Our nursing team

Practice Manager

Gabby qualified and worked as a veterinary nurse, "many" years ago.  She then worked in the veterinary wholesale industry for even more years, but found her way to MEV in late 2022. Outside of work she has an unrequited passion for the St Kilda football club and is worried she wont live long enough to see them win a grand final. She has two dogs, Leo and Sunny who are the apples of her eye.  She is also a crazy cat lady but at present, without a cat.  

Receptionist / Veterinary Ophthalmic Nurse

Bron has worked in the veterinary ophthalmic field for over 17 years and is a qualified vet nurse. She has a real passion for animal eye diseases and is always keen to learn about new surgical techniques being developed and how they can benefit animals when other options have been exhausted. Bron is most interested in dermoids, lens luxations and iris cysts. She has three dogs called Geordie, Willow and Bert.

Veterinary Ophthalmic Nurse

Elisha is a recently qualified veterinary nurse who has had 6 months experience in general practice before moving to ophthalmic nursing. Academically, Elisha has a degree in Science, majoring in Zoology. Before becoming a nurse she has worked as a teacher, focusing on biology. She has a passion for animals, particularity the domestic variety and can be found after hours cuddling her family pet Peanut.

Veterinary Ophthalmic Nurse (RVN)

Bernice achieved her Cert 4 in Veterinary Nursing in 2023 and is now a registered vet nurse. She joined the team at Melbourne Eye Vet since April of the same year, alongside her other job as a general practice vet nurse and as an IT professional. Her passion for animal welfare originated from her involvement with small animal rescue groups in Malaysia, motivating her to pursue academic qualifications to excel in animal care. At home, she enjoys the company of her sizable purr family. On weekends, you'll likely find her embarking on long bush walks with her three woofies: Baz, Sparkie, and Odin.

Veterinary Ophthalmic Nurse

​Maria completed her Veterinary Nursing Certificate IV from ACAAS in 2022 and soon joined the MEV team.

Her favourite part of being apart of the MEV team is watching patients thrive after medical management or surgery. 

Her interest lies in studying canine behaviour and animal physical rehabilitation.

 In her free time she loves hiking and spending her time taking Bagel the beagle out to the dog park.

Veterinary Ophthalmic Nurse

Mealea joined our ophthalmology team  in 2023 after working in general veterinary practice for three years. She was inspired to work in the veterinary field after her most long-term fur-family member was diagnosed with cancer, and decided that life was too short to not follow her dream of working with animals.
Always keen for a challenge, she is enjoying learning about animal eye health, diseases and treatments. Mealea doesn't currently have any pets of her own, but would eventually love having dogs, cats, and guinea pigs! In her spare time, she enjoys going out for nature walks, getting lost in a good book, or catching up with friends. ​

Veterinary Ophthalmic Nurse

Esther has been a passionate veterinary nurse since 2014, then made the jump to veterinary ophthalmology in 2019. She has a keen interest in cataracts and seeing how patients' vision may be restored after surgery. When she's not caring for furry friends, you'll find her adventuring with her husband and charming Ragdoll, Haru. In her spare time she likes to explore new destinations, dining out and trying new cuisines, enjoys gaming, and attending cat shows with Haru by her side.

Veterinary Ophthalmic Nurse

Sam has been a qualified vet nurse since 2018. She started out in general practice before taking some time away from the animal world to study and work in community mental health.
In 2024, she returned to vet nursing and joined the team at Melbourne Eye Vet. Sam is all about making sure every patient feels safe, calm, and loved during their visit.
At home, she loves spending time with her yellow Labrador named Bailey, and tabby cat named Toby.

Veterinary Ophthalmic Nurse

Leanne is a qualified Vet nurse with a background in Emergency, Surgery and general practice. She commenced working at MEV Feb 2024, she joined the team as she has a strong desire to learn more about ophthalmology, Leanne loves the more detailed and complicated cases she gets to nurse, Leanne has two cats called Tin Tin, a red Burmese and Bjork a chocolate tortoiseshell Burmese.

Veterinary Ophthalmic Nurse

Danijela began her journey in the veterinary field in 2006 through a high school work experience placement — and never looked back. She started her career in a small general practice clinic, where she developed a strong interest in dentistry and spent 10 years building her skills and deepening her knowledge.

In 2016, Danijela transitioned into ophthalmology, seeking a new challenge, and quickly discovered a deep passion for the field. One of her favourite parts of the job is seeing patients regain their vision after cataract surgery — especially witnessing the emotional moment when they see their owners again for the very first time.

Outside of work, Danijela leads a full and vibrant home life. She’s a proud mum to three young children who keep her on her toes and constantly entertained. Her home is shared with a lovable cat named Tucker, a cheeky Indian Ringneck parrot called Sky — who, amusingly, adores Danijela’s husband despite being rescued by her — and a 180L fish tank that brings a calming touch to the daily chaos.