Team

Dave Morrell – Practice Owner Veterinary Surgeon

We ( my wife Helen and 6 month old Son Boaz) came to Broome in 1978. At that time the population was about 3,000. We decided to stay and established a veterinary service for the area as there was no Vet in Broome. We initially lived in a caravan and I remember operating at night with Helen holding a torch so that I could see. I used to go to people’s houses and operate on their kitchen tables as I had no proper surgery room.

The Government campaign to eradicate Tuberculosis in cattle gave me a lot of work on the cattle stations and I had to juggle that with the small animal work in town. The first few years was very hectic but 46 years later the business has grown into a first class practice of which we are proud of.

I continue to work for my other company Broome Cattle Vets with cattle on the stations, the work now being pregnancy testing, speying cattle and the veterinary supervision of the live shipment of cattle to Indonesia and some other countries.

I have been very fortunate to have excellent staff members that maintain a high standard of service and are dedicated to their work.

 

Scott Davis – Veterinary Surgeon / Practice Owner

Scott graduated from the Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006, then went on to complete 18 months of advanced training in small animal surgery at the Massey University Veterinary Teaching Hospital in New Zealand. After completing his internship there in 2008, Scott joined the Broome Veterinary Hospital as a locum veterinarian and has since become so enamored with Broome that he has stayed on permanently. Scott enjoys kayaking, free-diving, and cycling in his free time. In 2020 Scott bought into the practice and is Partners with Dave Morrell.

 

Gracie Naughton – Veterinary Surgeon

Gracie graduated from Murdoch University in 2020. Gracie grew up on her family sheep and cropping farm in the Wheatbelt before heading to Perth for high school and university. Having grown up on a farm, animals have always been an important part of Gracie’s life and have paved the foundations for her interest in veterinary medicine. In her spare time, she loves being at the beach, fishing and camping.

 

 

Chiquita Minshull – Veterinary Surgeon

Chiquita is also a 2020 Murdoch graduate and Broome local. Chiquita grew up in Broome moving away only for school and university. Although Chiquita’s love for travel and adventure have taken her away from us on occasion she always bounces back to her base and Broome vets welcomes her back each time. Chiquita is pet mum to Charlie a Broome Special who she rescued shortly after starting at the clinic.

Michael Gibbs – Veterinary Surgeon

Michael graduated from JCU in Townsville. He grew up in MacKay in Queensland and initially started out his veterinary career with the Broome Cattle Vets. Luckily he decided to move over the to small animal hospital in 2024 and has been with us since. Although his focus is now on the smaller pets he still has a passion for horses. He enjoys all aspects of the Broome lifestyle including fishing and camping. Michael is a pet dad to two beautiful cats kitten girl and kitten boy.

 

Lara Ilievski – Veterinary Surgeon

Lara is our newest member of the surgeon team she is a graduate from Murdoch university but she started off her career in Queensland. Luckily she has returned to WA and joined the Broome vets team at the beginning of 2026. Lara is well suited to Broome with her love for fishing, camping and diving. Lara is pet mum to two dogs, Trout & Kipper.

 

Helen Mooney – Practice Manager Veterinary Nurse

Helen is a qualified Veterinary Nurse from the UK. She joined us in 2008 as a locum and then returned in 2011. She has now moved to Broome permanently with her husband and Safe dog “Dude” and enjoys working with her colleagues at Broome Veterinary Hospital.

 

Anja Dhalluin – Accredited Veterinary Nurse

Originally from Namibia, Anja started her vet nursing career as a veterinary receptionist in Cape Town, South Africa and in Windhoek Namibia for about eight years. She decided to complete her Veterinary Nursing certificate in Perth in 1997. She enjoyed working at Busselton Veterinary Hospital for four years before moving to Broome in 2003. Anja achieved her Veterinary Nursing accreditation from the veterinary nursing council of Australia in 2020.

 

Narelle Belcher – Veterinary Nurse

Narelle is one of our Veterinary Nurses in the Broome Vet team. Narelle has been with the Broome Vets for many years, after spending some time in with family in Perth she moved back to Broome in 2018 and has been with us ever since. Narelle currently works part time as she runs her own grooming salon outside of the hospital. Narelle is a pet parent to Jarrah & Bear her two very good guard dogs.

 

Leah Stevenson – Veterinary Nurse

Leah initially started with the team as a Veterinary Receptionist and quickly showed great aptitude for becoming an amazing Vet Nurse, having completed her studies early last year! She’s a true Broome girl, having lived here her whole life and is the youngest on our team (which she likes to remind us of on the daily!). Leah has MANY animals at home and she looks forward to travelling with her skills. 

Annie Adams – Veterinary Nurse

The wonderful Annie became a qualified Vet Nurse back in 2021. Annie is originally from down south, Perth WA, however moved to Broome mid 2025 and joined the Broome Veterinary Hospital team! Annie is always seen comforting and cuddling our animal patients – we are so lucky to have her. She enjoys spending her free time outdoors and loves all things BCF! Annie is pet parent to Rosie the red heeler. 

 

Tace Almond – Kennel Attendant

Tace started with the Broome vets in 2020 as a kennel attendant. She is the care giver to all of our beautiful boarders that spend their holidays with us. Tace is a true dog whisperer, you will often see her out walking the dogs in her care. Tace is also a pet parent to her two cats and one dog.

 

 

Fran Longo – Veterinary Receptionist

Fran is our front desk superstar, she joined Broome vets at the beginning of 2025. Fran has a large family at home with a hubby, three kids, two dogs and two horses! 

 

 

Bree Griffiths – Veterinary Receptionist

Bree is one of our Veterinary Receptionists. Originally from Albany, she moved to Broome to pursue her studies in human nursing. Bree saw the light however and has now switched over to working in the Veterinary Industry! She is doing a fabulous job. Bree has a very much loved Australian Silky Terrier named Hueston. She is very musical and you will likely hear her whistling away in the clinic.

 

Layana Bin Swani – Kennel Attendant

Layana joined the team at the beginning of 2026 as a kennel assistant and has been enjoying working with animals immensely.