Meet The Team

Dr. Sonya Wasik

Sonya is a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons (Dipl. ECVS) and a registered specialist in small animal surgery.

Dr. Scot Plummer

BVSc (HONS)

Founder / Surgeon

Throughout his childhood, Dr. Plummer was passionate about caring for animals. This led him to the University of Queensland, where he graduated with Honours in a Bachelor of Veterinary Science in 1994. In 1997, he opened his own practice in Melbourne, and is now bringing high-quality and affordable pet care to Brisbane. His best friend is Tazz the Kelpie.

Dr. Damien MacGinley

BVSc

Senior Veterinarian

Damien has worked in the veterinary industry since a teenager, where he started out volunteering at a veterinary clinic and worked his way into animal care. Graduating from UQ with a Bachelor in Veterinary Science. 

Dr. Eslam Akasha

DVM

Veterinarian

Eslam joined the BPS team in late 2025, bringing a global perspective and a deep commitment to clinical excellence. He finds the most rewarding part of his work is the ability to improve a patient’s quality of life while acting as a trusted support system for their owners.

Dr. Emma-Karin Millers

DVM

Senior Veterinarian

Dr. Emma-Karin graduated in 2015 from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, she also has a PHD in biochemistry engineering from the University of Queensland.

Charmaine

Practice Manager

Charmaine holds a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and began her nursing career at the age of 20. She worked in the field for five and a half years, including 18 months in emergency and critical care, as well as time in an equine practice.

Laura

Nurse Manager

Laura has worked in the veterinary industry for 9 years and has a BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing from Edinburgh Napier University. Travelling to Australia from Scotland in 2019, she was one of our first nurses to join the Brisbane Pet Surgery Team. She started in early 2020.

Phoebe

Senior Veterinary Technician

Phoebe has worked with small animals since 2019 and completed her bachelor of Veterinary Technology in 2021. She has worked at the clinic since 2020 taking some time to travel the world and return to us in 2024.

Molly

Senior Veterinary Nurse

Molly has been a Veterinary Nurse since 2017 and has been part of the team since 2021. She has worked across various small animal practices.

Charlotte

Senior Veterinary Technician

Charlotte has a bachelor of Veterinary Technology, and her goal is working towards a Veterinary Science Degree. She has been working in the animal industry since 2021 and cannot imagine a world without animals, and would like to spend her career helping them. 

Claudia

Veterinary Nurse

Claudia has been a dedicated professional in the veterinary industry since 2013. Claudia holds a degree in Veterinary Science and a Specialisation in Animal Production from Colombia, complemented by her Australian qualifications. 

Sebastian

Veterinary Nurse

Sebastian officially joined the BPS team in 2024, after first connecting with us during a "True Grit" team event—a testament to his energetic and team-oriented spirit. 

Alivia

Veterinary Nurse

Alivia has been a dedicated member of the veterinary industry since she was 16 years old, joining the BPS team in early 2026. 

Maddi

Veterinary Nurse

Maddi joined the BPS team in early 2025, bringing with her a professional background in hospitality management. 

Mollie

Receptionist

As our full-time receptionist, Mollie is the first smiling face you’ll see when you walk into the clinic. Since joining the BPS family in early 2025, she has found a true "second home" here. 

Maisie

Receptionist / Veterinary Nurse

Maisie has known she wanted to work with animals since she was very young, a passion that led her to join the BPS team in early 2025.