Meet the Team
Owner and Resident Groomer Extrodonaire!
- Certificate in PetTech CPR, First Aid & Care
- Full Member of the Association of The Pet Professionals Guild
- Experience With The Canine Team At Hamilton & Taupo SPCA
- Three years experience with grooming
- Member of APDT NZ -association of pet dog trainers
- Doing Canine Behaviour course
CEO/Customer Services Manager
Alicias Vizsla Obi is Big Brown Paws CEO - Also acting Customer Services Manager his job is to ensure all our clients are having loads of fun.
Tester of all dog treats and toys.
Annaleise Campbell (with body guards included)
Canine Attendant
A true Masterton farm girl moved to the big smoke of Taupo. Annaleise has two dogs Gypsy and Meisha. She has a real passion for dogs, has studied animal care and would like to study dog behaviour in the future.
- Certificate in PetTech CPR, First Aid & Care
- Certificate animal care
- Big Brown Paws training Certificate
Gypsy and Meisha
Annaleise's two dogs who help Obi in his job with testing toys and making sure everyone is playing.
Taina Perfect
Canine Attendant
From Rotorua he has two dogs Tyson & Tua. Previously working with the animals at Rainbow Springs he earnt his stripes. Although he wont admit it, he has a real soft spot for the small dogs, often found with a group smothering him!
- Big Brown Paws training Certificate
Katie Bird
Canine Attendant
Born in the UK but has since been charmed by NZ and now calls it her new home! She has also been charmed by her dog named Willow. Katie has been a dog foster for CARE NZ as well she is a qualified equine therapist and handler. Katie has a true passion for creatures great and small making her really stand out in this team.
- Studying Canine massage & therapy
- Big Brown Paws training Certificate
Katie's Dog - Willow (Knight in shining armor)
Stephaine Shorter
Canine Attendant
Originally from the UK as well.. she has also become enamoured by the lure of our NZ pets but of the feline variety! Yes no secret is safe here. But we take our hats off to her because she has provided hope to many feline and canine counterparts while volunteering for CARE NZ animal rescue.
Jeremy Davis
Canine Attendant - Part Time
My 15 year old son who works after school and holidays. Jeremy would like to learn more about animals and behaviour. He also knows how to make a good cup of tea..
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Could this be you?
Our team is growing as the business grows - if you would like to enquire about working at Big Brown Paws please send your CV through to bigbrownpaws33@yahoo.com We also accept on going work experience positions.