Wanganui Veterinary Services - 06 349 0155 24/7 Emergency Services 06 349 0486

Our Staff

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Managing Director

Sales Manager

Veterinarian

Veterinarian

Veterinarian

Veterinarian

Veterinarian

Head Vet Nurse - Dip VN

Vet Nurse- Dip VN

Vet Nurse - BVN

Vet Nurse- Cert VN

Stock/Creditors Control

Administration Assistant

Vetcare Grazing Office Manager

Vetcare Grazing Field Manager

Technician

Head of Reception

Receptionist

Hygienist

Veterinarian

Administration - Accounts Receivable / Payable

Veterinarian

Veterinarian

Tom Dinwiddie

Managing Director

Tom joined Wanganui Vet Services as Sales Manager in 2001.

Prior to this Tom had worked for  Wrightson Wanganui for 2 years and then Schering Plough for 3 years.

In 2005 Tom became a Director of the company and is now the Managing Director of Wanganui Veterinary Services Ltd.

Tom is a keen follower of all sports, supporting his childrens sports at every opportunity. Another much loved family member of the Dinwiddie family is Ollie a very energetic Jack Russell.

B. Ag Com Bachelor of Agriculture & Commerce

Glen Baker

Sales Manager

Glen has been with Wanganui Vets as the Commerical Sales Manager since June 2015.

Prior to this Glen worked as a Territory Manager in the East Coast/Hawkes Bay/Wanganui/Taranaki  area for Merial Ancare for 17 years and two and a half years as the South Taranaki/Waimarino Fertiliser Territory Manager . 

Bachelor of Agriculture B.Ag.
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David Rankin B.V.Sc

Veterinarian

Dave Rankin joined Wanganui Vets  in May 1995. He previously worked at Taumaranui Vets.

Peter Murray B.V.Sc

Veterinarian

Peter joined Wanganui Vets from Morrinsville in 2008

Hein Stoop DVM

Veterinarian

Hein joined Wanganui Vets in September 2015, moving to NZ with his family from Holland.

Hein is primarily a small animal clinician with an emphasis on soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery.

He has a much loved family dog named Chester who came to NZ with his family and has settled in nicely.

He also enjoys mountain biking, kayaking, travelling and nature tramping.

DVM Utrecht 2010

2017-2018 Post Graduate course Small Animal Orthopaedics (Massey)
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2016 Next Steps in Small Animal Orthopaedics (Improve International)
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2013-2014 Soft Tissue Surgery and Wound Management (Utrecht University)
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Rebecca Kinley B.V.Sc

Veterinarian

We welcome Becs Kinley, our new mixed animal Veterinarian.

She joins us from Taranaki Vet Services, and brings 15 years of experience to the Practice.

Becs looks forward to meeting you

Dr Wilna Labuschagne B.V.Sc

Veterinarian

 

Wilna’s special interest is in first-opinion equine practice.  She is interested in all aspect of horse medicine, with a particular focus on disease prevention and stud medicine.  She is a keen endurance rider, with a wide range of experience in the field.

 

For any equine queries please contact us on 06 349 0155 or email wilna@wgvets.co.nz

 

 

 

 

Publications

 

Labuschagne, W., Rogers, C.W., Gee, E.K., & Bolwell, C.F. (2017). “A Cross-Sectional Survey of Forelimb Hoof Conformation and the Prevalence of Flat Feet in a Cohort of Thoroughbred Racehorses in New Zealand.” Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 51, 1-7

 

Labuschagne, W. (2017). “Anthelmintic resistance and selective therapy in New Zealand.” Equine Veterinary Practitioner, 41(3), 28-30

 

Labuschagne, W. (2017). “Uptight and out of sight: diagnosing cryptorchidism in clinical practice.” Equine Veterinary Practitioner, 41(2), 21-24

 

Labuschagne, W. (2017, Spring). Environmental control of internal parasites. The New Zealand Equine Research Foundation Bulletin, 23(1), 6

Joan Berry Fellowships in Veterinary Science - Undergraduate 2014

J MCLENNAN BURSARY 2015
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GC ALLEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 2016
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Emily Partridge

Head Vet Nurse - Dip VN

Suzan Timms-Lees

Vet Nurse- Dip VN

National Certificate in Veterinary Nursing Level 5 2011

National Certificate in Animal Care Level 2 2011
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Heather Rodgers

Vet Nurse - BVN

Carolyn Harding

Vet Nurse- Cert VN

National Certificate in Veterinary Nursing Level 5 2008

National Certificate in Animal Care Level 2 2008
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Chrissy Marshall

Stock/Creditors Control

Chrissy graduated with a National Certificate in Veterinary Nursing from Ag Challenge in 2006.

After completing her certificate she joined Wanganui Vets as a causal employee and then accepted a full-time position at Patea Veterinary Centre.

Chrissy returned to a fulltime role with Wanganui Vets in late 2015 building strong relationships with the clients and their pets, Chrissy then transitioned into a more administrative role managing  stock control and creditors.

Chrissy enjoys her farm life with her family and loves horses, hunting and sports.  She also tells us she loves her job !

 

 

Stock Control Extraordinaire

Marie Grice

Administration Assistant

Marie started work in 1995 as a Vet Nurse at Heads Road Vets. She holds a diploma with distinction in Veterinary Nursing. Marie’s main role now is as an administrative support for the company secretary, creditors department and the Vetcare grazing scheme.
Marie is married with two boys and lives rurally with many farm and domestic animals. Marie’s hobbies include the outdoors, horse riding and she is a very accomplished artist.

Kay McGillivray

Vetcare Grazing Office Manager

Matthew Ratcliffe

Vetcare Grazing Field Manager

Bruce Baldwin

Technician

Dianna Rotherham

Head of Reception

Angela Waite

Receptionist

Sarah McKay B.V.Sc

Veterinarian

Chloe O’Leary

Administration - Accounts Receivable / Payable

Netta Rousell B.V.Sc

Veterinarian

Kadee Gedye B.V.Sc

Veterinarian