Dr Zachary Hur – BVSc
Clinical Director and Lead Veterinary Surgeon
Growing up an Albany Creek local, Zachary graduated from James Cook University in Townsville and returned to practise as a veterinarian at Albany Creek Veterinary Surgery since 2015 starting out as one of our first new graduates. Under the tutelage of Dr Stephen Lindores he has developed medical, surgical and business skills to now be the lead veterinarian at the hospital.
Zac enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine, however has a special interest in surgery (both soft tissue and orthopaedics), and ophthalmology. While enjoying the more clinical aspects of veterinary medicine and surgery, he also understands the vital important of building a trusting relationship with both his fluffy patients and their parents, and strives to employ this each day.
Outside of work he enjoys exercising and the great outdoors, and has two Golden Retrievers that keep him very busy.
Dr Karla de Klerk – BVSc (Hons)
Lead Veterinary Surgeon
Karla grew up in Brisbane and graduated with honours from the University of Queensland. After completing a year internship at an equine specialist clinic at the teaching hospital at University of Queensland Karla moved to Sydney gaining experience in small animal medicine and surgery.
After a few years in NSW Karla made the move back to sunny Queensland and joined the ACVet team in June 2021, becoming an integral part of our clinic.
Karla enjoys building strong client relationships and educating owners about preventative care to keep our younger patients healthy, formulating personalised plans to promote quality of life in our older patients, and seeing patients leave the clinic healthier and happier than when they arrived!
When not at work, you can find Karla gardening, riding her horse, spending time with her family or bushwalking.
Dr Ella McCarter – BVSc (Hons)
Veterinary Surgeon
Ella has been a member of the vet team since 2017, after graduating with first class honours from the University of Queensland. Ella was also awarded the very prestigious University Medal for academic and personal attributes – a huge honour and recognition of her skills both academically and in her ability to care.
Ella has been part of our AC Vet team since 2012 as a vet nurse throughout her veterinary studies and eagerly joined as a full time member of the vet team upon graduation.
Ella has a keen interest in all aspects of medicine and is very passionate about providing the best care to your animal. Ella is an invaluable member of the team with energy and purpose, matched with skill, compassion and knowledge.
Ella has a fur-baby labradoodle called Henry.
Dr Lauren Miller – BVSc
Veterinary Surgeon
Lauren has a number of years’ experience in busy small animal practice before joining us in October 2017. Lauren’s first memory of wanting to be a vet was when she found an injured rabbit and became compassionately intrigued as to how she fix it and what that involve.
Lauren realised her dream and has taken that compassionate personality after achieving her Veterinary degree at Townsville. Lauren has a keen interest in medicine and has quickly become a popular member of our team. Lauren will always pay attention to detail and you will always get a naturally caring and compassionate vet who can add to that a very good knowledge of veterinary medicine.
Lauren is the proud owner of Marco, a Norwegian Elkhound X Labrador and her cat Brax. We welcome Lauren and count ourselves lucky to have her working with our team with service and
compassionate care as our goals.
Dr Ashlee Bernstone – BVSc (Hons)
Veterinary Surgeon
Ashlee joined us in early 2021 and has already earnt her place as a valuable member of the Vet team. She spent a number of weeks at ACVets during her final year of university and joined us after graduating with First Class Honours from the University of Queensland.
Ashlee loves the excitement of general practice and enjoys building close relationships with both clients and pets alike. She enjoys the challenge of managing unique medical cases (which always seem to find their way to her!).
Outside of work hours, Ashlee prefers to spend her time in the great outdoors finding new places to explore with her Labrador X Border Collie, ‘Jed’. They can be seen at the beach, on the trail or even on top of a mountain!
Dr Casey Miles – BVSc (Hons)
Veterinary Surgeon
Casey always dreamed of being a vet and made that a reality when she graduated from the University of Queensland with honours.
The aspect of veterinary medicine that she loves the most is being able to care for and support her patients and their owners alike through all the highs and lows life offers.
Casey prides herself on excellent service and patient care. She also has a keen interest in surgery.
Casey has a kelpie names Titan and a ginger tabby cat named Murby. On her days off she likes to go on adventures with her young family.
Dr Courtney Bartels – BVSc
Veterinary Surgeon
Dr Jaime D’Cruz – BVSc (Hons)
Veterinary Surgeon
Jaime grew up on the Gold Coast and dreamed of becoming a vet from a young age. While studying, she worked as a pet sitter and volunteered with the RSPCA until graduating from the University of Queensland with honours in 2023.
Jaime is passionate about building relationships with clients and making vet visits a positive experience for you and your pets. She has a keen interest in surgery and rehabilitation.
After relocating to the northside recently, Jaime has been exploring all that the area has to offer. In her spare time, she loves traveling, baking and trying out local cafes.
Dr Sally Mujaj – BVSc
Veterinary Surgeon
Sally joined our practice in 2023. After graduating with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Melbourne in 2017, she joined a very busy small animal practice in Canberra. She decided to move back to Brisbane in 2023 to be closer to family.
Sally is no stranger to Albany Creek Vets, having grown up just around the corner and having brought her own family dogs there. She remembers the compassion, understanding and friendly atmosphere at Albany Creek Vets so was keen to join the team when she returned. Sally now strives to show that same level of compassion and understanding to all her patients and their owners.
Sally has a keen interest in pain management and looking after geriatric pets.
