Our Team
Veterinary team
Meet our Cranbourne Vet team
Our clinic wouldn’t be what it is without our amazing team! We can’t wait to meet you and your pet.
Dr. George
Head Veterinarian DVM, BVMS
Pets: He considers all his patients as if they’re his own family
Qais trained as a veterinary surgeon at Utrecht University in the Netherlands, graduating in 2007. He began his career in a small animal clinic in Amsterdam before progressing to the role of Principal Veterinarian at a busy practice in Arnhem. In 2012, Qais relocated to Australia, initially working in Wollongong before settling in Melbourne. Since July 2014, he has proudly led the team at Vets in Cranbourne as our Head Vet.
Qais is deeply passionate about the special bond between pets and their families and values the meaningful connections he builds with both every day. Known for his warm, compassionate approach, he is dedicated to making each visit a positive and stress-free experience for pets and their owners. He regularly attends veterinary conferences and continuing education, with a particular interest in preventive care, internal medicine, dentistry and surgery.
Outside of work, Qais enjoys reading and travelling. While family allergies mean he can’t have pets of his own, he feels privileged to care for his patients and treats every animal as if they were part of his own family.
Dr. Janice
Veterinarian DVM
Pets: Apollo, Rhea, Circe, Daji & Ella
Janice graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2015 and began her career at a busy small animal clinic in New Zealand where she spent two years caring for a wide variety of pets and honing her skills. In 2019, she joined the team at Vets in Cranbourne, bringing with her a deep passion for animal health and a commitment to providing high-quality care. A firm believer that prevention is the best medicine, Janice loves sharing practical tips with pet owners to help their furry friends stay happy, healthy, and thriving. She finds great joy in seeing the positive impact of proactive care on pets’ wellbeing.
Outside of work, Janice is an avid knitter and gardener, and she loves exploring new eateries. Most importantly, she is a devoted Cat Mum to her four beloved feline companions- Apollo, Rhea, Circe, and Daji—and cherishes relaxing at home with them, sharing plenty of cuddles and playful moments. Dr Janice has also recently adopted a gorgeous little Maltese x named Ella and is enjoying learning the ropes of what it takes to be a Dog Mum.
Dr. Kim
Veterinarian DVM, BSc
Pets: Arthur
Kim graduated from The University of Melbourne in 2020 and began her veterinary career in busy small animal clinics across the Berwick and Pakenham areas. Over the following three years, she gained valuable hands-on experience managing a wide variety of cases and built strong, lasting relationships with clients and their pets before joining our team at Vets in Cranbourne.
Kim has a genuine passion for all aspects of veterinary medicine, with a strong focus on delivering the highest standard of care to every patient. She enjoys the diversity her role offers — from general consultations through to diagnostics and treatment — and is committed to continually expanding her knowledge to ensure she stays up to date with the latest advancements in veterinary care.
Outside of the clinic, Kim’s much-loved cat Arthur keeps her thoroughly entertained with his quirky personality, and she happily admits to spoiling him at every opportunity. When she’s not spending time with Arthur, Kim enjoys catching up with friends, exploring new travel destinations, and discovering great food spots — always on the lookout for her next favourite meal.
Alysha
Head Nurse
Pets: Pumpkin, Simon & Crookshanks
Alysha is proud to lead our nursing team as Head Nurse. She has been a qualified and registered Veterinary Nurse since 2018 and has been part of the Vets in Cranbourne family since 2017. As an active member of the VNCA, Alysha regularly attends seminars, workshops, and additional courses to ensure she stays up to date with the latest skills and best practices.
She is passionate about all aspects of veterinary nursing, with a particular interest in Brachycephalic (“squishy face”) breeds and neonatal/reproductive care. Alysha thrives on challenging and complex cases, relishing the opportunity to think creatively and provide hands-on, tailored care to her patients. Beyond her clinical role, Alysha is dedicated to creating a warm and welcoming environment for clients, their pets, and her fellow team members alike.
Outside of the clinic, Alysha’s life is full of energy and love. She shares her home with her family of five and her cats—Pumpkin, Simon, and Crookshanks—and recently said goodbye to her beloved British Bulldog, Marshy, a much-loved clinic favourite who will always hold a special place in her heart. She also fosters special-needs and neonatal kittens, keeping her home joyfully chaotic — just the way she likes it!
Allezar
Vet Nurse
Pets: Vaatjie & Louie
Born and raised in South Africa, Allezar has had a deep love for animals from an early age. Whether it’s caring for furry companions like dogs and cats, handling slithering reptiles, or admiring South Africa’s majestic Big Five- lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and Cape buffalo — his passion for animal wellbeing runs deep.
Professionally, Allezar is especially interested in veterinary surgery, emergency care, and pathology, where he brings both skill and future learning and education to care every case he handles.
Outside the clinic, Allezar enjoys expressing his creativity through music — both listening and making his own. He also values time spent with friends, family, and his beloved dogs: Vaatjie, a spirited Corgi–Pomeranian mix, and Louie, a playful Siberian Husky–Labrador cross.
Taylor
Vet Nurse
Pets: Rocko & Talulah
Taylor joined our team in 2023 as a qualified Veterinary Nurse and is also an active member of the VNCA. Her love for animals began at a very young age — even before she started school. Her grandpa noticed this passion early and would often “nag” her to start her veterinary career, always asking, “Have you started doing your vet thing yet?” Every time, Taylor would reply, “Not yet.” After her grandpa passed in 2020, Taylor was inspired to finally follow her dream and pursue a career in veterinary nursing.
Today, Taylor feels lucky to be doing what she describes as the best job in the world — working alongside a supportive team and caring for animals every day. She has a particular interest in orthopaedics, from surgical procedures to post-operative rehabilitation, and is fascinated by how quickly pets can recover and thrive.
At home, Taylor is kept busy by her two beloved dogs, Talulah and Rocko, who are never far from her side. We have no doubt her grandpa would be incredibly proud of the dedicated Vet Nurse she has become — and so are we!
Justin
Vet Nurse
Pets: Newt
Justin is pursuing a new career path as a Veterinary Nurse, joining Vets in Cranbourne in 2022 and completing his Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2023. His love for animals of all shapes and sizes has given him the opportunity to work with a wide variety of species, from dogs and cats to Australian natives such as kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, lizards, snakes, frogs, and even a kookaburra!
Greyhounds, whippets, staghounds, and dog training are where Justin’s true passion lies. He achieved an advanced level of training with his late dog, Ollie (a Kelpie–Greyhound cross), and is now embarking on a new training journey with Newt, his Staghound cross.
Justin also has a strong interest in post-surgical rehabilitation and physiotherapy and is excited to be undertaking further training in these areas in 2025. He is a proud member of the VNCA (Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia), continually expanding his skills each year through ongoing professional development.
