CareVets Chartwell

Ivan has extensive experience in all aspects of small animal medicine and surgery, and has been with the Chartwell team for over 20 years. He has a special interest in small animal ultrasonography, a service he provides to The Referral Centre specialist clinic. Outside of work Ivan loves his family and sports, with a particular passion for squash.

Thomas has worked with the Chartwell team since 2009 and has a wealth of experience in general practice. He has a special interest in Opthalmology. Outside of work Thomas loves gaming, cars and married life.

Dr Devon joined the Chartwell team as a Veterinarian in February 2023. Dr Devon graduated from Massey University at the end of 2022 and will be at our Chartwell clinic Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and at our Hamilton South branch Thursday and Friday. Dr Devon has a young Golden Retriever and a Lovebird at home. She grew up in Hamilton and in her free time enjoys anything outdoorsy including scuba diving! She is enjoys video games. Her favourite animal is a snake and her least favourite food are tomatoes!

Dr Valencia joined the Chartwell team as a Veterinarian at the end of February 2023. Graduating at the end of 2022, Valencia is based full-time at our Chartwell branch learning under Dr Ivan Aleksic. Valencia has 2 cats named Leon & Benji at home. Her favourite movie is Harry Potter & she also enjoys watching Korean drama TV series. In her spare time, Valencia likes to watch Netflix, cook & bake and hang out with friends and family.

Sarah has over 20 years experience as a Veterinary Nurse and has grown her experience more recently in her Clinic Coordinator role. She has a special interest in dentistry, continuing education and promoting best care. Outside of work she loves spending time with her family, running her lifestyle block and anything to do with horses!

Kim has been with CareVets since 2017 and a few years combined with The Referral Centre, assisting with orthopaedics. She has a passion for surgical nursing and anything to do with cats! In her spare time Kim is a serious gamer and avid watcher of Netflix while relaxing with her cats and partner.

Monique has worked with the team at Chartwell since 2008, starting as a student and pregressing to a leadership role before starting her family and moving to a part-time position. She has a passion for surgical nursing and patient aftercare. Outside of work Monique loves spending time with her husband, two little girls and her fur-babies.

Rosie worked for the Waikato After Hours Veterinary Hospital for 3 years prior to joining the team at Chartwell, and subsequently was promoted to Head Nurse. She has a passion for internal medicine, teaching upcoming students and animal behaviour. In her spare time, Rosie loves spending time with her family, including her beloved, famous dogs and her herd of horses. She likes to be involved in show jumping and eventing in her free time.

Cassie is a Diploma qualified Vet Nurse that has been with the team since 2022 while she studied and is now advancing her skills in surgery and medical nursing. Cassie is famous in-clinic for hand-raising ducklings from eggs to maturity. She has 2 cute kitties, Clover & Frank and lives on a lifestyle block with 5 Alpacas! When she is not working Cassie loves to play Netball and hang out with friends and family.

Natalie has completed her Rural Animal Tech Certificate and will soon finish her Diploma in Veterinary Nursing. She enjoys the surgical aspect of Veterinary Nursing the most! When time allows, Natalie loves spending time on the family farm. She also spends a lot of time painting and has an interest in photography.

Steph recently joined the team after completing Veterinary Nurse study in 2023, following her practical work placement through our Horsham Downs branch. Steph enjoys continuing education with an interest in medical, foremost, and surgery. When Steph is not spending time with family and friends, she enjoys the company of her tabby cat ‘Jam’. She also loves to cook, and enjoys down-time listening to music or watching movies and tv series.

Matthew joined the CareVets Chartwell team after completing work experience as a student Veterinary Nurse. Outside of work he loves gaming, has a ‘mild’ gardening addiction, and bakes a mean cheesecake!

Abbey joined the Chartwell team in September 2024, bringing with her a wealth of experience in pet care and customer service. Previously, she managed a bustling dog grooming facility and provided vital admin support for a doggy daycare, honing her skills in the pet industry. Outside of work, Abbey is an avid gardener and enjoys exploring local farmers’ markets, always on the lookout for fresh finds. With a special love for canines, she’s happiest at the beach or on long walks with her loyal companion, Bailey.

Sarah holds a Diploma in Accounting and a Certificate in Dog Psychology and Training. She has a special interest in dog behaviour and obedience and runs our Puppy Preschool here at Chartwell. Outside of work Sarah loves to spend time with family, reading and doing behavioural training with her dog.

Yvonne is the longest standing member of the Chartwell team with over 22 years with Chartwell designing dogs. She is lovingly referred to at “Nanny”. Outside of work Yvonne loves spending time with her family, fur babies and dog sitting small breed dogs.