Heather graduated from Massey University (New Zealand) in 1990 and commenced work at the Bundoora Veterinary Hospital that same year. Heather is accredited by the Australian Quarantine Inspection Service and can perform export health checks, exotic disease vaccinations and certification for cats and dogs travelling out of Australia.

Heather also has a keen interest in dog breeding and canine paediatrics. In 2003, Heather has completed the 12 month Distance Education course in Small Animal Medicine conducted by the Post Graduate Foundation in Veterinary Science.

When not at work Heather’s interests include showing her dogs, Dog Agility, socialising with friends and reading.