AVONHEAD VETS - Key Persons
Prior to working with animals, Amy graduated from the University of Canterbury in 2006, with a Bachelor of Arts. Following this, she then studied at Ara Institute of Canterbury, graduating in 2008 with a Certificate in Vet Nursing. Amy joined the Avonhead Vets team in 2009. Outside of work, Amy and her husband are kept busy by house renovations, landscaping and being bossed about by their dog Frankie, cat Nessie, three pet chickens and six pet sheep.
Amy studied Veterinary Nursing at CPIT in 2000, then relocated to Melbourne, Australia, where she worked as a veterinary nurse for 15 years. Missing home and family, Amy and her husband and daughter made the big decision to move back to Christchurch, bringing their cat Moose, dog Ngia, and even Amy's horse Essy along for the adventure. Amy's horse numbers have now increased to five since being back, and she enjoys riding and competing with her horses and spending time with her family when she's not at work.
Grace graduated from Massey University with her Bachelor of Veterinary Science in 2022. After visiting the clinic as a student, she has now joined the team full time. Grace is a Canterbury local having grown up in Rangiora. She and her husband are excited to have settled back in Christchurch. She has always wanted to be a vet and finds it a great way to incorporate her love of animals into an interesting and rewarding career. When not at work she enjoys adventuring around the South Island, working on her painting skills, and will regularly steal friends' animals to pet-sit.
Jameson grew up in a rural community north of Chicago. He received a BA in Microbiology Immunology and Preventative Medicine from Iowa State University and received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Illinois. He worked in Chicago and Scottsdale, Arizona before moving to New Zealand in 2019 with his wife and two kids. He worked as a vet in Hawke's Bay for a few years before settling in Christchurch in 2022. Jameson is especially passionate about surgery, imaging and building relationships with pet owners. In his spare time, he likes to ski, explore the country with his family, and dabbles in woodwork on occasion. He also likes to cook for the family - ask him about his spaghetti Bolognese and Chicago-style deep dish pizza!
Peter has been a veterinarian for more than 45 years; the majority of this time he has been working with small companion animals. Peter graduated from Massey University with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science. Peter opened Avonhead Vets in November 2008. Peter has a son, daughter and 2 grandchildren. Peter loves being in the outdoors and in his spare time, enjoys playing squash and touch rugby.
Ulrike graduated in Hanover, Germany, in 1990. She went on to work in Ireland and the UK before making New Zealand her home in 1998. Ulrike worked in veterinary clinics in Auckland and Nelson, before settling in the beautiful garden city; Christchurch. She has been a part of our team since 2008. You may recognise her from our sister clinic in Ilam before it closed due to earthquake damage.