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Dr Sylvia McLean
BVSc, BAgSc (Munich)
Sylvia came to Christchurch in 1983 after graduating
from Munich Veterinary School. After working in a number
of Christchurch companion animal practices over the
following years, she bought the St. Martins Veterinary
Clinic in 1987 and has managed it ever since.
Sylvia is a member of the New Zealand Veterinary Association and the New Zealand Companion Animal Society.
Her special interests include skin conditions and reproduction.
Sylvia also uses homeopathic remedies for suitable patients
and on the client's request.
When not at work, Sylvia usually enjoys time out riding her horse, or spending
time with her teenage son Angus.
"At my 20th professional anniversary I feel as
passionate about my work as I did when I first came
out of Vet School. I really enjoy the contact with people
and their animals – a large number of whom I have
known for many years."
Dr Duncan Graham, BVSc, BSc (Hons)
Duncan graduated from Massey in 1984.
He is a member of NZ Veterinary Association and the
Companion Animal Society, and a member of the American
Academy of Veterinary Dermatologists.
He spent a year in the USA studying Dermatology at UC
Davis and Cornell, then a six month residency in dermatology.
Duncan lives with his family in Nelson, and visits the
St Martins Veterinary Clinic once monthly to see animals
referred to him for skin problems. See the Dermatology
link for more information.
Gail McCutcheon
Nat. Cert. Veterinary Nursing
Gail joined the clinic in 2004 as a full-time nurse, after
completing the National Certificate in Veterinary Nursing
in 2003.
She is a member of the New Zealand Veterinary
Nursing Association.
Her hobbies include running, mountain biking and swimming,
walking and gardening.
Kerry Garrett
Nat. Cert. Veterinary Nursing
Kerry gained her National Certificate in Veterinary Nursing
in 2006.
She had been a long term client and volunteer at the clinic which sparked her into studying to become a nurse.
She now works part time at the clinic and has 4 cats of her own at home. |
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Dr Heather Remnant
BVSc, BSc, MRCVS
Heather graduated from Massey in 1990, and after working
for her first 2 years in Taranaki, headed for England.
Her first job there was in rural practice in Cornwall,
then on to London to manage a busy small animal practice,
where she stayed for 5 years, until moving to Christchurch
in 1999.
Heather initially worked as a locum in Christchurch, working
part-time and looking after her young son, Jack. She has
worked at the St. Martins Vet Clinic since January 2001.
She became a partner in the practice in 2003.
Heather is a member of the New Zealand Veterinary Association,
the New Zealand Companion Animal Society and the
Veterinary Information Network.
Heather's special interest is in Cardiology, and she is
experienced in rabbit and rodent medicine, surgery and
dentistry.
While in London, Heather gained an LRPS in photography.
She loves travelling, fishing and skiing.
"I enjoy working at St. Martins, because it's an
energetic, positive clinic, with our focus always on doing
our absolute best for our clients and their pets".
Annette Smith
Dip (Home Science)
Nat. Cert. Veterinary Nursing
Annette joined the St. Martins Vet Clinic in 1999, after
qualifying with a National Certificate in Veterinary
Nursing in 1998. She is a member of the New Zealand
Veterinary Nursing Association.
She has worked for over 10 years as a veterinary nurse,
first in mixed practice in Darfield, then at several
clinics in Christchurch and a short stint in South Africa.
She travelled after university, lived in England and
has a teenage son plus a large dog that rules the household.
She has a 5 acre farmlet with horses and hens.
Candice Leighs
Nat. Cert. Veterinary Nursing
Candice joined the clinic in 2006 having completed the National Certificate in Veterinary Nursing in 2005. She continues to study for a Bachelor of Commerce degree at university, and works part time at the clinic.
Candice has a huntaway cross dog, and her hobbies include art and photography and she plays netball.
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