The Vets

Olaf

Olaf is a Massey University veterinary graduate. He started his companion animal career in the Hawkes Bay, and after working in practices in Australia and the UK, returned to Auckland to join the team at Balmoral Vets. While he has a keen interest in surgery he very much enjoys being the family's veterinary GP.

Olaf has completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Florida, as well as Master of Science degrees in both Christchurch and Edinburgh. He grew up in countries as diverse as New Zealand, Germany, Kenya and Barbados. In his spare time he remains a keen sportsman, loves to travel and is an avid photographer.

Joelle

Joelle has worked in small animal practice since graduating from Massey University in 2003. She values the human animal bond and making a difference in the lives of pets and their owners. Joelle enjoys surgery, medicine and the ever growing knowledge in veterinary science. She will be working at the Royal Oak, Balmoral and Point Chevalier clinics.

In her spare time, Joelle is getting her hands muddy making pottery working towards a diploma in ceramic arts (2019)

Andrew / Locum Veterinarian

Andrew has many years of experience gained in New Zealand, England, Greece and Egypt and all clinics in our group love having him to cover our full-time Vets when they are on holiday.

Apart from being a Vet, Andrew has a keen interest in DIY building & landscaping and during the summer is an avid water skier.

Glenn

Glenn is a Massey NZ graduate who has worked in companion animal practice for the last 30 years both in the U.K and here in New Zealand. Because of his immune-mediated conditions (coeliac disease and ITP) and having done a year of post-graduate study in pathology, he most enjoys seeing and helping autoimmune and metabolic issue patients, but also just general practice.

When not working, Glenn is obsessed with fishing from small trailer boats or playing online computer games. His wife, also a companion animal vet, two young adult sons, and two felines also keep him busy.

The Nurses

Sarah

Sarah graduated in 1995 and joined our team in 2007, first at Royal Oak and she is now part of the Balmoral team. Sarah has a keen interest in surgical nursing and also enjoys creating relationships with our clients and their pets.

She shares her home with her husband, daughter and a menagerie of pets including her beloved chickens.

Olivia

Olivia comes from an animal loving family and has always had a great passion for all things animal related. Following in her mother’s footsteps, she has been a veterinary receptionist since 2016. Starting off working with exotic animals, she gained knowledge about different scaly and feathery species. However, her love for companion animals is undeniable as she has grown up surrounded by cats and dogs.

Outside of work, Olivia’s interests include working on her health and fitness and putting her creative skills to use with all things fashion related.

Hannah joined the Point Chev team as a Kennel hand assistant while studying her Diploma in Veterinary Nursing. After graduating in 2022, Hannah joined as a full time Veterinary Nurse. She is eager to continue expanding her skills and growing her confidence in all areas of the job.

Outside of work, Hannah likes to unwind by reading and hanging out with her very cute and very high energy cat, Kaz. As a newer resident of Auckland, Hannah also enjoys exploring the city and finding the best ice cream spots.

Hannah

Lana

Lana graduated in 2000 and joined the team soon after. Along came her two beautiful children, and after having a 7 year break, to take care of them at home, she decided to re join the team.

Lana enjoys spending time in the great outdoors and enjoys all aspects of Vet Nursing and in particular enjoys interacting with the clients and their pets.

Vicky

Vicky joined our team in 2022 after moving up to Auckland from the Wairarapa. Vicky has an interest in dentistry, nutrition and surgical nursing.

Outside of work Vicky enjoys spending time with her animals and adventuring outdoors.

Lakshmy

Lakshmy graduated with a Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing in 2022. She joined the team at Royal Oak in 2021 during her studies. She is committed to helping animals and growing her nursing skills.

Outside of work, Lakshmy loves spending time with her family, listening to music, reading & playing video games.

Abby

Abby graduated with her bachelors in veterinary nursing in 2020 and joined our Point Chevalier team soon after. She loves all animals and loves being able to meet them and help stay waggy tailed and purring, just like her beloved Eris (pictured) She has a particular interest in anaesthesia and surgical nursing as well as nursing patients staying in hospital.

In her off time, Abby loves painting, motorbikes, gaming, sewing, candle making, reading, traveling, rock climbing, and pilates.

Lizzy

Lizzy joined the team in 2025 and has over eight years of experience in the animal industry. She completed her Diploma in Veterinary Nursing in 2018 and has a special interest in client education, feline behaviour, and holistic animal health.

Outside of work, she enjoys fostering cats and spending time at home with her five feline companions, three of whom were originally foster cats she couldn't bear to part with.