Aiz studied Veterinary science in Liverpool before heading around the world to work, ending up in New Zealand for quite a while and deciding this was where he wanted to end up in the future. After 20 years of working in the UK, Aiz and his wife Sarah (another VN vet) brought their young son and elderly dog to live. Aiz particularly loves ophthalmology and soft tissue surgery so is a wonderful addition to our team.
Based in: Helensville, Kumeu, Silverdale, Waimauku
Anna Gavin
People & Culture
Anna works across all clinics as our People & Culture business partner. She has worked in HR across many industries but can no longer imagine a workplace without lots of animals! She lives on a lifestyle block with her family and menagerie of livestock and pets.
Verity is originally from the UK, and emigrated with her family to NZ as a teenager. She joined the Vets North team in July 2018. Graduating as a veterinary nurse in 2009 she gained a few years experience at a small animal practice before her and her partner Dave did the big OE over to London, backpacking in Southeast Asia for 3 months along the way. She worked in a busy first opinion practice in North West London for a number of years and after plenty more travelling the call for home was too strong. She and Dave moved back to NZ, settled down, and had two daughters. They live in Kaukapakapa with their dog Finn and cat Obi-Wan.
Vanessa joined Vets North in 2022 in an accounts administrator role. Previously completing a Diploma Of Hospitality Management, Vanessa found working in accounts and admin based roles the most enjoyable. Vanessa has lived in Huapai since 2012 with her partner, primary school aged son, and two Labradors. Outside of work she enjoys spending time in her garden, and attending her sons sports games.
I began my journey with Vets North Helensville in 2015 as a student nurse and have never left. Now based at our Kumeu branch, I’m a diploma qualified veterinary nurse and The Kumeu Operations Lead, overseeing rosters, students, inventory, and generally fixing whatever needs attention. Growing up in Taranaki as a farmer’s daughter, I developed a passion for both large and small animals. I especially love bringing my dog Peaches to work, she’s even given lifesaving blood donations twice. Outside of the clinic, I enjoy running (and collecting medals), hiking, socialising with friends, and tackling DIY projects at home.
Stevie has been surrounded by all kinds of animals most of her life. Her current entourage consists of Keira a staffy cross, Pumpkin a Chihuahua, and Armani a Rottweiler. She has competed in equestrian sports for over a decade.
In her spare time you are likely to find Stevie, her daughter, and the rest of the clan off on a muddy, sandy, wet adventure of some kind.
Stefanie joined the Vets North team in 2016 and is one of our welcoming faces at the Kumeu clinic. Having grown up surrounded by animals, she now shares her home with two cats and two dogs who keep her on her toes. Outside of work, Stefanie loves camping, fishing, and anything outdoors with her family. Her down to earth nature and genuine love for animals make her a valued member of our team and a favourite with clients and their pets.
Sarah joined our customer service team back in 2015 and then decided that she would like a change in her career path. She has since gained her Bachelor Of Veterinary Nursing through Unitec in 2020 and now works across all of our clinics as a veterinary nurse. Sarah has also had the opportunity to nurse in Tonga with the South Pacific Animal Welfare charity in 2018 and 2019.
Samie joined the Helensville customer service team in June 2019 and is now their team leader. Samie always wanted to work with animals so when the opportunity arose, she left her career in another industry to pursue her dream. Samie enjoys spending time with her family those with and without fur!
Samantha qualified with a Diploma Of Veterinary Nursing in 2015. Since then she has since worked for two other clinics in the West Auckland area before joining the Vets North team. Sam’s interests are patient care, surgery and radiology. Sam hass always been an animal lover, growing up in Massey with a few dogs and cats over the years but for now she has just two cats which she absolutely loves. When she’s not working, she is busy with partner Sean and their two boys Blake and Karter on the rugby field, at the beach, or just out on an adventure.
