Medivet The Vets Guildford

I graduated from Maisons Alfort near Paris in 1998 and worked in France as a vet surgeon for eight years. We then moved to England in 2006 and I have been working part time since to raise my children. I gradually developed an interest in imaging and ultrasonography in particular. I joined Medivet Guildford in March 2018.

When I am not here, and my family spares me some time, I walk Loki (the handsome cross breed in my arms on the picture) in the woods for hours and I paint in my studio. I exhibit in local and less local art fairs when I can.

I joined the practice in 2014 as a mobile vet covering staff holidays but have worked full time in Guildford since 2017. I qualified from Nottingham Veterinary School in 2012 and after 2 years in a mixed practice I decided I wanted to focus on companion animals. My interests are canine and feline surgery and I am currently undertaking additional training to complete a Surgical Certificate run by the British Small Animal Veterinary Association. In my free time I like to travel the world and try new experiences in far flung locations. I've already ticked off sky diving and snorkelling off the East Coast of Australia, safari on a veterinary training course in South Africa, hiking to Machu Picchu in Peru, and next on my list is travelling across China for my honeymoon. Outside travelling I love arts and crafts and my next challenge is to perfect my Ollie on a snowboard to over an inch off the ground.

I qualified from the University of Bristol in 2009 and spent my first 3 years working in Suffolk before moving back down to London. I spent some time locuming for different practices around London and Surrey, including this practice, before moving here permanently in 2014. I enjoy all aspects of being a vet but I am particularly interested in internal medicine and imaging. I am currently unable to have pets of my own so make up for it by walking my colleagues dogs.

I qualified as a Vet in 1995 from the Royal Veterinary College, London. I have a special interest and passion for surgery and teaching surgery. I enjoy repairing fractures (fixing broken bones), torn ligaments and doing spinal surgery, helping paralysed pets to walk again. I enjoy doing educational talks to dog walking groups, agility clubs, Greyfriars and Surrey Police dog trainers. I moved to Brockham to bring up a family in the environment of the lovely Surrey Hills. I have two boys Tomas and Ethan (born 2003 and 2005) and I have a cat called Cherry (born in 2009), who has chronic cat flu, but she doesn’t let this hold her back. She is quite a character and a much loved family pet.

I completed my nurse training in East Sussex and qualified in 2009. I have worked in various practices and joined this practice in June 2015. I am a Clinical coach for training student nurses, and last year I achieved my Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Nursing (Small Animal). I have an interest in animal nutrition and weight clinics, and am currently studying for a certificate in Canine and Feline Nutrition.

I joined Medivet in February 2018 as a second year Student Veterinary Nurse. I have been training since September 2016 and aim to qualify in March 2019. I have always known that I wanted to work with animals from growing up with dogs and cats as a child. I also used to work as a dog groomer which I really enjoyed, but wanted a role that was more involved and being a nurse has been the best choice I ever made.

I joined the practice in September 2017 and I am currently in the process of training to become a Veterinary Nurse. I previously studied Equine Management at Merrist Wood College for two years before joining Medivet in 2016. I have grown up around various types of animals (from horses to hamsters) and have always known I wanted to work with animals. I have four cats and one dog who I love spending time with.

I enjoy taking my dog to the beach in the summer, travelling and playing the piano. In the future I would like to have my own horse (when I have more time) and Bernese Mountain dogs!

I joined the practice in September 2014. Having grown up with different kinds of animals all my life I knew from an early age that working with animals was for me. I have a variety of pets at home ranging from a tortoise, 3 rescue dogs and small furry’s. I attended Merrist Wood College where I studied Animal Management for two years. My role here is to support the clinical team at the practice and look after the hospitalised pets full time.

I joined Medivet in 2017 as I decided that I wanted to pursue a career as a Veterinary Nurse. I am currently working as a Patient Care Assistant, and hope to start my training as a Student Nurse at the beginning of 2019. I graduated from Southampton University in 2015 with a History degree and quickly decided that the office life was not for me. I adore all animals and have grown up with dogs, cats, reptiles, budgies and most small furry’s, and so a change in career path to work with animals was a no-brainer, and a decision which I am thrilled that I made. In my spare time I enjoy walking my dogs Ringo and Stanley (both above), playing netball and travelling.

Having worked in financial services for a number of years, sadly my role was made redundant, so whilst job searching I saw the advert for a role at Medivet Guildford and immediately knew it was the right job for me! I absolutely love animals and have owned ferrets, hamsters, rabbits and fish, so I knew that taking a complete different career path and working in an industry so close to my heart was absolutely the right thing to do. Since joining the Practice in April 2015, I love coming to work every day and meeting all of the lovely clients and their gorgeous pets. I am owned by four Miniature Dachshunds who are my world – Roxy, Maddax, Dixie and Pixie (both above) – they definitely rule the roost in my house. I enjoy walking, swimming and socialising with friends and family.

I joined the practice in April 2004 after working in retail for many years. I have a rescue cat called Mia who is always up to no good. She's a mischievous girl, constantly terrorising my daughters cat Bow, and ambushing the local mice and birds in the area, she’s definitely the naughtiest little cat I have ever had. I also have a tortoise called Myrtle who was brought into the practice as a stray. She is estimated to be about 20 years old, and has bags of personality, she definitely keeps the cats on their toes. In my spare time I love socialising and going on holiday, especially to visit my son who lives in Australia.

I have been a veterinary receptionist since 2000 and I joined the practice in 2004. I have a small Jack Russell called “Rafferty” who comes to work with me every day and is a bit of a celebrity here! I also have a rescue cat called “Cola” who came in to the emergency vets with a horrific collar injury and was an inpatient here for quite a long time before coming home to live with me. In my spare time I knit premature baby clothes for a charity called BLISS, a hobby I really enjoy. I have eight grandchildren who keep me busy when I’m not at work and I hope one day to get a Springer Spaniel – maybe when I finally retire!

I joined Stocton Veterinary Centre in 2010 and as a passionate animal lover have really enjoyed my job as a receptionist and puppy and kitten cuddler!

I managed to resist for ten months before adopting Ellie my first little rescue dog and then two years later I took on Taz - they are known as the Tims Twins because they are so alike. My husband and I enjoy walking with our dogs, travelling and motor biking in our spare time.

I qualified in 2006 from Bristol University and also have a degree in Veterinary pathology. Since then I have worked mainly within first opinion practice but also within Emergency clinics and at a cat only referral centre. I have also completed a post-graduate certificate in surgery.

In the run up to joining Medivet I spent 5 years as a Head Vet helping to set up a brand new state of the art practice which combined a bespoke practice management system, gold standard customer service and care and a uniquely open approach to client involvement.

I am now the Regional director for the Berkshire, Hampshire and part of the Surrey region and enjoy working with my clinics to help deliver the values and the service that myself and Medivet believe in.

Outside of work I love to travel and to learn or experience new things especially when it comes to food!

I first qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 1997 and have since progressed through the roles of Head Nurse, Internal Verifier and Nursing manager to my current position as Area Manager.

I particularly enjoy the HR side of my work and love supporting and helping the team members grow in their own careers. Outside of work most of my time is taken up looking after my children and my two cats!