Georgie
Hi my name is Georgie. I completed my National Certificate of Vet Nursing in 2010 at Otago Polytech and am a NZVNA Listed Vet Nurse.
I am an animal lover through and through and have two rescue dogs, Bodhi, a ridgeback cross and Mississippi, a bull terrier collie cross. They keep me and my partner Matt very busy!
I have special interests in surgical nursing, nutrition, and canine behaviour. In my spare time I enjoy walking, yoga, and reading. I look forward to meeting you and your pets.
Jaime
Hello my name is Jaime. I joined McMaster and Heap in January 2017. I took my education, and spent my formative years, in Wellington.
After travelling I returned to Christchurch to study at Canterbury University. There I graduated with a Bachelor of Biological Science. Keeping my degree broad, I soon realised that I was passionate about animals, their behaviour and their biological make up. After completion of my degree, I moved up north to Auckland to complete my Certificate in Veterinary Nursing. I secured a vet nurse job with a boutique clinic in Parnell and "cut my teeth" in vet nursing over a two year period. I enjoyed my time in Auckland, however I prefer the friendly, slow paced lifestyle that the South Island offers.
The step up to Mcmaster and Heap is a natural progression for me - I am surrounded by animals (my primary love is cats) and I can immerse myself in vet nursing in a caring, thriving, busy and sophisticated atmosphere. I look forward to meeting clients and assisting them - and their pets - in every way possible.
Sam
Hi I’m Sam and fortunately for me, I started working at McMaster and Heap in May 2014. I have been Vet Nursing since 2010 and have my national certificate in veterinary nursing.
I grew up in small, rural, West Coast town, always around animals large and small, and I knew from a very young age that working with animals would be my future. I share my home with my partner and 2 michievious cats, Lace and Shady.
I look forward to seeing you and your fur babies in the clinic.
Sarah
Sarah has been with McMaster and Heap for 10 years. During that time she has had two beautiful girls, Blake and Evelyn. They live on Sarah’s family farm with her husband and lots of fur babies.
Sarah has a special interest in Oncology and helping our special friends improve their quality of life.
Sarah spends most of her time out the back organising and running the surgical schedule. She loves the variety at Mcmaster and Heap and the ability to make a difference.
Brooke
Hi my name is Brooke. I joined the McMaster and Heap team in April 2022 after moving up from Timaru with my partner where I previously worked at a mixed animal practice for two and a half years.
I have 4 fur babies that I adore. A Japanese spitz named Benji, a tabby cat called Bruce and two flemish giant rabbits called Beans & Bubbles (notice the B theme?)
I hold a Diploma in Veterinary Nursing and am passionate about all aspects of nursing however I have a special interest in technical skills, nutrition and fear free methods to ensure your pet has a low-stress and positive experience so they want to come back and see us as much as we want to see them!
McMaster & Heap has a real family feel to it and the standard of care for our patients makes me feel proud to be part of the team, they really are treated like our own.
Emily
Hello, my name is Emily and I joined McMaster and Heap in September 2020 after spending time in the clinic for work placement. I hope to complete my Diploma in Veterinary Nursing at the end of 2021.
Previous to Veterinary Nursing I spent most of my time travelling and working overseas and I am now settled in Christchurch with my partner and his two dogs.
I am very excited to start my veterinary nursing career and meet all of your lovely pets!
Natasha
I’m Tash. I have been passionate about animals for as long as I can remember, and have been working with them since studying Animal Care in 2012. I had initially intended to follow on with veterinary nursing at this time but decided instead to make the move to London, where I spent nearly 5 years running my own dog walking and sitting business and loved every minute of it.
In 2018 it was time to make the move back home. Vet Nursing still felt like the right fit for me, so in 2019 I took up distance study with Otago Polytechnic and completed my Diploma in Veterinary Nursing. I was lucky enough to be offered a job whilst doing placement at McMaster and Heap and I haven’t looked back since; feeling like I’ve become a part of a wonderfully crazy animal loving family.
I have a special interest in hospital nursing. I love having the opportunity to really get to know the patients and help them get better. Recently, I have been enjoying becoming more experienced in surgical nursing. I also love being out on reception to greet you and your gorgeous fur babies, and look forward to being able to assist you in any way I can :)
Jemma
My name is Jemma and I joined the McMaster and Heap team in November 2021. I was born in Gore and moved up to Christchurch a month after the February earthquakes.
It has been a life dream for me to become a Veterinary nurse and I received my vet nursing diploma in 2019 just before Covid-19 made an appearance in NZ.
I currently have one fur baby who my partner and I rescued two years ago, her name is Toastie and she is now my cuddle buddy and goes pretty much everywhere with me.
I enjoy every aspect of the Veterinary industry but thoroughly enjoy reception and having the ability to gain connections with clients and their fur babies! I am excited to be able to further my knowledge in anaesthetics and monitoring with the different cases that come through McMaster and Heap every day.
Aliesha
Aliesha started nursing in 2013 after studying for her Diploma in Invercargill. She then made the move up to Christchurch and has called the city home ever since. Having nursed in a few clinics around Christchurch she discovered her interests lie in Surgical and Hospital Nursing and a special interest in Emergency care.
Aliesha made the move to England in 2019 with her partner to do some traveling and to locum nurse around the UK. After 2 years abroad they travelled home to welcome their little girl Ivy into the world.
Aliesha started working as a locum at McMaster and Heap after her maternity leave ended in 2021 but quickly fell into a full time role.
Outside of work Aliesha likes spending time with her little family, spending as much time outside as possible.
Hannah
I’m Hannah and I’ve been at McMaster and Heap since October 2021. I studied at Otago Polytechnic in Dunedin, and have been a veterinary nurse since 2017.
I enjoy all aspects of vet nursing, and have a special interest in surgical nursing. Helping animals is what motivates me every day, ensuring they are happy, healthy and cared for.
In my spare time I love to go to the beach, travel, exercise, play football, and catch up with friends and family. I have a goofy greyhound at home called Percy who loves to be the life of the party, and cheer for me and my football team on the sidelines.
Anna
Hi I’m Anna and I started working with the McMaster and heap team in March 2022, after moving up from Dunedin.
I competed my certificate in veterinary nursing in 2015 and my diploma in 2018. My main interests include dentistry, canine behaviour and surgical nursing.
I currently have two Springer spaniels who keep me busy. In my spare time I enjoy sports and spending time with family and friends.
Sherida
Hi, I’m Sherida!
I completed my Diploma in veterinary nursing in 2024 at Ara Institute. I joined the McMaster & Heap team in January 2025 after spending time here on placement while studying.
I love all aspects of nursing so far, and can’t wait to continue to expand my knowledge in an ever-changing industry. I have already met so many amazing clients and their pets, and can’t wait to meet many more!
In my spare time I prefer to spend most of it outdoors when I can, whether this is heading on walks, out for a coffee, at a farmers market, or at the beach. I spend most of my spare time with my ex-racing greyhound called crash, who got his name due to his ability to crash/bulldoze into absolutely anything and everything.
Lauren
Hi, I’m Lauren, and I joined the McMaster & Heap team in February 2025. I’ve been a registered veterinary nurse for just over three years, with experience in small animal clinics in both Auckland and Christchurch. I have a particular interest in surgical and hospital nursing and love expanding my skills and knowledge—so joining McMaster & Heap felt like a natural next step in my career.
At home, I have one much-loved fur baby, Toby, who my partner and I adopted in 2021. Outside of work, I enjoy reformer Pilates, reading, spending quality time with family, and discovering new coffee spots around town.
Kasey
Hi, I‘m Kasey! I’m a diploma qualified and NZVNA registered Veterinary Nurse. I‘ve always lived rurally and have worked as a Veterinary Nurse in mixed practice clinics in Canterbury since 2019 until I took the plunge into city life in December 2024; I haven’t looked back, joining the MMH team as a locum in January of 2025.
I’m a cat mum (pictured with my ever so handsome boy Rohan), bookworm and movie fanatic! I look forward to meeting and building a rapport with you and getting to know your fur babies!
Erin
Erin has been nursing since 2018. She joined the team at McMaster & Heap in 2023. Erin comes from a rural farming background and loves all aspects of animal health and well being. She knew from a young age that she wanted to work with animals. She recently decided to become a locum nurse to be able to have more flexibility with juggling her family and help with the running of her partners business. In her spare time Erin loves being out in her garden or enjoying time at her families bach on the mighty West Coast! She is looking forward to meeting you and caring for your fur babies.