Meet The Team

Dr Fabiola Kaiser
Veterinarian

Dr Fabiola originally from Switzerland, graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2016, and started working as a GP vet in Stamford, England. During that time Dr Fabiola developed her skills as a GP vet, and in emergency medicine. In 2024 Dr Fabiola decided to make the move down under to pursue a new challenge, and join The Pines Vet. Dr Fabiola is passionate about all aspects of patient care. In her spare time Dr Fabiola loves spending time with her Greyhound cross Lucifer, Surfing and recently has taken up playing AFL with the Tweed Coast Tigers.

Dr Rochelle Lewis
Veterinarian

Dr Rochelle grew up living across the world in the UK, Ireland, Denmark & Australia where she attended a number of international institutes. Since moving to Australia, she graduated with a degree in Veterinary Science (Hons) at University of Queensland. Dr Rochelle has been with us since the start of 2023. She has a keen interest in small animal behaviour, surgery, and dermatology. She enjoys spending her spare time with her loved ones, and cuddling her Cavoodle, Gizmo, a recurring model for the Pines Vet.

Emily
Veterinary Nurse

Emily became a qualified nurse June 2023 and has been in the industry since 2022. Emily started her nursing journey after her own dog had a major surgery and the nursing team went above and beyond with care and empathy towards Leo. Emily immediately knew this was something she wanted to give back to people. Emily enjoys working with animals of all shapes and sizes but hold a special place in her heart for all spitz breeds. Emily has two Finnish Lapphund's named Eevie and Reign who go everywhere with her. You’ll find Emily, Eevie, and Reign walking along the beach in their spare time.

Kristina
Veterinary Nurse

Kristina joined The Pines Vet nursing team in June 2021 and has been thriving ever since! Kristina has been working in the industry since 2019, gaining experience with cats, dogs, and a particular interest in wildlife. To keep her busy, she has 2 staffies, Luna and Mini, and 1 Stimson's python Kane. In her free time, you'll find Kristina cooking, baking, creating art or spending time with her husband.

Zoe
Veterinary Nurse

Zoe has been nursing here with us since late 2022 fresh off of completing her certificate IV in veterinary nursing. Quickly excelling in all things general practice, she is our hospitalised patient advocate and orthopaedic anaesthetist. When Zoe is not here in clinic you can find her teaching dance to the next generation of performers or riding her bike along the beach, spending some quality time with her beautiful step doggies Chewy and Bunny.