Growing up on a dairy farm in Matamata, Kate was surrounded by a diverse array of animals, fostering her deep love for veterinary medicine from an early age. Now residing in Snells Beach with her partner and fellow veterinarian, Dr. Joe, Kate shares her home with their beloved cat, Cleo. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, mountain biking, and hitting the slopes for snowboarding in winter. Kate is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of animals and their owners in her community and looks forwards to seeing where this exciting career will take her.