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.
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
Joyce graduated from Massey University in 1987. She worked in Wellington and then the…
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Ingrid grew up in Christchurch before moving to the North Island to study for…
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Kate graduated in 2008 from Massey University. After spending a few years in small…
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Charity graduated with a DVM from the University of Georgia (USA) and then spent…
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Lauren grew up on a lifestyle property in Upper Moutere. Her love for animals…
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Chris grew up in the Waikato on his family’s dairy farm before making the…
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Emily finished studying at Massey University in Palmerston North at the end of 2023….
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Victoria has been working with us since 2003 after completing her studies in Animal…
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Carmen joined us in December 2012 after completing her nursing training in Invercargill. She…
Learn MoreAmanda Stilwell
Bright, loud, fun and outgoing sums Amanda up to a tee! Amanda started her…
Learn MoreTrish
Trish completed her studies in Bachelor of Veterinary Technology at Massey University in 2019,…
Learn MoreMiriama
Miri grew up in Christchurch before moving up north to study. She graduated from…
Learn MoreDebbie
After years in the hospitality industry, Debbie has found her true calling working with…
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Katie started at the Stoke Vets in 1999 after completing her Certificate in Veterinary…
Learn MoreAshlyn Sutherland
Ashlyn is originally from New York and brings that energy with her wherever she…
Learn MoreDebbie
After years in the hospitality industry, Debbie has found her true calling working with…
Learn MoreKatie
Katie started at the Stoke Vets in 1999 after completing her Certificate in Veterinary…
Learn MoreDr Joyce Ballance
Joyce graduated from Massey University in 1987. She worked in Wellington and then the…
Learn MoreDr Ingrid Cole
Ingrid grew up in Christchurch before moving to the North Island to study for…
Learn MoreDr Kate Field
Kate graduated in 2008 from Massey University. After spending a few years in small…
Learn MoreDr Charity Van Acker
Charity graduated with a DVM from the University of Georgia (USA) and then spent…
Learn MoreLauren Bennett
Lauren grew up on a lifestyle property in Upper Moutere. Her love for animals…
Learn MoreDr Christopher Riddell
Chris grew up in the Waikato on his family’s dairy farm before making the…
Learn MoreDr Emily Morphet
Emily finished studying at Massey University in Palmerston North at the end of 2023….
Learn MoreVictoria
Victoria has been working with us since 2003 after completing her studies in Animal…
Learn MoreCarmen
Carmen joined us in December 2012 after completing her nursing training in Invercargill. She…
Learn MoreAmanda Stilwell
Bright, loud, fun and outgoing sums Amanda up to a tee! Amanda started her…
Learn MoreAshlyn Sutherland
Ashlyn is originally from New York and brings that energy with her wherever she…
Learn MoreTrish
Trish completed her studies in Bachelor of Veterinary Technology at Massey University in 2019,…
Learn MoreMiriama
Miri grew up in Christchurch before moving up north to study. She graduated from…
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