Veterinary Surgeons

 

Iain Malcolm
BVSc MACVSc

Iain graduated in 1985 as a vet and has spent many enjoyable years working at BBVets since the early 1990s and is now one of the owner-partners of the clinic.

He enjoys the many aspects of vet clinic work but has a particular interest in internal medicine, radiology and ultrasound.

He lives on a small lifestyle block with his wife Julie, their four horses and cat. When not working he is often to be found out enjoying the outdoors: biking, tramping, swimming, horse-riding & skiing.  

Joanne Watkinson
BVSc

Joanne graduated from Massey University in 2000, joined the practice in 2008 & became an owner-partner in 2022.

Joanne grew up in Bucklands Beach and since qualifying as a vet has worked in Wellington, Hamilton, the United Kingdom & Auckland.  Her particular interest is in feline & emergency medicine.

Joanne and her husband have two boys & two gorgeous tabby cats. Her interests outside of work include travel, photography and diving.

Anna Jolly
BVSc (Dist)

Anna is an experienced veterinarian who has worked in the Howick/Bucklands Beach area for many years including most recently as part of the Manukau After Hours Veterinary Clinic team. 

Anna was a staff member as a young graduate at Bucklands Beach Veterinary Clinic and so has returned "home" in a way.  She is enjoying working in a collaborative environment with our team of veterinarians.

 

Deborah Jones
BVSc
 

Debbie has been a veterinarian for over 30 years and has worked mostly in London or Auckland. She lives in an apartment in central Auckland.  Debbie has a very shy rescue cat called Moth who only has three legs. Moth was a badly beaten SPCA cat. She had to amputate one of her hindlegs as it was in so many pieces.  Moth came home with Debbie to recover and learn to walk again and luckily for her, she never went back to the SPCA.  Moth is named after a fairy in Shakespeare’s Mid Summer Nights Dream. The other fairies are Cobweb, Mustardseed and Peaseblossum, so she has three more cats names ready!

Outside of work Debbie loves books, film – addicted to Auckland film festival every year; theatre, travel and obviously Shakespeare!

Ann Koo
BVSc (Dist)

Ann qualified with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science degree in 2020.  Before joining our team in 2024, she worked as a small animal veterinarian in a busy practice in Palmerston North.  Ann has a special interest in surgery, imaging and dentistry. Ann also loves the variety that comes with GP work. 

In her spare time Ann enjoys everything to do with crafts and photography.  Ann doesn't have any pets just yet, but all animals that come to visit the clinic will be treated like one of her own.

Ann is fluent in Korean which is of great assistance to our Korean speaking clients.

Eva Liao
BVSc 

Eva graduated with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science from Massey University in 2021. Before joining us in 2023, she was working at the SPCA in Auckland.  Eva has a particular interest in Avian Medicine including wild bird rescue.

Eva grew up in China and speaks fluent Mandarin.

In her spare time, Eva likes to paint and play music.  

 

Veterinary Nurses

 

Kim Elphick

Kim has been a Veterinary Nurse since 1986 and has been working at Bucklands Beach Veterinary since 1994. She is passionate about animals and is thankful to work with an amazing team of people. She has had numerous pets over the years and currently has 2 dogs and 2 cats.

Outside of work Kim enjoys reading, baking and gardening.

Karen Hogg

Karen has been a long term staff member having worked at the clinic since 1991, taking some years off to look after her daughter when she was younger.  Karen is our main receptionist and is well known & liked by our clients.

 

 

Karen Hill

Karen is now in her third decade working at the clinic after starting in 1987 as a newlywed. She and her husband Brett have raised three children and are almost entering the “empty nest” phase of their lives! The pets, clients and staff here at Bucklands Beach Vet Clinic have made this a dream job.

Deborah Eagleton
Certificate in Veterinary Nursing and Animal Care

Deborah has worked at the clinic since 1997. She completed her qualifications in 1999 and gained a Certificate in Animal Care and Certificate in Veterinary Nursing. She enjoys the challenge of working in a busy environment and helping with the day to day running of the clinic.  

Deborah is married to Quentin and they have a daughter, Holly.  Prior to the arrival of Holly, Deborah was our Head Nurse.  She now works part-time, job-sharing with Karen Hill.  Deborah is a loyal member of the team and enjoys the relationships she has built with clients and their pets over the years.

 

 

Shauna Povey
Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (DVN)

Shauna graduated with a Diploma of Veterinary Nursing in 2021 and joined our team a short time later. Shauna grew up in West Auckland, before moving to Pakuranga.

Shauna has a very spoilt cat, Jack who was a work-rescue.

In her spare time Shauna loves to be active, go for bush walks, swim at the beach and go to the gym. She also loves to bake.

 

Chris Henwood
NZ Certiificate in Animal Technology (NZCAT)
Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (DVN)
 

Originally from the small town of Piopio, Chris started with us as a student in 2019. Since qualifying in 2020 she has been working as a full time nurse for us.

Chris loves being involved in the surgical aspect of the clinic, as well as providing hospital care for our sick patients. She especially loves caring for feline patients and getting hands on in the treatment of birds and other little critters.

Chris lives with her partner and their two much loved cats, Izzy & Luna. In her spare time, Chris enjoys gardening, painting and spending time with friends.

Sophie Bedggood
NZ Certiificate in Animal Technology (NZCAT)
Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (DVN)

Sophie joined our team in mid-2021 after completing a student placement with us earlier in the year.  Sophie finished her Veterinay Nursing Diploma at the end of 2022 & has been working full-time with us since then. Sophie is very passionate about all animals, but she especially loves cats.

If Sophie is not at work, she is most likely cuddling her fur babies, or spending time with her partner, friends or family.

 

Sophie Joyce-Maggs
Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (DVN)

 

Sophie and her family have been long-term clients of our practice and we are thrilled to have her as part of our team.  She started working for us part-time as a student nurse, but since early 2024, after qualifying with her Diploma in Veterinary Nursing, has joined our team full time.

Sophie has three fur babies - Poppy, Felix & Flossy.

Outside of work Sophie loves to read, go for walks to the beach and bake anything sweet.  

 

 

Rachel Funnell
NZ Certiificate in Animal Technology (NZCAT)
Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (DVN) - Distinction
 

Rachel officially joined our team mid-2024 after initially starting with us as part of the practical component of her diploma.  Rachel finished her Diploma in Vet Nursing in late 2024 receiving a distinction.  She is currently working part-time.

Rachel has a miniature schnauzer called Millie.

When not working, Rachel loves spending time on her family yacht, fishing and playing tennis.