What’s the best part about your job? – The staff and people I work with.

How did you get involved with the industry?  - applied on Seek when advertised and now I love working for the company and love my job.

What’s your area of expertise? Credit and any of the credit laws

What are you most proud of? – My son he has grown into a wonderful son in spite of challenges

Who inspires you? A number of people I have met inspire me for different reasons.

Where is your favourite place in the world? Going home to the UK to catch up with family

If you could be any animal, which would you be? A giraffe as I am sick of being small

What are you passionate about? I’m passionate about anything I set my mind too.  I like to succeed.

What are you currently watching on Netflix? The Sinner

What’s the coolest thing you’re working on right now? Just finished renovating a piece of furniture.  Dabbling in chalk paints.

What’s your secret talent that no one knows about? It’s a secret!

I have been vet nursing for over 10 years, and clinic manager for over 5 years. I studied Rural animal Tech at the Otago Polytechnic in 2003/4.

Over the years I have become very interested in small animal dentistry of which I have been fortunate to complete a couple of courses. I also have a keen interest in ultrasound of which I hope to increase my knowledge of in the future.

If you are a regular to the Rakaia Clinic, chances are you will know Kate very well! Kate has been with the Riverside Team since 2008 and runs the Riverside Vets Rakaia Clinic. Prior to Riverside Kate was involved with a number of different job titles including….Pharmacy assistant, 2yrs General Nursing training, Day Care assistant, Home support carer, Bus driver, Chef, Special Needs Teacher Aide, Lambing shepherd, Receptionist. In Kate’s spare time she enjoys tripping around NZ and spending time with her 2 daughters and 2 granddaughters and one grandson.