Caloundra

Dr Laura Dobson-Frith

Veterinarian

Laura graduated from the Royal Veterinary college in 2009 and has been a practicing vet since then.
She has worked with small animals in South Africa and the UK. During her time in the UK, she co-owned a vet clinic. In 2021, she began her Masters in Conservation Medicine and spent 2024 working as a wildlife vet! Laura made the move in 2025 with her husband and two young kids, and they now all call Australia home!
In her spare time, Laura enjoys the outdoors – specifically the beach, climbing and scuba diving. She has a menagerie of pets, including two cats, one dog, seven sheep and two goats.

Dr Stuart Laurie

Veterinarian

Dr Stuart is from Scotland! He graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 2017. Since this, he has gained experience in both emergency and critical care, as well as GP. Dr Stuart says his favourite part of the job implementing his emergency skills when we hospitalise patients require urgent attention or who are in a critical condition. Dr Stuart brings a fresh perspective to the team and works together with our other vets to help with tricky cases.
In his spare time, Stuart enjoys the outdoors, specifically rock climbing, around the local mountains.

Dr Lara Salazar

Veterinarian

Dr Lara graduated in 2024. New to the veterinary industry, Lara is excited to expand her horizons within internal medicine, surgery and exotic/small pets. She is most passionate about anything canine related!
In her spare time, she enjoys photography, drawing, painting, socialising, learning Japanese and watching the sunrise/sunset.
At home, she has 3x pet chickens, Kiri, Candy and Suga!

Shannon Zeman

Veterinary Nurse

Shannon competed her Cert II through the Greencross internship program and is studying her Cert IV in Veterinary nursing currently.
Her favourite part of the job is being able to help patients. She enjoys all aspects of vet nursing and is excited to keep expanding her knowledge and skills.
In her spare time, Shannon enjoys going to concerts and gaming. She has two dogs at home, a Doberman called Raven and a cavalier called Baxter!

Dr. Ilaria Meridiani

Veterinarian

Dr Ilaria is from Rome! She became a vet in 2003 and moved to Australia in shortly after. Dr Ilaria is always improving her skills in knowledge with further studies. She has a keen interest in wildlife and works as a wildlife veterinarian. When at home, she is looking after her young son and little Jack Russell, Connie. She enjoys the outdoors and going to the beach.

Meg Skerman

Veterinary nurse

Meg is soon to graduate with her Cert IV in Veterinary nursing. Her favourite part of the job is getting to know and hang out with patients. She enjoys helping them get better and improving their quality of life. Meg is keen to expand her knowledge and skill set as a nurse! In her spare time, she enjoys pottery and hiking. She has a dachshund called Abe!

Britt Turnbull

“Veterinary Nurse

Britt started her vet nursing journey in 2017.
She enjoys the practical aspects surgical and hospital nursing. She has a soft spot for misunderstood cats and small dogs. Britt is often seen cuddling in-patient pets, especially ones that have been in hospital for a few days.
She is full of ideas and is willing to help where she can. Britt enjoys working closely as a team and moving as one. She is mindful of her colleagues and is generally one step ahead.
At home, she shares her life with her fiancé, two daughters, two cheeky cats, Basil and Maude, and two dogs, Poppy and Daisy.”

Krystal Herbert

Practice Manager

As our practice manager Krystal, brings a wealth of knowledge for both domestic pets and wildlife. She graduated with a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing after years of hands-on experience and training.
In her career, she has worked at a shelter as head nurse and at Australia Zoo as a rover and zookeeper!
She has incredible leadership skills and is the practice manager for both Greencross Caloundra and Maroochydore. She has recently become 2IC for the Brisbane North region, applying her leadership skills in varying ways.
When not working, Krystal has her hands full with two children, a husband, two German Shepard’s, Dyson and Eevee, and two cats, Luna and Pickles – quite the menagerie!
She feels so privileged to be working with such an amazing and supportive team at Greencross Caloundra and Maroochydore.

Dr. Monique Einsiedel

Veterinary Director

Dr Monique has been with Greencross Caloundra for many years and considers it her second family.
In 2024, she became the Veterinary Director of Greencross Caloundra.
Monique is loved by her team and clients and has been awarded numerous awards including the Greencross National Vet Associate of the Year in 2023 and the Greencross National Vet Associate of the Year in 2024.
She has a strong interest in small animal medicine and is currently studying to undertake further exams in this area. One of her favourite things at work is performing ultrasonography. Her favourite patients are Cavalier King Charles Spaniels!
In her spare time, Monique enjoys relaxing with her cheeky ginger cat Walter and her little dog Alfie.

Brodie Neilson

Veterinary Nurse

Brodie began her vet nursing journey in 2021 with the Greencross internship program.
She has completed a Cert II in Animal Care & Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing as well as further Emergency and Critical Care studies. Brodie has a keen interest in internal medicine. Brodie enjoys working closely with our hospital patients and helping them overcome and medically manage their conditions, to ensure a quick recovery and improve their overall well-being and quality of life.
When not at the clinic she enjoys baking, gaming, and spending time with her three cats, Loki, Bishka and Hinata.

Natasha Genge

Veterinary Nurse

Natasha’s vet nurse journey began in 2018, in her senior high school years, where she gained experience in a vet clinic.
She has a keen interest in surgical nursing and caring for patients post-op. She has had a great opportunity to be apart of the chemotherapy team at Greencross and has thoroughly enjoyed being apart of each patient’s journey.
In her spare time, Natasha enjoys gardening and relaxing with her labrador, Huxley.

Taylah Mills

Veterinary Nurse

From a young age, Taylah knew she wanted to work with animals. She would dress up as a vet on career days in school!
Taylah began her vet nursing journey back in 2019 where she completed the Greencross internship program and went on to finish her Cert IV with the Greencross Caloundra team.
Taylah has a keen interest in wildlife and mental health. She has completed training in wildlife and is an accredited Mental Health First Aid Officer. Her other interests in clinic include pet nutrition, diagnostics and cytology.
During her time at Greencross, Taylah has become the student mentor to the Cert II’s and helps with training the Cert IV nurses.
In her spare time, she is an avid gym-goer, she enjoys reading, socialising and being in the outdoors.

Rachelle Loney

Head Veterinary Nurse

Rachelle started her journey with the Greencross Caloundra team during her university placement in 2017, followed by employment shortly after. In March 2021, she became Head Nurse of the clinic.
Rachelle has a keen interest in surgical nursing and radiology. In 2024 she completed her Diploma in Surgical Nursing and is always willing to help her colleagues.
She is an excellent team leader and very supportive of her nursing team! Rachelle is also a mentor for the Cert IV students and a great teacher.
In her spare time, Rachelle does aerials, enjoys the outdoors and going to live music/gigs. She has a little Jack Russell called Charlie and a cockatiel called Linc.  

June Collins

Receptionist

June has been the clients first point of contact at Greencross Vets as our receptionist for over two decades, and her warm smile makes everyone feel safe and cared for.
She really enjoys that no day is the same at Greencross Vets and that the team works relentlessly to provide all patients and their pet parents with compassion and respect they deserve.

When June is not at work, she can be found keeping fit, spending time with family and friends and the beach and bush are two of her favourite places. She has a rescue cat called Mindy who enjoys spending time in the sun.