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Dr Steve Skipper
Hi, my name is Steve Skipper.
I moved to New Zealand in 1963 after living in Kenya for 10 years.
I graduated from Massey University in 1975 and have been in small animal veterinary practice since then. After 2 years in South Auckland I spent 2 years at Melbourne University as an Intern specializing in Canine Surgery. I returned to Auckland in 1980, first at Dominion Road Veterinary Clinic, then at Papatoetoe. I have been the owner of East Coast Bays Veterinary Clinic since 1985.
I became a member of the Australian College of Veterinary Surgeons in 1981 in Canine Surgery. Some of my special interests include orthopaedics and neurosurgery.
I live in the country with my family and enjoy travel, wine and tramping – preferably a combination of all three!
We have many pets including Gus the white Boxer, Sophie and Suzie the Jack Russel’s, Stanley and CC the cats, four horses, five very old sheep (lawnmowers), 3 rabbits and a guinea pig, and 2 budgies. |
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Dr Steve Gordon
Hi my name is Steve Gordon.
I have been co-owner of the Clinic since 1990. I trained in New Zealand, practiced here then spent some time in England as a Veterinarian before travelling the world in good kiwi fashion.
Like many of the pet owners I speak with I was animal crazy as a child and decided to become a Vet at the age of 10. Happily I can say I still love being a Vet and I’m still fascinated by animals. In fact I often spend my holidays on animal adventures – from solo encounters with bear, moose and wolves in the Alaskan wilderness to gorillas in Uganda.
I live locally and enjoy being part of the East Coast Bays Community. Of course there is a big incentive to do great work when you live amongst the animals you are treating!
You may see my cat Curly down at the beach as he likes to follow us down there!
I have a special interest in orthopaedic surgery and oncology. |
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Nicole Beaumont
NICOLE works at the Clinic on Reception most mornings from 7.30am to 1pm and on alternate Saturday mornings.
Nicole has completed a correspondence course on Animal Care at AUT.
She is a professional dog groomer, and breeds and shows both Miniature and Giant Schnauzers, as well as doing agility, obedience and tracking training with her 3 Miniature Schnauzers “Whitika”, “William” and “Jamie” and her 2 Giant Schnauzers “Ash” and “Ronnie”.
Nicole lives on 4 acres with her dogs, a couple of milking goats, a house cow ,a few steers and working dog "Todd". |
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Eve Comrie
EVE is our full time veterinary Surgical Nurse and is here from 8.00am till 4.30pm week days and alternate Saturday mornings.
Eve migrated up north for warmer weather from Taupo where she has lived most of her life. This big move was to persue her career in Veterinary Nursing. She completed her Veterinary Nursing Certificate from Unitec in 1999. Since then she has worked in a central city practice before starting here in April 2001.
Eve has one cat currently called "Simon" He's a Munchkin (short legged cat ) That Eve helped save from certain death as a tiny newborn kitten. Most of her spare time is taken up travelling the country catching up with friends and family. |
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