An overview of our Vets & Nurses


Veterinarians
  • Dr Brendan Carmel BVSc MVS MACVSc (Unusual Pets) GDipComp

    • Owner & Senior Veterinarian
    • Brendan has many years experience as a veterinarian with small animals. Some career highlights include:
  • Zoo Veterinarian for 3 years at Healesville Sanctuary, Victoria where he completed a Master of Veterinary Studies in Australian Native Wildlife
      • Past President (Founding President) of the Unusual & Exotic Pet Veterinarians special interest group of the Australian Veterinary Association
      • Lecturer in Wildlife & Unusual & Exotic Pet Medicine at Melbourne University and James Cook University, Townsville
      • Founding Member of the Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians
      • Founding Member of the Association of Reptilian & Amphibian Veterinarians
      • Speaker at national & international conferences
      • Member of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists (Unusual Pet Medicine and Surgery)
      • Associate Editor, Australian Veterinary Journal
      • Consultant in Exotic and Unusual Pets, Veterinary Clinical Centre, University of Melbourne


  • Dr Jacinta Colvin BVSc BAnimSc (Melb)
    • Associate Veterinarian
    • Bachelor of Veterinary Science, University of Melbourne
    • Bachelor of Animal Science, University of Melbourne. Major study on abnormalities occurring in the skulls of Victorian Koalas
    • Jacinta has a strong interest in unusual & exotic pet care, with a particular interest in Avian Medicine
    • Several years experience as a small animal veterinarian in Victoria.

Nursing Staff
  • Mrs Traci Brinksma: Senior Nurse
    • A pet groomer for many years until undertaking Veterinary Nursing Training
    • Has worked at several veterinary clinics
    • A staff member of Warranwood Veterinary Centre since its opening
    • Varied pets at home include ducks, guinea pigs (breeding), rats and cats

  • Ms Rose Boyce: Senior Surgical Nurse
    • Rose has worked at several vet clinics over the years before joining our team
    • She has extensive experience as a surgical nurse
    • Pets include a bearded dragon & a musician partner!

  • Ms Tamara Morgan: Veterinary Nurse
    • Tamara is the newest member to our team - joining us in early 2006
    • She is completing her final year of a Veterinary Nurse Qualification
    • Tamara has a keen interest in unusual & exotic pets & keeps a variety of pets
staff photos soon!