Amy is a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN). Having gained the National Certificate in Veterinary Nursing in 1997 she then worked in general practice for three months before taking a veterinary nursing position at SPCA Auckland. While working there, Amy completed the National Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (DipVN) in 2006. After working for nine years in shelter medicine, Amy decided it was time for a change and started work at Unitec, teaching veterinary nursing students. Amy then started working at Auckland Zoo in 2011 and worked in their veterinary department, not just looking after the zoo animals but also native wildlife that was bought in by DoC until she joined CareVets Mt Wellington in May 2024. In 2008 Amy joined the NZVNA Executive Committee (then council). Amy was President of the NZVNA from 2021 until 2024. She continues to sit on the NZVNA Executive Committee and the Board of Trustees for Companion Animals NZ. During her spare time Amy likes to spend time with her family, work in her vegetable garden or work on one of her many hobbies which includes photography and cross-stitch.