Meet the Team

Rob is a very familiar face around our clinic and has been with the practice since he first started back in 1980. Being our clinic Chief Medical Director, he thrives in his multidisciplinary, demanding role.…

Robert has been with our team since 1987 and is one of our most experienced vets. His area of expertise is in general practice. Robert loves fixing things and finds it very challenging when he…

With years of experience, Ross is a long-standing member of our veterinary team. Ross joined our team after graduating in 1991 and has been with us ever since. His area of expertise is in large…

Nikki joined us in 2004, shortly after completing her diploma in veterinary nursing. She loves being involved in an animal’s recovery after it has undergone surgery or a major illness. She once spent 10 weeks…

A long-standing member of our team, Lara joined us in 1988 and is our most senior nurse. Her favourite part of the job is making a difference in the lives of the animals and pet…

Lori is our multi-talented Marketing Manager. She joined our team in 2000 and worked as a receptionist/vet nurse for 5 years before bidding us farewell to focus on her music projects. We were thrilled when…

After working in banking for the majority of her career, Averil decided it was time for a change and pursued her studies in Vet Nursing. She first joined the team in 2012 and spends her…

Katherine joined us in March 2015, after finishing her veterinary degree at Massey University. She spends most of her time working on small animal cases, especially with companion animals. She understands how important these animals…

Having recently completed his veterinary degree at university, Ben is our newest member to join our team. Ben spends most of his time working on companion animal cases and is already enjoying the varied aspects…

Qualified for over 18 years, Paula has been a member of our team since 2006. Paula loves the varied nature of her job and appreciates that each day is different from the one before. Like…

Abbie joined the NP Vet Group team after completing her certificate in vet nursing at Otago Polytechnic in 2004. In addition to the standard vet nursing work, she has completed additional training in dog behaviour…

Shamara completed her Vet Nursing Certificate in 2010 and has been with us since 2012. Shamara is a total “people person” who is known for her excellent client management skills and the warm relationships she…

Sheree completed degrees in both veterinary nursing and rural technology – her diverse talents have been an asset to us since 2009. Not only is Sheree particularly skilled in working with large animals, but she…

Shona began working for St Aubyn Vet in 2007 and completed her Diploma of Vet nursing from Otago Polytechnic in 2009. During her studies, she developed a passion for animal behaviour and pet nutrition. Shona…

Judith has been a dedicated member of our team since 2005. Before joining us, she worked in a number of other jobs, including riding instructor, caregiver and waitress (“world’s worst”, she claims). Given her deep…

Bruce is a digital team member who has recently joined our team here at the Vet Group. Available 24/7, Bruce can help our clients make bookings, repeat prescriptions, and answer routine queries. He can help clients…

Wendy is a highly experienced vet who joined our team in 2014. Before moving back to New Zealand, Wendy worked and trained in the UK, where she took part in a 3-year course studying classical…

Jo joined NP Vet Group in 2002 after completing her veterinary nursing training. Over the past 18 years she has been a dedicated member of our team, greeting the chaos and challenges with poise and…

Maddy joined NP Vet Group after completing her degree in 2013. She enjoys so many aspects of her job, including working with her colleagues on demanding cases and applying science to solve challenging problems. Maddy…

Previously working as a Funeral Director in Wanganui, Paige relocated to New Plymouth in 2014 for her husbands work commitments. With a passion for animals, it was an easy decision to begin her new journey…

Vivienne joined NP Vet Group back in 2006, making her one of the most senior member of our Vet Nursing team. Vivienne enjoys a varying and fast past paced role within the clinic that includes…

Steph has been with NP Vet Group since 2013 when she completed her certificate in Veterinary Nursing. She is very involved in the monitoring and care of sick and injured animals, often having a long-term…

Paula joined our team after completing her certificate in Veterinary Nursing in 2008. She approaches her job with empathy and compassion, gently nursing pets back to life and comforting their owners when loss is unavoidable.…

Shortly after Vicki graduated in 1988 she joined our team for the first time. After working for us for several years, she left the team to focus on other aspects of her life, including being…

After graduating from Massey University, Rebecca travelled throughout Europe and New Zealand working as a locum vet, later settling in Wairarapa where she worked in a mixed practice. After having her second child, her family…

After working as a locum veterinarian in the UK, Nicola returned to New Plymouth and has been a member of the NP Vet Group since 2011. Her areas of expertise include both small and large…

Kate is one of the newer members of our team, but has been a qualified Vet since 1993. She studied in Australia and practiced there before moving to New Zealand with her young family. After…

Gemma is a spirited member of our team, who brings her keen sense of humour with her to work each day. After graduating from the University of Edinburgh in 2007, Gemma spent a year travelling…

Jo has been at the helm since 1994, keeping NP Vet Group on course as it has grown from a small practice to the large and comprehensive one it is today. For anyone who knows…

Born with a passion for animals, Kate spent time working in a cattery and kennels before realising that a career caring for animals was the right choice for her. After completing a certificate in Veterinary…

Anne has been a member of the NP Vet Group team since 2006. She’s a generalist vet who is equally comfortable treating small and large animals, but thanks to her childhood on a farm she…

Kimberly joined our team in 2014 after completing her veterinary nursing degree at Otago Polytechnic. Kimberly is passionate about the role she plays in helping sick patients make a full recovery so they can return…

Hailing from The Netherlands, Christianne is a seasoned vet, who graduated in 2001, and brings a wealth of experience to the table. She has been a proud member of our team for since 2007, where…