About Us
Ben and Sam Allott are the founding veterinarians and owners of Pegasus Bay Vets.
It has been our dream since we met in Vet school to one-day open our own small, family run vet clinic. We are so excited to be able to provide a small intimate practice where we develop genuine long-standing relationships with our clients, and where we can ensure the consistency of the care and service you experience every time you visit us. We love working together and with each sharing different special interests, we complement each other well and together can cater to all of your, and your pets needs
We met at university in 2008 and married in 2011 as young graduates. We now have two beautiful animal-loving daughters Leah and Lucy, and a house, and yard full of pets. We currently are blessed to have been chosen to share our family with Baxter – a beautifully natured Border Collie, Miley – a furry bundle of Shih Tzu x Poodle energy, Narla – the superior feline Queen of the house, and Ash & Twinkletail – our two free range lop-eared rabbits. Over the years we have lost several well-loved pets (Bazza-our crazy, energetic labrador cross, Schnappy-our temperamental long-haired cat, and Joey – our cruisy, happy, smiling adopted Spanador) and from experience know the many joys, the stressors, the comfort, and sometimes the pain of sharing our lives with pets.
Ben Allott (Veterinarian)
My last year at Massey University was 2009 and I promptly graduated into mixed practice (farming + companion animals) in the lower North Island. I had a varied career as a mixed practice veterinarian with a short stint in a corporate veterinary role, but after 9 years I decided to immerse and focus on Companion Animal practice. I enjoy all aspects of general practice though I particularly enjoy turning some music on and diving into a full roster of surgery and dental appointments. Recently I have developed a keen interest in veterinary ultrasonography and am keen to develop my expertise in this area as I see it offering so much in helping to diagnose and better manage a range of medical conditions.
Outside of work you will see me teaching the girls to ride their bikes or how to roller-skate around the lake, or if I’m on my own I will be kayaking on the lake, surf kayaking at Pegasus beach, or running around the wet-lands in this great place we call home.
Sam Allott (Veterinarian)
My last year at Massey University was 2010 and I went straight into a companion animal vet job in the same practice as Ben where we worked together for 3 years. Since moving to Canterbury in 2014 I have worked in private and corporate practice in Christchurch and Rangiora while also bringing our two lovely girls into the world. In recent years Ben and I have worked together again and with us both loving this work environment we feel the time is right to start making our dream our reality. I love forming relationships with people and their animals and look forward to providing your family with the best care I can. I am currently studying toward a Masters in Veterinary Medicine and have a special interest in soft tissue surgery and ophthalmology (eye medicine). When I’m not at work you will find me walking our dogs, keeping our girls entertained or completing chores that Ben said he would do (joking…but only a little).
Support Staff
Renee Meier
Our head nurse Renee has been nursing for 20years! She has a wealth of knowledge and is truly passionate about our patients receiving the absolute best care. Renee has trained a lot of nurses over her career and they have all become exceptional nurses which is a huge credit to Renee. Renee and her husband have 3 beautiful girls at home and breed magnificent Highland cattle.
Anna Potter
After a wee break from nursing Anna has decided to come back and join us at Pegasus Bay Vets! Anna has an incredible attitude, giving everything she does 110%! And always with a smile! Annas motivation and enthusiasm is inspiring and we love how passionate she is about her role at Pegasus Bay. Anna has had an amazing and interesting career with a mixture of nursing, landscape gardening and zoo keeping, even getting to look after Mila the elephant! Anna is pictured here with her handsome boy Spencer, she also has her sweet cat Ralph at home and 2 beautiful kids, Jed and Bonnie.
Marie Christensen
We are so Proud to have Marie as an essential part of our team, her compassion and warmth towards our team, patients and clients is admirable.
Marie first started Vet nursing in 1998. We are so grateful for the wealth of knowledge and experience she brings to the clinic every day.
At home Marie and her husband have two fantastic kids , a big huntaway Ted and a gorgeous cat Maverick.
Katie Rapson
We are so pleased to welcome Katie to our wonderful team of nurses, Katie has been nursing since 2018. Katie is that person you always want around , her humour and warmth alongside the ability to remember everyone’s names or where you last put your pen, she really makes a great addition to Pegasus Bay Vets
Her Dedication to her job and patients is always 100%, Katie loves getting to know all our wonderful clients and patients .
Katie lives with her partner and their cool dude cat Macaroni.
Melissa Rutherfurd
We got to know Mel when she was doing placement with us as a nursing student , she did so well always wanting to learn more and always ready to help,
Mel joined our team towards the end 2023 and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have her as a new member of our nursing team, you will find Mel always becoming good friends with our patients and loves to be the treat giver!
Here she is pictured with her poodle Meg.
