Claudia is an integral part of the Ophthalmology Service. She plays a key role in client and referring clinic communication as well as organising bookings to fit patient needs into a busy schedule. She is very passionate about animals and always works hard to offer them best possible treatment. Claudia also is a Puppy preschool instructor here in Feilding.

Jessica Graduated from UCOL in Palmerston north in 2015. Before Joining the specialist medical team at Totally Vets she worked around the country from the far north to the Waikato before settling back in the Manawatu with her husband and three young children. She has an interest in complex medical nursing and enjoys challenging cases.

Aleysha was born in south Canterbury but grew up in the Netherlands. In 2022 she completed her Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing qualification but had been working as a qualified nurse since 2019. Aleysha has a particular interest in surgery, anaesthesia, emergency and critical care. Hobbies outside of work include running, playing hockey, baking, doing puzzles, and spending time with her partner and family. She currently has two cats at home but will likely end up with a lot more animals as she has a habit of picking up strays from work!

Lorna graduated in 2012 and started working for Totally Vets in 2018. She loves working with all animals, big and small.

Catherine joined the referrals team in 2024 with a background in general practice and emergency. She received training at a state of the art specialist ophthalmic practice in Australia to learn the unique skill set required of an ophthalmic veterinary nurse. She is passionate about providing gold standard patient care and supporting clients through their pets treatments and conditions.

Tasha started working at Totally Vets in 2014 after completing her Vet nurse diploma. She has now joined the specialist medicine team and is enjoying being involved in complex procedures and patient care

Sarah graduated with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science from Massey University in 2011. She initially worked in general practice before travelling to the UK to complete an internship. This was followed by a residency in small animal internal medicine at Massey University. Sarah became a diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2017. After 8yrs working as a specialist in Auckland, Sarah returned to the Manawatu in 2025 to join the referral team at Totally Vets Feilding. Sarah enjoys the problem-solving nature of internal medicine and has a particular interest in endocrinology and gastroenterology.

Petra Price is a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist with a passion for improving the vision, comfort, and quality of life of animals with ocular disease. After graduating from Massey University in 2011, Petra began her career as a mixed animal veterinarian, gaining broad clinical experience across species.

Her interest in ophthalmology led her to complete a Master of Veterinary Medicine and pursue advanced training with Eyevet Services in the Manawatu and Pet Eye Care in Wellington. In 2025, she was awarded Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in Veterinary Ophthalmology.

Petra now leads a dedicated ophthalmology referral service at the Feilding clinic, offering a range of medical and surgical eye care for companion animals. She works closely with pet owners and referring veterinarians to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each patient.

In addition to clinical practice, Petra is committed to education and regularly teaches ophthalmology to undergraduate and postgraduate veterinary students. She enjoys mentoring future veterinarians and contributing to the advancement of animal eye health through collaboration and knowledge-sharing.

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.

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.