Margaret Davidson – Clinic Manager

Margaret has been in the vet industry for the more than 12 years, and as Clinic Manager has the responsibility of organising the vets diary and running a smooth clinic. Margaret finds her role both rewarding and challenging, and appreciates her supportive reception team.

Lesley Davis – Stock Control

Lesley joined Vetlife in January 2006 and is responsible for the stock control at the Temuka Clinic.
Prior to this Lesley worked as a Postie as well as running an Event Management Company and working part time for her partner at The Cyclery. Lesley has 2 daughters and a son and her interests include mountain biking, water skiing, kayaking and walking her dog.

Sarah Cleveland – Retail

Sarah enjoys working at Vetlife and has been at the Temuka clinic since 2004. Her main duties are in the shop retail area. Sarah has a broad knowledge of the sales of animal remedies. Sarah lives in Temuka, loves motorsports and is a Green Belt in Seido Karate.

Lindsay Shedden

Lindsay has many years experience at the Temuka Practice. Lindsay covers for holidays and when people are sick. In her spare time Lindsay likes gardening, sculpture, fishing and Coro Street.

Vicki Aitken

Vicki is the newest member of the Vetlife Temuka team and has been employed as a general all rounder to cover the front desk reception, small animal reception, shop sales, storeroom, kennels and cattery. With this variety her days are challenging and exciting.

Malcolm Clapperton – Retail Sales and Rep

Malcom moved to the South Island 26 years ago to manage Mount Somers Station.  Previously working on farms overseas for 4 years he returned to NZ taking up the challenge of moving to the foothills of Mid Canterbury, working on the large but intensive farming system at Mt Somers.  Malcolm is a keen tramper, a mountain biker, a member of the Methven Search and Rescue for 20 years and is a senior grade netball umpire working towards NZ Qualification.  The challenge of a new career with Vetlife is now his focus and looks forward to assisting clients in their farming endeavours.

Des Bowman

Liz Ashby

Liz moved down from the North Island after graduating from Massey University, where she studied the Diploma in Veterinary Nursing.  In her spare time Liz enjoys playing sports, socialising and being on the farm.

Jane Sutherland

Jane loves her job working with large animals and enjoys meeting people. In her spare time Jane makes dolls and bikes.

Andrew Bates

Andrew McLaughlin

Duncan Crosbie

Having wanted to be a vet from aged ten, Duncan graduated from Massy University twelve years later. He spent three years working in Southland before travelling overseas and joined vetlife Temuka in April 2007.

Jim O’Toole (Vetlife Director)

Jim has been with the company for 40 years in mixed practice. Jim is now passing on his experience with stock handling and the day to day running of the clinic. Jim is always willing to talk over problems with clients, however is preparing for retirement.

Phil Skinner

Phil graduated in 1996 from Massey University. Phil spent three years at Hunterville before heading to the United Kingdom, where he spent three years. Phil returned to New Zealand and joined Vetlife in 2002, spending five years at Ashburton and latterly one year at Temuka. PhiI has a three year old daughter and two year old son.

Robyn Skinner