Vets4Pets Rotherham

Eric Rouviere CertSAS GPCertSAS

Veterinary Surgeon & Partner

Hi, I’m Eric and I’m the Partner and Senior Vet here at Rotherham Vets4Pets. I wanted to be a Vet from a very early age and have always loved being around animals. I gained my Veterinary degree at The University of Madrid and very soon after made the UK my permanent home. I have a particular passion for surgery and whilst working as a full time vet in a small animal hospital, I achieved my Certificate in Small Animal Surgery accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. I am also an RCVS Advanced Practitioner in small animal surgery. I have previously run a successful Soft Tissue Referral Service in Doncaster and I’m excited to now offer a range of referral services here in Rotherham and the surrounding areas.

I live in Doncaster with my Wife and two young children and our newest addition Saffy the Cocker Spaniel. As a pet owner myself, I am passionate about providing the highest standards of care for the animals that I treat and their owners.

 

Aleksander Nowak

Intern Veterinary Surgeon

I qualified as a veterinary surgeon from the Warsaw University of Life Sciences in February 2018 and joined the Rotherham team in May. It is my first job as a vet and I enjoy meeting new people and their fluffy friends!

I love all animals, big and small, but particularly German shepherds. I have a lovely German shepherd dog called Mila. She lives with my parents in Poland, along with my Siberian cat, Chica.

In my spare time I enjoy backpacking and cycling, especially to places off the beaten track.

Jessica Sims

Registered Veterinary Nurse

From a very young age I knew I wanted to work with animals. At the age of 15 I got my first veterinary care assistant job after school and at the weekends to help to pay for the upkeep of my then pony Molly. This opportunity gave me great knowledge in the industry and I decided I would like to start training to become a veterinary nurse. I began my degree in 2012 and qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2015. I have a keen interest in surgical nursing and also nutrition.

What is your favourite animal and why?

It is too hard for me to choose just one favourite animal, as I love them all!

What pets do you have and what are their names?

I have a 16 year old male Staffordshire Bull Terrier called Naz, he is a cuddly boy! A 12 year old white cat called Trinity who I hand reared and a black and white cat called Frank who is approximately 7 years old- he adopted me!

What's the best pet name that you've ever come across?

Ann-bun-lyn & Mary Hopins! two rabbits

What's the best aspect of working for Vets4Pets?

We are a very friendly team and are all dedicated to the work we do. It makes it a pleasure to be at work.

Chelsea Hopkinson

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Hi, my name is Chelsea Hopkinson and I am student veterinary nurse at Rotherham Vets4Pets. I am due to complete my degree level training soon to become a registered veterinary nurse, and then continue my learning to study an honours degree course at Askham Bryan College. I have gained previous experience in a busy 24 hour hospital and love all aspects of nursing care, particularly helping animals post operatively and in recovery.

What is your favourite animal and why?

My favourite animal is dogs, all breeds and sizes. I love how trustworthy they are and how loyal and affectionate they can be.

What pets do you have and what are their names?

I have 2 cats and 1 dog all rescued from a local charity.

I have an 11 month old Labrador called Vinnie who is very mischievous and playful. He loves rolling in mud and swimming in the lake afterwards, typical Labrador!

What's the best pet name that you've ever come across?

I love very human names for animals, my favourite is Percy.

What is your favourite famous animal?

Pippin from Come Outside, I think that’s where my love of animals stems from as a child.

Meg Edwards

Veterinary Care Assistant

Hi, my name is Meg Edwards I am currently a Veterinary Care Assistant here at Rotherham Vets4Pets, I am due to start my Veterinary Nursing Qualification in September 2017. I have always loved animals from a young age and I feel extremely privileged to peruse a career I love.

What is your favourite animal?
Cats! All of them, big cats, domestic cats they are just so funny to be around, so pretty and intelligent.

What pets do you have?
I have a 2 year old black and white cat called Luna, she's a lunatic hence the name but I wouldn't change her for the world!

What is the best name you’ve come across?
Reggie and Ronnie - The Kray Twins

Favourite famous animal?
Timon and Pumbaa from The Lion King

Grace Bates

Receptionist & Clinical Care Advisor

My name is Grace and I am a client care advisor. Working in a vets is something I have always wanted to do as animals are one of my biggest passions. I love to give great customer service along with meeting new animals on a regular basis, especially seeing them improving and getting better thanks to our wonderful vets and nurses!

What is your favourite animal?
Sloths, I love how chilled out they are.

What pets do you have and what are their names?
I have a red Staffordshire Bull Terrier called Daisy who is the friendliest fusspot I have ever met. She loves to go walking and laying in the sun.

What's the best pet name that you've ever come across?
Sausage the sausage dog!

What is your favourite famous animal?
Black Beauty, it was one of my favourite films growing up.

Alexis Rouviere

Practice Administrator