Melissa qualified from University College Dublin in 2011 and started with Chestnut Vets in 2016. She enjoys the daily variety of working in our busy practice and strives to ensure we provide an excellent service for all our clients and patients.

Melissa has a General Practitioner Certificate in Small Animal Surgery (GPCertSAS) and enjoys all aspects of surgery. She has a special interest in orthopaedic procedures, especially the work up and surgical management of cruciate disease in dogs, a common condition seen in our canine patients. She also enjoys minimally invasive laparoscopic (key-hole) procedures and brachycephalic obstructive airway surgery.

Melissa promotes geriatric care for our older patients, and is an advocate for our wellness screening programme, enabling earlier diagnosis and better welfare. She also enjoys dentistry and strives to improve the dental health and comfort of our patients.

She enjoys the management side of the business and is always happy to help and mentor students and new graduate vets and nurses. She is involved in our "Positive Pawprint" strategy, ensuring we provide the best care for our people, our patients and the planet. 

At home, she has two young children, two rescue tabby cats and a noisy Miniature Schnauzer called Roxie to keep her busy. In her free time she likes to travel, swim and practice yoga.