About Us

Who Are We?

We pride ourselves in providing the best veterinary care for your pets.

Stoke Veterinary Hospital has been around for over 30 years in our purpose built facility on Songer Street. We are proud to support the local and wider community with all their families companion animal needs 7 days a week. We have a strong emphasis on outstanding best in practice techniques which offer all our patients the most current and up to date clinical standards, with being as pain free as possible is one of our strongest practicing aims. Preventative medicine is one of our strengths. Dr Joyce, Dr Ingrid, Dr Kate and our team are highly skilled. Many of us came especially to live in this fantastic area of NZ to access all that the great outdoors offer and Nelson’s relaxed lifestyle and climate. A large majority of our team have been growing with our families for over 10+ years, this brings a massive wealth of knowledge and the team really enjoy taking care of your special family members throughout their lifetime.

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MEET THE TEAM

Our dedicated team is always here for your pets.

At our Veterinary Clinic, you’ll be fully supported with sound advice first and foremost. We know that helping our clients starts with providing a good understanding of health care issues and treatment options. With good advice and professional recommendations, you’ll be well equipped to make the best ongoing health care decisions for your pet.

Dr Joyce Ballance

Dr Joyce Ballance

Vet

Joyce graduated from Massey University in 1987. She worked in Wellington and then the…

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Dr Ingrid Cole

Dr Ingrid Cole

Clinical Lead Veterinarian

Ingrid grew up in Christchurch before moving to the North Island to study for…

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Dr Kate Field

Dr Kate Field

Vet

Kate graduated in 2008 from Massey University. After spending a few years in small…

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Dr Charity Van Acker

Dr Charity Van Acker

Vet

Charity graduated with a DVM from the University of Georgia (USA) and then spent…

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Lauren Bennett

Lauren Bennett

Veterinarian

Lauren grew up on a lifestyle property in Upper Moutere. Her love for animals…

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Dr Christopher Riddell

Dr Christopher Riddell

Veterinarian

Chris grew up in the Waikato on his family’s dairy farm before making the…

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Lisa

Lisa

Team Leader

Lisa has been part of the team since 2005 and has the role of…

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Victoria

Victoria

Senior Vet Nurse

Victoria has been working with us since 2003 after completing her studies in Animal…

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Ele

Ele

Senior Vet Nurse

Ele has a Massey Diploma in VN and joined us with 13 years’ experience…

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Carmen

Carmen

Vet Nurse

Carmen joined us in December 2012 after completing her nursing training in Invercargill. She…

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Nicola

Nicola

Vet Nurse Clinical Coordinator

Originally from the UK, Nicola worked in a Vet Clinic for 17 years gaining…

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Amanda Stilwell

Amanda Stilwell

Vet nurse

Bright, loud, fun and outgoing sums Amanda up to a tee! Amanda started her…

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Tiana

Tiana

Vet nurse

Tiana has recently joined out team in 2023, coming fresh out of studying the…

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Trish

Trish

Vet Tech

Trish completed her studies in Bachelor of Veterinary Technology at Massey University in 2019,…

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Miriama

Miriama

Vet Tech

Miri grew up in Christchurch before moving up north to study. She graduated from…

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Diane

Diane

Team Leader

Diane has been a member of the Stoke Vet Clinic team since 2001. Graduating…

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Debbie

Debbie

Client Relations

After years in the hospitality industry, Debbie has found her true calling working with…

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Katie

Katie

Client Relations

Katie started at the Stoke Vets in 1999 after completing her Certificate in Veterinary…

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Shari

Shari

Client Relations

Shari joined the team in March 2018 after being a long standing client of…

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Vicki

Vicki

Client Relations

We were so lucky to have Vicki join our Client Relations team in April…

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Donna

Donna

Client Relations

Donna works as part of our client relations team and is our fabulous casual…

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Tracey

Tracey

Vet Nurse Assistant

Tracey had kindness and empathy instilled in her at a young age, growing up…

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Ashlyn Sutherland

Ashlyn Sutherland

Trainee Vet Nurse Assistant

Ashlyn is originally from New York and brings that energy with her wherever she…

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Diane

Diane

Team Leader

Diane has been a member of the Stoke Vet Clinic team since 2001. Graduating…

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Debbie

Debbie

Client Relations

After years in the hospitality industry, Debbie has found her true calling working with…

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Katie

Katie

Client Relations

Katie started at the Stoke Vets in 1999 after completing her Certificate in Veterinary…

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Shari

Shari

Client Relations

Shari joined the team in March 2018 after being a long standing client of…

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Vicki

Vicki

Client Relations

We were so lucky to have Vicki join our Client Relations team in April…

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Donna

Donna

Client Relations

Donna works as part of our client relations team and is our fabulous casual…

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Dr Joyce Ballance

Dr Joyce Ballance

Vet

Joyce graduated from Massey University in 1987. She worked in Wellington and then the…

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Dr Ingrid Cole

Dr Ingrid Cole

Clinical Lead Veterinarian

Ingrid grew up in Christchurch before moving to the North Island to study for…

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Dr Kate Field

Dr Kate Field

Vet

Kate graduated in 2008 from Massey University. After spending a few years in small…

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Dr Charity Van Acker

Dr Charity Van Acker

Vet

Charity graduated with a DVM from the University of Georgia (USA) and then spent…

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Lauren Bennett

Lauren Bennett

Veterinarian

Lauren grew up on a lifestyle property in Upper Moutere. Her love for animals…

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Dr Christopher Riddell

Dr Christopher Riddell

Veterinarian

Chris grew up in the Waikato on his family’s dairy farm before making the…

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Lisa

Lisa

Team Leader

Lisa has been part of the team since 2005 and has the role of…

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Victoria

Victoria

Senior Vet Nurse

Victoria has been working with us since 2003 after completing her studies in Animal…

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Ele

Ele

Senior Vet Nurse

Ele has a Massey Diploma in VN and joined us with 13 years’ experience…

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Carmen

Carmen

Vet Nurse

Carmen joined us in December 2012 after completing her nursing training in Invercargill. She…

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Nicola

Nicola

Vet Nurse Clinical Coordinator

Originally from the UK, Nicola worked in a Vet Clinic for 17 years gaining…

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Amanda Stilwell

Amanda Stilwell

Vet nurse

Bright, loud, fun and outgoing sums Amanda up to a tee! Amanda started her…

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Tiana

Tiana

Vet nurse

Tiana has recently joined out team in 2023, coming fresh out of studying the…

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Tracey

Tracey

Vet Nurse Assistant

Tracey had kindness and empathy instilled in her at a young age, growing up…

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Ashlyn Sutherland

Ashlyn Sutherland

Trainee Vet Nurse Assistant

Ashlyn is originally from New York and brings that energy with her wherever she…

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Trish

Trish

Vet Tech

Trish completed her studies in Bachelor of Veterinary Technology at Massey University in 2019,…

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Miriama

Miriama

Vet Tech

Miri grew up in Christchurch before moving up north to study. She graduated from…

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