Pakenham

Kim A

Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing 2024, BSc Equine Studies 2019, Cert III Animal Studies 2018.

In 2011, while completing her bachelor’s degree in Equine Studies, Kim started her career in vet nursing. Discovering a passion for the industry, she completed a Certificate III in Animal Studies in 2018 and went on to complete her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2024.

With her lifelong involvement with animals, Kim enjoys working with people and their pets to provide the best care possible. Bringing together a particular interest in surgery, alongside enthusiasm for general healthcare, Kim is keen to keep progressing her knowledge and is dedicated to continued excellence in animal health care.

Dr Iresha S

Dr. Iresha obtained her Veterinary Board Registration in 2011 and has since worked in several veterinary clinics across Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs. In 2025, she joined the team at Greencross Vets.

She has a passion for all areas of veterinary medicine and surgery, and in 2022, she completed a year-long postgraduate course in internal medicine. Iresha is committed to keeping her knowledge up to date to provide the best possible care for her furry friends and their families.

Originally from overseas, Iresha moved to Australia to pursue a Master’s degree in Science. She now lives locally with her husband and two sons. Outside of work, she enjoys cycling, watching movies, and spending quality time with her family.

Bianca G

Trainee Veterinary Nurse

Bianca has successfully completed her Certificate II in Animal Studies through the RSPCA in 2022. She is continuing her studies with us through our Vet Nurse traineeship program which will see her complete her Certificate IV in veterinary nursing in late 2025. She has always loved animals and is thoroughly enjoying the career change from Human Nurse, to Veterinary Nurse.

Bianca works at the clinic part time.

Outside of the clinic Bianca loves spending her time with her Husband, 3 children and 3 Burmese Cats.

Monique Y

Monique successfully completed her Cert II Animal studies through the Greencross internship program in late 2019 and is set to complete her Cert IV in Veterinary nursing in 2023 whilst working in the clinic part time.
She also has multiple certificates in Behaviour and Training and is the clinic’s friendly Puppy School Trainer.

Monique’s passion and love for working with animals is what drives her to be the best she can be when it comes to caring for our patients and clients’ needs and services.

Outside of the clinic, she enjoys spending time and making memories with her family of 4 children, and fur family of 2 dogs, 3 cats and soon to be husband who is her biggest support.

Courtney C

Courtney started her nursing career at Greencross Vets Pakenham over 15 years ago and is now our longest-serving team member. She takes great pride in her journey as both a Veterinary Nurse and Practice Manager, reflecting her dedication and commitment to the profession. She is known for her genuine love and compassion for all animals.

Courtney takes great pride in supporting veterinarians in surgery, conducting nurse consultations, and building strong relationships with pet owners. She is especially passionate about caring for patients during their stay, ensuring they feel comfortable, safe, and truly looked after while in the clinic.

Whether she’s mentoring junior nurses, supporting pet owners through difficult decisions, or improving practice operations, Courtney consistently goes above and beyond to serve with integrity, care, and professionalism.

Some of Courtney’s proudest career achievements include receiving regional awards for Outstanding Customer Service and Team Member of the Year, being promoted to Nursing Team Leader in 2022, and stepping into the role of Practice Manager in 2023.
She embraced the opportunity to work at a busy Animal Emergency Centre for two years, where she gained invaluable experience and expanded her clinical knowledge across a wide range of veterinary nursing cases.

In the clinic Courtney is renowned for being our residential cat advocate, where feline behavior is one of Courtney’s special interests.

When she’s not at the clinic, Courtney enjoys travelling with her fiancé Chris – and relaxing at home with their four pampered cats: Fuzzy, Nemo, Jaffa, and Lammy, who are very much in charge of the household!

Jayla B

Jayla is currently doing her cert IV in vet nursing, while working casual at the clinic. Jayla has always loved working with animals since she could walk. She’s lives on a small hobby farm that contains many different animals. She has one dairy cow (blaze), three horses (Jules, Sinkers and Bailey), 2 dogs( Pepper and Archie), one cat (Little Cat) and a few exotic fish. She first started at the clinic as a work placement student and after a year and a half she was employed at the practice as a casual team member. In her spare time she loves to ride her horses and take here dogs to the beach.

Telissa M

Telissa studied for a Certificate II in Animal Studies in 2016 and went on to complete her Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing and gain employment in 2018.

Telissa has always enjoyed being around animals and loves the fact that she gets to care for them in her career.

Telissa is passionate about patients and client care. She is always trying to create a calming, stress-free and positive experience for both patients and clients.

She is an advocate for animal rescue and welfare, in the past assisting rescue groups to foster animals in her home and has a special soft spot for senior pets and enjoys caring for them in clinic.

She has a 10-year-old rescue cat Archie and a 1-year-old Cavoodle named Penny.

She enjoys spending time with her husband and two young children, who often go camping and spend time outdoors together.

Tracey B

Tracey studied her Certificate III in Animal Studies and Companion Animal Services in 2014. She then went on to complete her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2015.
She began her career at Greencross Pakenham Vet 10 years ago, is a very well-loved member of our team.
Tracey is also the secretary of a not-for-profit animal rescue group, South Gippsland Animal Aid. Where she fosters both dogs and cats and is also a neonatal kitten raiser.
Being a cat advocate, Tracey is very committed to promoting desexing as an option to prevent unwanted litters of kittens.
It was her passion for animal welfare that led to her choosing to study Veterinary nursing.
Tracey’s devotion for providing outstanding customer service and patient care is her primary focus, along with supporting her team.
Outside of work she is accompanied by her Husband Martin, four daughters and eight grandchildren that keep her busy.
She is also a loving pet parent to her three dogs and three cats