Head Nurse

Helen has been a qualified nurse since 2003, and has been with us since 2004. She is responsible for the practice dispensary, and is working towards a further qualification in this area. Away from work, she is engaged to Shaun, and their main interest is their dogs. Helen breeds and shows Basset Fauves and Shih Tzus, and won best Shih Tzu in show at Crufts in 2002, 2003 and 2006 (they didn't go in 2004/5!!)

Qualified Veterinary Nurse

Judith worked in the hosiery industry for 18 years, before joining us in 1988. She qualified as a veterinary nurse in 1997. She enjoys helping Carole investigating skin cases, and keeping the laboratory machine in working order! Away from work, she is married with 2 children, and enjoys holidays, reading and doing crosswords.

Qualified Veterinary Nurse

After having a varied start to her career including working for the RSPCA, Maxine joined us as our first ever kennel maid - but we quickly spotted her potential and she moved into veterinary nursing, qualifying in 2004. Her main interests are in behaviour (especially with rescued animals) and running the practice puppy parties. Away from work, she enjoys spending time with her two mad dogs,two lovely cats and two comical chucks. She enjoys going to the gym and has a love for donkey's.

Qualified Veterinary Nurse

Lindsay worked in the car trade for 5 years before joining us in 2001. She started here as an office assistant, then became a receptionist, before moving into what she really wanted to do, which was nursing! Her main interests are surgical nursing, and running the practice weight watchers scheme (for pets, not staff!). Her hobbies include walking her dog Tiger, camping and going to the pub!

Qualified Veterinary Nurse

Maya was born in Hamburg, Germany, and moved to the UK aged 4. She did a degree in Business and Marketing at Aston University in Birmingham, then worked in Theatre and Performing Arts before training as a veterinary nurse in 2004. She has been with us since January 2007. She is interested in canine behaviour, and away from work, still has a keen interest in theatre. She has 2 dogs, a boxer called Diego and an American bull dog called Lex.

Qualified Veterinary Nurse

Lorna joined us in September 2009 as a qualified veterinary nurse. She enjoys all aspects of her work, but especially nursing the medical patients back to health! When Lorna is not nursing, she teaches pole dancing – she has her own pole fitness school in Chesterfield and is trying to persuade the rest of the staff here to go to her classes!! She also goes horse riding and likes reading.

Qualified Veterinary Nurse

Ruth joined the practice in August 2008, and qualified at the same time, having worked previously at a practice in Ilkeston. Her special interests are rabbits and guinea pigs, and she has a wealth of experience in the field of caring for these species. Outside of work, she enjoys getting stuck into a good book (much to her partner Karl’s frustration!) especially sci fi and fantasy, and going to the theatre. She has a herd of 6 guinea pigs!

Veterinary Nurse

Steph has been with us since August 2010, having qualified in a practice in Ashbourne. She enjoys all aspects of her work but especially anaesthesia and scaling/polishing teeth! Away from the practice, she is busy planning her wedding in November, and is looking forward to her honeymoon in Sri Lanka and the Maldives!!

Veterinary Nurse

Natasha joined us in September 2010, having qualified as a veterinary nurse in August. She trained in a small animal practice in Leicestershire. She enjoys socialising with friends and family, and has a miniature schnauzer called Oscar. Natasha enjoys shopping and sports, especially badminton and swimming.

Trainee Veterinary Nurse

Tash joined us in 2006, and is one of 2 kennels and cattery assistants, having been to Broomfield Hall College for 2 years doing a national diploma in animal management She has 9 dogs which keep her very busy! She enjoys going out with friends and shopping!

Trainee Veterinary Nurse

Karen has been with us since April 2009. She has had a variety of jobs previously, including midwifery and medical sales, with her last job being at a boarding kennels. She enjoys studying, and recently completed a degree in computing with the Open University. She enjoys all aspects of her job. Away from work, she likes spending time with her 2 children, walking her dog, cake decorating and is a qualified swimming timekeeper.

Kennels and Cattery Assistant

Laura joined us as our kennels/cattery assistant in 2010 from Broomfield College. She enjoys walking her dogs, shopping, and spending time with her boyfriend. She looks after the in-patients and makes sure they’re all well looked after. She hopes one day to become a veterinary nurse.