Meet the talented, caring bunch of professionals that make up the Ōtaki Vets team. You can rest assured knowing your treasured pet is in great hands with this caring and experienced team.
Olivia
Lead Veterinarian
Olivia is a small-town Kiwi girl, originally from Pahiatua. She completed her veterinary degree at Massey University in 2007. Olivia is passionate about small animal internal medicine; she is very thorough and loves getting to the bottom of a case making her our go to person for getting a tricky diagnosis. Olivia is a whizz at dentals and enjoys surgeries; you will often catch her doing the tricky surgeries that require a lot of patience. Olivia’s dedication and care to her patients also extends outside of the clinic where she is often studying, keeping up with the latest in veterinary knowledge and advancements. We are very lucky to have Olivia as our Lead Veterinarian her excellent communication skills and compassion for the role make her a wonderful mentor and lead for our clinic.
Angela
Veterinarian
Angela is one of our veterinary surgeons, who trained in Edinburgh and graduated in 1984 before moving to New Zealand and Otaki in the early 90’s. Angela has over 40-year experience and actually set up and owned the original Otaki Veterinary Centre in 1995. She has a special interest in surgery and has gained her membership of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists. Angela also has interests in dentistry, oncology, and deals with animal exports. In her spare time Angela enjoys flying light aircraft, tramping and plays the clarinet and saxophone. She lives on a small holding with sheep, cattle and two very spoilt cats.
Maria
Veterinarian
Maria is passionate about small animals and loves that no two days are the same as a vet. She is married and has two children (both finished with school), four cats and Daisy, her dog that comes to work. On her off days she likes to do yoga, taking photos and is a member of the tramping club.
Hannah
Veterinarian
Hannah graduated from Massey University in 2021, prior to becoming a veterinarian she was a primary school teacher. Hannah grew up in Hamilton and while she loves all animals, she has labelled herself the “crazy cat lady” in her adult life sharing her home with one black cat, one tabby and a three-legged tortie. Hannah is passionate about making the best short or long-term plans to help your fur babies feel better and live their best most comfortable lives, especially as they get a bit older.
Amanda
Head Nurse
Jo
Vet Nurse
Jo is one of the part time nursing and reception team and has a lasting passion for all animals, especially horses. She loves being a member of such a caring and experienced veterinary team. A lifestyle block with horses, sheep and cattle keeps family life busy!
Torlena
Vet Nurse
Torlena is one of our wonderful nurses, who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team. She has a soft spot for cats and has a great approach with them. Torlena loves surgery and is excellent at taking bloods, monitoring anaesthesia, and working the inhouse blood machines. She has a great sense of humour, and we love having her on the team.
Emma
Vet Nurse
Leran
Vet Nurse
Sophie
Vet Nurse
Sarah
Receptionist
Sarah is our friendly face at the clinic reception desk – her focus is on providing professional, friendly customer service for you and your pet. When she’s not greeting new and existing clients at work, she’s keeping busy on her dairy farm with her husband. Sarah is a mum to three teenagers, two mother and daughter Jack Russell’s, and a family cat.
Nicole
Receptionist/Nurse Assistant
Emma
Receptionist
Emma is our wonderful receptionist. Emma is an animal lover and has been a dedicated fosterer for at-least 3 years and is a proud mum of 2 boys and 2 girls ranging in ages from 20 to 7. In her spare time, you can find her chilling on her small lifestyle block, taking nature photographs and spending time with friends and family. Emma says she loves being part of the Otaki Vets fun, close knit, caring and supportive team and we equally love having her.
Monday – 8:00am – 5:30pm
Tuesday – 8:00am – 5:30pm
Wednesday – 8:00am – 5:30pm
Thursday – 8:00am – 5:30pm
Friday- 8:00am – 5:30pm
Saturday – 9:00am – 1:00pm
Sunday – CLOSED
© Otaki Vets, 2021.
