Helensvale Square

Dr Aruni Balasooriya

Veterinarian

Dr. Aruni Balasooriya is a compassionate and accomplished small animal medicine and welfare veterinarian who has dedicated her life to improving the health and well-being of animals. With a focus on ultrasound diagnosis and radiology, she brings a blend of expertise, empathy, and a profound passion for animals to her profession.

A native of Sri Lanka, Dr. Balasooriya’s journey into veterinary medicine was inspired by her childhood fascination with animals. From a young age, she demonstrated a natural affinity for understanding and connecting with animals, leading her to pursue a career as a veterinarian. After completing her education in Sri Lanka she then moved to Australia to undertake her accreditation exam at the University of Queensland. She has worked at regional Victoria, Melbourne, and now Gold Coast clinics, which has defined her as a skilled and caring veterinary professional.

Beyond her professional achievements, Dr. Balasooriya’s personal life is enriched by her role as a pet parent. She shares her home with two beloved companions, Nano and Lola, both nine-and-a-half-year-old Labrador cross with Ridgeback dogs (and her fiancé, not so important). These canine members of her family have not only brought joy and companionship but have also deepened her understanding of the human-animal bond.

Dr. Balasooriya’s passion for veterinary medicine extends beyond her clinic walls. Her genuine care for animals is evident in her commitment to animal welfare initiatives, which she supports both through her work and her personal life.

Kelly Leung

Veterinarian

Dr. Kelly graduated from the University of Queensland with honours in 2018 and began her career working in animal emergency and in general practices in Gold Coast. Her special interests lie with feline medicine, and emergency and critical care.
Dr. Kelly loves painting and crocheting in her spare time. She is living with a fluffy ginger rescued cat Ringo and an energetic cockatiel Nugget, while her other elderly cat is residing in Hong Kong where she grew up.

Bec Mendes

Veterinary Nurse

Bec is an animal lover with a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing ensuring that every animal receives a cuddle when visiting the clinic. She has three fur children of her own which include Loki the Staffy, Nala the mini Foxie and Neo the kitty who runs the house. In Bec’s free time she enjoys the gym and the outdoors.

Jessica Staples

Veterinary Nurse

Jessica is very passionate about animals and made the move to veterinary nursing after many years as a qualified automotive mechanic. With a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing Jessica treats every animal as if it were her own when they visit the clinic.
Outside of work, Jessica is a mother to two girls, two cats, one dog, two Guinea pigs, and four ducks and enjoys boating, jet skiing and any time spent with family.

Dr. Mihai Csatai

Veterinarian

Dr Mihai Csatai started his career in 1998 as a Romanian vet graduate and worked as a zoo and small animals veterinarian for his first few years overseas. In 2002 he moved to New Zealand where he registered as a veterinarian by National Veterinary Board examination and worked as a mixed animal vet for four years. He discovered his passion for emergency and critical care and worked as an emergency and critical care veterinarian for his next 13 years of practicing both in NZ and Australia. He moved to Australia in 2014, gained a National Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists membership in emergency and critical care and carried over his passion for emergency work until 2018.
At Greencross Vets Dr. Mihai Csatai has since he has been practicing as a general practitioner.

Monica Hedley

Jade Westrup

I am currently studying my certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. I have always wanted to work with animals. I enjoy assisting in surgeries and am very interested in animal behavior. I have 2 dogs Louie a Maltese Shihtzu and Charlie a Chihuahua cross Mini foxy.