Dr. Simon Wake BVSc
Dr Simon Wake (Simon) grew up on a farm near Kingaroy. It was there that he developed an interest in animal health and after high school work experience with the local vet his future was set. He graduated from the University of Queensland in 1995 and after working as a large animal vet for 2 years set off to the UK. He spent a decade in various parts of Wales and England gradually transitioning from mixed practice to entirely small animal practice.
After returning to Australia in 2006, Simon worked as a locum for a few years before purchasing a one vet small animal practice in Kallangur. After a decade which saw significant growth of the practice he sold it in 2018 and moved with his family to a property in the Northern Rivers region of NSW.
During his time in the Northern Rivers, he worked in a number of small animal and emergency practices but in 2021 moved back to Queensland to be closer to extended family.
Simon has been working part time in a practice on Brisbane’s northside since 2021 and also spending long weekends on the family ‘bush block’ in the Northern Rivers spraying weeds, slashing, fencing and looking after a small breeding herd of cattle. He feels he is incredibly fortunate to be able to spend time away from city life in his family’s tranquil 200 acres of native forest on the doorstep of the World Heritage listed Border Ranges National Park.
In practice, Simon enjoys the challenge of surgery but mostly enjoys performing the role of ‘the other family GP’ and the immense rewards that come with being a trusted professional adviser focussed on enhancing the human-animal bond. This bond is recognised as being mutually beneficial and improves the wellbeing of both people and the animals in their lives. Simon values being independent and non-corporate owned as this allows him to focus on providing individualised care to all of his patients and their families.
Away from practice, Simon enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter, Otto the labradoodle and his Speckle Park cows. He is also a keen cyclist.
Nicole
Cassie
Hi, I’m Cassie — a qualified veterinary nurse with over 19 years of experience in a profession I truly love. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of caring for animals and supporting their owners, building lasting relationships along the way.
At home, I’m the proud companion of Marlee, my golden retriever, and a regular babysitter to Winston the Frenchie, Lulu the Shar Pei, and Charlie, a spirited Kelpie/Border Collie mix. Whether I’m walking dogs, painting abstract art, or spending time in the garden, animals and creativity have always been at the heart of my life.
As I begin to step into semi-retirement, I look forward to continuing to enjoy the things I love most — caring for pets, making art, and spending more time in nature.
Nikita
Hi my name is Nikita and over the last 8-10 years I have been growing my knowledge by gaining experience in as many fields as I can, I have experience in general practice, emergency, and specialist surgical care.
I have a strong background in anesthesia monitoring, post-op recovery, and reproductive knowledge, and I love mentoring junior nurses and working as part of a close-knit team. I believe communication and empathy are just as important as clinical skills when it comes to nursing so I look forward to being a part of the community and helping it’s pets and their people.
Outside of work, I spend time with my greyhound Peach and my two cats, Bink and Macaroni—who definitely keep life interesting, I look forward to having the pleasure of working and caring for your beloved furry babies!
