Jacqui graduated with a BVSc (Hons) from the University of Sydney. She completed a small animal medicine and surgery residency program and clinical Masters at the University of Melbourne before returning to the University of Sydney to complete a PhD on the aetiology of periodontal disease in domestic cats with the late Professor Daria Love while maintaining her clinical work as a veterinarian. Jacqui is a full-time academic staff member at the Sydney School of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney where she coordinates the teaching of veterinary microbiology and has previously overseen the veterinary curriculum as the Sub-Dean for the Bachelor of Veterinary Science, later the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. She is passionate about teaching clinically relevant infectious disease courses for veterinary postgraduates, veterinary practitioners and companion-animal breeders. Jacqui leads the microbiology area of the school's Veterinary Pathology Diagnostic Service and is a co-founder of the AMR Vet Collective.