Our Team
We’ve assembled an expert veterinary team of professional, pet-loving people. From our veterinarians to our veterinary nurses and assistants, every team member comes with unique skills and experience, all who share a passion for compassionate pet care.
Our Veterinarians
Dr Olivia Heggie
Lead Veterinarian
Bio coming soon…
Dr Debra Birch
Veterinarian
Bio coming soon…
Our Nurses
Leah West
Practice Manager
Leah graduated from Australia Catholic University with a degree in Nursing and Midwifery but decided on a career change after having children. She has several years of experience as a Veterinary Nurse and has a passion for emergency medicine and a keen interest in animal behaviour.
Leah has a border collie named Tilly at home as well as a green cheek conure. She also spends much of her time caring for foster animals. Leah has 3 beautiful children who keep her busy. When she’s not at work, Leah loves spending time in her caravan, and dirt bike riding with her partner and kids.
Ebonee Pollock
Senior Nurse
Ebonee has been nursing at the Carrum Downs Vet since the tender age of 16. She is now part of the Senior Nurse Team with over 15 years of experience in the industry.
She is the proud pet mum of two dogs, Zazu and Boy, and a cat name Funcat.
Ebonee is very passionate about caring for our nervous big dogs, she is always striving to make a connection with them and then ensures they have a positive experience in the clinic.
Ebonee’s wealth of knowledge of the Carrum Downs clinic and its clientele make her an invaluable member of our team.
Jacqui Harris
Nurse
Bio coming soon…
Stephanie Hill
Nurse
Bio coming soon…
Tiarra Lewis
Senior Nurse
Tiarra started her vet nursing career in 2015 and has been with our Seaford and Carrum Downs veterinary team since the start of 2020.
During Tiarra’s nursing career, she has had the opportunity to locum for various clinics in Victoria which allowed her to work with a variety of animals. There range from cats and dogs through to different kinds of wildlife, as well as meet a lot of wonderful vets and nurses in the industry.
She really enjoys the surgical and nursing aspects of her job, especially when dealing with geriatric and anxious pets. She has a rescue dog of her own with behavioural issues so has a soft spot for the more nervous patients and often takes on foster animals when she is able.
Brianna Unthank
Nurse
Bio coming soon…
Reema Ababneh
Junior Nurse
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