Medivet The Vets Oakdale

I qualified in 2010, in Pretoria, South Africa, where I obtained my Bachelor of Veterinary Science. I registered with the RCVS in April 2015. I worked in South Africa and then came to the UK in 2015 where I worked as a locum vet in various practices. I have now chosen to make Poole my home. My special areas of interest are small animal medicine, surgery and exotics. At home, I have two Yorkies called Abby and Karigan. My hobbies include hiking, camping, travelling and reading.

I qualified as a veterinary surgeon from the London Royal Veterinary College in 1983. I now work part time at the practice. My special area of interest is soft tissue surgery. At home, I have a cheeky cat called Rosie, who thinks she is a dog! My hobbies include playing tennis, gardening, playing golf and walking.

I studied at the London Royal Veterinary College and qualified in 2008. I have worked for various different veterinary practices. I enjoy all aspects of general practice. I have lots of pets at home, including tortoises, chickens, fish and two dogs. Outside of work, I love gardening and walking, and I am a huge fan of Southampton Football Club!

I began working as an animal nursing assistant. I have a keen interest in feline behaviour and completed a course on this subject. The areas of veterinary practice I enjoy most are critical nursing, orthopaedics, exotics and nurse clinics. At home, I have two dogs; a Westie called Bailey, and a miniature Schnauzer called Lillie who is a rescue dog. I also have another pet that is slightly more unusual- my bearded dragon, called Mushul Outside of work, I enjoy trampolining, cycling, aerial fitness and camping.

I studied in Brazil, where I achieved a General Academic Studies Degree in Veterinary Medicine, in 1987. I also have a Level Three NVQ Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership. I enjoy studying and am currently completing online courses in Animal Psychology and Advanced Canine First Aid. My passion for animals and people lead me to my career at Medivet; I love welcoming the pets and their owners, helping them, and making them feel looked after. Outside of work, I enjoy listening to music, watching films, travelling and dancing (I used to do ballet).

In July 2013, I achieved a Level Three Extended Diploma in Animal Management. I really enjoy working in the veterinary field. I love all animals but do have a soft spot for rabbits. Outside of work, I enjoy yoga, reading, music and looking after my rabbit.

After completing an Animal Management course in 2011. I then went onto qualify as a professional dog groomer in 2012. I worked in a busy dog grooming salon before deciding to peruse my career in the Veterinary profession. I worked in a local practice in Boumemouth and now look forward to becoming a Qualified Veterinary Nurse with the team here at Medivet Oakdale.

I have a Jack Russell Terrier called Jack, 2 cats Tinker & Toby and a marine aquarium that has Clown fish,Snails,Crab, Shrimps and Coral.

Outside of work I enjoy going to the cinema, concerts and eating out

I worked as the branch administrator for a motorhome company and before that, I worked at a holiday park. I have also worked for the Blood Transfusion Service. I really enjoy my role as client care assistant; my job combines the two things I love; working with the people and animals. My sense of humour gets me through everything! At home, I have a little Chihuahua called Darcy, as well as a Milk Snake called Floyd. Outside of work, I enjoy going travelling, taking my dog for long walks, reading and spending time with family and friends.

My previous work was as a window dresser at a department store. I have always had a creative eye but knew my true passion was working with animals. I've been a cat owner for many years and now have 2 cats called Monica and Hilary. I also volunteer for Cats Protection & get to go cat cuddling each week. I enjoy cycling, up cycling old furniture and taking holidays in VW campervans.

I joined the Practice in 1997 and qualified from Lynwood School of Veterinary Nursing in 1999. I worked as the Deputy Head Nurse then Head Nurse for several years. I also spent a few years working at two other local practices then re-joined the practice in 2012. Outside of work, I love dancing and currently do Ballroom and Latin dancing, yoga and travelling.