Chantelle was born in South Africa and moved to New Zealand as a young child.

She studied at Massey University and has recently joined the team at Shirley Vets. During her studies she travelled abroad to de-sex stray animals in Thailand and has worked alongside veterinary orthopaedic surgeons in Auckland.

Chantelle will be working both in the clinic and at the Greyhound racing track in Addington.

Chantelle lives with her husband and enjoys cooking, spending time with family and friends and getting out into nature.