Fairy Meadow

Jackie

Veterinary Nurse

Jackie grew up in Jervis Bay NSW and became a Veterinary Nurse in 2022. She joined our Greencross Vets Fairy Meadow team in July 2025 to see what else the veterinary world has to offer and is currently loving all the variety she has in her day to day life. Jackie is currently studying Bachelor of Veterinary Technology with Charles Sturt University and has obtained her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in October 2024, and her Certificate II in Animal Care in 2022 all through her degree. She’s interested in all things medical, but has a soft spot for radiology and special interest in CT.

Outside of work, you can find Jackie in a CrossFit Gym, at the beach, with her friends, or hanging out with her little dog Minxy.”

Jess

Jess is a Cert IV Veterinary Nurse who has recently joined the Customer Care team at Greencross Vets. 

Jess completed her Veterinary Nursing qualification whilst living and studying in Dubbo in regional NSW, where she gained experience working with a variety of animals of all sizes, from horses, sheep, even an emu, to the smaller pets such as dogs, cats, tropical and native birds, ferrets, rabbits and snakes alike. After many years Jess relocated to Sydney to work in a few city small animal clinics before delving into the customer care and admin side of the animal industry, now residing in Wollongong. Jess joined the vet industry as she loves to see pets being nursed back to good health and see them go back home to their families. 

 In her spare time Jess enjoys the outdoors and all things nature, exploring hiking trails, cycling as well as traveling, music concerts, visiting markets and finding the best coffee at the local cafes. 

Annie

Annie started with our team in January 2022 whilst studying for her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. She graduated in 2023 and is now working as a fully qualified nurse across multiple Greencross clinics. Her favourite part of the job is taking care of all the hospital patients and assisting in surgery. She hopes to one day continue her learning and progress to working as an emergency nurse.

Dr Claris

Dr Claris graduated from Edinburgh, Scotland and worked as a vet in her home country, Singapore before joining the Greencross team in 2023. She also works in ARH Wollongong. She enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine, especially emergency medicine and internal medicine. 

In her free time, she enjoys exploring the outdoors with her husband, travelling overseas and staying active in the gym. 

Emily

Emily joined the Fairy Meadow Team in Mid 2023 and took on the role of Head Nurse mid 2024. She graduated from TAFE in 2016 and has since worked in several clinics locally. She is very passionate about quality patient care and treats every patient like her own. With a strong interest in surgery and anaesthetics you’ll either find her in the surgical theatre or cuddling a patient or two. 

At home she has a 3 year old Old English Sheepdog called Murphy and a 12 year old DSH called Luna. 

Jasmine

Jasmine graduated as a cert IV veterinary nurse in 2013. Throughout her career she has worked as a veterinary nurse and animal attendant for shelter animals as well as police dogs. Jasmine also has experience in animal compliance and has a strong passion for animal welfare and now uses her experience as our customer service officer at greencross fairymeadow since June 2022.

Hannah

Hannah joined the Greencross Team in 2022. She is a passionate veterinary nurse dedicated to providing gentle, compassionate care to every pet she meets. With a love for animals and a warm, friendly approach, she’s committed to making every visit a positive experience for pets and their owners. At home, Hannah is a proud dog mum to two cute dachshunds, Mia and Cara.

Ty

Ty has been veterinary nursing since early 2020, always with a particular passion for geriatric and palliative care. She has a natural rapport with small, nervous dogs (extra points if they’re old and maybe even a little sassy) and prides herself on creating a calm, safe space for every little fur friend that she comes across. Ty’s first three years in the industry were spent in emergency specialist hospitals, where she developed a deep interest in internal medicine and built a solid foundation in critical care. Ty is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality support to both pets and their families through every stage of life. 

Outside of work, Ty enjoys hitting the gym, playing soccer and learning new skills, whether it’s picking up a new instrument or studying a different language. She also has 3 little old dogs of her own at home that love to cuddle up with her and watch a movie. 

Natalia

Natalia is an experienced veterinary nurse with over 10 years in the field, including 6 years at Greencross Vets. She holds a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and has a strong interest in surgical nursing and advanced imaging, particularly CT.

Known for her calm and caring approach, Natalia plays a key role in supporting both routine and complex procedures.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her daughter and partner, walking their two dogs, Molly and Henrietta, and staying active at the gym.

Ashleigh

Ashleigh joined the Greencross Fairy Meadow team in 2025. After graduating from TAFE with a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2023, Ashleigh worked as a Veterinary Nurse in Campbelltown before joining the team. Ashleigh has always had a passion for animals and their wellbeing, she enjoys many aspects of Veterinary Nursing but has special interest in radiology.

Outside of work, Ashleigh loves going to the gym and spending time outdoors, whether it’s walking, hiking or at the beach. 

At home, Ashleigh has a mischievous cat named Bowser.

Emily

Emily started her internship with Greencross Vets Warilla in May of 2022 and continued placement throughout her studies until June of 2024 where she completed her certificate IV of veterinary nursing, through TAFE. Emily particularly enjoys working with exotic pets, monitoring anaesthetics and learning more about the care involved with emergency and critical care cases. When Emily is not working she likes to spend time with her bunny, have coffee with mates and go to Pilates.

Ella

Ella has been a veterinary nurse at Greencross Fairy Meadow since 2023. Ella is passionate about great customer service and providing amazing patient care. When Ella is not at work, she enjoys walking her two kelpies Roger and Bindi and relaxing with her cute cavalier Murphy.

Dr Nicole

Originally from South Korea, Dr Nicole came to Australia to pursue her veterinary dream. Upon graduation from University of Sydney in 2019, she started her veterinary career at a mixed practice in Newcastle NSW. In 2023, she joined Greencross and ARH team.

She has a special interest in soft tissue surgery and emergency work.

Outside of work, Nicole loves hiking, exploring new outdoor trails and sunbathing at the beach. She has a beloved furry feline named Bongo. 

Dr Brandon

Dr. Brandon graduated in 2021 from the University of Liverpool, and worked as a veterinarian in the UK until making the big move to Australia in October 2024, joining our team very shortly after. Dr. Brandon has a keen interest in soft tissue surgery and outside of work he enjoys exploring his new home in Australia and watching the NFL – GO New England Patriots!! You may also spot him at our sister clinics Greencross Crown Street and Greencross Warilla where he splits his time, offering compassionate care to all our furry patients.

Lori

Lori became part of the Greencross Fairy Meadow team in early 2025 after proudly completing her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in late 2024. Growing up in Shellharbour, she’s always had a genuine love for animals and a strong interest in their health and wellbeing. Lori is excited to continue her learning journey, with hopes of specialising in emergency and critical care nursing in the future. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys spending quality time with her beloved dog Winnie, a playful and mischievous Cocker Spaniel x Blue Heeler.

Keely

Keely has always had a natural love for animals, which led her to complete her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2017. Over the years, she’s gained experience working in pet stores, running puppy preschool classes, and caring for a wide variety of pets.

She joined the Greencross Fairy Meadow reception team in August 2024 and has became a friendly face to clients and their pets. Keely enjoys being part of a team that shares her passion for animal care and is always keen to keep learning and growing in the field.

At home, Keely is just as dedicated to her own little zoo; including dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, and her even her aquatic pets! When she’s not at the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her pets or unwinding by getting creative with art.

Dr Joe M

Dr Joe graduated from Sydney University in 2020 and spent two years in mixed practice on the mid-north coast of NSW. He has enjoyed his time as a vet from day one. The bonds Joe has formed with patients, their owners and our staff provide fulfilment and joy every day. Joe has a particular interests in emergency medicine, oncology (cancer treatment) and anaesthesia, and hopes to do further study in these fields soon. Outside of work, Joe enjoys running, swimming, cooking, and anything else that keeps him busy.

Dr Henri

Dr Henrietta graduated from the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 2020. She moved to Australia and joined our team in early 2023. Henrietta has a particular interest in feline medicine and also loves treating and caring for our senior patients. When Henrietta isn’t at work she loves exploring the outdoors, going on hikes and swimming. Henrietta is pet parent to her old english sheepdog, Ronny. 

Dr Ashley

Veterinarian

Dr Ashley graduated in his hometown in the UK in 2011 and came to Australia to come and work at Greencross Vets in 2018. You will also find him working at Greencross Vets Fairy Meadow and as one of the Emergency Veterinarian’s at the Animal Referral Hospital Wollongong. He has a little Blue Tongue Skink named Flip at home. Dr Ashley takes a particular interest in soft tissue surgery in all animals but especially small pocket pets, reptiles and rabbits.
In his own time, he is a keen photographer and loves exploring the outdoors!

Talita

Veterinarian Nurse

Talita is originally from Brazil where she graduated in Veterinary Science, studied acupuncture and also has been working in small animal practice since 2008.
She moved with her husband to Sydney to start a new adventure and found a way to continue work in the field as Veterinary nurse. Talita has always had a special love for all kinds of animals, especially cats, dogs and horses, and feels blessed to be able to embrace this passion in her work.
When she is not at the clinic her and her husband share their home with two lovely cats Chloe and George.

Fiona

Veterinary Nurse / Receptionist

Fiona joined Greencross in March 2022, as part of our reception team. She is a qualified puppy preschool trainer and has a certificate in nursing. Fiona has lived in the Illawarra for nine years and is originally from Newcastle, she has two dogs at home buddy a border collie and pebbles a foxi x.

Tracy

Veterinary Nurse

Tracy qualified as a vet nurse in 2020 and started here at Greencross Vets in 2021. She loves all dogs and all creatures great and small!
At home, Tracy is a mum to two humans, a kelpie named Tilly and Betty Crocker, the cockatiel. In her spare time Tracy likes to wind down in nature enjoying bush walks, yoga and kayaking with her husband, kids and Tilly.

Dr Brett

Veterinarian

Brett started with our team over two decades ago, so he will certainly feel like a familiar face for your pets and is a valued and respected member of our team. He has veterinarian memberships in surgery and has a special interest in orthopaedic surgery.

Away from the clinic, Brett lives with his wife, two children, two cavaliers, Tilly and Frankie.

Julia

Veterinary Nurse

Julia has been a vet nurse since 2018 and joined our Greencross team in 2020. She loves caring for all animals and has a particular fondness for Golden Retrievers. At home, Julia is pet parent to a beautiful flock of chickens and a cheeky tabby cat, called Tia

Dr Julie

Julie graduated from Queensland University, and has worked in many practices both large and small, in Queensland, Victoria, ACT and NSW. She has been in Wollongong since 1997, and enjoys internal medicine cases.She has 2 adult children, a scientist husband  who exercises a lot , and a young Irish Wolfhound Cuinn. She swims regularly and walks a lot!

Dr Rosie

Dr Rosie is a veterinarian who grew up in Wollongong. She went to The University of Sydney and moved back to her hometown after graduating. She is now a veterinary director at Greencross Warilla-Shell Cove, and likes to organise vet meetings to discuss interesting cases. She enjoys many aspects of small animal veterinary practice, but has a passion for small animal medicine. When not at the clinic you’ll most likely find her outside with friends and family; walking, running or riding a bike; or inside baking with her cat Ann Chovy. 

Lauren C

Practice Manager

Lauren has been our Practice manager here at Greencross Fairy Meadow and Woonona-Bulli since 2018, she holds a Certificate IV Qualified Nurse and has been working in the veterinary industry for two decades.
At home, Lauren has a German shepherd named Bruce, two domestic short haired cats, Harry and Luna and a Ringneck parrot named Ringo. She also has two human babies named Scarlett and Spencer. Lauren loves hanging out with her pets and family when she is not managing our clinics.

Dr Sandy

Sandy has been a vet for over 20 year, working in small animal practices in Australia and the UK. She enjoys many aspects of veterinary work, especially surgery. In her spare time, Sandy loves spending time with her family and playing music.