Naruia, known as Ru, graduated with a Certificate in Animal Management in 2015 and a Diploma in Veterinary Nursing in 2017. She is a registered veterinary nurse with the NZVNA. Ru enjoys working with all species but has a special interest in exotics, including birds, reptiles, and pocket pets. She has been fortunate to work with incredible animals at Butterfly Creek, such as meerkats, otters, and cotton-top tamarins. At home, she cares for many beloved pets, and her dogs are lucky enough to join her at work each day. Ru loves being a veterinary nurse and couldn’t imagine doing anything else.