Summer Street Vet Clinic
Meet Our Team
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53 Summer St,
Orange, NSW 2800
Hours
Sat: 8:30am – 12pm
Meet Our Team
At Summer Street Vet, we’re proud to be a small, local team who genuinely love what we do. Each member of our team is dedicated to providing compassionate, personalised care, getting to know you and your pets like family.
With a mix of experience, knowledge, and a whole lot of heart, we work together to make every visit a positive one for both pets and their people.
Sally McPhie
Veterinarian & Practice Owner (BVSc)
Sally graduated with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science from the University of Sydney in 1998 and initially began working in rural mixed practice in Yass, then Griffith and Hay, and finally Cooma. After having children she returned to university and completed a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery before returning to veterinary practice.
She purchased The ‘Summer Street Vet Clinic’ from the previous owner Dr Sarah Britton at the end of 2013, and moved with her partner Scott and her boys to the beautiful town of Orange which they now call home. They live on a property on the outskirts of town where they share their piece of paradise with an old pony, 3 cats, a paddock full of sheep and ‘Pirate’ the wannabe sheepdog.
You’ll find Sally at the clinic most days, usually out the front consulting with a packet of treats to spoil your pets and make them feel relaxed and welcome.
Scott Tucker
Veterinarian (BVSc Hons)
Scott is an experienced vet having graduated with honours from Sydney University in 1977. He has extensive experience working in both large and small animal practice both in Australia and overseas, as well as owning his own practice in Queanbeyan for over 22 years.
Scott moved to Orange in 2014 and lives with Sally and their boys on a property on the outskirts of town. He has been a part of the team since 2014 when they purchased the practice but initially worked here as a locum before then becoming our full time surgeon. Scott has a passion for all things surgical with a special interest in orthopaedics.
During his time away from the clinic, Scott enjoys visiting his children and grandchildren, travelling, all things fishing, and gardening.
You will find Scott carrying out surgical consultations and working behind the scenes, performing most of the surgeries here at the clinic alongside our team of wonderful nurses and assistants. He loves nothing more than a cruciate repair or a challenging plating / fracture to start the day off.
Kelli Lane
Veterinarian (BVSc Hons)
Kelli has been working at Summer Street Vet Clinic since 2014. Kelli graduated from the University of Sydney in 1992 and worked in Emu Plains, England and Bathurst before returning to Orange to start a family.
Kelli enjoys working with small animals in the practice especially cats, dogs and rabbits.
She enjoys medical and surgical cases, and connecting with our patients owners.
Outside work Kelli enjoys helping manage and work on her families rural property running sheep and cattle. At home she has a team of working Kelpies and a horse.
Amy
Veterinary Nurse (Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing)
Amy works as a vet nurse, practice manager and on reception.
Amy has been working at Summer St Vets since February 2019 and has completed a Certificate II in Animal Studies, Certificate IV in Vet Nursing and Statement of Attainment in Microchipping Cats and Dogs.
Amy grew up on a farm near Mudgee and completed her HSC as a boarder here in Orange at Kinross.
In the clinic you’ll mostly find Amy out the back caring for surgical and hospital patients like they are her own. Her main interests lie in diagnostics, surgeries and anaesthetics, as well as nutrition and behaviour.
On weekends Amy is busy caring for her 5 horses, many dogs including Pippen, Lilly, Kip, Lucy and Cookie. Miniature pigs, Arlo and Eugene. Rescue cats, Tinja, Resi, Biscuit and Norbet. As well as many chooks, ducks, guinea fowl, cattle and sheep.
When Amy isn’t caring for her animals she also enjoys cow horse events, gardening, helping on her family farm and visiting her brothers in Newcastle.
Amy brings her love and care of animals to work each day.
Faith
Veterinary Nurse (Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing)
Faith works as a receptionist and veterinary nurse, however her main interests lie with nursing.
Faith joined our team in April 2023 and quickly became a valued part of the clinic family. She completed her Certificate II in Animal Studies in December 2023, followed by her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in June 2025.
Faith is committed to providing exceptional care for all our patients. This includes attending to hospitalised patients, assisting during surgical procedures, conducting pathology tests, and ensuring our equipment remains in excellent condition. You may also see her at reception from time to time, where she takes great care to make clients and their pets feel welcome and comfortable.
At home, Faith is kept busy by her three German Shepherds — Bear, Tessa, and Harvey — and her two rescue cats, Isla and Eve. When she’s not surrounded by animals, she loves spending time with her family and playing football.
Sarah
Receptionist
Sarah started here in July 2024. You’ll find her welcoming smile on reception helping out when she can.
She loves nothing more than her Dachshund Libby, attending to her gorgeous garden and helping on her fathers farm.
Erin
Trainee Veterinary Nurse (Certificate II Animal Studies)
Erin started here in December 2024. She completed year 12 at Canobolas Rural Technology High school in October 2024, as well as completing Certificate II in Animal Studies during year 12.
She is currently studying Certificate III in Animal Care, and will begin studying Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing later this year.
Erin enjoys helping care for all animals that come into the clinic, she has begun learning reception and caring for hospitalised patients, as well as learning to assist with surgical procedures. Everything from setting up things for the patient and vet to recovering and clean up after surgery.
In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her Alaskan Malamute X Husky, Teyah.
Lily
Kennel Hand
Lily started with us in May 2024. She is currently in year 12 at Kinross Wolaroi School and comes in after school to assist with everything in the clinic.
From helping with restocking, to reception, to post surgical jobs, to helping our nurses with hospitalised patients, she is happy to assist with it all!
Lily hopes to study Veterinary Science when she finishes school. When she’s not busy at school or at the clinic, she enjoys riding her horses, playing with her dogs and spending time with friends.
Matilda
Kennel Hand
Tilly started here at the beginning of 2024. Tilly comes in after school to assist our nurses and receptionists with their afternoon jobs. She is currently in year 9 at Kinross Wolari School.
She has a huge interest in absolutely everything in the clinic and hopes to study Veterinary Science when she finishes school.
When she’s not at school or in the clinic, she keeps very busy playing hockey and competing in gymnastics, helping on her family farm and playing with Buck, her Border Collie.
Pirate
Clinic Dog
Sally’s Border Collie Pirate comes to work every day and is always happy to meet new people and loves a couple of extra treats.
Crumpet
Clinic Cat
Crumpet the rescue kitty lives here at the clinic, he loves roaming the yard or wondering around inside to greet everyone and their pets.
