BVSc, MVS (epi), PhD
emma@epivets.co.nz
Emma is a former dairy veterinarian turned co-founder, with epidemiology in her blood. After completing a Masters in Veterinary Studies majoring in epidemiology, she pursued a PhD investigating calf failure of passive transfer and mortality, sharpening the precision she now brings to study design, GLP and GCP logistics. Emma is deeply passionate about rural communities and animal welfare, and channels that energy into EpiVets' management and governance. Based in Pirongia, she balances the demands of co-founding a data driven business with life alongside her husband, four children, and a menagerie of animals, squeezing in a run whenever she can.
BVSc, MVS (epi), PhD
greg@epivets.co.nz
Greg graduated from Massey University in 2002 and spent a decade in rural veterinary practice across New Zealand and the UK before joining Zoetis as a Veterinary Operations Manager. It was there that his passion for research took hold, leading him to complete an MVS in Veterinary Epidemiology in 2020. In 2022, Greg co founded EpiVets, where he now pursues that passion for research full time, alongside completing a PhD on mastitis in New Zealand dairy sheep. Based in Cambridge with his wife and two children, Greg balances the demands of research with exercising, cooking, and exploring whatever podcast catches his interest.
BSc, PhD, GDipStats, MRQA
julia@epivets.co.nz
Julia is a regulatory affairs and product development expert with more than 20 years of experience in veterinary medicines. After earning a PhD in molecular biology, she began her career with the UK regulator before moving to New Zealand in 2007, where she worked with Zoetis and later founded her own consultancy, Intuit Regulatory. Julia joined EpiVets in 2024, bringing deep expertise in regulatory affairs and quality assurance to the team. Based in Auckland, she spends her downtime exploring New Zealand's backcountry and volunteering on conservation projects, channelling the same care for the land into her time off the clock.
BSc, MSc
kirsty@epivets.co.nz
Kirsty grew up on a lifestyle block in Te Kowhai and has always felt most at home outdoors and around farms. She holds a BSc in Chemistry and Biology and an MSc in Biology. After a decade working in science and management within the agritech start up world, she joined EpiVets as Clinical Research Manager for New Zealand, bringing a genuine passion for innovation and delivery to emerging research. Outside of work, you'll usually find her cooking, hosting, or spending time with family, bringing that same warmth to everything she does.
peta@epivets.com.au
Peta is EpiVets' Operations and Administration Manager and serves as Secretary of the AEC, keeping the business running smoothly behind the scenes. Her background spans business ownership, executive assistance, and operational management, giving her a practical, organised approach to supporting the team and continuously improving how EpiVets works. Peta has a natural talent for turning complexity into clear, efficient processes, and takes real pride in making everyone else's job easier. Outside of work, she stays active through gardening and family time, and has recently discovered a new passion for pickleball, bringing the same enthusiasm to the court as she does to the office.
B.Sci.Agri
trent@epivets.com.au
Trent is a sixth generation sheep and beef farmer with more than a decade of experience managing research trials. That grounding in the land gives him a rare instinct for what works on farm, paired with a rigorous, evidence based approach to advancing animal health and welfare. Trent thrives on bringing agricultural expertise and innovative thinking together to deliver trials that make a genuine difference for rural communities. Outside of work, he's all about family time and getting behind local sports, staying just as connected to his community off the clock as he is on it.
BVSc, MVS (epi), PhD, MANZCVS (epi)
winston@epivets.co.nz
Winston, a former dairy veterinarian with 12 years of experience in New Zealand and the UK, shifted to epidemiology to harness farm data for solving on-farm challenges, which has involved collecting a Master's of Veterinary Studies and PhD in cattle lameness along the way. A member of the Epidemiology chapter of Australian New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists, he has spent the past six years improving animal and stakeholder well-being through research across diverse species. Based in Raglan, Winston enjoys playing guitar, social sports, and travelling when and where possible.
BSc, MSc
kirsty@epivets.co.nz
Kirsty grew up on a lifestyle block in Te Kowhai and has always felt most at home outdoors and around farms. She holds a BSc in Chemistry and Biology and an MSc in Biology. After a decade working in science and management within the agritech start up world, she joined EpiVets as Clinical Research Manager for New Zealand, bringing a genuine passion for innovation and delivery to emerging research. Outside of work, you'll usually find her cooking, hosting, or spending time with family, bringing that same warmth to everything she does.
BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD
laura@epivets.co.nz
Laura brings a rich background in animal health, welfare, and behaviour science, spanning research, teaching, and government policy. Originally from the UK, she holds a BSc in Zoology and an MSc in Conservation Biology. Since moving to New Zealand in 2014, she completed a PhD in Animal Welfare, focusing on dairy goat lameness and hoof health, and contributed to a number of key dairy sector trials along the way. Based in Karapiro, Laura makes the most of her surroundings, tramping, travelling, and spending time with her Labrador, Molly, whenever she isn't immersed in research.
BApplSci
stacey@epivets.co.nz
Stacey graduated from Massey University with a Bachelor of Applied Science in 2007 and has since worked in various hands on roles across the dairy and equine industries, building a broad, practical understanding of New Zealand agriculture along the way. Based in Te Kuiti, she genuinely enjoys farm visits and connecting with farming teams on the ground. Outside of work, Stacey spends her time on her rural property or at the stables, coaching and competing in dressage with her horse, bringing the same dedication to the paddock as she does to the job.
BSc
sarah@epivets.co.nz
Sarah, originally from the King Country, brings 15 years of customer service experience across planning, administration, and auditing. She joined VetEnt Research in 2020 as a research technician, quickly proving herself invaluable to the team. Now at EpiVets, Sarah divides her time between office based project management and hands on farm work, giving her a rare, well rounded view of the team's efforts in action. That balance of behind the scenes coordination and on the ground experience makes her a genuine asset wherever she's needed.
BBA
astrid@epivets.co.nz
Originally from Germany, Astrid moved to New Zealand in 2008 and soon developed a strong interest in the agricultural industry. She has since built broad experience across animal health and reproduction, including roles as a TB Technician, an AB Technician with LIC, and most recently at Animal Breeding Services, supporting semen production. Astrid now brings that varied background to her role as a Research Technician at EpiVets, offering a genuinely well rounded understanding of animal reproduction across different systems. Outside of work, she enjoys swimming and playing squash, keeping active whenever she gets the chance.
meg@epivets.com.au
Meg brings hands on experience in intensive large scale dairy livestock and reproduction management, built over five years as a Reproduction and Livestock Supervisor at AFMH. She is skilled in artificial insemination, embryo transfer and pregnancy checking, and thrives at the intersection of animal health, productivity and research. Meg is completing a Bachelor of Animal Science, due for completion in October, and brings genuine passion to genetics and reproductive performance. Outside of work, she is busy on the family farm, helping run the Galloway cattle stud and Wiltipoll sheep flock, and can usually be found with a good book.
BAnSci
phoebe@epivets.co.nz
Phoebe grew up on a sheep and beef farm in Gisborne and graduated from Massey University in 2023 with a Bachelor of Animal Science, specialising in Breeding and Genetics. Since then, she has worked with a sheep and deer stud in Te Anau, and a breeding company applying collars to measure maternal pedigree, building genuine hands on experience along the way. With a real passion for animal work and connecting with farmers, Phoebe is based in Te Kuiti, where she's happily surrounded by animals alongside her partner.
BVSc, MVS (epi), PhD
greg@epivets.co.nz
Greg graduated from Massey University in 2002 and spent a decade in rural veterinary practice across New Zealand and the UK before joining Zoetis as a Veterinary Operations Manager. It was there that his passion for research took hold, leading him to complete an MVS in Veterinary Epidemiology in 2020. In 2022, Greg co founded EpiVets, where he now pursues that passion for research full time, alongside completing a PhD on mastitis in New Zealand dairy sheep. Based in Cambridge with his wife and two children, Greg balances the demands of research with exercising, cooking, and exploring whatever podcast catches his interest.
BVSc, MVS (epi), PhD, MANZCVS (epi)
winston@epivets.co.nz
Winston, a former dairy veterinarian with 12 years of experience in New Zealand and the UK, shifted to epidemiology to harness farm data for solving on-farm challenges, which has involved collecting a Master's of Veterinary Studies and PhD in cattle lameness along the way. A member of the Epidemiology chapter of Australian New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists, he has spent the past six years improving animal and stakeholder well-being through research across diverse species. Based in Raglan, Winston enjoys playing guitar, social sports, and travelling when and where possible.
BVSc, MVS, MVSc, MANZCVS, PhD
alex@epivets.co.nz
Alex trained in Sydney and began his career in dairy practice in Victoria, while completing two masters degrees concentrating on dairy cattle health, management, and epidemiology at the University of Melbourne. After moving to New Zealand, he worked in government on disease surveillance and modelling, while also completing a PhD focused on antimicrobial resistance in dairy herds. Alex's primary interests span dairy cattle management, endemic infectious diseases, and disease modelling, giving him a well rounded, research driven perspective on the challenges facing modern farming.
MVSc, PhD
birgit@epivets.co.nz
Birgit is a veterinary epidemiologist with more than 20 years of experience in infectious disease and One Health across three continents. She holds a German veterinary degree and doctorate, as well as a Master of Veterinary Studies in Epidemiology from Massey University. Her work spans both animal and human health, encompassing disease surveillance, population research, and programme evaluation, reflecting a truly global, cross disciplinary perspective. Based in Golden Bay, Birgit brings that same connection to community and environment home, enjoying gardening, nature, and staying actively involved with those around her.
MSc, PhD
daniel@epivets.co.nz
Dan is a disease ecologist and epidemiologist with a focus on veterinary parasites and pathogens. Originally from the UK, he holds an MSc in zoology and a PhD in veterinary parasitology from Cardiff University. His past work spans malaria control and liver fluke research in Wales, giving him a strong grounding in disease dynamics across very different systems. After several years based in New Zealand, Dan has since returned to the UK, where he makes the most of his surroundings, trail running and exploring the country on multiday hikes whenever he gets the chance.
BVSc, BSc, PhD (Statistics)
helen@epivets.co.nz
Helen graduated in 2003 and spent five years in mixed veterinary practice across New Zealand and the UK before being drawn into the world of statistics. Her PhD in Statistics from Massey University looked at Source Attribution Models using Random Forest for Whole Genome Sequencing Data, a fitting pivot from clinical work to data driven insight. Helen has worked in research for more than 15 years and takes real pleasure in turning complex data into meaningful stories. When she isn't exploring a large dataset, she can be found exploring the Wairarapa with her three children, often with sports gear or a musical instrument in tow.
BVSc, MSc
matthew@epivets.co.nz
Matt is a veterinarian, epidemiologist, and data scientist with a BVSc and MSc in One Health/Epidemiology. He has worked globally, including with MPI on the Mycoplasma bovis response, bringing a broad, boots on the ground understanding of disease management at scale. Passionate about the intersection of human, animal, and environmental health, Matt combines diverse skills to tackle complex problems from every angle. Based in Wellington, he also works as a locum vet, and fills his downtime with creative hobbies like cheese making, woodworking, and crafting pizzas in his earth oven.
MSc, PhD
natasha@epivets.co.nz
Natasha is an animal scientist with expertise in livestock health, nutrition, and breeding. She holds a PhD on dairy goat lameness and an MSc from Wageningen University in Animal Nutrition and Breeding and Genetics. Her background spans research, teaching at Massey University, and hands on farm work in both New Zealand and the Netherlands, giving her a genuinely international perspective on animal welfare. More recently, she worked with eShepherd virtual fencing technology at Gallagher Animal Management. Based in Morrinsville, Natasha enjoys travelling, hiking, and spending time with family whenever she gets the chance to slow down.
BSc, PhD, GDipStats, MRQA
julia@epivets.co.nz
Julia is a regulatory affairs and product development expert with more than 20 years of experience in veterinary medicines. After earning a PhD in molecular biology, she began her career with the UK regulator before moving to New Zealand in 2007, where she worked with Zoetis and later founded her own consultancy, Intuit Regulatory. Julia joined EpiVets in 2024, bringing deep expertise in regulatory affairs and quality assurance to the team. Based in Auckland, she spends her downtime exploring New Zealand's backcountry and volunteering on conservation projects, channelling the same care for the land into her time off the clock.
BSc (Hons)
claire@epivets.co.nz
Claire graduated from the University of Auckland in 2003 with a BSc (Hons) in Chemistry and Pathology. Since then, she has built a broad pharmaceutical career, spanning roles in Quality Control, Validation, and Quality Assurance. Now a Regulatory Specialist at EpiVets, Claire brings that extensive GMP and quality expertise to every project she takes on. Based in Titirangi, West Auckland, she balances the demands of regulatory work with family time and exploring the area's local beaches and native bush.
BVSc, MVS (Dist. Epi)
genevieve@epivets.co.nz
Gen is a veterinarian with experience spanning clinical practice and regulatory affairs. She graduated from Massey University in 2008 and spent ten years in companion animal practice in New Zealand and the UK. After completing a Master of Veterinary Studies in Epidemiology in 2019, she moved into regulatory affairs, spending six years at Virbac New Zealand honing that expertise. Gen now brings that experience to EpiVets, supporting clients across a range of regulatory projects. Based in Te Kowhai, she makes time for family, staying active, and travelling whenever the opportunity arises.
BVSc, MSc VEPH
helene@epivets.co.nz
Helene, a Massey University veterinary graduate from 2005, brings extensive experience across the companion animal and rural sectors in New Zealand and abroad. She earned a Master's in Veterinary Epidemiology from the Royal Veterinary College in 2014 and went on to hold strategic roles at Hamad Medical Corporation in Doha, building a genuinely international perspective on veterinary practice. Since returning to New Zealand in 2021, Helene has worked as a regulatory specialist, joining EpiVets in 2024 following its merger with Intuit Regulatory, where she continues to apply that broad ranging expertise.
veronica@epivets.com.au
Veronica brings more than 20 years of experience ensuring the development of practical, safe, compliant, and evidence based animal health products. After completing her PhD in genetics, she built extensive expertise in GCP monitoring, GLP compliance, product development strategy, and clinical study oversight through roles with CROs, Bayer Animal Health, and Elanco. A member of the Research Quality Association, Veronica has spent recent years consulting through her own business, Chiron Associates, bringing that same rigour and precision to every client she works with. Outside of work, she can be found on horseback, out on her motorbike, or in the garden.
BSc
connor@epivets.co.nz
Connor graduated from the University of Auckland with a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Pharmacology. Since completing his studies, he has built a solid foundation in quality assurance, working across the food and pharmaceutical manufacturing industries before moving into regulatory affairs within the animal health sector. That blend of experience gives Connor a practical, detail focused approach to his work. Based in the Waikato, he stays active through running, and makes time for family and travel whenever the opportunity comes up.
BApplSci
nicola@epivets.co.nz
Nicola graduated from university with a Bachelor of Applied Science in 2005 and has since built extensive experience in disease eradication contract management, covering both bovine tuberculosis and Mycoplasma bovis programmes across New Zealand. She is currently completing a Diploma in Workplace Health and Safety Management, adding another valuable layer of expertise to her already broad skill set. At EpiVets, Nicola holds a split role as Administration Officer and Secretary of the Animal Ethics Committee, bringing the same thoroughness, organisation, and attention to detail to both sides of her varied and busy role.
BCom
michelle@epivets.co.nz
Michelle graduated from the University of Canterbury in 2006 with a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Management and Marketing. She leads strategic marketing with a strong focus on brand positioning, communication, and commercial growth, known for her disciplined execution, follow through, and sharp attention to detail. As Marketing Lead at EpiVets, Michelle drives a clear, results driven approach to strengthening market presence and aligning marketing with the wider business goals of the team. Based in the Waikato, she enjoys spending time with family and making the most of the outdoors whenever she gets the chance.
angela@epivets.com.au
Angela’s primary career is in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, with a strong focus on improving access to care for people with chronic disease in rural and remote communities. She holds a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the University of Sydney and has co-authored research publications in this area.
More recently, Angela has expanded into agriculture and animal research, drawing on her upbringing on a farm in north-west NSW. Now based on a sheep and cattle property in the Central West, she combines her interests through project management. Outside of work, Angela enjoys time with family, gardening, and horse riding.
Our wide service offering reflects our varied combined team experience, and we work with our clients on a range of different projects.
As a specialist veterinary Contract Research Organisation (CRO), we provide end-to-end research services, from study design and regulatory compliance to data analysis and reporting. We actively listen and then implement high-quality, pragmatic consultancy, regulatory research, statistical analysis, and training solutions for our customers – both here in New Zealand and abroad.
Our veterinary backgrounds and close ties with New Zealand farming communities ensure we always have an ear to the ground of what’s topical and important to New Zealand agriculture, and we pride ourselves on our ability to create practical and effective outputs for our client partners.
