OUR VETS
DR JUDY HARBISON, BVSc, MBA
Clinic Owner & Senior Veterinarian
Dr Judy is the principal of the practice and has owned Bulimba Veterinary Surgery since September 1994. She has grown the practice from a small one-person clinic down on Oxford Street in Bulimba, to the multi-vet, purpose-designed clinic that you see today.
Judy graduated from the University of Queensland in 1990, following in her father’s footsteps to become a vet. After graduation Judy spent 2 years doing locum vet work in the UK before returning home to start Bulimba Vet. Now that Judy is busy with a family of three children, her clinical hours are only part-time, but she aims still to maintain regular contact with her clients and their pets. Her particular veterinary interest is surgery. She shares her home with an elderly Burmese cat named Flower and a boisterous Standard Poodle named Badger.
Dr Judy also acts as a Director of a not-for-profit organisation called CVLC, which operates a de-sexing and micro-chipping clinic at the Logan Pound. This allows some contact with shelter medicine, and the re-homing of rescue animals. Dr Judy is passionate about continuing education, and completed an MBA in 2013 with the aim of further understanding the practice and optimising the services we are able to offer for pets, their owners, and our teams.
DR HAYLEE MCPHEE, BVSc
Clinical Director & Veterinarian
Coming soon...
DR ERIN BAKER, BVSc (Hons)
Veterinarian
Dr Erin joined our team at the beginning of 2023. Before starting with us, Dr Erin graduated with her Bachelor of Veterinary Science from the University of Queensland in 2022. Dr Erin has a keen interest in animal dentistry and loves helping your pets be their healthiest self.
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When not at work, Erin enjoys both playing and watching AFL, travelling to new places and generally spending time outdoors. Erin takes care of her family pet, Sudi, a liver nose Rhodesian Ridgeback, who she describes as a crazy boy that she absolutely adores.
DR JULIO SALAZAR MARTINEZ, DVM
Veterinarian
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Julio graduated from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid in 2014 and spent five years working as a small animal veterinarian in Spain before making the move to Queensland in 2020. While working in the veterinary industry here in Australia, Julio completed the process of gaining his Australian veterinary registration, which he achieved at the end of 2024.
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He joined the Bulimba Vet team part-time in July 2023, with key interests in dentistry, emergency care, and anaesthesia.
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Outside the clinic, Julio enjoys exploring the outdoors with his wife and their cheeky Chihuahua, Totopo. He’s also a keen traveller and live music enthusiast.
DR JULIO SALAZAR MARTINEZ DVM
Veterinarian
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Julio graduated from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid in 2014 and spent five years working as a small animal veterinarian in Spain before making the move to Queensland in 2020.
While working in the veterinary industry here in Australia, Julio completed the process of gaining his Australian veterinary registration, which he achieved at the end of 2024. He joined the Bulimba Vet team part-time in July 2023, with key interests in dentistry, emergency care, and anaesthesia.
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Outside the clinic, Julio enjoys exploring the outdoors with his wife and their cheeky Chihuahua, Totopo. He’s also a keen traveller and live music enthusiast.
DR LATICHA ENGLE BVSc
Veterinarian
Coming soon...
DR LAURA FAYAD BVSc
Veterinarian
Dr Laura is one of our part time Veterinarians who joined the Bulimba Vet team in February 2024 after graduating from the University of Queensland in 2023 with a Bachelor in Veterinary Science. Laura moved all the way from Canada to Australia to pursue her dream of being a Veterinarian.
Dr Laura has always had a strong passion for helping animals. She has a keen interest in surgery and has a special place in her heart for our feline friends.
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When not at work she loves to be active outdoors, enjoys going camping and spending quality time with her friends and of course, her feline companion, Taz.
DR OLIVIA COLEMAN BVSc
Veterinarian
Dr Olivia joined the Bulimba Vet team in early 2025 after graduating with her veterinary degree in 2024. She enjoys the variety that general practice brings and has a particular interest in medicine—but loves being involved in a bit of everything! Known for her kind and gentle approach, Olivia is passionate about providing thorough, compassionate care and making visits as stress-free as possible for both pets and their owners.
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At home, Olivia shares her life with a lively and loveable menagerie: Billie the golden retriever, Joe the Belgian shepherd, Freddie the Pomeranian, three cats—Lola, Bertie and Clyde—as well as a collection of birds and fish.
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Outside of work, Olivia enjoys spending time with her pets, playing piano, going to live music gigs, and making the most of the outdoors—especially hiking and swimming at the beach.
DR KAT PRICE BVSc
Veterinarian
Coming soon...
DR PIYA COUGHLAN DVM BSc (Vet Biosc)
Veterinarian (on maternity leave)
Dr. Piya joined the Bulimba team in early 2024, graduating the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program at the University of Adelaide. She also has a Bachelors of Education and taught for three years on the remote Tiwi Islands.
Her passion for companion animal health, ornamental fish and public health has given her opportunities to work in all parts of the country and even conducted research on wildlife in Botswana.
On days off Dr. Piya enjoys spending time with her dogs, Basil the catahoula and Luna the kelpie, working in the garden or renovating the home.
DR HEIDI DALTON, BVSc (Hons)
Veterinarian (on maternity leave)
Graduating from the University of Queensland in 2009 with honours, Dr Heidi started her career in mixed practice in the Lockyer Valley, giving her a diverse experience base across all disciplines and confirming her passion for small animal surgery.
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Dr Heidi started at Bulimba Vet Surgery in 2013. She pursued her interests and undertook further training in small animal surgery, gaining her memberships to the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in the Small Animal Surgery Chapter in 2016. Heidi and her husband then moved to London for 2 years, where she acquired new surgical skills and built a keen interest in dentistry in between their Overseas adventures. Dr Heidi returned to the Bulimba Vet team and her well missed furkids – Spike and Jackie in 2019.
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Outside of work Heidi loves traveling and the outdoors, be it at the beach or in the mountains; cycling, hiking, or surfing. She also enjoys dancing and has recently dipped back into the art space with painting.