Geraldine Staff
Mark Colson BVSc
Senior Veterinarian – Geraldine and Fairlie
Mark graduated from Massey in 1981. He has ‘vetted’ in the outback of Australia, pregnancy tested cows in India, sailed the Indian Ocean, spent a number of years in mixed practice in the UK and settled in Geraldine in 1990. Over this time he has gained a great depth and breadth of experience in large and small animals enjoying the variety the job brings."Over the years the farming scene and pet health have changed dramatically and I am always aware of the need to exceed the new requirements and needs of my clients".
Senior Veterinarian – Geraldine and Fairlie
Mark graduated from Massey in 1981. He has ‘vetted’ in the outback of Australia, pregnancy tested cows in India, sailed the Indian Ocean, spent a number of years in mixed practice in the UK and settled in Geraldine in 1990. Over this time he has gained a great depth and breadth of experience in large and small animals enjoying the variety the job brings."Over the years the farming scene and pet health have changed dramatically and I am always aware of the need to exceed the new requirements and needs of my clients".
Aaron McCullough B.V.Sc
Veterinarian – Geraldine and Fairlie
Aaron graduated from Massey University in 2001. Since then he has worked in intensive mixed animal practice in New Zealand (North Otago and Waikato) and the U.K. Aaron spent 2 years traveling (of which his favourite country was Laos in Asia) before returning to his home town of Geraldine in 2007. His family sheep and beef farm is in Rangitata only 10 minutes from Geraldine. Aaron enjoys all aspects of his veterinary work. He is very interested in helping farmers to improve on farm efficiency and profitability through monitoring programmes to help improve animal health and performance. These programmes identify areas on farm which help to improve reproductive performance, reduce mastitis incidence etc. thereby increasing farm revenue. Aaron also has a strong interest in orthpaedic surgery in cats and dogs. For leisure Aaron enjoys fishing, scuba diving for crayfish, white water kayaking, mountain biking, running, squash and the odd quiet beer with a few friends.
Veterinarian – Geraldine and Fairlie
Aaron graduated from Massey University in 2001. Since then he has worked in intensive mixed animal practice in New Zealand (North Otago and Waikato) and the U.K. Aaron spent 2 years traveling (of which his favourite country was Laos in Asia) before returning to his home town of Geraldine in 2007. His family sheep and beef farm is in Rangitata only 10 minutes from Geraldine. Aaron enjoys all aspects of his veterinary work. He is very interested in helping farmers to improve on farm efficiency and profitability through monitoring programmes to help improve animal health and performance. These programmes identify areas on farm which help to improve reproductive performance, reduce mastitis incidence etc. thereby increasing farm revenue. Aaron also has a strong interest in orthpaedic surgery in cats and dogs. For leisure Aaron enjoys fishing, scuba diving for crayfish, white water kayaking, mountain biking, running, squash and the odd quiet beer with a few friends.
Sally Duncan BVSc
Veterinarian – Geraldine and Fairlie
Sally graduated from Massey University in 2009 and has been working for us since. Sally originally hails from a farming background, and is interested in servicing our sheep, dairy and beef clients, but also covers small animals as well.
Veterinarian – Geraldine and Fairlie
Sally graduated from Massey University in 2009 and has been working for us since. Sally originally hails from a farming background, and is interested in servicing our sheep, dairy and beef clients, but also covers small animals as well.
Flora Waddington BVSc
Veterinarian - Geraldine and Fairlie
Flora is a local girl, having been born in Geraldine and attended Hilton Primary School before moving to Levels, so is excited to be moving back to the Geraldine area.
In her spare time she enjoys training and competing horses and looking after her managerie of animals.
Veterinarian - Geraldine and Fairlie
Flora is a local girl, having been born in Geraldine and attended Hilton Primary School before moving to Levels, so is excited to be moving back to the Geraldine area.
In her spare time she enjoys training and competing horses and looking after her managerie of animals.
Meg Catherwood BVSc
Veterinarian – Geraldine
Meg graduated from Massey University in 1993, and has since worked in mixed animal practices in NZ and the UK. She started working and managing the Fairlie Vet Centre in 1999. Meg now works part-time to fit in with family commitments.
“ I am particularly interested in the health and well-being of aging companion animals."
Veterinarian – Geraldine
Meg graduated from Massey University in 1993, and has since worked in mixed animal practices in NZ and the UK. She started working and managing the Fairlie Vet Centre in 1999. Meg now works part-time to fit in with family commitments.
“ I am particularly interested in the health and well-being of aging companion animals."
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Sarah Gorrie BVSc
Veterinarian - Geraldine Sarah graduated from Massey university in 2003, and worked in a large mixed/dairy practise in Southland for 7 years, before her passion for horses took her into equine practice in Ashburton for a few years. Sarah was born and raised near Orari, and with her husband and two young sons has recently moved back to the area to be involved in the family farming business. She enjoys the variety of mixed practice, but has a particular passion for dairy herd health and preventative medicine, and equine sport horse medicine and reproduction. When she is not at the clinic, she is busy looking after her two small boys, helping her husband on the farm, and when she gets time show jumping her own horses. |
Kate Gardiner VN
Clinic Manager
Kate has come to us from Richmond, Nelson. Kate studied through Otago Polytechnic, completing the National Certificate in Animal Care in 2010 and the National Certificate in Veterinary Nursing in 2011. Before coming to us she spent 2 years at a mixed animal practice, where she learnt a wealth of knowledge about animals, large & small.
Kate has a very handsome & friendly German Shepherd X called ‘Plank’ who came with his name as he is a rescue dog.
She has an interest in baking, gardening & motorbikes.
Clinic Manager
Kate has come to us from Richmond, Nelson. Kate studied through Otago Polytechnic, completing the National Certificate in Animal Care in 2010 and the National Certificate in Veterinary Nursing in 2011. Before coming to us she spent 2 years at a mixed animal practice, where she learnt a wealth of knowledge about animals, large & small.
Kate has a very handsome & friendly German Shepherd X called ‘Plank’ who came with his name as he is a rescue dog.
She has an interest in baking, gardening & motorbikes.
Carol Seaton
Vet Nurse / Receptionist – Geraldine
Carol is a long-standing member of Aorangi Vets who enjoys all aspects of the job. (Do you think she will mind if we say she has been with us for over 40 years?!) After all this time, she is still working on the art of organising the vets. During her weekends Carol enjoys hunting and fishing – in contrast to saving animals. Basketball, golf, gardening and running a cattery keep her busy. Its a wonder she has time for work!
Vet Nurse / Receptionist – Geraldine
Carol is a long-standing member of Aorangi Vets who enjoys all aspects of the job. (Do you think she will mind if we say she has been with us for over 40 years?!) After all this time, she is still working on the art of organising the vets. During her weekends Carol enjoys hunting and fishing – in contrast to saving animals. Basketball, golf, gardening and running a cattery keep her busy. Its a wonder she has time for work!
Sam De Vries VN
Veterinary Nurse – Geraldine
Sam completed a diploma in Veterinary Nursing at SIT in Invercargill in November 2009 and has been with us since February 2010. Sam spends most of her time assisting the vets in surgery and cleaning up after them! In her spare time, Sam enjoys singing and horse riding.
Veterinary Nurse – Geraldine
Sam completed a diploma in Veterinary Nursing at SIT in Invercargill in November 2009 and has been with us since February 2010. Sam spends most of her time assisting the vets in surgery and cleaning up after them! In her spare time, Sam enjoys singing and horse riding.
Victoria Guile VN
Veterinary Nurse - Geraldine
Victoria qualified from Otago Polytechnic in 2014 with a National Certificate in Veterinary Nursing. When not working, she hangs out with her dog Dougal, enjoys baking and plays the guitar.
Veterinary Nurse - Geraldine
Victoria qualified from Otago Polytechnic in 2014 with a National Certificate in Veterinary Nursing. When not working, she hangs out with her dog Dougal, enjoys baking and plays the guitar.
Brooke Smith VN
Veterinary Nurse - Highfield and Geraldine
Brooke is a qualified and experienced veterinary nurse, with a special interest in surgery. Spending most of her working days at Highfield in Timaru, she sneaks out to Geraldine once a week (primarily to catch up on the Geraldine gossip!)
Brook brings with her a broad depth of knowledge in things small animal and is also a great asset to the large animal team.
When she is not working she enjoys hanging out with her dog, a beardy cross called Millie and playing netball.
Veterinary Nurse - Highfield and Geraldine
Brooke is a qualified and experienced veterinary nurse, with a special interest in surgery. Spending most of her working days at Highfield in Timaru, she sneaks out to Geraldine once a week (primarily to catch up on the Geraldine gossip!)
Brook brings with her a broad depth of knowledge in things small animal and is also a great asset to the large animal team.
When she is not working she enjoys hanging out with her dog, a beardy cross called Millie and playing netball.
