Brenda Keir BVSc
Brenda Keir BVSc
January 17, 2020
Brenda left MVS in April 2021 after a short time as our Stock & Procurement Manager.
We wish her all the very best for her future.
Ryley Morgan-Williams BVSc Hons
January 15, 2020
Production Animal Intern
Ryley joined MVS in January 2019 as part of our Farm Services Team after graduating from the University of Queensland in November 2018.
Ryley worked as a Production Animal Intern with a particular interest in calf rearing and reproductive health. She was also interested in herd health management of sheep and bull breeding soundness. Outside of work she enjoys hiking, swimming, horse riding and the gym.
She finished her internship with MVS in January 2020 and returned to Australia to further her veterinary career.
We wish her all the very best for the future
Gavin Ford
August 8, 2019
Stock and Procurement Manager
Gavin joined MVS in September 2018 as part of our Tainui Street team.
Gavin graduated from Lincoln University in 1996 and soon after, began work for PGG Wrightson in the retail sector. He also spent time working as a general shepherd in the Taranaki hill country. An interest in the Animal Health area has led to taking up a role with MVS to further increase his knowledge in this area.
Gavin worked with Abby in the retail/stock team to ensure stock levels are kept to a standard to meet seasonal requirements of our clients and vets.
Outside of work Gavin enjoys most sports including rugby, tennis and golf. He took up triathlons after his rugby days finished and his most memorable experience came when participating in the Escape From Alcatraz triathlon in San Francisco. He also enjoys woodworking.
Gavin left MVS in August 2019 and remains in touch. We wish him all the very best for the future.
Amy Harding | BVSc Hons
June 14, 2019
Production Animal Intern
Amy joined MVS in June 2018 as part of our Production Animal Team.
Amy graduated from the University of Queensland in November, 2017.
Amy is working as a production animal vet with particular interests in reproductive health and lameness.
Outside of work Amy enjoys sports, anything from netball and Australian Rules Football to polocrosse, outdoor adventures and music.
She finished her ‘extended internship’ with MVS in July 2019. She remains in touch and we wish he all the very best for the future.
Neil Brown
September 28, 2018
Stock Manager
Neil retired from MVS after 13 years to spend more time being a grandfather.
Neil continues to remain in touch and we wish him all the very best for the future.
Helen Snook
August 30, 2018
Senior Administrator
Helen left MVS after 7 years to be closer to her family back in Taranaki
Helen continues to remain in touch and we wish her all the very best for the future.
Peter Davidson | BVSc
November 30, 2017
Peter retired from MVS after 27 years to pursue his new career as a grazier.
Peter graduated from Massey University and joined the MVS Farm team in 1989. He was an MVS Director and InCalf Advisor. Peter is a former president of Dairy Cattle Veterinarians of New Zealand and sat on the Board of the DairyNZ Animal Welfare Advisory Committee. His special areas of interest were feed planning, herd nutrition, reproduction and mastitis.
Peter continues to remain in touch and we wish him all the very best for the future.
Teresa Hayden
November 29, 2017
Retail
Teresa left MVS after 9 years at MVS to pursue a career in the real estate industry.
Teresa continues to remain in touch and we wish her all the very best for the future.
Adrienne Robins | BVetBio, BVSc
January 7, 2017
Farm & Companion Animal Intern
Veterinarian
Adrienne left MVS in January 2017 after her one year Farm and Companion Animal Internship ended and she gained employment with Aorangi Veterinary Services in the South Island.
Adrienne continues to remain in touch and we wish her all the very best for the future.
David Arjomandi
October 30, 2014
David joined the MVS team in October 2014 as Dairy Administration Support to cover Katherine’s maternity leave.
He moved to New Zealand from the United States in 2011, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.
David is an avid football player and supporter and enjoys traveling around New Zealand.
He left Matamata Vets in December 2015 after Katherine returned from maternity leave and we wish him all the best for his wedding in January 2016
