Wildbase Hospital , Hōhipera ki Te Whakahaumanu

Brett is an avian and wildlife veterinarian with research interests in wildlife health issues, particularly as they affect the conservation of New Zealand native species. In particular, his research has focused on wildlife disease ecology and ecotoxicology at population levels and the physiological impacts of conservation management on individual animal health.

Megan is an avian veterinarian with research interests in avian anatomy, reproduction and individual bird health. Megan overseas the operations of the Wildbase Hospital, treating New Zealand free-living and captive wildlife as well as pet birds and reptiles.

Vivian was born and raised in tropical Malaysia, where her love for wildlife, conservation and sustainability was cultivated. She jumped at the opportunity to work with New Zealand’s unique wildlife and has not looked back since. When not on duty at the clinic, she is currently working on her master’s research into post-mortem lesions of bycaught Hector’s and Māui dolphins.

Tori comes from a small North Taranaki town, between Mt Taranaki and its black sand shores. Growing up surrounded by native bush and learning about the connection of Māori to the land from his father, he built a passion for the environment and the animals that occupy it. He graduated from Massey University's BVSc in 2017 and is studying to become a kaitiaki (guardian) of our national treasures.

Ingrid grew up in QLD Australia, graduating from University of Queensland’s School of Veterinary science in 2017. She completed an internship in wildlife medicine at the Wildlife Center of Virginia, followed by a master’s in wild animal health at the Royal Veterinary College and Zoological Society of London. She moved back to the southern hemisphere to learn about and work with NZ’s wildlife.

I was a falconer in my past life, working with wild and captive-born birds of prey in public education, natural pest control, and wildlife rehabilitation in Canada.

I worked in many animal roles after moving to New Zealand in 2013; bee keeping, DOC ranger, pest control, and zookeeping. After graduating with a BVSc and a stint doing emergency and critical care, I took a residency role at Wildbase.

Kahu completed her veterinary nursing studies at the end of 2021 and began working at Wildbase soon after. She has a strong interest in animal behaviour, husbandry and conservation, making Wildbase a very exciting and stimulating place to work.

I grew up on a small dairy farm in rural New Zealand. I’ve always had a love for caring for animals and have developed a passion for New Zealand’s native wildlife and their care. I have been volunteering at the hospital for the last 2 years and have recently taken up the role of Veterinary Care Assistant and wish to follow a career in wildlife veterinary nursing.