Meet Our Team
Over 65 Years of Veterinary Experience
Blue Lake Vet Clinic owned by Dr Caroline Weston, Head Veterinarian and Julie Taylor, Head Veterinary Nurse since 20??. We were lucky to move to our brand new building at 26 Ferrers Street, Mount Gambier in 2017 and have been making use of our state of the art facility. Our clinic values a friendly and professional veterinary approach.
There's No Place like Home
Over 50 Years of Combined Veterinary Experience
Blue Lake Vet Clinic has been owned by Dr Caroline Weston, Head Veterinarian and Julie Taylor, Head Veterinary Nurse, since 2012. We were lucky to move to our brand new building at 26 Ferrers Street, Mount Gambier in 2017 and have been making good use of our state of the art facility.
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The clinic is home to a couple of permanent residents. You will often be greeted on the phone by our two resident budgies, chirping in the background, Peter and Parker.
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Lucille, our clinic cat is famous across Mount Gambier, and is often sitting at reception or in warmer weather sunning herself on the veranda.
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Our team of experienced Veterinarians bring over 50 years of combined experience to the clinic. Our knowledgeable nurses make the team and our clinic values a friendly and professional veterinary approach.
Our Veterinarians
Dr Caroline Weston
Veterinarian BSc BVMS
Dr. Caroline Weston graduated from Murdoch University in 1986. She has a broad range of clinical experience including large and small animals, birds, reptiles and wildlife. Caroline takes a special interest in orthopaedic surgery, exotic animal medicine and diagnostic imaging. Caroline is a part owner with our Head Veterinary Nurse and Practice Manager Julie Taylor. Caroline has an eclectic group at home comprising of Enid the Bull Terrier, various rescue magpies and often visiting her are a Greyhound, another Bull Terrier and a Devon Rex cat.
Dr Nicole Tumminello
Veterinarian BVSC (Hons)
Dr. Nicole Tumminello graduated from the University of Sydney in 2001. Nicole has a wide range of experience in the veterinary field, she has an interest in orthopaedic surgery, complete patient care and client relations. Nicole is with us on Monday’s and some weekends. Nicole loves to grow her own produce and has two dogs, sheep, chickens and a budgie at home.
Dr Hannah O'Sullivan
Veterinarian BVSc (Hons)
Dr Hannah O'Sullivan is our newest team member, she graduated from the University Of Queensland in 2021. Hannah has a passion for all things canine, through all life stages from puppies to geriatric care. Hannah shares her home with her Whippet, Arty and a Blue Heeler x Border Collie called Sprout. You may see them out and about when she takes them for walks.
Dr Sophie Scott
Veterinarian BSc DVM
Dr Sophie Scott graduated from the University of Adelaide in 2018. Sophie is a Mount Gambier local and we are so lucky to have her return to the area as a fully-fledged veterinarian. Sophie brings a fresh approach to practice and is always willing to give a thorough treatment plan for all our patients. She has advanced her knowledge with ongoing training in behaviour and offers consults in this field. Sophie lives at home with Gracie the Border Collie and a three legged cat called Figaro.
Elisha Douglas
RVN
