Salford Vets for Pets

Madalina brings more than 15 years of management experience and a strong academic background, including a Law degree, Business & Management degree, plus an MSc in Global Business and Management. She joined the team over five years ago and has played a central role in developing the team, strengthening services and shaping the practice’s vision. Passionate about providing the very best care, Madalina supports a growing clinical team and visiting specialists in orthopaedics, internal medicine and cardiology to ensure pets receive exceptional treatment.

Antonio has been part of the team since 2019, having moved to the UK from Italy. He holds a Masters in Anaesthesia and Pain Therapy and is a Specialist in Infectious Diseases. With a strong clinical interest in emergency medicine and soft tissue surgery, Antonio is committed to continual training and is dedicated to ensuring pets and their owners receive the very best treatment and support.

Emma graduated from Liverpool University in 2022 and started her career at a busy London hospital. She’s moved to us from a charity practice in Southampton, and has a particular interest in small animal surgery. Outside of work Emma enjoys travelling and hikes.

Hi, I am Manasa Bharadwaj- a UK-based veterinary surgeon(BVSc, MRCVS) and an alumni of the University of Bristol. I am driven by my deep love for animals and a genuine commitment to their well-being.

Hi I am May Yean, I qualified from Cambridge University in 2021 and have worked in small animal practices (hospitals and branches) ever since.
I enjoy all aspects of general practice (esp ultrasound) and improving your pet’s life, be it in preventative care or life saving procedures.

Staying true to my roots, I’ve achieved the ABVA qualification in veterinary acupuncture (dry needle, electroacupuncture) and a firm believer that nutrition also plays an important role in medicine.

Fun fact: I was on season 8 of Dogs behaving (Very) Badly TV show providing veterinary advice to Graeme’s clients.

Outside of work, I enjoy creating educational videos to empower clients with pet care knowledge online.

My name is Chaymaa El Kanabi. I graduated in July 2025 from the University of Life Sciences of Timișoara in Romania and I am originally from Morocco. I am part of the Vets for Pets New Graduate Program. I have a dog, and a turtle. Outside work, I enjoy traveling and discovering new countries and cultures.

My name is Steph and I qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 2016. I started my journey as a Head Nurse here in January 2020.

I have a 3 year old shih-tzu called Martha who you may see now and again in the practice as she loves to come to work! I also have two cats called Smudge and Mischief and a 12 year old rabbit called Otis who loves nothing more than hopping around outside all day.

I love the variety of animals that come through the door but I especially love small mammals such as rabbits, rats, guinea pigs and hamsters for example. I am currently completing my Certificate in Small Animal Nursing so that I can give your small furies gold standard care when they are here!

I also completed my ISFM feline friendly nursing certificate in 2018 to make your cats experience at the vets as stress free as possible!

In my spare time I love taking Martha for long walks  and socialising with friends.I look forward to meeting all of your fur babies and providing lots of advice (and plenty of cuddles for them too!).

Hi I'm Hayley, I've been nursing for 18 years and qualified for 10 and a half years.

I have 4 cats aged 16, called Baby, Sooty, Tiger and Parsley. 3 of them will be 17 years old in February.

I have 5 chickens called Tikka, Paprika, Biryani, Tandoori and Jelfrezi. Jelfrezi is very naughty. I also have two children.

I love cats & chickens. I am very good with rabbits, birds, chickens and cats. I'm excellent with naughty and aggressive cats.

My job is very rewarding and each day is different, you never know what each day can bring.

I started at Salford Vets for Pets as a locum in August and as the team are excellent I decided to take the RVN position.

I love family and friend get togethers and dancing, I especially love my garden as I am a keen gardener.

But most of all I could spend my days in my garden with my chickens as they are comical and mischievous.

Hi, I’m Amy. I have always had a passion for animals and their welfare. This led me to do a level 3 course in animal management at college, and to work in a doggy daycare for a year. 

I started at the practice as a VCA and I have recently started my training to become a veterinary nurse. 

At home I live with my rescue pup called Trevor. I rescued him  in 2020 from Romania, and my cat Chai who was a stray brought into the practice. 

I look forward to meeting you and your fur babies! 

Hi, I’m Sana, a Registered Veterinary Nurse currently working at Salford Vets for Pets. I qualified in 2022 and began my career in a busy non-for-profit practice, where I quickly developed a wide range of clinical skills and discovered my passion for nursing, particularly in consulting and dental care.

Hi, my name is Helen and I've been working at Salford since July 2018, as a part time client care advisor. In previous years, I have enjoyed an extensive career in operations management in the health and wellbeing sector. I have a BsC(hons) degree in psychology and counselling and moved into the veterinary sector following the birth of my first child. During my time here at Salford, I have enjoyed learning about the many different aspects of the practice, specifically the day to day running, systems and processes. In my time away from work, I enjoy interior design, walking, catching up with friends but mostly spending time with my son.

Hi everyone ,

My name is Ioana and I am the Client Care Advisor here at Salford Vets for Pets.I am very passionate about my work and I have a steady source of motivation that drives me to do my best . I would describe myself as someone who is highly motivated and who enjoy being part of the team. I chose this job as I can interact with all your furry friends and offer you the support you need.

I do consider the pets are our friends every day of our lives and is very important to offer them all the love and care they deserve! I also have a dog called Junior he plays a key role in my life and he is my best friend. In my spare time I love reading and also having long walks with Junior. Meeting with friend and have a social life is also very important for me. If you need any information's and support I am here to answer to all your questions.

Graham has worked within the pet industry for 7 years and recently moved to the vet side to enhance his knowledge. Previously being a manager in Pets at Home, he has always wanted to move into the vet sector. He has a rescue cat called Luna. he is a pet nutritionist and cat specialist.

Outside of work Graham is a fully qualified make up artist and uses this talent to unwind. He is a Bachelor of Arts having a degree in graphic design and loves to spend time looking at historical houses and artwork.

Hi, I'm Eevee and I've recently become a client care advisor here at Salford Vets for Pets. When I was younger I always wanted to work with animals, but I didn't have the confidence. I love animals, and when my grandad passed away in June it gave me the kick I needed to do something that I will love. He is my inspiration, so I changed career and joined the team here. Safe to say, it's the best thing I've done. In my spare time I'm either with my family or being with my friends. At home I enjoy snuggles on the sofa with my husband and our two cats.

Hi, I’m Lydia and I started working as a veterinary care assistant at Salford Vets for Pets in November 2022.

I have 16 years of veterinary experience. I started my career in Hong Kong, where I was working in an emergency and critical care department under a university veterinary hospital for 6 years. I am a CPR certified holder under the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. I have experience in handling all kind of emergencies for your pets needs.

At home, I have four senior cats from 12-15 years old (R, Koosy, Fei Dau & Fei Mui). CiCi, a 16 years old senior mixed breed dog; and Kyle, a very energetic hairy young Afghan hound. They all travelled with me from Hong Kong.

I believe pets are part of our family, they should be treated with utmost love and trust. I love all kinds of animals including snakes and rats. I will treat your pets as part of my family too.

My name is Emma and I am a Client Care Advisor here at Vets for Pets.

It has always been my dream to work with animals so I hit the jackpot when this job came along. I love nothing more than welcoming your furry friends all day long. Aside from all the cuddles, I am expanding my knowledge and learning something new every day. At home I have my Westie, Charley and my Jack Chi, Elvis.

Martha is a loved member and CEO of Vets for Pets Salford. She belongs to our Head Nurse, Steph who has had her since she was 5 and a half weeks old.

You may see her wandering around the practice, checking up on the patients or sometimes sitting on the reception desk.

When not in work, she enjoys the outdoors and cuddling up on the sofa on rainy days. She is a registered therapy dog who visits hospitals on her days off to put a smile on other people’s faces. She will never say no to a cuddle if you see her at reception!