Melinda was raised in the southern suburbs of Sydney and was always going to be a vet. Growing up she often cared for injured animals and eventually realised a love of birds when she was given a pet budgie. One turned into many very quickly and eventually she was successfully breeding budgies and lorikeets.
At the University of Sydney, Melinda studied Veterinary Science and graduated with First Class Honours. During her studies she worked as a vet nurse for a busy bird, exotics and small animal hospital in Sydney. Her final year was spent at numerous veterinary clinics, which included bird and exotics practices. After graduation Melinda worked at a busy small animal clinic in the northern suburbs of Brisbane before seeing the light in October 2008 and joining Brisbane Bird and Exotics Service.
In June 2010 Melinda became the first veterinarian to start an Australian based residency training program in Avian Medicine approved by the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists. The training program will last three years after which Melinda will be eligible to sit specialist examinations in Avian Medicine.
Melinda shares her home with 2 dogs, 2 cats, 1 cockatiel and many pigeons. In her spare time she enjoys running, attending music concerts and spending time with family and friends.
