Richlands

Lisa B

Veterinary Nurse

Lisa Barton is a Certificate IV Veterinary Nurse at Greencross Vet Clinic in Richlands. Before joining the team at Greencross, she worked in two other veterinary clinics, gaining valuable hands-on experience in veterinary nursing. Lisa is passionate about animal welfare, dog training, alternative medicine and promoting the overall well-being of animals. She has studied dog training, animal acupressure, and human counselling, bringing a well-rounded perspective to her work and her care for animals.

At home, Lisa and her family have created a sanctuary for their pets. They share their lives with Lenny, a 9-year-old Rottweiler and Mallie, a high-energy working-line Belgian Malinois. They also have two rescue cats, Smudge and Greyson, who were part of a litter discovered in nearby parkland. Their property is home to a pond and dam inhabited by turtles and miniature horses are often seen grazing in the front paddock. Lisa has also been actively involved in dog rescue for more than a decade, reflecting her long-standing commitment to helping animals in need.

Lisa enjoys connecting with fellow animal lovers and looks forward to meeting clients and their pets at the clinic.

Dr Champika N

Dr Champika (a.k.a Champ) graduated with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science from the University of Melbourne in 2010. He also has a degree in Veterinary Science from Sri Lanka. He has worked in practices in East Melbourne and East Gippsland, Victoria (Greencross Vets Morwell). In 2013 Champ was awarded the Greencross Outstanding Veterinarian of the year (East Victoria). He then Moved to FNQ Cairns in late 2013 where he worked at a Greencross Vet Practice followed by another Veterinary hospital. Champ Moved back to Brisbane in 2025. He enjoys all aspects of the veterinary profession including being part of a very dedicated team of professionals. His main interests are internal medicine, dentistry and soft tissue surgery. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, gardening, camping and travelling

Kelly S

Veterinary Nurse

Kelly has worked in the industry for over 20 years. Kelly adores all animals especially helping our wildlife.

When she isn’t at the clinic, she enjoys spending time outside in the yard, with her husband and two sons and her two beautiful dogs Clyde and Coal.

Melissa O

Veterinary Nurse

Melissa has been in the nursing industry for 30 years she has a great knowledge for all creatures great and small. Melissa is our cat lady at the clinic, always smooching all the cats.

When Melissa isn’t working at the clinic you will find her hanging with her big goofy dog Nate, in the garden or her other passion is making and decorating cakes.

Dr Clare W

Clare graduated from the University of Queensland in 1994. Clare has worked as a small animal vet at the Forest Lake Vet Surgery since 1997. She enjoys the long term relationships she has been privileged to develop with both clients and pets over this time. In her spare time she enjoys good food and wine along with camping and exploring Australia. She has a love of Shelties and her current girl Lori is the third she has had the pleasure of owning.

Dr Lori C

Lori graduated from James Cook University in Townsville in 2016. She has a passion for small animal general practice particularly enhancing her surgical and ultrasound skills. Lori has enjoyed developing relationships with clients and pets at Forest Lake over the past year and she looks forward to meeting more clients and pets in the years to come. In her spare time Lori enjoys spending time at the beach surfing, visiting her family in Townsville and patting Golden Retrievers. Unfortunately when Lori moved to Brisbane she was unable to take her elderly dog Louie with her, he now lives happily with Lori’s parents (Who feed him way too much). Her one wish is to own a Golden Retriever of her own one day.

Sandy W

Sandy began volunteering with the Forest Lake clinic in 2003, and has since completed her Certificate 2 in Veterinary Nursing and joined the Greencross team in a full time nursing position. She shares her home with 2 grumpy old cockatiel men, Charcoal & Mr Missy, and her Collie X, Maddison, unable to be left behind when spotted at the RSPCA.