Dr Catherine Apuli

Dr-Catherine-Apuli

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.

Publications and Featured Media

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Voices of Trust

Witness the excellence of our services through the eyes of those who matter most – our clients.

Each review offers invaluable insights into the exceptional quality of care and expertise shared by those who entrust us with their exotic companions.

Cannot speak highly enough of the caring and lovely staff at UPV Osborne Park. Particularly to Dr Kelly for the wonderful treatment and compassion she displayed caring for my much loved Bugz. Definitely recommend this practice. Simply the Best.

-Stephen Waddell

It’s a great vet for exotic pets, we would like to thank Dr Kiara and the nurses for all the help they have done for the bunnies especially when they have been unwell.

-Jayde Darton

It’s a great vet for exotic pets, we would like to thank Dr Kiara and the nurses for all the help they have done for the bunnies especially when they have been unwell.

Gretel – Thankyou for all the tips and advice on what and what not to do with the bunnies.

We will definitely be recommending to all our exotic animal friends.

-Jayde Darton

Excellent service, caring and professional advice, and very good handling for our pet bird, on our first visit today at The Unusual Pet Vets, Jindalee. Very helpful, and they also provided further reading for us via email after our appointment regarding a few things we asked about. All staff were lovely and friendly – from the initial phone booking (you can do internet bookings too) to and including the consult. Thank you very much – we’ll definitely be back! Highly recommend.

-Lisa Hack

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