About Us

Who Are We?

We pride ourselves on providing the best veterinary care to your pets

In 2023, Taradale Veterinary Hospital celebrates having been established in Napier for 50 years. We have a strong commitment to maintaining the highest ethical and medical standards, and to treating our clients and colleagues with the utmost respect.

Our dedicated veterinarians and veterinary nurses aim to provide service beyond expectation. We do this by striving to:

  • Provide a professional and top quality service to our clients and their pets in a friendly and caring environment.
  • Maintain the highest ethical and medical standards.
  • Keep up with the latest veterinary medical and surgical advancements to properly diagnose, treat and care for our clients’ pets.
  • Communicate openly and honestly, and respecting the trust placed in us.
  • Keep our clients informed about their pet’s health, treatment and care while in our vet clinic.
  • Have qualified, courteous and knowledgeable staff eager to offer professional, high-quality care at all times.
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MEET THE TEAM

Our dedicated team is always here for your pets.

At our Veterinary Clinic, you’ll be fully supported with sound advice first and foremost. We know that helping our clients starts with providing a good understanding of health care issues and treatment options. With good advice and professional recommendations, you’ll be well equipped to make the best ongoing health care decisions for your pet.

Dr Clive

Dr Clive

Lead Veterinarian

Clive is senior veterinary associate and has worked at the clinic since 1996. He…

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Dr Carla

Dr Carla

Veterinarian

Carla grew up in South Africa where her love of animals began early in…

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Dr Linda

Dr Linda

Veterinarian

Linda graduated from Massey University and started out in mixed practice in Otago. After…

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Dr Heather

Dr Heather

Veterinarian

Heather grew up in Canterbury, always wanting to be a veterinarian. She graduated from…

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Dr Rachel

Dr Rachel

Veterinarian

Rachel is a veterinarian who graduated in 2013. She moved to Hawke’s Bay after…

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Sharon

Sharon

Practice Manager

Sharon is responsible for the non-clinical management of the clinic. She is particularly interested in…

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Lisa

Lisa

Vet Nurse and Client Relations

Lisa graduated with a Diploma in Veterinary Nursing from Massey University in 1998 and…

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Jordan

Jordan

Head Vet Nurse

Hi I’m Jordan. I’m what you call a lifer, part of the furniture, that…

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Amy

Amy

Vet Nurse

Amy grew up in a family of animal lovers and was always surrounded by…

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Ashleigh

Ashleigh

Vet Nurse

Hi! My names Ashleigh, I am a Diploma qualified Vet Nurse who studied at…

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Amy

Amy

Vet Nurse

Hi my name is Amy. I graduated from Otago polytechnic with my diploma in…

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Lauren

Lauren

Vet Nurse

After graduating from Massey in 2021, I moved to the Hawkes Bay to start…

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Claire

Claire

Vet Nurse

Hi my name is Claire and I’m a Registered Diploma Vet Nurse. I am…

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Natasha

Natasha

Vet Nurse

Hi! I’m Natasha, originally from Nelson. I moved up to Hawke’s Bay to begin…

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Cate

Cate

Vet Nurse

Hi! My name is Cate, I am new to the team at Taradale Vet…

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Emily

Emily

Vet Nurse

Hi! My name is Emily. I graduated with my Diploma in Veterinary Nursing through…

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Samantha

Samantha

Vet Nurse

Samantha is a low stress cat-handling certified Veterinary Technologist with 7 years clinical experience…

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Sharon

Sharon

Practice Manager

Sharon is responsible for the non-clinical management of the clinic. She is particularly interested in…

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Dr Clive

Dr Clive

Lead Veterinarian

Clive is senior veterinary associate and has worked at the clinic since 1996. He…

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Dr Carla

Dr Carla

Veterinarian

Carla grew up in South Africa where her love of animals began early in…

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Dr Linda

Dr Linda

Veterinarian

Linda graduated from Massey University and started out in mixed practice in Otago. After…

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Dr Heather

Dr Heather

Veterinarian

Heather grew up in Canterbury, always wanting to be a veterinarian. She graduated from…

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Dr Rachel

Dr Rachel

Veterinarian

Rachel is a veterinarian who graduated in 2013. She moved to Hawke’s Bay after…

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Lisa

Lisa

Vet Nurse and Client Relations

Lisa graduated with a Diploma in Veterinary Nursing from Massey University in 1998 and…

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Jordan

Jordan

Head Vet Nurse

Hi I’m Jordan. I’m what you call a lifer, part of the furniture, that…

Learn More
Amy

Amy

Vet Nurse

Amy grew up in a family of animal lovers and was always surrounded by…

Learn More
Ashleigh

Ashleigh

Vet Nurse

Hi! My names Ashleigh, I am a Diploma qualified Vet Nurse who studied at…

Learn More
Amy

Amy

Vet Nurse

Hi my name is Amy. I graduated from Otago polytechnic with my diploma in…

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Lauren

Lauren

Vet Nurse

After graduating from Massey in 2021, I moved to the Hawkes Bay to start…

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Claire

Claire

Vet Nurse

Hi my name is Claire and I’m a Registered Diploma Vet Nurse. I am…

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Natasha

Natasha

Vet Nurse

Hi! I’m Natasha, originally from Nelson. I moved up to Hawke’s Bay to begin…

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Cate

Cate

Vet Nurse

Hi! My name is Cate, I am new to the team at Taradale Vet…

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Emily

Emily

Vet Nurse

Hi! My name is Emily. I graduated with my Diploma in Veterinary Nursing through…

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Samantha

Samantha

Vet Nurse

Samantha is a low stress cat-handling certified Veterinary Technologist with 7 years clinical experience…

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