Dr Lauren Tardiani

I began my veterinary career in a busy small animal GP clinic in Orange, NSW, where I spent 5.5 years building a strong clinical foundation and gaining extensive surgical experience. Working in a regional setting exposed me to a diverse and often complex caseload, and I completed my Membership Exams in Small Animal Surgery in 2015. Following my passion for surgery, I joined ARH as a surgical intern and was fortunate to continue into a Surgical Residency. My time in general practice shaped both my clinical confidence and my understanding of the challenges faced in the GP setting, and I’ve been lucky to work within collaborative, supportive teams throughout my career. I enjoy all aspects of surgery — orthopaedic, soft tissue and neurosurgery — with a particular interest in complex fracture repairs, reconstructive procedures, large mass resections and spinal surgery for IVDD. I love combining technical skill with clinical reasoning and working closely with patients and their owners to achieve the best possible outcomes. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time outdoors, exploring regional and coastal areas, gardening, and slow weekends with good coffee. At home, I have a very sweet Kelpie, Bessie, who has happily traded long runs for couch snuggles.