The Vet Staff

Russell Tucker
Russell is the director and senior veterinarian. He is an American Boarded Specialist in Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery.
Much of Russell’s time is spent treating dental patients for Kohimarama Veterinary Clinic and referral patients from other clinics. He also treats service dogs, as well as carnivores and primates for the Auckland Zoo.
When Russell is not at the Zoo, he is full-time at Kohimarama Veterinary Clinic.

Xenia Lopez
Xenia commenced full-time employment at Kohimarama Veterinary Clinic at the beginning of October after spending several years working for MPI. Xenia is re-entering general practice under Russell's guidance.

Vanesa Flagel
Vanesa was previously employed at Kohimarama Veterinary Clinic as a nurse and then as a veterinarian. Vanesa is known to many of our clients.
Vanesa no longer works full-time at the clinic but is employed as a locum.