Liz joined the Gore team from Buller Vets after graduating from St George's University School of Veterinary Medicine in Grenada, West Indies. Liz is originally from Georgia, USA.

Liz is one of our superstars in the large animal team in Gore. Originally from Australia, she completed her Veterinary Medicine (BSc DVM) at Murdoch University, Western Australia. She loves tramping and beach trips, as well as teaching dog tricks and agility - which will come in handy with her deaf dog and deaf cat at home!

Home is with her partner on a dairy farm. But that wasn’t always the case for Christine. Her story started in Scotland and includes time spent at the University of Glasgow (2015 BVMS Hons). Fast forward to today, you’ll find Christine working as a mixed vet in our Gore clinic. There’s a particular interest in neonatal medicine. Outside of work, tramping is the main interest, exploring the great outdoors of New Zealand. 

Penny was raised in Victoria, Australia on her families beef and cropping farm. After completing her studies at the University of Melbourne in December 2017, she has come to Southland to pursue her interest in farm animal production and small animal medicine. She enjoys ice skating and running and being a part of her local church's community - as well as helping out on her sheep farm!

Donna grew up on a sheep farm at Enfield (Oamaru). She now lives with her husband Brett and their three boys on an 1100ha sheep and beef farm at Greenvale. Donna joined the Gore clinic in 2002 as a mixed animal vet. Now Donna mostly works with sheep and beef farmers. She has a passion for increasing productivity and profitability on farms. She thrives being part of her rural community through involvement with the local school, farming groups and scouts.

Our Clinical Head (East) is also a shareholder. More importantly, Bianca is also a true local and is Southland born and bred. She popped away to the North Island and Massey University to gain a Bachelor of Veterinary Science (2006) before returning to the mainland and joining VetSouth. It’s here where she concentrates on large animals, with a special interest in dairy reproduction and herd health.  At home, there is husband, Dan plus daughter, Isla.  Let’s not forget Hudson the cat though. Outside of all that, it's about relaxing with friends and playing sport. 

Tory originates from Waikouaiti/Dunedin and joined our Tech team in the East in 2020. She first studied at the University of Otago focusing on Psychology and Bachelor of Social Work before going back to her roots and realising animals was her passion. Tory then studied a Certificate in Vet Nursing Assistant at Otago Polytechnic and then the Vet Tech course. When not at work, she can be found on her home sheep and beef farm and loves spending time with all her dogs.

Megan is originally from Cape Town in South Africa where she gained a BSc in Animal Science at the University of Pretoria. Her first language is Afrikaans and she moved to NZ in 2017. She enjoys the great team environment at VetSouth and the work-life balance it provides, allowing her to spend time outdoors with her dog, horse trekking or mountain biking. Megan is also very competitive when it comes to mini-golf.

Cherie is a firm fixture of the Farm Services team and is the glue that holds the place together. She joined our team in 2020 and has been a major part of the company's transition into a new operating system. She studied social work at Otago University gaining a Bachelor's Degree. She enjoys working for VetSouth because the company is good at seeing where staff can progress - "its not just one thing, there are many different areas of the business that do completely different things." In her spare time, she enjoys reading comic books, spending time with her pets and playing video games!

Madison joined the smallies team in Gore after studying Veterinary Nursing at SIT. She is definitely in the right team as she has 4 cats and EIGHT dogs at home! She trains greyhounds in her spare time as well as some weight lifting! She loves the team environment at VetSouth.

Dave MacKenzie was brought up on a small lifestyle block and has always had a strong passion for animals and farming. He has worked on various farms in Southland and South Otago and completed a mustering season in the ‘Kimberlys’ in Western Australia. The last 2 ½ years David has worked for Advance Agriculture Ltd as their store man. His hobbies include fishing, duck shooting, fire brigade, young farmers, friends and family and of course a good ole BBQ and a few beers. David is looking forward to meeting new clients and catching up with the old ones.