Our People

Dr Mike Tweedie has been living and working on the Mornington Peninsula for over 10 years. Mike grew up in Northern Ireland and attended veterinary school at Cambridge University, England. Mike came to Australia in 2002 to complete an internship at The Goulburn Valley Equine Hospital and from there moved into racetrack practice in Melbourne.

Over the last 19 years Dr Mike has developed a special interest in the management of the equine athlete, with a particular focus in the diagnosis and management of lameness and performance issues associated with Sporthorses competing in the equestrian disciplines.

Dr Mike has a special interest in rehabilitation of injuries utilising individual rehab plans for each horse. He has also developed a deep under standing of utilising cell based therapies for the management of joint disease and tendon injuries.

Dr Mike was a show jumper way back in the day and is now the Chef d’Equipe for his family of keen horse riders.

Dr Melissa Bain

Associate Veterinary Surgeon

Dr Melissa was born and raised in Dorset, England. Dr Melissa developed her love of horses from a very young age, spending many years in pony club, eventing and hunting. After relocating to Australia, she completed a Bachelor of Medical Science at Sydney University, majoring in neuroscience, before going on to complete her veterinary degree at James Cook University in Townsville.

Melissa successfully completed a rotating internship at the University of Adelaide and joined our associate team in January 2021. It has always been Melissa’s goal to be an equine vet and while she enjoys all aspects of equine practice, her interests lie particularly in medicine. Dr Melissa has a special interest in medicinal cases, from gastric issues, to Insulin Resistance and Cushings management.

Dr Melissa is a keen horse rider and the proud owner of Iggy, a lovely Irish Sport Horse.

Nurse Meg Stafford

Veterinary Nurse

After working in small animal practice for 12 years doing everything from general and surgical nursing to specialist medical nursing and practice management, it was time to explore a strong passion of mine which was equine nursing. 

Owning three horses, I understand the need for an excellent Vet team that is honest, dedicated and able to think outside the square from time to time.  I joined Tweedie and Associates in 2022, completed my equine nursing certificate and can honestly say I have found my happy place.   

I love being part of such a dedicated team, helping to solve our patient's problems, getting to know our clients  and the fact that no two days are ever the same.

Nurse Jessica Delaney

Veterinary Nurse

Jess has grown up with horses and has been riding since she was a little girl, spending many years in Pony Club and out competing most weekends. Originally from South Gippsland, Jess moved to England at the age of 15 and returned when she was 19 with her partner Stephen.

Jess is a fully qualified Veterinary Nurse and began nursing at a small animal only practice. Eventually, Jess moved to a mixed practice clinic to get more equine nursing experience before realising that her focus of interest solely resided with horses. Jess started with Tweedie and Associates as a Veterinary Assistant and feels like she has found her calling in life. Jess really enjoys assisting the vets with their calls, especially lameness work ups and gastroscopes.

Jess is owned by her sassy Thoroughbred Bronson, who she is aiming to get back out competing in dressage with. Jess also still has her first childhood Shetland Pony, Lightening.

Nurse Laura Grinblat

Veterinary Nurse

Laura joined the clinic in 2024. Laura has had a love for animals, in particular horses, since before she could remember and began riding at an early age. This led her to working within the Racing industry and Dressage performance stables for several years, before pursuing a career in veterinary nursing.

Laura is a fully qualified veterinary nurse who began her nursing career in small animal practice. Although enjoying all facets of small animal nursing, the opportunity to work as an equine nurse to combine her expertise in veterinary nursing with her love of horses was an exciting next step and too good to pass up.
Laura loves all aspects of equine nursing and is dedicated to providing the highest standard of care, ensuring every patient receives the attention they deserve.

Outside of work, Laura lives on the Peninsula with her 3 horses and 2 cats, who keep her life just as busy and fulfilling as her career. '