Claire graduated from Massey University in 2014 and has had a lifelong love of animals, both big and small. After a brief stint working in the share market, she realised her true passion was working with animals and pursued a career in veterinary medicine.

Based in Rotorua, Claire enjoys mountain biking through the forest whenever she can and tending to her quarter-acre garden filled with fruit, vegetables, and flowers. She shares her busy home life with her two children, three cats, and two very large goldfish.

Claire brings a friendly, empathetic, and holistic approach to her work, grounded in evidence-based care, and is deeply committed to the wellbeing of every animal she treats.