Get To Know Our Team

We understand that a visit to a veterinary surgery can be a stressful experience for both you and your pets. We want each and every pet owner to experience our caring personal service so that your pets get the friendly comforting visit they deserve when they go to the vet. We invite you to view the following profiles of our team that love looking after and caring for all your animals.

• Dr Jacinta Bridges

  Veterinarian BVSc (hons)

  Jacinta graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2005 and started working at South Cranbourne Veterinary Surgery soon after. 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, family, friends and her dog Bowie.

  
• Dr Michael Nicolas

  Veterinarian BVSc

  Michael or Jack as he is better known, graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2005. Jack started his veterinary career at Colac in Western Victoria before moving to the Korumburra – Koo Wee Rup Veterinary Clinics. During this time Jack has gained a wide range of experience in companion animal medicine and surgery, as well as domestic livestock medicine. Jack joined the team at South Cranbourne Veterinary Surgery in November 2010. At work Jack has a keen interest in medicine, ultrasound, orthopaedic surgery and animal behavioural training. At home he enjoys the company of his exuberant dog, a Coolie named Bowie, and his gorgeous daughter Harper.

  
• Dr Paula Nguyen

  Veterinarian BVSc (hons)

  Paula started at the clinic in September 2014. Paula is a Melbourne University graduate with honours in Veterinary Science. She is very friendly and excited to be apart of our team caring for pets in the area. She has a Sheltie called Louie and a horse called Jitterbug. In her time off Paula enjoys the odd game of golf, riding and competing in horse events.

  
• Gemma Bingham

  Veterinary Nurse CVN

  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. She completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing at Box Hill TAFE in 2011. 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 Cahill

  Veterinary Nurse CVN

  Trish has been a veterinary nurse for 15 years, starting her career in animal welfare then moving into private practice about 10 years ago. She has a strong interest in pet nutrition. 
  In Trish's free time she enjoys horse riding and going to the footy to see her beloved Blues play. Trish lives locally with her partner with their fur and feather babies. 

  
• Ash Bailey

  Veterinary Nurse CVN

  Ash joined the team at South Cranbourne Vet Surgery in April 2018. She started her career in 2013 and completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2015. Ash lives her husband and four fur babies; an adopted 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.

  
• Simone Gibson

  Veterinary Nurse CVN

  Simone joined the South Cranbourne team in 2018. She started her Veterinary Nursing studies and career in 2013, graduating from her course at the Australian College of Applied Animal Studies in 2015 with a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. Simone lives locally with her Fiance and two dogs; their Border Collie named Kali and their Border Collie X Sasha. Simone enjoys spending time with her horse Gypsy and out horse riding with her friends whenever she can. When not at work or in the horse paddock Simone also enjoys spending time with friends and family and taking her fur babies out to the beach to frolic amongst the waves.