Ingham Clinic

Having grown up on family cattle properties in both Ingham and Charters Towers, Callan has maintained a lifelong passion for cattle and bovine reproduction. After graduating in 2013, he was awarded the prestigious Don Kerr Memorial Award in recognition of his academic excellence in Cattle Medicine. Following graduation, Callan joined Tropical Vets, became a shareholder in 2014, and later co-founded Gener8 Reproduction in 2020.

He has played a key role in expanding Tropical Vets’ large animal services, spearheading the development of Gener8 and fostering the strategic partnership between the two entities. Callan has earned a strong professional reputation as a leader in the field of bovine reproduction, frequently speaking at industry events and conferences. He is particularly passionate about improving access to advanced reproductive services for the northern beef industry—bringing capabilities to the region that were once limited or unavailable.

Callan remains committed to the ongoing growth and innovation of both Tropical Vets and Gener8 Reproduction. Alongside his professional pursuits, he is also developing his own Brahman stud and raising three young children—Michael, Sophie, and Charlie—with his wife and fellow veterinarian, Dr. Kelly Solari.

Growing up in Cairns, Kelly graduated from James Cook University in 2012.  She is very interested in working in mixed practice and works with us in Ingham due to the variety of animals that are in the area.  

Dr. Lauren originates from Victoria, where she completed a science degree in marine biology and zoology before moving north to study Vet Science at UQ.

Lauren graduated in 2015, and has been working in mixed practice ever since. The last four years have been spent running her own mobile vet service in the Western Downs before making the move to Ingham in April 2023 to join Tropical Vets.

Lauren loves all aspect of mixed practice, but in particular small animal medicine and cattle work. When not at work you’ll find her exploring far North Queensland with her young family and spending time with her two crazy kelpies, Morella and Olive.

Dr Lauren is an Ingham local who graduated from JCU in 2015. After working away for a year she returned to join the Ingham team. She has a keen interest in small animal ultrasonography and soft tissue surgery. In her spare time you will find Lauren spending time with her young family and her Burmese cat Elton as well as gardening and sewing.

Maxine grew up in Ingham and, from as far back as she can remember, always wanted to be a vet. Graduating from James Cook University in 2013, she spent five and a half years at a wonderful clinic in Mackay before moving back to Ingham.

Maxine loves being a vet - especially when she gets to meet so many animals each day and getting to spend my days filled with them! Her particular interest is all things 'small animals' - particularly small animal medicine and opthalmology. She has a cat named Lilly and in her spare time loves spending time with family and friends.

Tori started her career in the Whitsundays as a mixed practice vet and now is a part of our team at North Shore.

Tori has a keen interest in equine medicine and small animal surgery. 

When she’s not at work you will find her fishing on the reef or immersed in a book.

Will graduated from The University of Adelaide in 2025 and has recently made the move from the Adelaide Hills to North Queensland to join the team in Ingham. He has a keen interest in production medicine, particularly bovine reproduction, but genuinely enjoys working with all animals and the variety that mixed practice brings. Outside of work you’ll find him fishing, camping, and exploring everything FNQ has to offer.

Originally from rural northern New South Wales, Matilda grew up on sheep and cattle properties before later moving to Cardwell, where her parents have a goat dairy.

Matilda went on to study Veterinary Science at JCU in Townsville, graduating in 2025 and later moved back home to Cardwell and joined the Ingham team. She has a strong passion for large animal medicine and reproduction, and more recently developing a growing interest in surgery.

Outside of work Matilda enjoys riding her horse Roxy, competing in working cattle dog trials with her team of border collies and helping her family's goat dairy whenever she can.

Alex is originally from Perth, Western Australia. After completing a couple of years of Animal Science at Murdoch University, she was accepted into Veterinary Science at JCU in Townsville and made the move east. Alex has a strong interest in mixed practice, particularly small animal medicine, and all things large animals! Outside of work, she enjoys camping, hiking, spending time in the ocean and loves to travel whenever she gets the chance.