I have loved the company of animals for as long as I remember and always dreamed of working with them. I graduated vet school at University of Melbourne in 2006 and began my career in a mix of avian and small animal practices in Melbourne. I worked at a bird-only veterinary clinic for over 12 years, gaining much experience and expertise in treating all sorts of birds ranging from pet budgies and canaries to chickens, exotic parrots and pigeons. In 2012 I gained, by examination, Membership of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in Avian health.

 

I have always had a strong interest in behaviour and helping owners (and myself) to live in harmony with the animals in our care. My main goal with this is to help animals to have the best life they can, minimising fear and stress and also maintaining or improving the bond between pet and guardian. I completed the year long Behavioural Medicine course run by the Centre for Veterinary Education through the University of Sydney in 2022. My experience and knowledge in this field was further recognised in 2024 by gaining Membership of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in Veterinary Behaviour. I am also a Fear Free Certified Professional.

 

Apart from my bird and behaviour work, I have over 15 years of experience working in small animal practice. I enjoy building relationships with clients and working with them to achieve quality care for their pets.

 

I now live and (mostly) work in Gippsland and enjoy the company at home of my husband, 4 parrots, 3 dogs and a cat, while professionally enjoying helping clients with their birds, dogs, cats and rabbits.

 

I offer behaviour consultations, helping pets with:

- Fear, anxiety and related problems

- Sleep problems

- Separation distress

- Toileting issues

- Excessive barking/screaming/vocalising

- Overarousal, hyperactivity, reactivity

- Noise and storm phobias

- Resource Guarding

- Feather destructive behaviour and self mutilation in birds

- Cognitive Decline

- Planning optimal behavioural care for new pets

- Most other behavioural concerns

 

I operate out of Latrobe Veterinary Group in Morwell and Traralgon and Melbourne Bird Veterinary Clinic in Scoresby. Bookings can be made by clicking here.

Remote/video behavioural consultations can be arranged in some situations - please email me to enquire.

 

I also provide general veterinary services through both of these clinics - non-behavioural appointments are booked directly with the respective clinics - see links below.