Our Vets
Dr Matt McLennan
BVSc.(USyd). MVS (Murdoch University)
Matt graduated from the University of Sydney with a passion for improving the lives of pets. This passion has been the driving force behind his career, and he’s dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their families.
Matt started Normanhurst Vet Practice in 2010, initially as a mobile service, and opened the fully equipped Vet Hospital at Normanhurst in 2011. In 2022, Matt expanded our team to include Cherrybrook Vet Practice, furthering his commitment to animal care in the community.
In Matt’s early career at the RSPCA and various veterinary hospitals across Sydney’s Hills & Hornsby District and Upper North Shore, Matt developed a special interest in soft tissue and orthopedic surgery. He also completed his Masters in Veterinary Science to deepen his expertise.
At home, Matt is kept busy by his Sheltie, Tully, who rules the household, particularly when it comes to choosing which of Matt’s three children to sleep with at night. In his downtime, Matt enjoys solving Rubik’s cubes and running along bush trails.
Dr Stephanie Drane
BVSc (Hons 1)
Dr Stephanie graduated from the University of Sydney with Honours in 2010. She worked for 4 years in a large Sydney clinic before moving to London with her husband. Stephanie spent 2 years working in a busy central London hospital and also did some locum work which allowed her to work in a number of different interesting areas of London.
After spending some time travelling and exploring Europe, Stephanie has settled back down in Sydney. She has 2 young sons, Oliver and Thomas, and an ex-Normanhurst Vet stray cat, Slinky Malinki.
Dr Reinette Swart
BVSc (Pretoria)
Reinette graduated in 2003 from the University of Pretoria. She has worked in small animal practice ever since and has a keen interest in soft tissue surgery.
In 2016 she moved to Sydney and joined the Normanhurst Vet team in 2019.
Reinette can speak the Afrikaans language fluently.