Jen arrived from the UK at the same time as Louise, but it took a year working in the UK in 2005 to make her realize that Southland is home. She returned to OVL in 2006 and joined the Directorship in 2008. Jen enjoys the variety of work that we see at OVL, with both small and large animal surgery being areas of particular interest. Having spent years watching the sunrise whilst out rowing, she has decided that sleep is more important, but still enjoys a range of outdoor sports and activities. Jen is also interested in improving the reporductive performance of our dairy herds.

Teressa is almost a born and bred Southlander, originating from Millers Flat in Central Otago. She grew up on a sheep farm and studied Zoology at Otago University before starting her Veterinary degree at Massey. Teressa has been working with us at OVL since graduating in 2005, and is continuing to develop her interest in Sheep Medicine. Teressa is a keen artist and spends much of her time away from work painting……when not helping out on the family farm!

Julia graduated from the University of Liverpool (UK) in 2011 and made the big decision to move out to Southland to start her Veterinary career. Originally from Cumbria, Julia is quite the sports enthusiast with hill walking, mountain biking and swimming being particular favourites, along with hockey and Ju-jitsu. She is also a black belt in Karate……you have been warned!

Louise Fieten (Red Louise) has been working intermittently for OVL since 2008 in between raising her young family.  Louise graduated from Glasgow University in 2001 and spent five years working in both mixed and small animal practice in the UK before heading out to NZ on her OE......nine years, one husband and three children later, we are all very pleased that it was a permanent OE!  Louise enjoys most aspects of our varied workload, but has particular interests in the dairy and small animal work.  Outside of work Louise is kept pretty busy ferrying her three children around, but when she does find some time to herself, trail riding, snowboarding and dancing keep her entertained.

Vetti joined OVL as a new graduate in early 2017.  Vetti completed her Veterinary training at the University of Queensland with a particular interest in rural practice and production medicine.  She grew up on a hobby farm northwest of Brisbane and throughout her veterinary degree worked at a mixed practice with a dedicated equine hospital.  Outside of work Vetti is interested in all things outdoors, in particular rogaining (if like me, you had no idea what this is, go to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rogaining)