Dr. Ella Merema, Veterinarian
Ella is the owner of Pack & Clowder Vets and a Fremantle local. She attended Coogee Primary back when it was a single classroom! She loves the kind and vibrant Freo community, the dog beach and the sunshine. She is raising two wild South Freo kids and a greyhound-cross called Rabbit.
Ella graduated from Murdoch University in 2005 and has since worked in Australia, the UK and the USA. She loves family practice, but has also worked in charity hospitals, is a published researcher, has managed emergency clinics and taught surgery and communication at the University of Illinois Vet School.
Ella is the recipient of Dr Gordon and Mrs Helen Kruger Teaching Excellence Award; the Dr Beryl D. and Renee Mell Faculty Award for the faculty member who best demonstrates compassion in dealing with small animal companions & their owners; the Dr and Mrs Lloyd Helper Veterinary Faculty Collegiality Award; the Zoetis Distinguished Veterinary Teaching Award; and is featured on the List of Teachers Ranked as Outstanding by Their Students for the University of Illinois.
Ella is a certified Fear-Free vet. Her passion is providing low-stress, down-to-earth health care to our beautiful pet community. She adores building close, lifelong relationships with both her patients and the humans who love them.
Sharni Cooper, Registered Veterinary Nurse
Sharni Cooper is a passionate veterinary nurse with over a decade of experience in the field, beginning her career in rural practice where she developed a profound understanding of the unique challenges faced in veterinary care. After relocating to Perth, Sharni focused on emergency and critical care, enhancing her skills in high-pressure situations and delivering crucial life-saving interventions for animals in need.
Her commitment to fear-free practices is central to her approach, ensuring that every pet feels safe and comfortable during their veterinary visits. Sharni also has a strong interest in veterinary dentistry, recognising its crucial role in maintaining overall animal health and well-being.
Outside of her professional life, Sharni enjoys outdoor activities like beach outings, hiking, and camping. She loves to relax with a good book and values quality time with family and friends. At home she shares her life with her loyal Bull Arab, Kyzer, and her playful Russian Blue, Indi, who fill her life with immense joy and companionship. Throughout both her professional and personal endeavors, Sharni is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of animals and the communities she serves.