Pauline Blomfield
Founder, Chief Executive & Chair of K9MD's Board of Trustees
Pauline has owned and trained dogs for over 40 years. She taught advanced dog obedience for 20 years and …
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Nita Harding
Veterinary Scientist & Trustee
Nita is a New Zealand trained veterinarian who has worked in clinical practice and the livestock production industries in …
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Professor Sarah Young
Dean of Science & Chair of K9MD's Academic Advisory Board
Sarah is the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science at the University of Auckland. Sarah gained her PhD in …
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Doctor Michelle McConnell
Research Project Manager
Associate Professor Michelle McConnell is K9MD's Research Project Manager. Michelle has a PhD in Microbiology and held dual roles …
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Professor Tim Eglinton
Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon
Areas Of Specialisation: Colonoscopy and upper GI endoscopy Hernia Repair Laparoscopic surgery including hernia, cholecystectomy and colorectal procedures …
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Professor Konrad Richter
General Surgeon & Surgical Oncologist
Professor Richter is a Consultant General Surgeon and Surgical Oncologist at Southland Hospital with specialist training and extensive experience …
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Melanie Day
Registered Endoscopy Nurse
Mel currently works as a Registered Nurse in Endoscopy at Southern Cross, Invercargill and will oversee the southland region collecting …
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Kim Snoep
Registered Nurse
Kim is in her 15th year of working as a Registered Nurse and 7th year as Colorectal Nurse Specialist …
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Mr John Groom
General Surgeon and Gastroenterologist
John trained in general surgery in New Zealand. He then undertook post-fellowship training in gastroenterological surgery for 5 years …
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Gabrielle Anderson
Specialist Colorectal Nurse
Gabrielle (Gabby) works as a Practice Nurse at Wakefield Gastroenterology Centre in Wellington. She has a Masters in Nursing …
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Professor Michael Shultz
Gastroenterologist
Professor Shultz came to Dunedin with his family in 2005 having gained medical experience in the U.S., UK and …
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Peter Ellison
Māori Health Advisor
Peter Ellison is the Associate Maori Health Strategy and Improvement Officer with WellSouth who is part of the Southern …
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Dr. Vanessa Cave
Biostatistician
Dr. Vanessa Cave is an applied statistician interested in the application of statistics to the biosciences, in particular agriculture, …
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Mr Michael Vincent
Urologist
Michael is an Australasian Fellowship trained Urologist, (FRACS),based in Invercargill. Michael studied medicine at the University of Manchester (UK) …
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Mr Michael Stotzer
Urologist
Mr Michael Stotzer SPECIALIST Qualifications MD 1998 Illinois; Am Bd Cert Urol 2007 Profile Mr. Stotzer graduated from …
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Lisa Cambridge
Medical & Quality Management Specialist
Lisa Cambridge has had the opportunity to spend her career working amongst the life sciences, starting out as a …
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Steve White
International Canine Scent Detection Specialist
In his 43rd year of a canine-centered law enforcement career, Steve White is the only person to have served …
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Vicky Armstrong
Veterinarian & Trustee
Vicky graduated from the University of Liverpool in the UK with a BSc in Bio veterinary science and a …
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Alan Blomfield
Creative Designer & Trustee
With a formal background of cartoon creativity, design and illustration Alan has been responsible for the creation of K9MD’s …
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Sam Murdie
Senior Canine Trainer
Sam Murdie is K9MD’s Senior Canine Trainer. Sam has extensive canine scent detection experience. Personally Sam has gained …
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Lynette James
Puppy Development and Canine Environment Trainer
Lynette has owned and trained dogs for over 30 years and has a particular love of Border Collies and …
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Lisa Turner
Liaison Officer K9MD Medical Alert Assistance Dogs
Lisa Turner has joined K9MD as the Liaison Officer for K9MD Medical Alert Assistance Dogs programme and a team …
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Kyrstle Hall
Canine Welfare and Fitness Trainer
Krystle Hall is a senior veterinary nurse who gained certification in canine rehabilitation through the University of Tennessee. Krystle …
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Karren O'Neill
Laboratory Technician
Karren has over 30 years experience in research as a science technician. Karren has also worked with dogs for …
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Olivia Weller
Laboratory Assistant
Olivia is from Canada and has a background in science with a Bachelor of Science (Hons) and a Bachelor …
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Elisabeth Nicholson
Administration, Accounting & Trustee
Elisabeth is a registered nurse who specialises in ear health. When not working, Elisabeth loves getting out and exploring …
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Kay Mercer
Creating Community Partnerships & Funding Administrator
Kay Mercer joins our administration team focusing on funding and fundraising. Kay has a broad career background in financial …
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Melanie Kerr
Ambassador
Melanie Kerr was the effervescent host of the Good Morning Show for eight years. Beaming into thousands of New Zealand …
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