About Us

Hi, I’m Victoria—a vet nurse turned business owner, and mum to two energetic boys! It all started back in 2009, when I asked my creative dad (Victor) to help make a more comfortable alternative to the plastic “cone of shame” for one of our clinic patients. The result? The very first CoolCollar.

After years of Victor making collars as a side hustle for clinics in Christchurch, things really took off in 2020 when demand for NZ-made products exploded. I traded my vet nurse scrubs for a sewing machine, and CoolCollars became my full-time gig. Now, I get to create comfortable, cute, and practical recovery collars that help pets heal in style!

Along with my amazing team —Krista & Martyn, Kylie, and Anna—we’re proud to sew and send out each collar with care. And while I’m still no sewing expert, I do enjoy picking the fun fabrics to keep our furry patients comfortable.

When I’m not packing orders or chatting with vet clinics, you’ll find me at the gym,  running after my two boys, walking Otto (our mini Dachshund), or reading and snuggling our cats—Mochi and Juniper. 

Thanks for supporting a small, local business that was built on a simple idea: making pets feel more comfortable during recovery.