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. Kaile Vuyk (Pronounced Kylie Vike), an experienced and compassionate equine veterinarian now serving horses and their owners across the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria. Originally from the United States, Kaile completed a Bachelor of Science in Biology before graduating from the prestigious Royal Veterinary College in London in 2024. She then gained extensive practical experience through a 12-month rotating internship at Scone Equine Hospital, working across all areas of equine medicine, surgery, and performance horse care.

As a lifelong horse owner and rider, Kaile has first-hand insight into the needs of sport and pleasure horses alike. She grew up competing in hunter/jumper events, later expanding into foxhunting and eventing, which has given her a strong understanding of horse health, performance, and injury prevention.

Outside of her veterinary work, Kaile enjoys exploring the outdoors with her dog, Mochi, along with running, surfing, and diving. She is excited to be part of the Mornington Peninsula community and looks forward to helping local horse owners keep their horses healthy, sound, and performing at their best.

If you’re looking for a knowledgeable and approachable equine vet in the Mornington Peninsula, Dr. Kaile is here to provide exceptional care for your horse.

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. '