Rebecca has a Bachelor of Applied Science degree from the University of Queensland where she majored in Wildlife Biology and Animal Production. She has also obtained a Certificate IV in Veterinary nursing and a Diploma of Practice Management and in 2022 a VTS in companion exotic animals. Since 2009 Rebecca has worked in Veterinary Clinics and hospitals around South East Queensland. In 2014 she came to work at UQ Vets as the Avian and Exotics Service Veterinary Nurse and since 2019 has moved into the Deputy Nurse Manager role and progressed to Nurse Manager in 2021. As nurse manager she has a lot of organising to do, but she ensures her role still consists of clinical on the floor work with patients and clients. She strives to encourage her colleagues to make a difference to the avian and exotics patients that are seen and treated. During her career Rebecca has travelled internationally to New Zealand and Singapore to present seminars, she has offer training to other clinics, written textbook chapters and assisted with world leading avian research. Closer to home she teaches heavily into aspects Avian and Exotic pet medicine of the Veterinary Technology degree at the University of Queensland and within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Rebecca’s passions lie with ensuring patients are receiving the highest possible care and commitment. She has a soft spot for paediatric and neonate care of Avian patients.