Dr Christina Karagiorgis

Dr Christina Karagiorgis

BSc, DVM, GD-VPLM

Dr Christina or you can call her Chris, grew up in Melbourne’s North, where all sorts of unusual pets and wildlife surrounded her. Having the opportunity to combine her love for animals and science, she soon found herself studying to be a Vet. Throughout vet school, Chris strived to be involved in all things exotic and wild. She joined many clubs, took up volunteer opportunities, and had exotic animal-focused clinical placements in her final year. Dr Chris even completed a placement at the Unusual Pet Vets, which has come full circle and is where she now works.

Dr Chris has previous experience working with birds, reptiles, amphibians, as well as lots of mammals. She loves learning and providing the best care possible to our furred, feathered, and scaled friends while keeping the planet’s health in mind. Dr Chris is so excited to have joined the UPV family!

Hobbies and Interests

When Christina isn’t working, she is always up for an outdoor adventure, particularly snowboarding or snorkelling. She loves music and going to gigs in Melbourne. And most nights, Chris is relaxing with her pets, reading or doodling.

Owned Pets

Chris is a proud owner of Squirtle the Turtle and Sora the Cat, as well as an Auntie to Slinky and Vlad the Ferrets, Zyra the Conure and recently Linda the Rabbit.

Publications

International Journal of Parasitology: Parasite and Wildlife 

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Voices of Trust

Witness the excellence of our services through the eyes of those who matter most – our clients.

Each review offers invaluable insights into the exceptional quality of care and expertise shared by those who entrust us with their exotic companions.

Cannot speak highly enough of the caring and lovely staff at UPV Osborne Park. Particularly to Dr Kelly for the wonderful treatment and compassion she displayed caring for my much loved Bugz. Definitely recommend this practice. Simply the Best.

-Stephen Waddell

It’s a great vet for exotic pets, we would like to thank Dr Kiara and the nurses for all the help they have done for the bunnies especially when they have been unwell.

-Jayde Darton

It’s a great vet for exotic pets, we would like to thank Dr Kiara and the nurses for all the help they have done for the bunnies especially when they have been unwell.

Gretel – Thankyou for all the tips and advice on what and what not to do with the bunnies.

We will definitely be recommending to all our exotic animal friends.

-Jayde Darton

Excellent service, caring and professional advice, and very good handling for our pet bird, on our first visit today at The Unusual Pet Vets, Jindalee. Very helpful, and they also provided further reading for us via email after our appointment regarding a few things we asked about. All staff were lovely and friendly – from the initial phone booking (you can do internet bookings too) to and including the consult. Thank you very much – we’ll definitely be back! Highly recommend.

-Lisa Hack

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