I have always loved animals and knew I wanted to be a vet when I was 5. To me, pets are not just animals – they are members of our family.

I’m one of those people who decided in primary school that they wanted to be a vet! After graduation, I worked in rural Victoria then in a mixed animal practice in the UK before coming back to Melbourne.

Our pets are integral family members. I have a cheeky, spoiled 12-year-old Maltese x Shih Tzu, Baku, so I understand how incredibly special the human-animal bond is.

I completed my Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2017, and have been successfully pursuing my career in nursing ever since. I fill my spare time by caring for my furbabies Thistle, Haggis and Dougal, who are all spunky ragdolls!

I love caring for animals and taking special care of people’s pets whilst they’re with us in hospital. Monitoring patients and keeping them as happy and comfortable as possible during their stay is my passion.

I have always had a love for animals, ever since I can remember. I look forward to learning more about the industry as I gain more knowledge through the next year.