We at Great South Vets are committed to providing your pet with the very best in compassionate healthcare. We bring a wealth of experience to the practice. As a team, and individually, we are dedicated to providing high standards of caring professional service.
Dr William Baird BVSc (Hons) Qld MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon

William has a wealth of experience and has been with the clinic since 1995.
He is a 1979 honours graduate from the University of Queensland and holds a certificate in Canine Sports Medicine from UCD Ireland.
He has previously practiced in South Australia, Sydney, and the United Kingdom, in both small and large animal practice.
He is a competent surgeon who performs surgery for fracture repair, Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (TTA) for cruciate ligament rupture, as well as other orthopaedic and soft tissue surgeries.
Dr Sukhman Kaur BVSc (Massey Uni)
Veterinary Surgeon

Sukhman graduated from Massey University with Bachelor of Veterinary Science in 2024.
She started working for Great South Vets early in 2025.
She is from Palmerston North.
She enjoys Surgery and medicine especially treating cancer patients.
In her spare time, she enjoys reading, exercising, cooking spicy food, and enjoying quality time with her husband.
She is fluent in Punjabi and English.
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Dr Run Xiao BVSc (Massey Uni)
Veterinary Surgeon

Run graduated from Massey University with Bachelor of Veterinary Science in 2024.
She started working for Great South Vets early in 2025.
She enjoys Surgery and medicine.
She is fluent in Mandarin and English.
Xiaoling (Ling) Ouyang
Nurse/Receptionist

Xiaoling moved in New Zealand after she completed her studies in China, with a Bachelor degree in Biological Science.
Driven by her passion and love towards to animals, she joined the Great South Vets team in 2024.
In her spare time, she enjoys outdoor activities like surfing, swimming, fishing, diving and hiking.
She also has cat named Dolly, whom she adopted from SPCA in 2016.
Dolly has been her companion ever since.
Xiaoling is also fluent in both Mandarin and Cantonese.
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Meleana (Ana) Pani
Nurse/Receptionist

Ana completed her studies in Dunedin and joined the Great South Vets team in August 2025.
She also holds a Degree in Zoology and Marine Science.
She loves the outdoors and working with big dogs, her favourite breeds are Rottweilers and any crossbreeds.
In her spare time, she likes to go on scenic walks with friends, cook soul food and hang out with her two dogs.
She always looks forward to meeting new animals daily.
Ana speaks fluently in Tongan.
Roma Grey
Nurse/Receptionist

Roma joined the Great South Vets team in November 2025.
She has a New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care (Companion Animals, Level 3) from the Southern Institute of Technology, 2025.
She has volunteered for the New Zealand Cat Foundation, Auckland as Shelter Attendant.
She has worked various Dairy Farms, in the Waikato region.
And been a Front of House/Bar Staff, and Market Research Interviewer.
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Stacey the Clinic Cat
Practice Manager

Stacey came to us on Tuesday 25th February 2024.
She was left in a box at the front door of the clinic as a kitten.
We estimated her age to be 5 weeks.
When she was approximately 8 weeks old she was vaccinated and wormed.
And at 5 months she was desexed and microchipped.
You will be sure see her when you visit the clinic, though she can be a bit grumpy at times, just like all Practice Managers.
Dr Veterinarian Wanted
Veterinary Surgeon

We have a position available for a veterinarian to join our team.
Please phone us on 09 278 4165 if calling within New Zealand or 0064 9 278 4165 if calling from overseas, or email
zn.oc.stevhtuostaerg@noitpecer