Lancaster Vets4Pets

Hello! I graduated in 2014 in Bucharest, Romania. After graduation I found a big attraction to Soft Tissue surgery and started to study Reconstructive surgery and Wound Management in 2015, as these are my main areas of interest. I have been to many veterinary surgical events in Europe, have written articles and have been involved in podcasts presenting different aspects about wound management. I also hold a Official Controls Qualification (Veterinary) OCQ(V), which allows me to sign passports, I acquired this in 2020. I obtained the PgCert/GPCert Small Animal Surgery in October 2022. And I start the GPCert Small Animal Oncology in May 2024. I came to the UK in June 2018 to work, and joined the Vets4Pets Lancaster team as lead vet in December 2021.

Hi everyone! I’m Valeria and I graduated from the University of Turin, in Italy, in 2020. I joined the Vets4Pets family in September 2021 as a veterinary surgeon and I am super enthusiastic about being able to improve animals’ welfare. Being a vet has always been my dream and on top of enjoying every aspect of medicine, I also love how sweet and funny pets can be.
In my spare time you can find me playing with and cuddling my ginger cat, Diego. I also love travelling (I know what you are thinking, who doesn’t?), going to the movies and spending time with family and friends.

Andrew qualified as a Veterinary Surgeon in 2005 and has been working for Vets4Pets since 2009. He covers shifts for Lancaster, Preston, Lytham and Blackpool Vets4Pets. He has a wide range of experience, both in consulting and surgery and also performs some orthopaedic procedures.

Hi everyone! I am Hazem, born and raised in Syria and qualified in Ankara, Turkey in 2022. Then striaght away after my graduation I had the chance to join Lancaster Vets4Pets family who has been welcoming since day one. 

I love my profession which allows me to make our lovely pets feel better and healthier, and making their illness hardship pass as easily and smoothly as possible on them and their owners. 

I am a nature lover as well, so on a sunny or a rainy day you might find me trecking in one of the amazing Peak District hills. 

Wish you all an amazing healthy lives.

Hello, I'm Cath and I joined the team here in September 2023. 

After starting my veterinary career in 2011 as a student veterinary nurse and progressed from there. I spent 8 years working in different practices across the UK from referral, charity and emergency out of hours as a Registered Veterinary Nurse before I decided to start studying again to become a veterinary surgeon- qualifying in June 2023. 

I enjoy first opinion practice and the variety of cases that come along with it, but also meeting and helping clients and their pets. It is very rewarding helping animals feel better again. I have keen interests in ultrasonography and emergency + critical care. 

Outside of work, I keep myself busy with horses, dogs, cats and chickens of my own, regularly competing both horses in showjumping and my collie at agility. I also compete in triathlons and enjoy keeping myself fit in the gym. 

Hello! I am Ibrahim, Ghanaian veterinarian who graduated from Fırat University in 2023. After graduation I joined the Vets4Pets Graduate Veterinary Programme. I am committed to animal wellbeing, and my education in Turkey helps me make a positive impact. I am passionate about veterinary medicine, committed to continuous learning and contributing to keeping your furry friends as healthy as possible.

Hello, my name is Marloes, I am the Senior Veterinary Nurse here at Lancaster Vets4Pets. I am a keen consulting nurse, those that have seen me before know that I struggle to stop talking. I have a love of anything feline, and hold a the ISFM Feline Nursing Certificate. I have also completed my advanced nursing certificate in Teaching, Coaching and Mentoring. I have worked here in Lancaster since November 2018, with a little break around 2020/21. Next to my general nursing duties I am also a clinical coach, supporting our student nurses in their journey to becoming a Registered Veterinary Nurse. 

When I am not at work I am an avid reader and I have a bit of a different hobby, I do Historical Reenactment where I portray a Norman Lady as well as a 12th century Norman warrior. I adopted a little blind cat in 2019 who has been keeping myself and my partner on our toes! I am looking forward meeting all of your pets!

Hi, my name is Claire. I joined the Vets4Pets Lancaster team in 2017 as a student nurse and graduated as an Registered Veterinary Nurse in October 2020, after 3 years of training on the FdSc degree course at Myerscough College. I obtained my BSc (Hons) in 2022, and am now working towards a advanced nursing certificate in dentistry. I love everything that my job entails. When I am not working I love nothing more than being outdoors with my two crazy Spaniels and spending time with my two cats at home.

My name is Emily, I completed my training at a veterinary practice in the area and was very happy to join the team here at Vets4Pets Lancaster in May. I qualified as a veterinary Nurse in July 2021. I like to see medical patients from start to finish, supporting them in their journey to get healthy. I also enjoy consulting, building relationships with my clients and their pets. I have a special interest in exotics and hope to expand my knowledge of them in future. At home I have a staffie and a yorkshire terrier, as well as a cat and a variety of small furries.

Hi my name is Emily! I joined the team in 2019 as a student and have qualified as an RVN in July 2021. I love being a nurse, it is always so rewarding being able to nurse animals back to health. I have my own gorgeous cat called George and spend my free days going on long walks and spending time with friends and family

Hi, my name is Amelia! I graduated with a first class honours degree in Zoo Biology at the University of Salford in 2020. Originally from Yorkshire, I moved up to Lancaster for my veterinary nursing career and I love it! I started my journey with Vets4Pets Lancaster in March 2021, as a veterinary care assistant. Since I have completed my veterinary nursing training. I entered the register as RVN in January 2024. I spend my free time going on hikes in the Lake District and I love spending time with family and friends, and my crazy border collie, Moss.

Hello! I’m Becky, one of the student veterinary nurses. I have been with the practice since February 2021 as an animal nursing assistant, and started my veterinary nursing training not long after. At home, I have 5 tarantulas, 2 guinea pigs; Tigger and Piglet, a Poochon called Knoxx, and an asthmatic Roborovski dwarf hamster named Hedwig. I love to spend my spare time with my animals and family, who refer to my house as ‘The Zoo’. My favourite thing about being a student nurse is seeing all the animals who come to see us; the big, small, weird, and wonderful, and of course all the puppy and kitten cuddles!

Hi, my name is Hollie and I have a 13 year old Shih Tzu called Gizmo. I have worked for Vets4Pets on reception since February 2022 and started my veterinary nursing training in January 2023. I have loved animals since I was a child so to be able to work with many different animals every day is the best job ever! 

I’m Louise, Veterinary Nurse. I’ve been nursing now for over 28 years. I still say I’ve not worked a day in my life as this is my dream job. Every day is filled with new challenges & lots of furry cuddles. 

I only work part-time now but still enjoy every moment and I’m very lucky to work within such a great team. 

I have 3 cats, Louie, Oslo & Lottie, and a dog named Koukla. Out of work my hobbies are horse riding, jigsaws, and audio books. I have two beautiful daughters and a wonderful  partner.

Hi, my name is Fran. I am privileged to work with a great team here at Vets4Pets. I have a Chihuahua named Macy and a husband of many years.

Since I don't have any favourite animal, all kinds are loved (but not 8 legged ones), there will be a warm welcome for all clients and their pets.

Hi I'm Vikki. I have 2 dogs a Border collie called Johnny he is 7 and a Springer spaniel called Freddy he is 5 I also have a cat called Tiggy how is nearly 14. I love animals. I joined the Vets4Pets team in September 2021. I could be one of the first people you talk as I work the front of house as the Client Care Coordinator. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my 2 boys supporting them at football and my husband as he is a football couch, I also like just chilling with a good film and having a glass of gin. I look forward to seeing you all and your fur babies.

After 40 years in a caring profession looking after people, I needed a change. I was delighted to be appointed to my role at Vets4Pets Lancaster. A role which combines many of the skills of my former life and my love of animals. The team here are remarkable, caring and animal centred. I am very pleased and proud to be a part of them.

Hi, I’m Liz and I started here at Vets4Pets in March 2022 after realising I really wanted to work with animals. I have two cats at home, 14 year old Bertie and now 4 month old Maeby, and a curly haired tarantula called Method Man! I love meeting new people and even more when they have their pets with them so this is a great job for me and I look forward to greeting you all to the practice.

I have worked for Vets4Pets for around ten years now, originally recruited to open the Lytham practice. Since then I have worked in various practices both in England and Scotland front of house. The practice with the most diverse range of patients was Drumchapel in Glasgow where we tended to a huge snowy owl for a beak trim, an Iguana for removal of an abscess and George the pig who would come in store and eat whatever he could from the shelves.

This practice in Lancaster is by far the largest and busiest of all practices I have worked in, and I am looking forward to my role of Practice Administrator and getting to know everyone and the surrounding area of Lancaster.

Hello, my name is Lauren. I am originally from Portsmouth and moved up to Morecambe in November 2018. I started with the practice in September 2022. I have worked with a variety of animals including cats, dogs, horses, reptiles and alpacas. At home I have a cat called Beatrice, a Chihuahua called Phillip, a Great Dane called Lando and a horse called Rodders.

Hi, my name is Silvia! I am a Veterinary Care Assistant at Vets4Pets Lancaster.

Growing up in Spain, I spent time working with lots of different species of animals.

I have the privilege to work with our amazing clients and their pets every day, and I can’t wait to welcome you to the practice and cuddle with your fluffiest members of the family.

I love to spend my free time hiking in the Lakes District where I have been living for years. I enjoy challenging myself with my camera taking wildlife photographs.

Hi my name is Ellen, I joined the Vets4Pets Lancaster team in November 2023. I really love socialising with the public and meeting all of their wonderful furry friends. In my spare time I love to go out with my friends and spend time with my pets. I have a 4 year old Staffie called Marley, a 1 year old Staffie called Remi and a rescue cat called Pebbles. Since starting I have really enjoyed meeting all the clients and helping them in getting the best care for their pets.