Melissa started nursing in 2002 and became fully qualified in 2005 when she completed her Certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing. Melissa was working as a full time emergency and critical care nurse (which she has a special interest in) but decided the nocturnal hours that are involved with emergency were not for her. Instead Melissa decided working full time with us and casual emergency shifts will allows her to continue to learn and advance her skills.

She spends her spare time with the love of her life Ebony a 15 year old quarter horse thoroughbred. Together they were involved in show jumping but unfortunately Ebony had to retire from her career due to injury.  Her other pets include 3 cats Mista, Rampage and Bella and a Labrador called Riley. Melissa has also recently started a new hobby of scuba diving.