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 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

Veterinarian

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

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Dr Cam Koerselman

Dr Cam Koerselman

Veterinarian

Dr. Cam Koerselman is a dedicated small animal veterinarian originally from Canada and now…

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Dr Suzy Charman

Dr Suzy Charman

Veterinarian

Suzy moved to Nelson from the UK in September 2024. She has been a…

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Dr Meg Irvine

Dr Meg Irvine

Veterinarian

Meg Irvine is a born and bred Nelsonian, Massey University graduate and ex owner…

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Dr Jenny Elwell-Gerken

Dr Jenny Elwell-Gerken

Veterinarian

Dr Jenny started at Stoke Veterinary Hospital after relocating to Nelson from overseas with…

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Dr Claire McMeekin

Dr Claire McMeekin

Veterinarian

Claire is one of our veterinarians and has been a valued part of the…

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Lisa

Lisa

Referral Co-ordinator

Lisa has been part of the team since 2005 and is one of our…

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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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Carmen

Carmen

Senior Vet Nurse

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

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Nicola

Nicola

Head Nurse

Nic is the Head Nurse and along with Jenny and Ingrid is part of…

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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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Jenny Hunter

Jenny Hunter

Practice Manager

Jenny is our Practice Manager, bringing experience in practice management, teaching, and small business…

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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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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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Lauren

Lauren

Client Relations

Lauren joined the team in November 2024.  Born and raised in the Wairarapa she…

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Tracey

Tracey

Vet Nurse

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

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Chloe

Chloe

Vet Nurse

Chloe is a veterinary nurse with over three years of experience in both emergency…

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Jenny Hunter

Jenny Hunter

Practice Manager

Jenny is our Practice Manager, bringing experience in practice management, teaching, and small business…

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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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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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Lauren

Lauren

Client Relations

Lauren joined the team in November 2024.  Born and raised in the Wairarapa she…

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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

Veterinarian

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

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Dr Cam Koerselman

Dr Cam Koerselman

Veterinarian

Dr. Cam Koerselman is a dedicated small animal veterinarian originally from Canada and now…

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Dr Suzy Charman

Dr Suzy Charman

Veterinarian

Suzy moved to Nelson from the UK in September 2024. She has been a…

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Dr Meg Irvine

Dr Meg Irvine

Veterinarian

Meg Irvine is a born and bred Nelsonian, Massey University graduate and ex owner…

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Dr Jenny Elwell-Gerken

Dr Jenny Elwell-Gerken

Veterinarian

Dr Jenny started at Stoke Veterinary Hospital after relocating to Nelson from overseas with…

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Dr Claire McMeekin

Dr Claire McMeekin

Veterinarian

Claire is one of our veterinarians and has been a valued part of the…

Learn More
Lisa

Lisa

Referral Co-ordinator

Lisa has been part of the team since 2005 and is one of our…

Learn More
Victoria

Victoria

Senior Vet Nurse

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

Learn More
Carmen

Carmen

Senior Vet Nurse

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

Learn More
Nicola

Nicola

Head Nurse

Nic is the Head Nurse and along with Jenny and Ingrid is part of…

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Tracey

Tracey

Vet Nurse

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

Learn More
Chloe

Chloe

Vet Nurse

Chloe is a veterinary nurse with over three years of experience in both emergency…

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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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