BSc, BVMS (Hons) (Murdoch), MANZCVS (Radiology, Veterinary Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation - Canine), CCRT, ACRA Practitioner Member, Veterinarian
Dr Yoko Clinch is a female Veterinarian.
Hi, my name is Yoko. I am one of the 2 veterinarians who owns Roleystone Animal Hospital. I grew up on the west coast of Canada. I’m not sure what made me decide I wanted to be a veterinarian at the age of 4 (that was so long ago!), but that’s all I ever wanted to be when I grew up. So I spent all my holidays visiting my aunt’s farm surrounded by her menagerie of dogs, cats, rabbits and horses. On reflection, I think that the curiosity, love, fun and adventures (ask me about sledding with Kelly, or driving the cats to work!) I shared with all those animals really firmed my passion for wanting to keep animals healthy and well, whilst reinforcing the human/animal bond through veterinary work.
I completed my first Bachelor of Science in Cell Biology & Genetics at the University of British Columbia, and then migrated to Australia with my husband to complete another two degrees (Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Biology, and Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine & Surgery (Hons)) at Murdoch University in Perth. I have gained membership to the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in Veterinary (ANZCVS) Radiology through examination (That’s what the MANZCVS stands for). In 2017, I completed the first ever Canine Rehabilitation Institute Australian course in order to become a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist, and am really excited about the skills I have gained and their ability to help your pets! In 2020, I successfully established the newest chapter then the ANZCVS in Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation and am currently the President and Science Week Convenor of this chapter. In 2022, I successfully sat the inaugural membership examination for this chapter, becoming the first veterinarian in Western Australia to have the "MANZCVS - Veterinary Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation - Canine" qualification and am passionate about continuing to advance the level of veterinary rehabilitation services available to the animals of Western Australia.
Outside of working at Roleystone Animal Hospital, you will find me at Lancelin Veterinary Hospital on the first and third Fridays of every month.
