Led by General Manager Carl Ashworth, the hospital and rehabilitation team members work rotating shifts to ensure a consistent 7-day operation of the facilities. The team members provide supervision for the vital volunteers, who assist with feeding, cleaning, administration, and many other valuable tasks at the centre. The clinical team are guided and advised by Supervising Veterinarian Berend Westera.
Here are a few key team members:
With a wealth of zoological and avian expertise, leads the team for the excellent care, rehab and advocacy for wild birds.
Leads the expert team on patient triage and species-dependent care. Co-founder of a Latina bird-watching group.
Triages patients on admission and manages specialised care. She enjoys patient release, and inspiring future wildlife leaders.
Highly experienced in avian health-care and evidence-based treatment, she manages triage, rehabilitation plans and training.
A recent graduate from the Unitec vet-nursing programme, she oversees rehabilitation in outdoor aviaries ahead of their release.
With passionate knowledge in wild birds, he oversees their rehabilitation in outdoor aviaries ahead of their return to nature.
Nurtures partnerships and outreach, towards the financial sustainability of this taonga charitable organisation.
Manages the BCA rangahau (research) and volunteer programme, alongside her PhD.
