Dr. Alissa Healy

Alissa graduated with First Class Honours from the University of Sydney and joined the practice in 2016 as a Director. Much of her childhood was spent in the beautiful Manning Valley and Alissa and her husband Michael decided it would be a wonderful place to work and raise their young family. Alissa had wanted to be a vet since she was 3 years old and she enjoys her job immensely.

Prior to joining Wingham & Valley Vets, Alissa worked in Mixed Practice in Tasmania and the Hunter Valley and she loves the variety of cases that the Practice has to offer. Alissa has published a research paper in the Journal of Dairy Science on the use of sexed-semen in Dairy heifers.

Alissa’s primary roles in the Practice are as a Surgeon and Practice Manager. Her special interest is Soft Tissue Surgery, especially complex and large lump removals requiring reconstructive surgery, wound management, thoracic surgery, gastrointestinal surgery and bladder surgery. She greatly enjoys more challenging surgical cases and takes immense pride in saving lives and returning beloved pets to their owners, healthy and happy. Alissa also really enjoys Small Animal Dentistry and firmly believes that good dental care makes a huge difference to the quality of life of her pet patients.

Alissa recently managed the design and construction of our new purpose-built Hospital and has brought careful attention to every detail, to ensure the Hospital building is first class, with special care taken to maximise the comfort and wellbeing of patients and clients, adhering to Fear Free Principles. No detail escaped her attention and she is thrilled every day by how the new Hospital building positively impacts patient care and comfort. She has also derived great satisfaction seeing the staff enjoying their new workspace, with the facilities and equipment to suit their expertise and dedication.

Alissa recently completed a continuing education course in Small Animal Abdominal Ultrasound and in 2025 she has commenced a course in Electrocardiography, Acid-Base Balance and Electrolytes.

Alissa is kept busy raising her four wonderful children and in her spare time she enjoys cooking, reading, hockey, vegetable gardening and going to the beach.

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