mentored many vet and vet nurse students on their
practical experience. My previous work place combined a fully-fledged nursing
college and I was drawn towards their style of hands-on work-place training. I
have always really enjoyed the teaching aspect of my role as a practicing
veterinarian, which is why I have decided to steer my career towards one in
education.
