Dr Kate Adam's Bio

Dr Kate Adams is the owner and Head Vet of Bondi Vet Hospital. After graduating from Murdoch University in Perth, Dr Kate has worked all over Australia with animals big and small, but now calls Bondi home.

Dr Kate Adams is passionate about pet nutrition, behaviour and preventative integrative health.

Fun Facts

Favourite place in the world:Ā Definitely New York City. I have friends there and New York is always a place that inspires me to hustle harder. I have so many good memories of my time there. I love the energy of the place and that everyone there has something they want to achieve and do - and it gives me this feeling of home - that thereā€™re other people that work as hard as I do (and nobody asks me why Iā€™m not married!). I always come away thinking about my life, what I contribute to the world and the legacy I want to leave behind.

Your first pet:Ā My cat, Mog, a little black and white cat I adopted from the RSPCA when I was about 4 years old. She was sassy, street smart and probably a little bit feral but she knew she was loved. She definitely inspired me to be a vet, especially when she got sick in her old age and at the time, I felt like the vets I saw werenā€™t doing a very good job. Of course, I thought I could do it better and thatā€™s really what prompted me to go to Vet school. Growing up I felt like Mog was my best friend and life without her would have been very different. I think pets can be life changing for kids - especially when life gets rough.

Best Pet Moment:Ā When I wake up in the morning and Iā€™m covered in cats. They are all snuggled into the blankets and look up with tired little faces but with such love and I just think how lucky I am to be alive and be here.

My favourite past time:Ā Shopping. I like to look at what designers are doing, how things are sewn and feel fabrics even if I donā€™t actually buy anything. I love Australian designers so I always go and wander in Paddington, Sydney on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon for hours (fashion capital of Sydney) and look at the little boutiques and artisan designers as well as the thrift shops (because I love them too). I often plan outfits in advance and I love finding interesting little pieces, vintage bags and fabulous shoes.

What do you enjoy most about your work on Bondi Vet:Ā I love to tell stories. And Bondi Vet allows me to tell the stories of the pets and their owners. For me, itā€™s about sharing the emotion, the highs and lows and I love sharing that with the world - because they are real stories of real people!

If I wasnā€™t a vet, what would I be?

Iā€™d do exactly as I do now. Iā€™d be a business owner and entrepreneur. I love building things and I am a big thinker. I love thinking of whatā€™s possible and doing it. Being a vet for me is just one part of my life. Building bondi vet hospital is the other and I get a real kick out of coming into Bondi Vet each morning and seeing this amazing hospital with many talented vets and nurses and thinking - I actually built all this. Itā€™s a good feeling. What am I going to build next? I guess time will tell but Iā€™ve got another business in me before I call it a day.

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Dr Kate shares her thoughts on pet wellbeing

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Benny, my beautiful 15-year-old golden retriever, has a tumour on his spleen. I know this because he had a CT scan, and before that an abdominal ultrasound. Itā€™s certainly not great news, but Iā€™ve got a lot to be grateful for...
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Is pet insurance worth it?

When my golden retriever, Benny was 8 weeks old, I purchased pet insurance for him and it saved his life on multiple occasions. It was over 15 years ago now, and in those days, pet insurance wasnā€™t as popular...
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Blog by Dr Kate Adams from Bondi Vet on dog and cat health

Have a pet related question? Browse latest pet advice by an experience Australian Vet Dr Kate Adams from Bondi Vet TV Series.

Speaking to a vet is a necessary part of every pet owner's journey. With over 15 years of Vet Experience Dr Kate has a wealth of knowledge on how to manage dog and cat health, behaviour and wellbeing. She is happy to share the answers to the questions you might want to ask your vet.

Questions to ask your vet in your petā€™s next appointment

Am I feeding my pet the right food and in the correct amounts?

Balance nutrition and weight management is a commonly raised topic at Dr Kate's vet clinic, by both dog and cat owners. You can find more information on Dog Nutrition and Cat Nutrition in our pet food article.


How do you know when to call a vet?

Learn the warning signs that mean you should take your dog to the vet in Dr Kate's article on when your vet visit is urgent or can it wait


How are my petā€™s teeth?

Pet's teeth and dental health often get neglected. Bad teeth can lead to other health problems, in her latest blog Dr Kate talks about importance of dental pet hygiene


How can I help my pet with allergies?

Dr Kate Adams from Bondi Vet team outlines the types of allergies, symptoms specific to each type of allergy, how to identify the allergen and help manage your pet's allergy.

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