"I grew up in Auckland and decided to be a vet around the age of 12. I graduated from Massey University with distinction in 1986 and, with a view to getting experience in all species, took my first job in Alexandra, Central Otago, where I stayed for 3 years. I then took a year off to train and race in multisport before spending the bulk of the next 11 years in the UK. Whilst in the UK I completed my Certificate in Anesthesia and studied towards my Certificate in Small Animal Medicine until the premature birth of my first child required, with no regret, that I spend my time doing other things!

I have a wonderfully supportive wife, Karen, who really believes in what we're doing and the service we provide. Our children: Jordan, Nigella and Carmen are three fantastic assets to our lives and are often to be seen helping me at the clinic or caring for patients when I take them home.

Remarkable Vets is the first practice I have owned and one of my main priorities is to make it a place that people and their pets actually enjoy coming to. Keeping the atmosphere relaxed and having consultations in or outside of the clinic doors are just ways of keeping it fun. Being a vet does not feel like having a job. It's a passion that just keeps on getting fuelled. I can confidently say that starting the clinic has been the best professional decision I have ever made and I look forward to every day. See you there!"