Georgia Marsden | CEO and Managing Director
Brisbane Water Veterinary Hospital

Georgia Marsden is an MBA-qualified veterinary entrepreneur, Registered Veterinary Nurse (UK/AUS), and nationally recognised speaker redefining what modern veterinary leadership looks like. As CEO and Managing Director of three independent hospitals, Brisbane Water Veterinary Hospital, Leslie Street Vet Clinic, and Blueridge Animal Hospital, Georgia leads a rapidly growing multi-site group in NSW. Under her leadership, these practices have achieved significant revenue growth, industry recognition, and a reputation for delivering high-quality, accessible care without compromising team wellbeing. With over a decade of experience spanning clinical nursing, business strategy, and operations, Georgia brings a rare dual perspective, combining frontline clinical understanding with advanced commercial acumen. She is known for building psychologically safe, high-performing teams, implementing scalable systems, and challenging outdated norms that contribute to burnout within the profession. Georgia is a passionate advocate for the evolution of veterinary nurses and technicians, championing expanded capabilities, leadership pathways, and greater recognition within the industry. Her work sits at the intersection of business, healthcare, and human behaviour, focusing on sustainable practice models, ethical decision-making, and reshaping client expectations in an increasingly complex and corporate-driven landscape. A winner of the 2024 Local Business Award and a multi-year finalist, Georgia’s clinics are deeply embedded in their communities, known for their compassionate approach and commitment to care within clients’ means. Through her speaking, Georgia delivers bold, practical insights on leadership, culture, financial sustainability, and the future of independent veterinary practice, challenging the profession to think bigger, lead better, and create workplaces where both people and patients thrive.