Waikato Equine Veterinary Centre

10/10/2025

10/10/2025

And that's a wrap for our nurse profiles for Veterinary nurse appreciation week 2025.
Thank you to our nurses for all you do for the horses (and humans) you support.
We genuinely couldn't provide the care to our clients, their horses and equine community as a whole without you, so we thank you for choosing this vocation path and the empathy, skill, care and dedication you provide everyday in your job role.

10/10/2025

Our lucky last but certainly not least nurse who covers some territory in our wide coverage area is Casey.
You will find Casey at WEVC Taupo, assisting Dr Megan and Dr Lucy on their infield appointments and in clinic cases at Grant Road clinic.
Casey also ensures their days stay organised taking calls, responding to communications and undertaking bookings. Also all those odd jobs in-between of inventory management and fire warden.
What makes nursing special for you?
"I love working with and helping our amazing team of vets, the variety of work and getting to meet new clients and their equine friends"

09/10/2025

Well where would we be without our next featured nurse Chloe who keeps the ship sailing in the right direction seamlessly.
You’ll find Chloe everywhere! From supporting the nurses and vets in the hospital to coordinating the whole nursing team and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes. Chloe has been part of the clinic for many years and brings a wealth of experience to her role. She thrives on the variety of cases that come through and takes pride in ensuring every patient receives the best possible care.

What do you enjoy about being a veterinary nurse?
“I love caring for inpatients and watching horses recover under our care. Every day is different. My passion really lies in the hospital when we have intensive patients, tackling challenges and problem-solving alongside the vets. I feel so lucky to be part of such a skilled and supportive team, working together to give our patients the best care.”

When Chloe is not at work, she can be found spending time with her husband, daughter and her two dogs, Sonny and Kaia.

09/10/2025

Vet nurse awareness week, and we have our legendary Ally.
You’ll find Ally out in the field, helping Dr Ronan and Dr Tara in Matamata, making sure their vehicles are stocked and all the equipment they need is ready. She’s been with the clinic for many years, and her attention to detail has been invaluable when working alongside the vets. She loves working out of Matamata with its predominance for racing work.

What do you like about being a vet nurse:
“I enjoy being an equine vet nurse because it’s rewarding to support both horses and their owners, helping ensure every patient gets the best care possible. I love being part of a team where everyone works together to make a difference.”

When she’s not at work, Ally enjoys spending time with her animals at home and going on outdoor adventures

08/10/2025

Day 4 of featuring our wonderful nurses and showing our appreciation for all they do in our practice.
Today we start off with Hannah-Marie
You’ll find Hannah-Marie in surgery, ensuring everything runs smoothly and giving your horse reassurance as they’re induced before surgery. Her amazing attention to detail and organisation skills keep the team working seamlessly, and she also supports Chloe in her role as 2IC.

Her passion for nursing:
“I love being able to make a difference with our patients. I like being able to give them a positive experience when at the clinic so that it might not be so daunting if there’s a next time. I also really love the surgical side of things and feel privileged to be trusted with people’s horses while they undergo surgery.”

When she’s not at work, Hannah-Marie enjoys walks with her husband and their dog, Olive.

08/10/2025

Instantly recognized, Vanessa or Ness is literally part of WEVC history, being with the practice for 20 odd years she brings a wealth of experience to the team. You’ll find her helping the vets, caring for inpatients, and working in the lab. Her calm confidence and depth of knowledge make her a huge asset to both the team and our clients.

What do you enjoy about being a veterinary nurse:
“I love the variety, you can deal with so many different cases every day, and it always keeps things interesting. No horse is ever the same!”

When she’s not at work, Ness is busy looking after her two boys and fitting in time to ride her horse.

Footnote: Ness also makes the most wickedly yummy fudge, making her especially popular with the whole team!

07/10/2025

Another of our wonderful nursing staff that go over and beyond looking after our equines.
Meet Henrikus, You’ll find him both in the hospital and out on the road with the vets. He ensures all the equipment is organised and that all images and videos are uploaded to our system. He’s always on the go, keeping busy and making sure the clinic is looking its best.

What do you enjoy about being a veterinary nurse:
“I love being a vet nurse because it allows me to care for animals and make a real difference in their lives. The bond I form with both the animals and their owners is incredibly rewarding. I also cherish the strong team spirit within the clinic, working alongside passionate colleagues who share the same dedication to animal welfare makes every day fulfilling and motivating.”

When he’s not at work, Henrikus enjoys everything outdoors and is always up for an adventure.

07/10/2025

Thank you to everyone that is dropping a like or comment to help us show our appreciation towards our nursing team, Day 3 and a very well known team member.
Jess has been part of the team for a number of years, and her experience and calm, intuitive nature make her a valued and trusted member of the team. She is Alec’s nurse and works closely alongside him, ensuring he has everything he needs to treat your horses. You’ll often see her trotting horses up for lameness work-ups -no matter the weather!
She assists keeping Alec’s day running smoothly with her great organisational skills. Jess is also highly experienced in hospital and surgical work.
What do you enjoy about being a veterinary nurse:
“I love seeing the success of our clients and horses, knowing I’ve contributed to their progress. Staying involved in hospital and surgical care keeps my knowledge sharp, and the variety of each day makes the work both exciting and fulfilling.”

When she’s not at work, Jess enjoys spending time with her fiancé, her dog Oakley and her two horses at home. Destiny, who’s now retired, and Rina, who she’s had since a yearling and is now competing with.

07/10/2025

Now here's a familiar face.
By now most of you will have met Vee if you have been to clinic over the last few years. You’ll find Vee in the hospital, working closely with the vets and their patients. She keeps the hospital running smoothly with her organizational skills, and her precision and attention to detail mean nothing is missed. Vee treats every patient as if they were her own, making sure each horse is comfortable and well cared for. With many years at the clinic, her experience and dedication are highly valued, and she’s a vital part of the team.

What do you enjoy about being a veterinary nurse?
“I love looking after my patients and being the best possible advocate and voice I can be to make their stay as calm and successful as possible, with a special place in my heart for foals and their mums. My personal daily goal and standard to reach is a sentence from my boss in Germany: ‘treat every horse as if it was the first one you worked with on the day and the most important one.’”

When she’s not at work, she’s often looking after injured wildlife at home, nursing them back to health, as well as spending time with her two horses, Monty (also known as ‘the dinosaur’) and River. As well as her two cats, chickens and ducks.

06/10/2025

Next up we have our newby to our nursing team.
Meet Carlotta, she has just joined us as our seasonal nurse. She’s newly qualified and has travelled all the way from Germany to help out during our busy season. Our seasonal nurses each year are a wonderful and very welcome addition to the team when we are into our Southern hemisphere busy season and a fair few we have managed to convince to stay in NZ!

What do you enjoy about being a veterinary nurse:
“As an equine vet nurse, I enjoy combining hands-on care with attentive support. Horses need calm, attentive handling, and it’s rewarding to support their treatment and recovery as part of the veterinary team.”

When she’s not working, in Germany she loved spending time with her dog and horses, and as she settles into New Zealand, she’s looking forward to exploring the country.
Make sure you say hi 👋 when you meet her and give your best NZ must do and see tips!

06/10/2025

Vet nurse appreciation week,
Day 2, 6am and our nurse coordinator has sent out the morning message to the nursing team of where and what they are assisting with today.
Our first nurse for our show of appreciation today is Kendyll.

Kendyll will be found in the hospital or out with the vets, always bringing calm confidence and great intuition when caring for the horses. Her gentle approach and eye for detail make her a valued part of the team.

What do you enjoy about being a veterinary nurse:
“I love our awesome team dynamic, the different breeds of horses and their unique personalities that come through the clinic, and seeing horses thrive after treatment. Every day is a learning day, and that’s what keeps me passionate about what I do.”

When she’s not at work, Kendyll is busy renovating her home and spending time with her family.