I was brought up in East Devon and first started working in a veterinary surgery when only 12 years old as a receptionist and nurse at weekends and after school.

I qualified from the University of Bristol Vet School in 1996 with credits in medicine, surgery, and public health. This was the year of the BBC™'s ,Vet School television program and I could be seen running away from the camera on a number of occasions. My husband always complains that I could have been the Blue Peter vet if I hadn't been so camera shy.

My first job was as an assistant to Paul Snelling at Beaconsfield Veterinary Clinic. During the next 10 years, I developed my skills and pushed for considerable modernisation at the practice. In November 2006, I took over as principal veterinary surgeon. My particular interests are medicine, diagnostic imaging, and acupuncture, and I am very experienced dealing with rabbits, small furries, and birds.

I live in the village of Christon with my husband, two rescue dogs, and my horses, Wuno and Arthur. My main hobby is competitive show jumping and dressage.

I qualified from Bristol University in 2010 then worked at a companion animal practice in Reading for three years before joining the Beaconsfield family in 2013.

I enjoy all aspects of veterinary work, but I am particularly interested in feline and canine geriatric medicine, and also anything chicken related! I am a qualified veterinary acupuncturist as well.

At home, I have a fluffy cat called Millie and a cocker spaniel called Gary who you may also sometimes see behind reception at the practice.

I have been at Beaconsfield Veterinary Clinic since 2008. I began my training here by completing the Animal Nursing Assistant course and then qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2012.

I enjoy all aspects of veterinary nursing, but I have a special interest in exotic animals and have completed the BSAVA Veterinary Nurse Merit Award in exotics.

I have a special interest in rabbits and have four of my own. I also have three guinea pigs, three cats, two gerbils, two cockatiels, and two collie dogs.

I joined Beaconsfield in January 2019, however, I have spent my weekends volunteering at the practice since August 2018. In 2021 I qualified and am now a Registered Veterinary Nurse and a Clinical Coach.

I love working at Beaconsfield, it is fantastic to have such a supportive team. I love that we love to treat every animal as if they were our own! I really enjoy clinics with an interest in behaviour and nutrition; as well as anaesthesia at work.

At home, I have a beautiful German Shepherd, Barney, who is now an old man. I also have Harry, my black and white cat; he came to Beaconsfield as a 4 week old kitten and I took him in, calling it a 'love at first sight moment'. I often talk about both my boys with clients. Outside of work I enjoy travelling with my boyfriend, we have been to many places together and I can't wait to explore more of the world with him.

I joined the practice in February 2009 and shortly after starting, I trained as a Veterinary Care Assistant, qualifying in July 2011.

I am extremely passionate about my job. I love looking after our clients and taking care of their pets.

I love to help keep our team running smoothly and I am so proud of how hard everyone works together, I love our little work family!

At home, I am kept very busy by my two children, our very bouncy and excitable chocolate labrador and our three geriatric cats!

I studied Animal Management at Weston College and came to Beaconsfield for work experience in 2016.

Since then I completed a Veterinary Care Assistant qualifiction at Bridgwater College and am now fully qualified.

In my spare time, I like to care for my two rabbits and two cats.

I have worked on reception here at Beaconsfield Veterinary Clinic since 2006. I love working on reception, getting to know both our clients and their animals.

I have a dog called Winnie, who is a lively 7 month old spaniel cross. I also have two black cats, three miniature shetland ponies and two guinea pigs...I have no room for anymore!