Our Vet Team

Dr Ian
Senior Veterinarian and Owner of Rappaw. Qualified in 1985 with BVSc. (Massey). Started at Rappaw in 1993

Dr Oliver
Veterinarian Team Manager
Veterinarian. Qualified in 2013 with BVSc (Massey).
Joined Rappaw in 2023

Dr Peter
Senior Veterinarian Qualified in 1986 with BVSc (Massey).
Started at Rappaw in 2003

Dr Scott
Senior Veterinarian Qualified in 1996 with BVSc (Massey).
Started at Rappaw in 2008

Dr Rachel
Part-Time Veterinarian. Qualified in 1992 with BVSc. (Massey).
Started at Rappaw in 2001
Our Vet Nurse Team

Mike
Head Qualified Veterinary Nurse. Joined Rappaw in 2015

Michelle
Senior Qualified Veterinary Nurse. Joined Rappaw in 1993

Mel
Senior Qualified Veterinary Nurse. Joined Rappaw in 2023

Caitlin
Qualified Vet Nurse. Joined Rappaw in 2018

Aaliyah
Qualified Veterinary Nurse. Joined Rappaw in 2023

Nicole
Qualified Veterinary Nurse. Joined Rappaw 2021

Chantel
Qualified Veterinary Nurse. Joined Rappaw in 2018

Laura
Qualified Veterinary Nurse. Joined Rappaw in 2023

Alix
Qualified Veterinary Nurse. Joined Rappaw in 2021

Dana
Veterinary Nurse. Joined Rappaw in 2024

Hayley
Qualified Veterinary Nurse. Joined Rappaw in 2023

Kayleigh
Qualified Veterinary Nurse. Joined Rappaw in 2022
Our Client Services Team

Emma
Practice Manager. Qualified Veterinary Nurse. Joined Rappaw in 2021

Sharon
Practice Co-ordinator. BSc (Waikato 2003). Joined Rappaw in 2005

Shelley
Client Services Team Leader. Qualified Veterinary Nurse. Joined Rappaw in 2024

Anne
Client Services Leader Joined Rappaw in 2009

Nikki
Client Services. Joined Rappaw in 2002

Elaine
Client Services. Joined Rappaw in 2009

Sandra
Client Services. Joined Rappaw in 2018

Jess
Client Services. Joined Rappaw 2021

Shaye
Client Services. Joined Rappaw in 2024

Amara
Client Services. Qualified Veterinary Nurse. Joined Rappaw in 2025

Helaine
Client Services. Joined Rappaw in 2025

Steph
Client Services. Joined Rappaw in 2025
Meet the passionate veterinary team dedicated to your pet’s well-being – contact us today to make an appointment.












