As well as being the NZVNA President, Laura is the Academic Programme Manager for Applied Animal Health at Unitec Institute of Technology, Auckland. She is a registered Veterinary Nurse who has a background in clinical practice and practice management. Laura holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Advanced Practice in...

Natalie has more than 20 years’ experience as a qualified Veterinary Nurse across private, corporate, and charity clinics. She now works as a vet area manager supporting six veterinary clinics. In this role she mentors practice managers and works to ensure that clinic teams are upskilled, providing high clinical standards,...

After graduating from Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University in 2014 with a Bachelor of Veterinary Technology (BVT), Lisa spent seven years nursing for busy mixed practices. She began as a sole charge nurse and large animal technician in Piopio and worked her way up to clinic coordinator and head...

Lisa-Marie began her career as a sole-charge Veterinary Nurse in an equine practice, before progressing into a broad range of clinical, administrative, and leadership roles. She has worked in large veterinary groups as well as locally owned and operated clinics, and within companion and large animal practices. Lisa-Marie's key areas...

With more than 25 years in the veterinary industry, Luanne works as a Veterinary Nurse Consultant with a special interest in canine and feline behaviour, nutrition, and preventative healthcare. She also runs pet weight management programmes and puppy pre-school classes. Luanne holds a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and...

Anna began Veterinary Nursing in Wellington in 2005 before moving to London where she spent 11 years working in a variety of small animal clinics, private practices, corporate practices, and charity hospitals. When she returned, she began referral nursing at Veterinary Specialists Aotearoa (VSA) working solely in anaesthesia. In 2023,...

Tenneal graduated from The University of Queensland in 2019 with dual bachelor’s degrees in Veterinary Technology and Agribusiness. She now works as the senior production animal veterinary technologist at Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s veterinary teaching hospital. Her role is split between clinical work, teaching undergraduate students, and research...

Ang has been a Veterinary Nurse since 1999, with the majority of her career spent in general practice. In 2019, she began training in animal behaviour and now works in a veterinary behaviour referral centre, where she combines her clinical nursing expertise with behavioural knowledge to help animals feel safer...

As well as being an executive committee member, Michelle Cameron also works as the NZVNA The Vet Nurse Lens editor. After graduating from Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University in 2001 with a Diploma in Veterinary Nursing, Michelle settled in Glasgow, Scotland where she lived for 13 years. During this...

Graduating from Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University with a Bachelor of Veterinary Technology (BVetTech) in 2019, Meg began her career in South Waikato. After gaining valuable experience as a small animal nurse and large animal technician, she moved to Northland where she now works as a Veterinary Nurse team...

Originally from Zimbabwe, Ros’ passion for animals began early and it’s a love that has shaped her career. When she moved to Aotearoa New Zealand, Ros spent four years at the New Zealand Veterinary Association learning about the veterinary profession. In 2011, she became the Corporate Services Manager at the...

Sam has been NZVNA’s administrator since 2021 and supports our team with a broad range of tasks. She holds a Bachelor of Business (BBus) majoring in Marketing from Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University. She brings a thoughtful, people-focused approach to her work, with a strong emphasis on communication, organisation,...