Coburg

Dr Andrew Weller

Veterinary Director

Andrew has a deep passion for veterinary medicine, driven by a desire to share knowledge and foster meaningful, sustainable relationships between pets and their families. While his career has spanned various areas—including equine, large animal, research, and teaching—he has ultimately focused on small animal primary care. With nearly 10 years of hands-on experience working with cats and dogs, Andrew is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care.

His areas of particular interest include proactive and preventive medicine, tailoring treatment plans to meet the unique needs of each pet and family, and sharing clear, honest information about the latest advancements in veterinary care. Andrew believes in empowering pet owners with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their pets’ health and well-being.

Dr Harleen Kaur

Veterinarian

Dr. Harleen is a compassionate and dedicated small animal veterinarian with over 12 years of experience in providing high-quality care to pets. She studied in India and practiced in New Zealand before moving over to Melbourne in 2024. She is committed to building strong relationships with both pets and their owners. Dr. Harleen strives to ensure every animal receives personalised and compassionate care to support their health and well-being.

Outside of the clinic, she enjoys reading books and hanging out  with friends and family.

Dr Julian Bord

Veterinarian

Dr. Julian is Melbourne born and bred where he completed his Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Melbourne. He is focused on providing the very best care in small animal medicine and surgery. Julian enjoys coming away from consults not only helping sick pets, but feeling like he has had a broader positive impact on the client-pet bond.

Julian has a cat called Maisy and a 56L tropical fish tank currently housing neon tetras and a tiger pleco. He also takes care of his brother’s dog, Larry the Groodle, from time to time. When he is not working, Julian enjoys running, watching and playing sports, live music and travelling.

Victoria Hynes

Head Veterinary Nurse

Victoria started her journey with Greencross Vets as our Head Nurse in April 2022. Victoria has her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and has completed her fear free certification for stress-free pet handling.

Victoria takes pride in her gold-standards of patient care and furthering her relationships with her patients’ parents/owners. She adores all animals and wants all her patients to have a positive experience when coming to visit our clinic.

Whilst outside of work, Victoria enjoys cuddling with her two cats Yuki and Grey, fostering kittens and travelling.

Mikayla Aleksovski

Practice Manager

Mikayla has grown up with animals her whole life, ranging from dogs and cats to ducks and turtles. She has always had a love for animals and has grown up very close to the vet nursing field. She began working for Greencross Vets in 2022 as a Nurse and has worked her way to becoming a Practice Manager. She is passionate about patient welfare, as well as delivering fantastic customer service.

Mikayla has completed a Bachelor of Business, majoring in Human Resource Management and Management, and aims to work in HR in the future. In her free time, Mikayla loves to cook, make candles, and spend time with family and friends. She loves her German shepherd, Hachi, and Jack Russell x Beagle, Alvin. She hopes to adopt more pets in the future.

Jaclyn Behan

Veterinary Nurse

Jackie completed her veterinary nursing studies at Melbourne polytechnic, where nurses are required to complete 22 subjects as well as 280 hours of placement within clinics. Jackie chose a variety of clinics including outer Melbourne, metro Melbourne and even a clinic in outer Sydney. This gave her a broad knowledge of the profession and how to adapt to different situations.

Jackie grew up on acreage, so animals and their welfare have been important to her from an early age. She has cared for a range of animals including sheep, chickens, cattle and horses. At home, her animal family consists of Ollie the 4 year old ginger domestic shorthair who turned up on her works doorstep as a baby and the rest is history, and Darcie the 2 year old tri coloured Australian Shepherd who keeps her very busy!

Jackie is a very compassionate team member, she cares for her patients as if they are her own. The patients respond to this by trusting her which assists in their recovery. They feel at ease which makes them eat better and generally feel more comfortable in hospital.

Jono Taylor

Veterinary Nurse

Jono is a Vet Nurse and has been working at Greencross Coburg since 2021. He is currently studying to become a Vet Technician through Charles Sturt University, a role he hopes will expand his knowledge and ability to care for pets inside and out of the clinic. He has experience in general practice, consulting, surgical and medical. He also works in emergency medicine, developing his skills to provide care for furry loved ones and enjoys the fast paced, action packed environment this type of work provides.

Jono is a pet parent to a miniature foxie named Cookie and his two elderly cats, Dizzy and Sox. Jono cares for all animals deeply and likes to ensure they have plenty of comfy, sunny spots to lay in, and always a full belly to bribe their affection. Jono has a passion for physiotherapy care, particularly hydrotherapy, that he would like to nurture in the future.

Veronica Renna

Veterinary Nurse

Veronica started at Greencross as a placement student in 2023 and was then offered a position to join as a Veterinary Nurse. She has her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.

Veronica has loved being around animals ever since she was a little girl and has always dreamed of working in a veterinary clinic.

Veronica has one fur baby – her cat Tiffany.

Tayla Carrillo-Petrucciani

Trainee Veterinary Nurse

Tayla started studying animals in 2013 completing her Certificte II in Animal Studies and Certifcate III in Companion Animal Services. She has worked in different roles in animal care such as, Dog Walker, Doggy Daycare Attendant and Kennel Attendant.

She is currently studying her Certificate IV in Vet Nursing at Kangan Tafe. With 6 years of experience working with animals and over 8 years experience in retail she is an asset to the team with great knowledge of animals and customer service.

Tayla has been with Greencross Vets Coburg as a student since March 2024 and was ecstatic to have been offered a position as a casual vet nurse. She hopes for a long career as a vet nurse at Greencross Vets.

Reina McCormack

Trainee Veterinary Nurse

Reina is a dedicated junior nurse who is currently completing her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing at Kangan Institute. During her studies, Reina has particularly enjoyed learning about animal nutrition, animal behaviour, and is passionate about preventative health care.

Reina has 6 pets at home; 2 cats (Yoko and Chika), 2 dogs (Mabel and Willa), and 2 naughty ferrets (Francine and Vivienne). Reina is also interested in working with exotic or ‘unusual’ pets in the future of her career.