Dr Tracey Merritt

Veterinarian & Practice Owner

A true local growing up in Wyreema, wanting to be a vet for as long as she can remember, Tracey graduated from UQ in 2001 and spent the first 10 years of her career enjoying the variety of mixed paractice in Pittsworth. She took a year off in 2004 to travel and spent most of this time working in a mixed practice in Leominster in the UK. Despite finding the farm animal work to be quite rewarding, she moved to open the clinic at Westbrook in 2012 to embark on the new challenge of practice ownership and focus more on small animals. Originally established in partnership, Tracey took over as sole owner in 2017 when business partner Lyn decided on a different path.

Now with a grasp on business ownership, three young children, two ageing dogs, as well as a new rescued ring in and two rescued cats she is kept busy most of the time, utilising any free time to head out bush walking. This hasn't slowed down her passion for learning with her main interest being geriatrics, arthritis, rehab therapy and pain management of our precious companions. 

Dr Laura Boucher

Veterinarian

Laura was born and raised in Toowoomba and always knew she wanted to be a vet. She achieved this dream in 2016 when she graduated from the University of Queensland. Laura has a special interest in dentistry but enjoys a wide variety of medical and surgical cases. In her spare time she enjoys reading mystery novels, watching movies and playing with her Golden Retriever "Lily" and rescue cat "Jiminy".

Dr Bianca Timmins

Veterinarian

Bianca graduated from the University of Queensland in 2011. After completing her veterinary degree she moved to the Fraser Coast to start her career in Hervey Bay. Bianca has since worked in many locations including Redland Bay, Ipswich, Toowoomba and now Westbrook. Bianca joined the team at Westbrook Vets in September 2016 and enjoys small animal practice with a special interest in feline medicine and soft tissue surgery. At home Bianca is kept busy with her young family & fur kids. 

Danni Barnes

Practice Manager

Danni has been an avid animal lover since before she can remember. She grew up on different sized properties throughout NT, QLD and NSW with all types of animals, from horses, dogs, chickens & cats to buffalo, cattle, donkeys, and llamas.

Danni started her nursing career in 2008 in Bundaberg at a private practice and was immediately hooked by the passion & care from the people within the industry and was fascinated by the science. After leaving the vet clinic & Bundaberg, Danni moved to her other passion and worked on several horse studs with her husband. There she was first point of call for wound care and treatment protocols as well as being heavily involved in the repro side of things (AI for the Standardbreds and live cover for the thoroughbreds). She then went on to become Practice Manager at Gold Coast Equine Clinic for a short time.

She had some time off in 2017 to have a baby and this saw them move to the Widden Valley, NSW where her husband was offered the position of Broodmare Manager at Baramul stud. As pretty as it was down there one winter was enough to have us all screaming to come back to the warmth of QLD.

Danni & her family now call the Darling Downs home and they reside on 40acres just outside of Toowoomba. With her husband Paul and young son Tate they run their own Quarter Horse Stud, breeding performance horses for type, temperament, and ability. Danni’s passions & hobbies include time with her family, animal care, horses and competing in cutting and cattle sports with their home bred, raised and trained horses

Schelly Young

Veterinary Nurse

Schelly started her nursing career as a human nurse focusing on emergency and surgery nursing. However after moving from the Western Downs to the Darling Downs she swapped species and worked at Pittsworth Vet Surgery for eight years. After a small break she started here at Westbrook Vet Surgery four years ago. She is a confessed crazy chicken lady and also has the privelege of being owned by five Jack Russell's. Her and her husband own and run a small Australian Stock Horse stud & play polocrosse for fun. Her passion is puppy health & preventive medicine.

Rebekah Watt

Veterinary Nurse

Rebekah first started her nursing career in 2011. She has completed a certificate II in Animal Studies and Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. Rebekah loves to work with a vast range of species and to expand her knowledge during 2016 she worked as a zoo keeper at Darling Downs Zoo where she enjoyed working with animals of all breeds and sizes. It was from this experience that she discovered her true passion was helping and caring for animals so she returned to the clinic to resume her nursing and further her studies. She has a passion for anaesthetics and works to provide the best comfort and recovery for the patient during surgery and upon wake-up.

Out of work Rebekah can't quite get enough of animals so she tends to her own zoo at home where she breeds a wide variety of poultry and waterfowl including some more exotic breeds like Peafowl, Pheasants, Black Swans and Mandarin Ducks just to name a few. She also breeds Border Collie's and Japanese Spitz dogs. 

Sal McGrath

Veterinary Nurse

Sal grew up in the Lockyer Valley and started her nursing career in 2009. She completed her Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2012. Sal enjoys working with small animals (with a soft spot for the geriatric patients) and is interested in animal psychology and behaviour.

Sal is a wife and mother of two young children. She has 2 cats and a very excitable Cocker Spaniel and a naughty Chihuahua x Jack Russell at home that keep her busy. In her free time (when she has any) Sal enjoys the chance to do anything crafty. 

Bec Zimmermann

Trainee Veterinary Nurse

Bec started her vet nurse career in 2020 at Greencross where she completed a Cert II in Animal Studies as an intern. Since joining our team in 2021, Bec has continued her studies and is currently completing a Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing as a trainee. Having taken a great interest in anaesthetics and recovery, you will often find her out the back in surgery.

Outside of work Bec has a passion for horses (especially Arabians) and enjoys trail riding with her horse Masca and friends. Together they are looking at continuing their journey together in Endurance riding. When Bec isn’t camping or riding, you’ll find her snuggled up with her fluffy rescue cat Portia reading a book.

Tori Steele

Veterinary Nurse

Tori started her passion for working with animals when she graduated with a Bachelor of Equine Science in 2019. Tori then moved on to study and complete her certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, where she now enjoys working with both small and large patients. Tori has a great interest in both medical and emergency nursing.

Outside of work Tori has her own furry children. Tully, her German Shepherd x is a gentle soul and Abbie, her very energetic and excitable Labrador. They enjoy afternoon walks and a game of fetch at the park.