ABOUT US
Kaimai Vets has been providing top quality care and services to the Matamata-Piako District since 2004, orignally known as Landmark Vets, residing in Tui Street Matamata, then making a big move to 4 Tainui Street in 2009 after purchasing the property from Keelah Vets.
Later on in 2010 came the Te Aroha clinic, purchased from Ian Milligan formally know as Mountain Vets. In 2013 saw the restoration and opening of a new premises in Rewi Street.
2017 saw the purchase of a Clinic in Tauranga to accommodate our growing amount of clients on that side of the hill.
Kaimai Vets has an experienced and friendly team who are committed to providing the best care and advice. We offer a wide range of products and services from animals big and small. Our Clinics are equipped with the latest technologies and equipment.
Kaimai vets is proud to be working towards a sustainable future by reducing our carbon footprint, we have starting with small steps by installing solar panels in all three clinics and have recently introduced electric cars at each of the three practices with more to come.
Later on in 2010 came the Te Aroha clinic, purchased from Ian Milligan formally know as Mountain Vets. In 2013 saw the restoration and opening of a new premises in Rewi Street.
2017 saw the purchase of a Clinic in Tauranga to accommodate our growing amount of clients on that side of the hill.
Kaimai Vets has an experienced and friendly team who are committed to providing the best care and advice. We offer a wide range of products and services from animals big and small. Our Clinics are equipped with the latest technologies and equipment.
Kaimai vets is proud to be working towards a sustainable future by reducing our carbon footprint, we have starting with small steps by installing solar panels in all three clinics and have recently introduced electric cars at each of the three practices with more to come.
MEET THE TEAM
VETERINARIANS
Arjan de Wilde & Aukje de Wilde-Hibma | DVM
We arrived in New Zealand in 2000. After working in Morrinsville and then at Marks, Ewen and Associates we decided to start Kaimai Vets(Landmark Vets) in 2004. Arjan has always mainly focused on Dairy cattle and goats while Aukje is well versed in holistic medicine, but we are both typical all-round veterinarians. At home we have five children to entertain and even more vintage vehicles to play with. In our spare time we love doing up and restoring old houses.
We arrived in New Zealand in 2000. After working in Morrinsville and then at Marks, Ewen and Associates we decided to start Kaimai Vets(Landmark Vets) in 2004. Arjan has always mainly focused on Dairy cattle and goats while Aukje is well versed in holistic medicine, but we are both typical all-round veterinarians. At home we have five children to entertain and even more vintage vehicles to play with. In our spare time we love doing up and restoring old houses.
Julia Reay | BVSc
Hello, I’m Julia the small animal vet here at Kaimai Vets. I graduated Massey University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science, and after stints working in Tauranga and Auckland, my partner and I made the move to Matamata. I enjoy looking after your cats and dogs, and this year I got a lovely dog of my own. Out of work I enjoy playing soccer and snow boarding.
Hello, I’m Julia the small animal vet here at Kaimai Vets. I graduated Massey University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science, and after stints working in Tauranga and Auckland, my partner and I made the move to Matamata. I enjoy looking after your cats and dogs, and this year I got a lovely dog of my own. Out of work I enjoy playing soccer and snow boarding.
VET NURSE/VET TECHS
Jolene Taylor | NCAC
I joined the team from the beginning back in 2004. I handle clinical stock purchasing from Veterinary Supplies to Companion Animals food and accessories. I have also completed a certificate in Companion Animal Care and can slot in where needed. Being born and breed in Matamata on my parent’s dairy farm has given me a good understanding of the dairy industry and stock sense. Which is helpful in assisting the vets on farm, from de horning calves to vaccinating stock.
I joined the team from the beginning back in 2004. I handle clinical stock purchasing from Veterinary Supplies to Companion Animals food and accessories. I have also completed a certificate in Companion Animal Care and can slot in where needed. Being born and breed in Matamata on my parent’s dairy farm has given me a good understanding of the dairy industry and stock sense. Which is helpful in assisting the vets on farm, from de horning calves to vaccinating stock.
Brittany Pyne | Dip VN, Cert RT
Hi I am Brittany. I joined the team at Kaimai vets in 2016. I do a range of in clinic veterinary nursing as well as going out onto farms to vaccinate stock, teatseal, disbud calves and metrichecking. I also look after the Lepto vaccination records for the dairy farms at the Matamata clinic. I am from South Otago in the South Island. I graduated from Lincoln university telford campus in 2014 with a certificate in Rural animal technicians and from Wintec in 2016 with a certificate in animal care and a certificate in veterinary nursing. I am currently studying through Otago polytechnic my Diploma in Veterinary nursing. I am also an Artificial breeding technician with LIC
Hi I am Brittany. I joined the team at Kaimai vets in 2016. I do a range of in clinic veterinary nursing as well as going out onto farms to vaccinate stock, teatseal, disbud calves and metrichecking. I also look after the Lepto vaccination records for the dairy farms at the Matamata clinic. I am from South Otago in the South Island. I graduated from Lincoln university telford campus in 2014 with a certificate in Rural animal technicians and from Wintec in 2016 with a certificate in animal care and a certificate in veterinary nursing. I am currently studying through Otago polytechnic my Diploma in Veterinary nursing. I am also an Artificial breeding technician with LIC
Tania Collins | Dip VN
Hi my name is Tania. I grew up and went to school in Te Aroha. I am a qualified Veterinary Nurse, gaining my qualification in 1999 at Wintec in Hamilton. I worked as a Vet Nurse in Matamata and locumed in England before settling back in Te Aroha. I have three daughters aged 7, 9 and 11 who keep me busy. My interests include, horse riding, and all sports.
Hi my name is Tania. I grew up and went to school in Te Aroha. I am a qualified Veterinary Nurse, gaining my qualification in 1999 at Wintec in Hamilton. I worked as a Vet Nurse in Matamata and locumed in England before settling back in Te Aroha. I have three daughters aged 7, 9 and 11 who keep me busy. My interests include, horse riding, and all sports.
Ella Barker-Bellchambers | Cert VN
Hi, my name is Ella; I grew up in Wanganui and have recently moved to Te Aroha. I studied Veterinary nursing in Wanganui and gained my Animal care and Veterinary Nursing certificate, I was also awarded the Anaesthetic Excellence award. I have two high energy dogs that keep me busy. I enjoy walking up Te Aroha mountain with my dogs and visiting my family in Wanganui.
Hi, my name is Ella; I grew up in Wanganui and have recently moved to Te Aroha. I studied Veterinary nursing in Wanganui and gained my Animal care and Veterinary Nursing certificate, I was also awarded the Anaesthetic Excellence award. I have two high energy dogs that keep me busy. I enjoy walking up Te Aroha mountain with my dogs and visiting my family in Wanganui.
ADMINISTRATION STAFF
Delwyne McNeill | Practice Manager
I have been with Landmark vets since 2004. Coming from a dairy farming, milking machine and stockfeed background. I oversee the running of the Matamata and Te Aroha clinics, some technician and nurse work, and lots of paperwork. I enjoy netball and snowskiing in the winter, and water sports in the summer. Spending time at the beach and cycling. Having two adult children, my cats have now taken over the role. Being a nana is also great.
I have been with Landmark vets since 2004. Coming from a dairy farming, milking machine and stockfeed background. I oversee the running of the Matamata and Te Aroha clinics, some technician and nurse work, and lots of paperwork. I enjoy netball and snowskiing in the winter, and water sports in the summer. Spending time at the beach and cycling. Having two adult children, my cats have now taken over the role. Being a nana is also great.
Emma Green | Office Assistant
I joined the team in July 2013. I grew up on a dairy farm in the South Waikato which helped me to grow my love towards Animals and an understanding of the dairy industry.
I am the first port of call in the Matamata office, organising the vets bookings, accounts, shop sales, accounting duties, and from time to time help out with small animal nursing in clinic, and on farm for the Disbudding and the teat sealing season.
I joined the team in July 2013. I grew up on a dairy farm in the South Waikato which helped me to grow my love towards Animals and an understanding of the dairy industry.
I am the first port of call in the Matamata office, organising the vets bookings, accounts, shop sales, accounting duties, and from time to time help out with small animal nursing in clinic, and on farm for the Disbudding and the teat sealing season.
Saskia Price | Office Assistant
I joined the Kaimai Vets at their Tauranga branch earlier this year after having a break from the veterinary industry for a few years. During this time I ran a homestay for dogs on my property.
I live on a 10 acre lifestyle block with my husband and all that goes on a lifestyle block. In my spare time time I breed Golden Retrievers and British Shorthair cats which I enjoy showing. I enjoy spending time with my husband, son and his young family, walking, felting and spinning the fleece from their alpacas.
I joined the Kaimai Vets at their Tauranga branch earlier this year after having a break from the veterinary industry for a few years. During this time I ran a homestay for dogs on my property.
I live on a 10 acre lifestyle block with my husband and all that goes on a lifestyle block. In my spare time time I breed Golden Retrievers and British Shorthair cats which I enjoy showing. I enjoy spending time with my husband, son and his young family, walking, felting and spinning the fleece from their alpacas.
Catherine McKee | Office Assistant
I have recently joined the Kaimai Vets team working in our Tauranga clinic. I have been working in the veterinary industry for most of the past 25 years and enjoys interacting with clients and going the extra mile to assist them.
I live with a variety of two legged and four legged animals including my husband and three children, dogs, cats, chickens and guinea pigs.
I enjoy going walking with family, friends and of course my two dogs.
I have recently joined the Kaimai Vets team working in our Tauranga clinic. I have been working in the veterinary industry for most of the past 25 years and enjoys interacting with clients and going the extra mile to assist them.
I live with a variety of two legged and four legged animals including my husband and three children, dogs, cats, chickens and guinea pigs.
I enjoy going walking with family, friends and of course my two dogs.
