Dr Vince Peterson, MNZM, for services to the veterinary profession
Dr Vince Peterson worked as a veterinarian for almost 40 years, in Hokitika and Geraldine, and at times was the only veterinarian on the West Coast. He was Chairman of the Veterinary Professional Insurance Society (VPIS), a not-for-profit incorporated society functioning as an indemnity insurer run by veterinarians, for veterinarians. He helped VPIS move from a novice insurance position to offering one of the leading indemnity policies for the veterinary profession. He was a Board Member for the New Zealand Veterinary Association and has assisted other veterinarians over the years, educating and advocating for them. Dr Peterson has contributed to positive changes to the Veterinary Council’s complaints system.