Jacinta fulfilled her dream of becoming a vet after graduating from the University of Melbourne in 2005. She began working at South Cranbourne Veterinary Surgery soon after graduation and overtook ownership of the practice from her former boss in 2012.

Jacinta is an experienced small animal veterinarian with a passion for providing a friendly quality service for all clients and their pets. She has a keen interest in small animal medicine, surgery and reproduction, as well as wildlife health. Jacinta frequently attends seminars and conferences to further expand her knowledge and skills.
Outside of work, Jacinta enjoys spending time with her daughter Harper, her family and friends.

Michael, or Jack as he is better known, graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2005. Jack’s veterinary career began in rural practices in both South West Victoria and South Gippsland. Following on from his experiences in rural practice Jack joined the team at South Cranbourne Veterinary Surgery in November 2010, before taking over ownership of the practice in 2012.

Jack has vast experience in diagnosing complicated illnesses, helping with behavioural issues and performing surgeries including TTA surgery for cruciate damage in dogs.

At home he enjoys the company of his gorgeous daughter Harper, playing golf and watching his beloved Bombers.

Paula graduated with honours from the University of Melbourne in 2013 and began working at South Cranbourne Vet soon after.

Paula has a keen interest in small animal medicine and loves her puppy consults! She is known to give out just a few treats to her patients during their visits at the clinic! 

Paula lives locally with her Sheltie called Louie and horse called Jitterbug.

In her time off Paula enjoys the odd game of golf, riding and competing in horse events.

Isabelle has always had a love of animals and has known from a young age that she wanted to be a vet. In 2015

Isabelle completed her studies at the University of Melbourne and began working in general small animal practice.

Isabelle’s career has seen her working at an emergency clinic in Melbourne before travelling and locuming at practices around the UK. While she loved her time overseas, it came to an end mid 2020 as the global COVID 19 pandemic hit and Isabelle returned to Melbourne and started working at South Cranbourne Veterinary Surgery.

Isabelle’s keen interests are in internal medicine and working through behaviour cases.

In her spare time Isabelle enjoys ballroom dancing, baking and travelling.

Melissa joined the South Cranbourne Vet team in late 2020 after a short break from the industry whilst raising her two daughters.

Melissa is a qualified Veterinary Nurse with experience in private practice. Whilst Melissa was on her maternity leave break from veterinary nursing she enjoyed working on a children’s farm, particularly with the range of large animals.

In her spare time Melissa loves doing beauty and special effect makeup and face painting. Her entourage of animals which includes dogs, guinea pigs, rabbits and silky chickens, certainly keeps Melissa busy.

Gemma joined the team at South Cranbourne Veterinary Surgery in July 2012 after being in a head nursing position at a Vet Clinic in Berwick. Gemma has a background in journalism but went on to complete her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing at Box Hill TAFE in 2011.

In her spare time Gemma is busy learning Japanese and enjoys watching movies and tackling escape rooms.

Gemma has a Border Collie named Jedi, a Siamese named Zoe, and has adopted Harry (who some may remember from his days as our clinic cat!).

Trish’s veterinary nursing career began in animal welfare over 20 years ago. She has since moved through private practice before joining us at South Cranbourne Veterinary Surgery in 2017. Trish has the magic touch with many of our feline patients keeping them calm.

When Trish isn’t working at the clinic she is kept busy grooming, riding her horse or going to the footy to see her beloved Blues play. Trish lives locally with her partner and their fur and feather babies.

Ash joined the team at South Cranbourne Vet Surgery in early 2018. She started her veterinary nursing career in 2013 and completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2015.

Ash lives locally with her husband, young son Flynn and four fur babies: a Great Dane named Leo, a Bull Arab named Albi and two rescue cats named Peppa and Boots.

In her spare time, Ash enjoys taking her dogs on new adventures and catching up with friends and family.

Dana’s veterinary nursing career began after high school when she worked for a specialist veterinary surgery clinic. Dana then moved through general veterinary practice finding her way to South Cranbourne Vet in early 2020.

Dana lives locally with her partner and menagerie of animals. She is kept most busy with her brood of Bernese Mountain Dogs that she breeds and shows. In her spare time, she enjoys travelling, dining out and watching the Tigers play!