10/09/2026
👋 Hi, I’m Calvin, Practice Manager at Summervale Medical!
I was born and raised in the Philippines and have proudly called Australia home for almost 10 years. 🇦🇺
My professional journey began in the veterinary industry, where I spent many years working across clinical and leadership roles. That experience taught me a great deal about compassion, resilience, teamwork and the importance of providing genuine care, lessons that translate remarkably well from our four-legged patients to our two-legged ones.
And with my Filipino heritage, perhaps finding my way into human healthcare was inevitable eventually! 😂🩺
When the opportunity arose to take on the challenge of managing a medical practice, I saw it as an opportunity to step outside my comfort zone, continue learning, and bring the skills and values I had developed throughout my career into a new area of healthcare.
My approach to leadership has always been centred around people. I believe a successful workplace is one where people feel supported, respected and valued for what they bring to the team. When you invest in your people and create the right culture, great patient care naturally follows.
Having started my own journey in Australia as an immigrant, I remain incredibly grateful to the people who took a chance on me, opened doors and gave me opportunities to grow. Now that I have the privilege of being in a leadership position myself, one of the most meaningful parts of my role is being able to extend those same opportunities to others, particularly those who are just beginning their own careers.
Outside Summervale Medical, I still keep one foot firmly in the animal world. 🐨 On weekends, I work at a koala hospital and rehabilitation facility, continuing a passion that has been an important part of my life. I’m also an active volunteer with the State Emergency Services and St John Ambulance, supporting the community through first aid, disaster and emergency response.
My motto in life is simple: live each day with purpose and create meaningful interactions. Whether it’s with a patient, a colleague, a volunteer, or someone you meet in passing, I believe even the smallest interaction can make a difference.
I’m incredibly proud to be part of Summervale Medical and grateful for the opportunity to help build something from the ground up, a practice where our team feels valued, our patients feel genuinely cared for, and we can make a positive contribution to the community we serve.
P.S. Please forgive me in advance if I accidentally say, “the vet is ready for you.” Some habits take a little longer to leave behind. 😂
