Nick graduated from Massey University in 1990 and worked in general practice until 1997 when he returned to Massey for a residency in small animal internal medicine, attained membership in the Australasian College of Veterinary Scientists by examination, and graduated with a Masters in Veterinary Science in 2000. In 2004 he moved to the University of California where he attained a PhD in nutrition and immunology. Nick completed a residency in small animal clinical nutrition, and became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Nutrition by examination in 2004. In late 2005, he returned to Massey to lecture in small animal medicine and nutrition and is now working at the Feilding clinic as Veterinary Nutrition Specialist with a special interest in medical cases.
Kat graduated from the University of Cambridge in 2006 and after a couple of years in mixed practice, moved to NZ to pursue a surgical training. She qualified as a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2016. She has a particular interest in airway disease and particularly the pathophysiology of brachycephalic dogs, but enjoys all aspects of soft tissue, orthopaedic and neurological surgery. After working in the hospital and teaching at Massey University, Kat joins Totally Vets as a specialist surgeon.
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