ABOUT US

Meet Our Team at Scarborough Vet Surgery

Scarborough Veterinary Surgery is committed to improving the quality, health and happiness in the lives of our patients. To accomplish our mission we strive to provide a progressive and high standard of veterinary medicine and surgery with dignity, integrity and respect in a friendly and compassionate way.

Caring for our furry friends since 1987!

Our friendly, compassionate veterinarians and nurses have been treating local cats, dogs, birds and pocket pets in our current location at the Midway Shops in Redcliffe since 1987, although our practice has been established for a much longer time prior to this.

We provide health care services and advice for companion animals and their owners in Scarborough, Redcliffe and the surrounding areas including Newport, Margate, Woody Point, Clontarf, Kippa-Ring, Rothwell, Deception Bay, Mango Hill and North Lakes.

Please contact us on (07) 3203 4095 today to make a booking or to ask our friendly staff for advice.

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Our Veterinarians

Dr Karminda

Dr Karminda received her veterinary degree from The University of Sydney in 1995.  
 
Following two years of practice in rural NSW, she moved to Geelong, Victoria where she designed and established a modern purpose built small animal clinic. After 22 years in Victoria, Karminda discovered sunny, warm Queensland and has resided on the Redcliffe Peninsula since May, 2023. 
 
Karminda enjoys all aspects of general veterinary practice but is particularly interested in ophthalmology, dermatology and surgery. 
 
When not at Scarborough Vet Surgery Karminda can usually be found in or on the water – swimming, sailing, fishing or stand up paddle-boarding.  Other interests include pilates, French language and travel. 
 
Karminda‘s furred and feathered family are Rupert the Boxer and Gizo the Indian Ringneck.

Dr Rilie

Dr. Rilie is a dedicated veterinarian who graduated from James Cook University in Townsville in March 2021. 

Dr. Rilie enjoys treating both cats and dogs, but also holds a special interest in treating birds, rodents and all other exotic pets. 

At home, Dr. Rilie is surrounded by her own zoo, including three rescue cats, a boisterous border collie, and three cheeky birds. When not caring for patients, Dr. Rilie enjoys crafting, digital art, and immersing in the beauty of nature. 

Always committed to the well-being of her patients, she thrives on every aspect of veterinary medicine and surgery, ensuring compassionate care for all animals in her care.

Our Support Crew

Rebekka

Rebekka has been in the veterinary industry just shy of 10 years as a veterinary nurse with a broad range of experience across general practice, shelter and specialists. Before joining Scarborough Vet Surgery, Rebekka was an internal medicine nurse in a specialist centre caring for critial and high dependency patients. As a practice manager , Rebekka strives for gold standard patient care as well as a gold standard customer experience. 
Bec Vet Nurse at scarborough vet surgery

Bec

VN Bec Vet Nurse Bec has lived on the peninsula most of her life and is a Redcliffe girl through and through. Her affinity with animals was evident from a very young age and she always aspired to be a veterinary nurse. In her teenage years, Bec spent her weekends volunteering in the cattery at the Peninsula Animal Aid and undertook work placement at Scarborough Veterinary Surgery.

After having her family, Bec reignited her passion and commenced her vet nursing studies, returning to Scarborough Vet Surgery as a trainee and has completed Certificate IV in Vet Nursing. She has a very peaceful and gentle way about her when caring for your pets, and loves nothing more than caring for our elderly patients with frosted faces. Bec is a fear free technician.

Brittany Vet Nurse at scarborough vet surgery

Brittany

VN Brittany brings her bright and happy personality into work everyday. She started at the Scarborough vet surgery in 2018 as a trainee and completed Certificate IV in Vet Nursing in 2020. She has had a passion and love for animals from a very young age. VN Brittany has a special interest in all things puppies and kittens and runs our puppy preschool program. When she’s not at work you can find her with her family including her nephews, her three spoilt little kitties and her two dogs. She also loves to go horseback riding or curl up with a good book.

 

Emmy-Lou

Emmy is a passionate and dedicated Vet Nurse with a Certificate II in Animal Studies. Growing up on a cattle and lucerne farm in the picturesque Scenic Rim, Emmy developed a deep love for animals from an early age. This connection to animals has shaped her career and her life, and she is always eager to offer compassionate care to every animal she encounters.
At home, Emmy shares her life with four cats and a cheeky cockatiel. When she’s not caring for animals, you can find her indulging in her hobbies of baking and crafting, or bringing smiles to everyone’s faces with her bright and bubbly personality.
Emmy is committed to providing the highest standard of care for pets and animals, and her nurturing spirit shines through in everything she does. Whether it’s tending to a furry patient or baking up a storm, she brings her heart and passion to every endeavor.

Tiffany

Tiffany grew up in the Northern Territory, surrounded by a variety of animals including dogs, cats, horses, chickens, birds, and even more unconventional pets like rats, guinea pigs, cows, and goats. This early exposure to animals sparked her passion and led her to pursue a Bachelor of Animal Science and a Bachelor of Veterinary Technology at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga, where she also obtained her Veterinary Nursing Certificate IV.

Since relocating to Scarborough and joining the SVS team, Tiffany has discovered that nothing compares to the hands-on experience of working directly with animals. She finds great fulfilment in forming bonds with pets and their owners and in providing essential care to animals in need. As a veterinary nurse, Tiffany is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of animals and their families.