We’re proud to be a part of the Tea Gardens community.

Our philosophy is simple. We’re committed to providing excellence in veterinary medicine and compassionate, comprehensive care..

Understanding that communication is the cornerstone of trust, we strive to ensure that every interaction with our clients is clear, informative, and reassuring.

Our approach to care is characterised by a deep respect for the human-animal bond and a recognition of the role pets play in our lives as beloved family members.

We look forward to welcoming you and your furry, feathered, or scaled family members to our facility and to providing the exceptional care they deserve.

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OUR TEAM

Our team, led by experienced veterinary professionals, is committed to staying at the forefront of veterinary science.

Dr. Karleah McCartney <p><span style="color:#8ba2de!important;">Veterinarian/Owner </span> </p>

Dr. Karleah McCartney
Veterinarian/Owner

Dr Karleah, graduated from the University of Queensland with First Class honours in 2007. Originally born and raised up the highway in Taree, and having spent her early veterinary career in busy hospitals in Brisbane, Karleah moved closer to 'home' and worked for several years in the Port Stephens/Medowie area.

Josh McCartney<p> <span style="color:#8ba2de!important;">Owner/Manager</span></p>

Josh McCartney
Owner/Manager

Josh graduated with a Bachelor of Business in 2008. Josh joined the team in 2015 as owner and as Practice manager in 2018. Josh has worked in senior roles for several companies including Toyota.

Dr Ingrid Martin<p> <span style="color:#8ba2de!important;">Veterinary Surgeon</span></p>

Dr Ingrid Martin
Veterinary Surgeon

Dr Ingrid’s journey in the field of veterinary medicine began after she completed a Bachelor of Veterinary Science at Sydney University in 1996. After graduation, she gained hands-on experience working in various veterinary hospitals throughout regional NSW and the UK, finally calling Great Lakes her home and joining our team in 2020.

Emma Thomas<p><span style="color:#8ba2de!important;">Nurse</span></p>

Emma Thomas
Nurse

Emma started her nursing career as a trainee with the hospital in 2017, and further qualified with a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2020. She has remained a valued member of the Tea Gardens Veterinary Hospital Team since then.

Megan Robertson<p> <span style="color:#8ba2de!important;">Head Veterinary Nurse</span></p>

Megan Robertson
Head Veterinary Nurse

Megan completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2012, commenced work as a full time veterinary nurse in small animal practice and joined the Tea Gardens Veterinary Hospital team in 2017.

Melanie Southall <br> <span style="color:#8ba2de!important;">Nurse</span>

Melanie Southall
Nurse

Melanie qualified with a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2022. She joined the Tea Gardens Veterinary Hospital team in 2022, and returned in 2023 after a period of maternity leave.