Dr. Andrew Newington BVSc MACVS
After graduating from Massey University Andrew spent 3 years working in a mixed animal practise in the Waikato before heading of to the UK for 4 1/2 years. While there he worked in a range of Veterinary Practises from the James Herriot style country practise to a very busy small animal practise in London. In 1996 he moved to Unitec and began developing Unitec Veterinary Hospital into the clinic it is today. In 1999 he sat and passed post graduate exams in small animal surgery to become a member of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists. Surgery continues to be an interest and the clinic is well equipped to perform most types of surgical procedures. When not at work he is usually on his farmlet in Ardmore or out on the road training for his next triathlon.
Dr. Angela Young BVSc
Angela joined the team in July 2005. She graduated from Massey University in 2001. Originally from Auckland she returned to her hometown and worked at The Cat Practise for two years before joining the team at Unitec. She has a keen interest in internal medicine and intends to sit further exams to become a member of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists in this discipline. Her pastimes include painting, hiking & baking. Her & her fiance plan to wed in October 2010.
Dr. Kylie O'Loughlin BVSc MRCVS
Kylie joined the team in June 2009 after having worked in a number of practices in the United Kingdom including the Royal Veterinary College in London. She is a former NZ representative in gymnastics and aerobics. Her particular interest is in small animal medicine and she is currently enrolled in a Master of Veterinary Science at Massey University in this area. Her & her partner plan to wed in March 2011.
Angela Gussey DVN
Angela is originally from Mt Albert & completed her Diploma in Veterinary Nursing in 2002. She worked with large animals for the first year and has been at Unitec since September 2003. Angela is passionate about her career as a veterinary nurse and is a great asset to the clinic. She lives at home with her husband 3 cats, 2 dogs. In 2009 Angela was awarded the Meriel Veterinary Nurse of the year award. This is an annual award for the best vet nurse in NZ
Serena Dickinson DVN
Serena joined us from Veterinary Specialist Group after completing her diploma in veterinary nursing at Unitec in 2005. She is a great veterinary nurse & will always go the extra mile for her patients/clients. She is passionate about animal care, she loves surgery & is a huge asset to the clinic. She lives in New Lynn with her 3 cats & 2 dogs. Keep a look out for her smiling face:-)
Alanna Gillman DVN
Alanna started full time for Unitec Veterinary Hospital in March 2010, after working in a number of clinics around Auckland. She trained & gained her diploma in Vet Nursing at Unitec in 2007. She enjoys all aspects of Vet Nursing, horse riding & having fun with friends in her spare time. Look out for her smiling face at reception, or at the Akarana Vet clinic.
Teressa Cooper DVN
Teressa joined the team in July 2009. After working as a vet nurse in practices in South, East and West Auckland, she has spent the last year working for Hills Pet Nutrition However the call of vet nursing was too strong and she has returned to a more hands on role at our clinic. She will the doing her OE in August 2010, for 3 months. You will see her again around November 2010.
Student Staff Members
Each year the Unitec Veterinary Hospital employs a student or two, from the Unitec Veterinary Nursing Course. We aim to provide a positive learning environment for these chosen students, to learn as staff, as well as students. Staff responsibilites are far greater than student responsiblities, so these staff members work rostered Weekends, Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays during their studies at Unitec. Hopefully, they will gain some invaluable experience during their time with us.
This year we are extremely lucky to have Sarah Thomson & Martina Lovberg. They have been working with us since October/November last year, no doubt you have seen their smiling faces at reception.
Martina Lovberg
Martina is originally from Sweden studying the DVN at Unitec. She loves the friendly people here and New Zealand nature. She plans on moving to Hong Kong next year to do the Bachelor of vet nursing and rehabilitation. She is friendly, caring and passionate about working with animals!
Sarah Thomson
Sarah is a second year DVN student at Unitec. She grew up in West Auckland, but left for a few years to work on a thoroughbred stud farm in Waikato. Sarah is now back in Auckland flatting out West with her 2 cats. Sarah is a very happy and positive person who will always give clients a smile and their pets a cuddle!
Both Martina & Sarah are currently completing their Diploma in Veterinary Nursing at Unitec. We wish them both well for their end of year exams & for their prosperous futures.
