Our team
At the heart of our organisation is a team of dedicated professionals, who are committed to providing the best possible care to injured, sick, orphaned, and displaced native wildlife in the region.
WA Wildlife employs full-time, part-time, casual, and contract staff (fixed-term) who are funded by annual grants and fee for service income (i.e. education and training) who oversee daily operations and special projects.
Currently, WA Wildlife operates with a small team of staff over 450 volunteers.
*Donations made to Native ARC Incorporated only fund veterinarian salaries (in addition to food, medications, consumables etc.) and are never used for other staff/administrative salaries.
Our Patron, the Hon. Melissa Parke, is committed to wildlife conservation and is involved in building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders to progress the vision of WA Wildlife.
The Executive Committee oversees the control and management of Native ARC Incorporated’s governance and finances.
A Management Team oversees day to day operations of WA Wildlife.
We believe that every animal deserves a chance at a happy and healthy life. Our team is at the forefront of wildlife rescue and rehabilitation in Western Australia.
Our Executive Committee
WA Wildlife is directed and governed by an Executive Committee who volunteer their time to support the objectives of Native ARC Incorporated.
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Diane Munrowd
Chair 2024 – Present -
Pauline Mealor
Secretary 2024 – Present -
Linda McGowan
Treasurer 2024 – Present -
Robert Dunn
Committee Member 2006 – Present -
Anne Bellamy
Committee Member 2010 – Present -
Sue Henderson
Committee Member 2017 – Present -
Doug West
Committee Member 2022 – Present -
Darren Hamley
Committee Member 2024 – Present -
Dean Huxley
Committee Member & Chief Executive Officer
Our Management Team
Day to day activities are managed by WA Wildlife’s senior staff. These positions are funded by the City of Cockburn and fee for service activities.
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Dean Huxley
Chief Executive Officer -
Dr Meg Rodgers (BSc BVMS MVS)
Manager (Hospital and Veterinary Programs) -
Karen Clarkson
Manager (Rehabilitation and Education Programs)
Our veterinary team
In addition to a large team of volunteer veterinarians and veterinary nurses, the WA Wildlife Hospital employs a small team of veterinarians who work casual/part-time. These positions are funded by the bp Australia, the International Fund for Animal Welfare, Minara Resources and/or donations from the public.
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Dr Szou Whua Bosci (BSc BVMS)
Veterinarian -
Dr Brandon Arnell (BSc DVM, MANZCVS)
Veterinarian -
Dr Peter Ricci (BSc BVMS)
Veterinarian -
Dr Sophie Mueller (BSc DVM)
Veterinarian -
Dr Jessica Bowers (BSc BVMS)
Veterinarian
Our Rescue Team
The WA Wildlife Ambulance team is funded by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals International
Our Admin Team
Our administration team are funded through our fee for service activities and/or ad hoc grants.
Over 450 passionate volunteers
WA Wildlife has a large team of volunteers who work tirelessly to support the WA Wildlife Hospital, Rehabilitation facility and the WA Wildlife Op Shops.
Volunteers are reflective of a wide variety of backgrounds, ages and disciplines.
Volunteers bring a wealth of life experiences, enthusiasm, and passion to our team and are the lifeblood of WA Wildlife.
“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.”
~Winston Churchill