Emma Sanders

I feel privileged to have achieved my lifelong ambition of becoming a veterinarian, and as I enter my second year of practice, I am excited to apply and build upon the knowledge and skills I have gained so far. The profession has proven to be as challenging, dynamic, and rewarding as I had hoped, and I find genuine fulfillment in the work I do.

I have a strong interest in small animal medicine, particularly the diagnostic and investigative aspects of practice. I enjoy the problem-solving nature of clinical work and the opportunity to utilise evidence-based resources to develop tailored, patient-centered management plans.

My experience to date has reinforced that veterinary medicine is a career of lifelong learning. I am motivated to continue developing my knowledge and skills, with the aim of identifying an area in which I can develop expertise while maintaining a broad and well-rounded scope of practice.

I am an organised and hardworking individual who values teamwork both professionally and personally. I am punctual, reliable, and approachable, and I am often described as caring and compassionate, with a calm temperament and a positive attitude.

• Vets Central New Graduate Training Week - Gold Coast, Australia. Mixture of Dentistry and Soft Tissue Wet labs and Emergency Course
• Wild Ways Avian Triage and Intensive Care Practical Course - Native Bird Rescue Waiheke
• NZVA Annual Conference - Wellington 2025

• Dargaville Vets, Northland – Large and small animal practice. Prior to university application
• Northland Vets, Whangārei – small animal practice. Prior to University application
• Placements as part of BVSc degree have included two placements in UK Veterinary Practices in 2022

• Massey University Premier Women's Team – 5 years, Captain and Player Coach
• Played Premier Grade Hockey for Old Girls in Northland Hockey League
• Represented Northland at National level in U11, U13, U15 and U18 Grades
• Played 1st XI Hockey for Kings College and Huanui College - Winners of
• North Island Mixed Schools Hockey Tournament for 3 years
• Kings College 1st XI Girls Cricket team

• Massey University Hockey Committee Safety, Gear and Merchandise
• Representative 2022, 2023 and 2024
• Vet Ball and Mr Vet Committee
• SPCA volunteer, Whangārei 2016 - 2017
• Hockey coach to junior players
• Student Mentor Huanui College

School Prefect and House Captain - Huanui College
Captain of Northland Representative Hockey Team U15 2016
Umpire in Northland Women's Hockey League - Premier Reserves Level
Captain of Massey University Premier Women's Hockey Team 2023/2024