Janine is a Pikowai local growing up on a Kiwifruit Orchard that also farmed Sheep and Beef. This upbringing fed her enthusiasm and love of animals, as essential trait to be part of the VetCare Team.

 

At the age of 17 Janine trained at the BOP Polytechnic in Windermere, to become a Vet Nurse and was subsequently snapped up by Vetcare Tauranga in 2001.

 

Janine is a well-respected team member, has loads of experience and patience and a drive to seek the best for all the patients. In 2007 she left full time work to become a Mum to two boys Liam (now 6) and Zac (4) with husband of 8½ years Wayne. The family is also made up of two dogs, Choc (chocolate lab, 15 years) and Possum (chocolate Kelpie, 15 years) and 2 cats Smitty (10 years) and newest baby Sushi (14 weeks).

 

Janine now works every 3rd Saturday at Vetcare Cherrywood and is still asked after by many clients.

 

Special area of personal development: baking (we will NOT discourage this behaviour!)