Peter
Peter has been a veterinarian for more than 30 years; the majority of this time working with small animals. Together with his son, Angus, and daughter, Nadja, he lives on a lifestyle block with Boots the cat, springer spaniel Toby and a few horses. When Pete’s not working, he enjoys playing squash, touch rugby, walking in the hills and socialising, but most of his time is spent fixing things on his 13 acres! |
Olivia
Olivia has always had such a deep love and respect for all animals that upon finishing school in 2007 she went on to study at CPIT to become a Veterinary Nurse so that she could help and work with animals on a daily basis. During her second year of study, she began working part-time at Avonhead Vets and was thrilled to be given a full-time role when she completed her studies in 2009. Olivia loves all aspects of the job – and working with all types of animals – but cats and dogs are her favourites … and she has acquired a few of her own over the years. Bella, an eight-year-old Lab, Lilly, a six-year-old Maltese and Saffie, a twelve-year-old cat are all loved dearly and keep Olivia entertained! |
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 Amy
Having always enjoyed being around animals, Amy decided that it would be a good idea to turn that affinity for animals into a career. She graduated from CPIT in 2008 with a certificate in Veterinary Nursing. After working in temporary roles in a few veterinary clinics around Christchurch to gain experience, she eventually landed a full-time job with the Avonhead Vets team towards the end of 2009. Prior to studying at CPIT, Amy studied at Canterbury University, graduating in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts. Outside of work she enjoys photography and is slowly getting into hiking in the beautiful New Zealand countryside. Above all, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, and her cat Nessie. |
Marilyn
Marilyn’s family now resides in Christchurch following a RNZAF military career of 30 years that had them living in more than eight regions of New Zealand, plus Singapore. Following years spent managing restaurants, and working for the TAB and Inland Revenue, Marilyn became a Veterinary Nursing Assistant. Marilyn enjoys her work because it allows her to indulge her two favourite things: people and animals. Through Avonhead Vets, she also feeds and cares for cats and dogs when their owners are away. Her other main interest is travel, and she has seen the Canadian Rockies, England, Wales and the Military Tattoo in Edinburgh, Scotland. Retired from horse showing after 20 years, Marilyn still exercises her Appaloosa horses daily and rides whenever she can. |
