Our Veterinarians

Dr Michelle Mills

BVSc MVM

Veterinarian

Dr Alistair Newbould

BVM&S, MVM MANZCVS (Small Animal Radiology)

Veterinarian

Dr Kristin Townsend

Veterinarian

Dr Kristin Townsend holds a Bachelor of Veterinary Science from Massey University, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from the University of Auckland. Since graduation she has tended predominately companion animals including cats, dogs, pocket pets such as rabbits, guinea pigs, rats and mice, and birds and turtles but has seen the odd sheep or horse here and there. She really enjoys getting to know her patients and their families, providing preventative healthcare such as annual visits and dental health care, and also has a strong interest in soft tissue surgery. When not at work she is kept busy parenting two great kids and tending to the collection of other animals she is responsible for. Getting out into nature is a favourite way to unwind, so she is glad to call Otago home and can’t imagine being anywhere else.

Dr Anna Siohane-Royle

Veterinarian

Anna graduated from Massey University in 2020 and moved to the South Island for its proximity to New Zealand wilderness. She loves the diverse nature of the veterinary medicine and enjoys developing a relationship with clients and their pets. Within the veterinary field, her current interests lie in nutrition and imaging. Outside of work, Anna will be found either skiing or hiking, depending on the season. She is also trying to improve her native bird call identification.

Dr Rachel Stockwell

Veterinarian

Rachel completed her Veterinary degree in 2009 at Massey University and has since had a varied experience across the world. She has predominantly worked in mixed animal practice tending to all creatures great and small. She has just returned from 9 years living and working in Switzerland with her family and is looking forward to getting back into the Kiwi lifestyle. Her interests include client communication, dermatology and surgery and she is looking forward to getting to know the patients and clients at Humanimals. When not vetting Rachel enjoys spending time with her young family, getting into the great outdoors, music and painting.