Our Team

Alissa Hutchison

BVSc

Alissa joined us in 2020 after graduating from Massey University.

Alissa is particularly interested in dentistry, critical care, and anything rabbit-related. She also has a soft spot for our elderly patients, and loves making sure our geriatric patients are happy and comfortable. Alissa is heavily involved in caring for SPCA’s animals and makes weekly visits to the centre to ensure their well-being.

“I love animals and enjoy problem solving, so being a vet fits these two aspects together quite well! Now that I’m working as a vet I really enjoy seeing the pet-owner relationship and helping people to give their pets the best life they can.”

When Alissa’s not at work, you can find her riding her horse, walking her two dogs by the river, or spending time with her three cats and two rabbits. And of course, hanging out with her husband Josh! Her dedication to the well-being of animals, combined with her lovely friendly personality, make Alissa an exceptional veterinarian and a joy to be around.


 

Veterinarians

Adam Stanyer

Adam Stanyer

BSC (Hons), BVM&S, GP Cert SAS

Practice Owner

Alissa Hutchison

Alissa Hutchison

BVSc

Brechtsje Tacoma

Brechtsje Tacoma

BVSc

Brendan Hickman

Brendan Hickman

BVSc, BAppSc, PGDipBA

Practice Owner & Managing Director

Carol Cathman

Carol Cathman

DVM, BA

Grace Miller

Grace Miller

BVSc

Iain Pashby

Iain Pashby

BVM&S

Jacqui Hickman

Jacqui Hickman

BVSc 

Practice Owner & Deputy Head Vet

Jonathan Spurgeon

Jonathan Spurgeon

BSc (Hons), BVSc CertGP SAP, CertGP Fel.P MRCVS

Katie Bowron

Katie Bowron

BVSc

Kelly Phillips

Kelly Phillips

BVetMed (Hons), BSC (Hons)

Head Vet

Melanie Zwiener

Melanie Zwiener

DVM, DrMedVet

Rachel Stanyer

Rachel Stanyer

BVM&S, MSc WAH