Dr Catherine Apuli
BVSc (Hons)
Meet Dr Catherine, your friendly avian and exotic pet veterinarian. Originally from Brisbane, she’s had a lifelong passion for animals, especially birds, ignited by her childhood companion, Georgie the cockatiel. Over the years, she’s cared for various avian friends, along with chickens, guinea pigs, horses, and cats. Her deep connection with cockatiels drove her to become a veterinarian.
Dedicated to educating clients, Catherine thrives on sharing insights into enrichment, species-specific diets, and cage design, ensuring your exotic pets have the best possible care. Graduating from The University of Queensland in 2017, she honed her avian skills at an exclusive avian clinic and small animal practices. In 2019, she joined The Unusual Pet Vets Jindalee team, where her avian expertise found its perfect home.
Driven by her love for diverse animals, Catherine pursued further studies and, in 2021, became a member of the Australian and New Zealand College Veterinary Scientists, specializing in the Medicine and Surgery of Unusual Pets Chapter. Notably, she also featured in the TV show “The Bizarre Pet Vets,” which was filmed at The Unusual Pet Vets.
Hobbies and Interests
Outside of work, Catherine enjoys catching up with friends, music, art, and design, going to the beach and gardening.
Owned Pets
At home, she’s a proud parent to Eclectus Parrots, Billy and Molly, and maintains a spacious aviary filled with Australian native parrots and cockatiels. Beyond her work, Catherine cherishes her leisure time, relishing moments with friends, enjoying music, creating art, strolling along the beach, and immersing herself in nature.
Outside of work, Catherine enjoys catching up with friends, music, art, and design, going to the beach and gardening.
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