Sandy is our super-efficient Practice Manager, who works to make our lives much easier! Sandy grew up in Otago and worked as both a general and psychiatric nurse for a number of years before moving on to social work. She worked at the Roxburgh Children’s Health Camp for sixteen years prior to joining OVL, the last two of which were as Manager.....so she has the perfect background for managing us!! When she manages to escape the clinic, Sandy has more than enough to keep her occupied on their sheep & deer farm, but still manages to find time for a spot of gardening and plenty of baking for the greedy Vets.

Brianna joined the OVL reception team in 2016, from an extensive background in customer services.  As Store Manager, Brianna is kept busy helping clients, booking calls, managing stock (the non-animal type) and organising vets; not an easy role!  Originally from Nightcaps, Brianna moved to Invercargill to study Business Administration and Computing at SIT, but has since returned to a small lifestyle block here in Western Southland.  When the sheep aren't keeping her busy on the farm, Brianna enjoys catching up with friends and family and may even be spotted on the Netball court in the local social league. 

Robyn is a true local, having been born and raised in Otautau. After school, she spent 18 years working with young people in Christchurch and travelling the world, before returning to Southland in 2011. Robyn wanted a career change and enrolled on the Veterinary Nursing course at SIT, completing her Vet Nursing Certificate in 2012 and her Diploma in 2013. Outside of work, Robyn is a keen runner and also enjoys spending time relaxing and socialising with friends. Robyn is enjoying being back home in Southland with her family and not forgetting her cat, Harvey.

Pru heads our reception team, managing the shop, farm calls and in-clinic consultations.  

Pru spent eight years with AgResearch, Invermay before joining OVL, so her agricultural knowledge has expanded rapidly into the veterinary field.

Pru originates from Hunterville, growing up on a Sheep & Beef farm. Pru is an avid traveller, but when at home likes spending time with her friends, including the canine variety, and boating.