Coomera Team

Who is Andres when he’s not being a vet?

Andres is a husband to a gorgeous wife and is a father of two boys. He also has a beautiful big Great Dane as well as two cats. In his spare time, Andres loves to spend time by the ocean, cooking and listening to good music.

Education

Andres graduated from four years of Veterinary Science in Peru. He then moved to Australia in 2009 and graduated with honours from the University of Queensland in 2011. In 2021 he went on to obtain a Membership in Small Animal Surgery. For those who don’t know what a Membership is, it’s an indication to the profession and the general public of an advanced practitioner, representing a middle-tier of knowledge, competence and experience in a specific area of veterinary practice. For Andres it’s surgery!

Special Interests

Andres loves to put his advanced surgical knowledge and skills to use in the theatre. You could say the surgical theatre is his ‘happy place’! With a special interest in Brachycephalics, Andres is profitient at performing BOAS (Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome) surgery, ensuring these adorable but often challenged breeds can breathe more comfortably. Additionally, his expertise extends to performing Laparoscopic Speys, using minimally invasive techniques for optimal patient outcomes.

Who is Ingrid when she’s not being a vet?

Outside of the veterinary clinic, Ingrid enjoys group fitness classes, yoga, reformer pilates, and wellness recovery sessions like infrared saunas and ice baths. Ingrid is her happiest near the ocean—whether it’s walking along the beach, going for a swim, or paddleboarding. At home, she loves relaxing with her two cats and getting lost in a good novel.

Education

Ingrid holds a Bachelor of Veterinary Science from Massey University, graduating in 2013. Since then, she has completed both a small animal rotating internship and a specialised internship in small animal internal medicine.

Special Interests

Ingrids professional interests include internal medicine, feline medicine, critical care, and ultrasonography.

Who is Winnie when she’s not being a vet?

Outside of work, Winnie loves to spend time with her family and friends. She is quite the foodie, and enjoys trying new restaurants, cooking different cuisines and experimenting with new dessert and cake recipes. She also loves creating jewellery and other crafty projects. Since Covid, she’s become a plant enthusiast, and has started collecting exotic plants.

Education

Winnie graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Zoology. She then moved up to Queensland and studied Veterinary Science at the University of Queensland, graduating with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science with Honours in 2001.

Special Interests

Winnie’s areas of interest include veterinary dentistry and working with clients to implement achievable dental hygiene plans for their pets, acupuncture and soft tissue surgery.

Who is Kerry when she’s not being a vet?

Kerry loves spending time with her friends and family. She enjoys growing fruits and vegetables – (especially tomatoes) and caring for her indoor plants. A true Pisces at heart she’s never too far from the water on weekends and she loves swimming, bushwalking, photography, digital art, and baking up a storm in the kitchen! She’s currently learning two languages, and enjoys yoga, meditation and snuggling up of an evening with her best friend and cat.

Education
Kerry grew up in Tasmania and graduated from The University of Tasmania in early 2017 with a Bachelor of Science + Honours degree, where she majored in Zoology with minors in Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology. In her honours year she looked at new ways to reduce behavioural signs of stress and anxiety in hospitalised veterinary patients. She used the rest of the year to save money (and volunteer teaching children in her spare time) before moving to QLD to start her Veterinary Science Degree + Honours (again!) from 2018 – 2022. In this honours year she looked at the efficacy of ADAPTIL for use in veterinary clinics. If you counted that’s a total of 9 years study, but she wouldn’t change a second. She wants everyone to know there is always more than one pathway to your dreams.

Special Interests

Kerry’s areas of interest are exotic animals and animal behaviour. She would also love to gain more experience in advanced surgical techniques, and loves connecting with clients and being there to support each person in their time of need.

Who is Brooke when she’s not being a vet nurse?

Brooke grew up in Cairns but made the move to the beautiful Gold Coast in January 2017. In her spare time she loves listening to music (she knows the lyrics to practically every song), spending time with her family and friends, her two Shih Tzu x Poodles, BJ and Maisy and her cat Tickles.

Education

Brooke started Vet Nursing in 2013. She completed her Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2015 through the Animal Industries Resource Centre.

Special Interests

Brooke loves all aspects of nursing but her favourite part of the job is looking after the animals in hospital, ensuring they are happy and comfortable during their stay.

Who is Candice when she’s not being a vet nurse?

Outside of work Candice and her husband are busy being parents to two gorgeous boys, Isaac and Levi, and to two fur babies, Peppa and Chase.

Education

Candice has a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing as well as a Certificate II in Frontline Management. She has over 15 years’ experience in small animal clinics, 10 of which were spent in Head Nurse and Practice Management positions.

Special Interests

Candice enjoys building strong relationships with clients and focusing on providing gold standard pet care service. She has a special interest in pet nutrition and is passionate about educating clients on effective dental home care plans to prevent dental disease. Candice also has a keen interest in business health, pet advocacy and she has a big soft spot for Border Collies (especially chocolates, reds and merles)!

Who is Chloe when she is not being a Vet Nurse?
When Chloe is not working, she enjoys taking her Golden Retriever puppy, Barney, on adventures. She loves spending time at the beach, hitting the gym, and exploring new hiking trails.

Education
Chloe graduated with a Bachelor of Veterinary Technician in July 2024.

Special Interests
Chloe has a passion for internal medicine and helping patients in hospital. She also enjoys connecting with clients and getting to know them and their pets.

Who is Sarah when she’s not being a vet nurse?

Sarah owns a collection of animals and has a special interest in birds and reptiles. In her spare time, Sarah likes spending quality time with her family and also enjoys playing netball.

Education

Sarah has a Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing and 19 years’ experience in the veterinary industry. She is a well recognised long term employee, she’s been with The Vet Lounge since we first opened!

Special Interests

Sarah has a special interest in birds and reptiles and enjoys surgical nursing. She is also a multi award winning bandage designer for all patients undergoing orthopaedic procedures at The Vet Lounge.

Who is Daisy when she is not being a kennel hand?

When Daisy is not being a Veterinary Nurse, you’ll find her reading a good book, watching sitcoms on Netflix, or spending time with her two miniature dachshunds, Chip and Lola.

Education

Daisy has completed a Certificate III in Animal Studies and Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.

Special Interests

Daisy loves being a Veterinary Nurse because she can spend time doing what she loves the most – being with animals. Spending time helping to make an animals life better, is incredibly meaningful to Daisy. She also loves the sense of community she gets working in a veterinary clinic. ‘Everyone has the same goals and the same passion’. Daisy also works at our Currumbin practice.

Who is Taylor when she is not being a kennel hand?

Outside of work, you can find Taylor keeping herself occupied by taking care of her only fur child, a cavoodle named Billy. When not relaxing at home, she can be found on a mini road trip, at the beach, running with Billy, or watching a game of footy.

Education

Taylor completed her certificate III in Animal Studies in 2021 and completed a small course in Canine Psychology, Behaviour & Training in 2023.

Special Interests

Taylor enjoys being a kennel hand because she loves exploring new ways to help animals settle in. Witnessing the journey an animal takes from their first day to exploring their new environment and soaking up the love is truly rewarding. It’s also fascinating to get a glimpse into all aspects of a vet clinic and assist wherever needed.

Who is Andy when she’s not being a vet nurse?

Andy loves spending time with her family – her husband and two kind-hearted, fun-loving children. She shares her home with a much-loved 16-year-old Springer Spaniel and is a self-confessed Burmese cat enthusiast, so if you bring your Burmese into the clinic, expect plenty of cuddles. Outside of work, Andy also enjoys going to live music gigs whenever she gets the chance.

Education

Andy has a Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing and over 12 years’ experience in the veterinary industry.

Special Interests

Andy is passionate about providing the highest standard of care to every patient that comes through our doors. She has a special soft spot for senior patients. Andy is also a registered wildlife carer, dedicating her time to the care, love, and rehabilitation of native wildlife, including possums and birds.