She is one of the 2024 recipients of the government’s Voluntary Bonding Scheme (VBS) for Veterinarians.
The queen of versatility, she said she enjoyed working across multiple issues and animals.
"I love knowing that I have done everything I can to help an animal have the best possible outcome."
Ms Williams said working with production animals was particularly fulfilling.
"Farmers work hard to ensure their animals are taken care of ... it is a privilege to support them."
Ms Williams arrived in Alexandra from Palmerston North, where she had been studying for the past six and a-half years.
But she was no stranger to the South, and lived in Oamaru before her studies — she said she was keen to settle in Central Otago.
"I love the close-knit feel you get when living in and working in a rural community.
"Everyone is so welcoming and personable and down to earth."
She is one of 35 graduates who have joined rural communities this year through the VBS for Veterinarians.
A joint announcement was made by Agriculture Minister Todd McClay, and Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard last week.
Mr McClay said the government was committed to enhancing the primary sector productivity and delivering direct benefits to farms and rural communities.
"Upholding the highest standards of animal care is fundamental to our agriculture sector’s success and reputation.
"This programme ensures farmers have access to the best possible animal care."
The scheme awards each recipient $55,000 over five years, in exchange for work focused on production animals and working dogs.
Thirty-five vets have been sent to 28 rural areas in New Zealand — two more vets than last year.
The scheme started in 2009 and was allocated to around 30 people each year.
Even more at 32 in 2022 and 33 in 2023.
Massey University’s veterinary school accepted 125 graduates each year.
Mr Hoggard said that incentivising vets to work in rural regions addressed the vet shortage in those areas, and helped ensure livestock health — boosting primary sector productivity.
