Cnr East St & Smithfield Rd
Ashburton 7700
P O Box 161
T 03 307 5195
F 03 308 2452
Ashburton is the largest Vetlife clinic, offering a full range of veterinary services including a dedicated companion animal department and a pet shop.
Melissa came to Vetlife Ashburton through the Ashburton College for work experience in 2009, to decide if she wanted to become a vet nurse. Later in 2009 Melissa started working at Vetlife Ashburton as a kennel Hand & then became full time in 2011. Melissa works in the Petshop and Cattery as well as helping out in the reception area. Melissa has completed her Animal Health course and is looking at starting vet nursing in 2012.
Ruth has recently moved from Timaru as the Clinic Manager and Receptionist. Ruth enjoys the everyday contact with clients. Away from work Ruth enjoys her family, her grandchildren, reading and relaxing.
Emma has been working at Vetlife since 2008. Emma started at the Ashburton clinic and then went on to work at the Methven Vetlife clinic for 5 months before heading back to Ashburton to work in the petshop and cattery. Emma is now based in Inwards Goods dealing with stock. Outside of work Emma enjoys most sports especially rugby.
Sheree has been working for Vetlife for since 2005. Her role within the clinic is as receptionist and shop sales. During weekends Sheree likes to get outdoors and enjoys fishing and tramping, and catching up with friends.
Charlotte was born and bred in Ashburton. Charlotte joined Vetlife in 2006 in the role of Customer Service Large Animals.
Jennie processes the inwards goods. One of her main responsibilities is to ensure products are used before their use by date, reducing shrinkage throughout the practice.
Craig has worked for Vetlife since 2001, initially in inwards and outwards goods, moving then to large animal customer sales. Craig is now working as the dairy sales rep out of the Ashburton clinic.
Colin has been with Vetlife for 4 years servicing sheep and beef clients. Recently Colin has taken over servicing the Methven dairy clients. Previously Colin worked for an animal health company and a fertiliser company. Colin also farmed a mixed sheep and crop farm for 15 years.
Andrea was born and bred in Fairlie and brought up on a sheep farm. In 2001 Andrea moved to Nelson to pursue vet nursing. In 2002 Andrea joined Ashburton Vetlife as a vet nurse.
Vinod has a veterinary science degree from India and he is looking forward to practicing within New Zealand, by qualifying in the NZ National Vet Exam. Within his technicians role he is gathering the practical skills necessary for exams and future practice. He enjoys travelling and playing cricket and table tennis.
Steven is employed as Head Technician for Ashburton. Previously Steven owned and operated a butcher shop. He is married with 2 children.
Darryl has worked with Vetlife since 2006. Originally from the Waikato where he worked as both Vet Technician and Vet Nurse for about 3 years. Darryl runs a Health Hoof program for Vetlife, doing work with lameness in cows. Darryl enjoys living in the South Island, is married and has 6 children.
Hazel is originally from England and graduated from the Royal Veterinary College of London in 2009. After which she did an internship in Farm Animal Production and has remained committed to large animal practice ever since. Hazel moved to Ashburton at the start of 2009. Her main professional interest is infectious disease control. In her spare time she enjoys touch, tennis and squash.
Susan started at the clinic in 2005 after completing her degree. During the first two years she also spent some time working at the Banks Peninsula Clinic. Susan enjoys working with dairy cows, small animals and alpacas, as her interest lies with small animal medicine and cattle medicine. Susan wishes to further her knowledge in ruminant nutrition.
Kasia was born in Poland, achieving a higher degree in Veterinary Medicine in 1990 from Warsaw Veterinary College. Kasia and her husband moved to Ashburton in 1996. Her main professional interests are equine reproductions and camelid medicine. Kasia set up the Camlid Branch of New Zealand Veterinary Association in 2000. In her spare time she is a dedicated mother of three boys, spends time Latin dancing with her husband and looks after their small farm block.
After graduating from Bristol in 2006, Alex spent 3 years in rural mixed practice dealing predominately with companion animals and dairy cattle. After getting married and travelling around Asia for 6 months they arrived in Ashburton. Alex works entirely on the small animal side of the practice and is keen to persue his interests in both medicine and surgery. Interests outside of work include surfing, photgraphy and tramping.
Amy graduated from Bristol Vet School, UK in 2006. She worked as a large animal vet in the UK for three years. InJanuary 2010, she came to Vetlife and is keen to experience New Zealand dairy work. Her interests lie predominately in catttle medicine and fertility. She also enjoys working with sheep and alpacas.
Origionally from Nelson, Jess started working for a small animal veterinarian for Vetlife in 2009. She is an avid small animal lover. Her entourage at home is composed of 2 dogs (a Cocker spaniel and a Spaniel x Labrador), 2 moggies and a tank of fish. In her spare time Jess enjoys going to the gym, playing squash, baking, crafts, gardening and playing touch.
