Dr Rob has 25 years of experience in treating all sorts of medical and surgical problems in all breeds of dogs, cats, birds, and even reptiles!

Dr Rob has been trained in a new surgical procedures; orthopedic repair for cranial cruciate ligament rupture (the major ligament in the knee).
He has already performed a number of these procedures in the new Clinic here at Hamilton Street.

Robert has a keen interst in the Dental Care of your pet, and knows just how important dental health is to the overall health of your animal.  He can perform routine dental fillings, root canal treatments, saving your pet pain and complications associated with tooth removal.

His extensive knowledge and drive to ensure total health of your pet enables him to deliver the best outcome for your animal, without over servicing.

Dr Rob moved to the Macedon Ranges 7 years ago with his wife Marika, and children Jessica, Maddison and Ryan.
His family of pets include Merlin the Australian Shepherd, Nugget the Dachshund, Sam and Cuddles the Cats,  Coco the Rabbit, Shimmer the Guinea Pig, as well as Chickens, Budgies, Quails, Canaries, tropical African Cichlids and goldfish.   The move to the country was an obvious choice for the Payne Family and their menagerie of pets.

He is delighted at the masses of community support he has recieved with the opening of his New Clinic, and prides himself on providing Quality, Affordable, Friendly Small Animal Care to the Macedon Ranges Community.