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"Welcome to St Heliers Veterinary Hospital, the newest addition to the Veterinary Hospital Group. Operating out of what was previously the Glendowie Vet Clinic run by Dr Martin Reid, the team at St Heliers have taken up the torch to continue the excellent vet care that has been provided at the current location for 40 years. The clinic is purpose built, offering a large and comfortable reception area (stocked with all of your pets favourite goodies!), separate cat and dog wards, in house lab, ultrasound, dental equipment and x-rays.
We offer both general practice level care and diagnostics as well as soft tissue surgery and dentistry all provided by our excellent team of qualified staff that have hit the ground running from April 2024. Our team have already had the pleasure of meeting many of the locals of St Heliers, Glendowie and Kohimarama and we're so excited to be a part of such a close knit community.
The team of doctors include Dr Seán McMahon and Dr Dave Perry and are supported by practice manager and nurse Rebekah, as well as nurses Mel and Cassy. You'll also find familiar faces Ginny and Melanie, who work every Saturday and have done so for many years. Read about them below, or pop in to see us anytime!"
Seán graduated from University College Dublin in 2021 and worked in mixed animal practice in Kildare and Wicklow, Ireland - handling equine, farm and small animal care. Seeking new opportunities, he and his partner Katie moved to New Zealand and have recently settled in St Heliers
Dave graduated with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2021 from Colorado State University in the United States. He practiced as a small animal veterinarian in Denver until he and his wife Colleen (and their dog Summit) moved to New Zealand in November 2024. They have settled in St Heliers and could not be more excited to live so close to the beach and ocean. Dave earned his bachelor's degree in Marine Science and Biology at the University of Miami in Florida, so he is happy to be back living by the water even though he grew up next to the mountains in Colorado. His professional interests include dentistry, preventative medicine, and diagnostic imaging such as ultrasound. Away from work Dave and Colleen enjoy hiking, camping, snowboarding/skiing, and exploring local craft breweries and wineries.
Rebekah is the practice manager of St Heliers Vet Hospital, after working as a head nurse for the Remuera branch for a number of years. She graduated in 2018 from Unitec with a diploma in Veterinary Nursing. When she isn't giving cuddles to all of the patients in clinic, you can find her enjoying the culinary scene on offer in Auckland, rollerskating and completing DIY projects at home including making her own clothes. She is a bona fide cat person and has a black and white "cow" kitty at home called Jean Jean
Mel has been a vet tech for 18 years. She has been working with the Veterinary Hospital Group for many years, and is a familiar face with staff and clients. She loves frogs although we don't often get them in clinic! Mel also loves exotic animals like rabbits and guinea pigs. Mel is now firmly ensconsed at St Heliers!
Hi there, my name is Cassy and I recently joined the Veterinary Hospital Group in 2024. I have a diploma in veterinary nursing and a certificate in feline nursing, as I'm very passionate about our feline friends. When I'm not working, I enjoy spending time with my friends or bouldering. I'm excited to connect with you and your four-legged family.
Logan is a dedicated veterinary nurse, qualified in 2023, with a passion for animal care. He enjoys working with all animals, especially large breeds and exotic species. Logan’s approach combines professionalism with empathy, ensuring each patient receives top-tier care. He’s committed to continuous learning and thrives in providing compassionate support to both animals and their families. Outside of work, Logan loves spending time with his pets and exploring the outdoors.
Andie has been a vet nurse for 20 years working at various clinics. Her passion is canine behaviour and mentoring junior nurses. Her Rescue dog Asher was given a steep leaning curve in behaviour. Her and her Partner enjoy softball + Motor sports when not walking the dog.
