Dr Amber Lee

Dr Amber graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science and began her career working in small-animal practice on the Mornington Peninsula. After 18 months, her passion for birds and exotic species inspired her to move to the United States to continue her training.

She completed a rotating internship at VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center in Indianapolis, followed by a residency in Avian Practice at the Avian & Exotic Animal Clinic of Indianapolis under the mentorship of Dr Angela Lennox.

Amber then moved to Boston, where she practiced at VCA South Shore and later VCA Wakefield Animal Hospital. In 2017, she achieved board certification in Avian Practice through the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) — a milestone that recognised years of advanced training and study. There are only about 125 avian specialists worldwide, and Amber was one of the first Australians to earn this qualification.

Dr Amber enjoys working with all species but has particular interests in avian reproductive disease, reptile medicine and surgery, and rabbit and rodent dentistry. She has contributed several articles and textbook chapters to help educate both veterinarians and pet owners.

Amber is actively involved in her professional community and serves as: Co-Chair of the Social Media and Marketing Committee for the Association of Avian Veterinarians (AAV), Director and Scientific Committee Member for the Australasian Committee (AAVAC) and A member of the Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians (AEMV) and the Association of Amphibian and Reptile Veterinarians (ARAV).

After several rewarding years overseas, Dr Amber returned home to the Mornington Peninsula in 2020 to be closer to family and friends. She loves being part of the local community again and looks forward to meeting and caring for your feathered, furred, and scaled family members.