Meet Our Staff

Dr Adrian Gallagher, Dr Janie Johnson and the staff at Brisbane Bird Vet are dedicated to providing the best quality service to both you and your bird.

Our goal is to assist you in keeping your valued family member as happy and healthy as possible. As a client, you will receive exceptional customer service and quality veterinary care from our highly skilled staff. Our friendly staff provide thorough clinical examinations, comprehensive diagnostic testing facilities, exceptional medical and surgical care and expert advice on diet, husbandry, behaviour and much more.

Dr. Adrian Gallagher

Owner & Veterinarian

Adrian and GonzoAdrian grew up in historic Maryborough to parents Peter and Barbara. He has always been involved with aviculture, catching 'the bug' from his father at an early age. He has had experience with keeping most types of birds, both aviary and companion. He graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Hons) in 1985 and worked in small animal clinics in the north side suburbs of Ascot, Boondall and Brighton. Adrian purchased the Brighton Veterinary Surgery in 1992 and further developed his avian clientele.

It was his love of birds that saw Adrian undertake further study in Avian Health and gain his membership to the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists in 1993.

Adrian is highly dedicated to his profession. He lectures veterinarians, nurses, aviculturists, school students and members of the pet shop industry on all aspects of avian care and their welfare. Education of pet owners is a priority for Adrian. He believes that with education comes understanding. Adrian is also a patron of the Parrot Society of Australia (which he has held for nearly 20 years), the Queensland Bird Breeders Club Inc. and the Beenleigh Bird Breeders Association.

Many of you will be familiar with his birds Gonzo, Wally and Jellybean.

Amy Crouch

Associate Veterinarian

Amy and WallyAmy is originally from Brisbane, growing up on the beautiful bayside. She grew up having a keen interest in birds, breeding peach faced lovebirds and having various companion birds as well. She has had a long association with Moreton Bay and conservation has always been a focus for her. She is a member of the Australian Conservation Foundation and the Australian Marine Conservation Society. Prior to going to veterinary school, Amy completed a Bachelor of Science, with honours, in Biochemistry. Her honours project involved purifying and characterising a component, from common brown snake venom, that causes blood coagulation. She graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Hons) in 2007. Initially, she moved to Rockhampton and worked in a small animal practice. Three months after starting work in Rockhampton, Amy was offered the associate veterinarian position at Brisbane Bird Vet and happily accepted. She commenced full time work at BBV in early 2008. Amy’s future plans involve sitting for her membership with the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists in Avian Health.

Hannah Gallagher

Veterinary Nurse

Hannah and DollyHannah is another full-time veterinary nurse who has a strong background in avian care, she is Adrian’s daughter! She has always had a passion for animals and has kept birds from a young age. Hannah can assist you with her extensive knowledge of bird behaviour, bird husbandry and with medical advice. She has a special interest in chicken husbandry and also in bird behaviour. Hannah is primarily responsible for the medical care of all hospitalised patients, surgical nursing, managing pathology and generally ensuring the hospital is managed well.

Hannah is currently operating Brisbane Bird Boarding, an avian specific boarding facility located directly behind Brisbane Bird Vet. Give her a call should you require boarding in a facility with optimal disease screening to minimise the risk of disease transmission between birds during their stay. This is the only bird boarding facility in Brisbane that requires health screening for infectious diseases, ensuring the health of your bird during your time away.

Jennifer Harris

Veterinary Nurse

Jennifer and CumariJennifer has always had a connection with nature and the environment. She has strong views on animal welfare and is an ardent conservationist and vegan. She worked on various Queensland islands e.g. Green, Keppel and Heron, prior to commencing employment at Royal Brisbane Hospital and various private hospitals on the Sunshine Coast as a phlebotomist. She jumped at the chance of working with her passion, birds, as a veterinary nurse/receptionist and has been an important part of the team since 2008. She has a family of cockatiels (Bubbles, Rice, their baby Princess, and Hamish) and Cumari, a female Eclectus.

Jellybean

JellybeanJellybean is a double eyed fig parrot with attitude. After being rescued as a featherless chick from a butcher bird in Innisfail, he was surrendered to the Brighton Veterinary Surgery in 2006. He loves the girls but often has a dislike for men, especially during breeding times.

Frances Gallagher

Receptionist

Frances and JellybeanFrances is the second of Adrian’s daughters to work at BBV. She commenced part time reception work in 2008 whilst finishing grade eleven at Clayfield College. She was a late convert to the joys of bird care and now has her hands full caring for Jellybean, her double eyed fig parrot.

Wally

WallyWally, a sulphur crested cockatoo, was surrendered to BBV in 2008. She had a number of serious conditions which her previous owners were unable to treat.

After correcting her malnutrition, osteoporosis, fractured humerus and pancreatic abscess, Wally has become a star at the practice. She regularly happily donates blood for transfusions and has saved many an avian patient as a result.

Gonzo

GonzoGonzo is a gang gang cockatoo and he has been with Adrian for seven years. After a touch and go start to life, he has become an ardent advocate for BBV. Gonzo makes periodic appearances at the surgery, meetings and events in support of Brisbane Bird Vet. His strengths are smooching and cuddling.