Brendon Bullen, Veterinarian and Owner
Hi there, my name is Brendon and I joined the Kelburn team in 2012 after spending the previous 6 years working as a companion animal vet in NZ and the UK. I love it here at Kelburn, and have enjoyed getting to know everyone that comes to the clinic.
I enjoy all aspects of veterinary science, with a special interest in dentistry and exotics. As well as looking after cats and dogs, I run a referral service for rabbits and other small mammals.
I do a small amount of lecturing in the veterinary course at Massey University. I also work for our profession’s regulator, the NZ Veterinary Council, helping maintain national veterinary standards.
I have a passion for native wildlife, and love the fact that Wellington has Zealandia right in the heart of the city. I am completely obsessed with mountain biking.
Vanessa Croskery, Veterinarian
Hi, my name’s Vanessa and I joined the team at Kelburn Vets in 2021. I graduated from vet school with distinction at Massey University in 2012. I then began working at the Wellington SPCA veterinary clinic, where I did a mix of shelter work and private practice consulting for 9 years.
I really enjoy the continual variety and challenges that being a primary care vet brings. I particularly love tricky medical cases and dermatology.
Outside of work I am kept busy raising my 2 children and meeting the demands of my cats.
Ana Radisa, Veterinarian
Hi, I’m Ana. I am delighted to have joined the team in 2023. I graduated from Massey in 2020 and spent the first 2 years of my career working on the Kāpiti Coast caring for mostly cats and dogs.
I am passionate about many aspects of being a vet and am looking forward to seeing a wider variety of patients here in Kelburn. In particular I enjoy medical cases, clinical pathology and dentistry.
Outside of work I enjoy a bit of travelling, nature walks and cooking a variety of cuisines at home.
I also care for my ginger cat, Pabu - he is quite a handful!
Crystal Payne, Senior Veterinary Nurse
Hi, I'm Crystal. I joined the team here at Kelburn Vets in 2018. I love being a Vet Nurse and am passionate about providing high quality nursing care. I have a particular interest in anaesthesia, especially the more tricky rabbit cases. I am also very interested in canine behaviour, mostly out of necessity due to having a naughty border terrier!
Christie Derwin, Senior Veterinary Nurse
Hi my name is Christie. I joined as an Animal Care Attendant here at Kelburn Vets since early 2017 and now work as a veterinary nurse. I enjoy travelling and have backpacked throughout most of Europe and Asia with more adventures to come!
At home I have two very naughty dogs who were both SPCA rescues; Bear, a Mastiff/Labrador and Nala, a crazy staffy cross.
Rosie Subramoney, Veterinary Nurse
Hi I'm Rosie. I recently joined the team at Kelburn Vets in July 2023. Originally from Christchurch, I graduated in 2020 and moved up to Wellington soon after. I enjoy all aspects of nursing and love learning and refining my skills. I have a passion for anesthesia and medical nursing.
In my spare time I enjoy cooking, reading, being outdoors and of course spending time with my cat Nala.
Alex Hurley, Veterinary Nurse
Hi I'm Alex. I'm currently studying towards my Diploma in Veterinary Nursing and couldn't be more excited to join the team at Kelburn Vets!
I have been enjoying assisting in the care of our lovely patients, particularly the smaller animals that we see.
At home I have many animals to keep me busy - two cats, a bonded pair of rabbits, many fish tanks and a group of fire belly newts! Between caring for all my animals and studying I love catching up with friends on the weekends and playing boardgames.
Leigh Bexley, Veterinary Nurse
Hi, I’m Leigh. I’m a part-time veterinary nursing student and full-time mum of three little people, dogs, birds, guinea pigs and fish. I’m so excited to be working with the outstanding team at Kelburn Vets after a year and a half in the veterinary industry.
My interest in nursing was first sparked over a decade ago at a puppy preschool class with my first fur baby, a whippet named Libby. I’ve since raised two other whippets and am proud to be a certified puppy preschool educator.
As I complete my National Certificate in Animal Technology (Veterinary Nurse Assistant) through Otago Polytechnic, I aim to pursue my diploma and later bachelor's degree in vet nursing.
I have a special interest in canine behaviour and training, and enjoy the sport of cani-cross running with my athletic and challenging youngest whippet who was rehomed at six months old. I also thrive in the clinical environment, particularly in the areas of anaesthesia and urgent care.