Bristol Filton Vets for Pets

Michael opened the practice December 15th 2003 and still works full time as our head veterinary surgeon as well as being the practice partner.  He has a strong interest in exotics and as such deals with most of the more unusual visitors to the practice

Over the years the practice has grown tremendously, with the recent expansion more than doubling its original size and adding lots of new facilities to our already well equipped surgery.

We are, we feel, justifiably proud of our practice after over 20 years of trading, and we we look forward to looking after your pets for many years to come.

I’m originally from Turin in the north-west of Italy. This is where I qualified as a vet after studying at the university of Turin. After graduating I worked in a 24 hr vet clinic for small animals in the emergency room. Over time I started working on surgeries and abdominal ultrasounds. I worked in Italy for 5 years before moving to Bristol in October 2017. I joined the practice in the same month and am really enjoying my time here. I am a big cat person and have three cats myself.”

I graduated from the University of Bristol in 2022 and have been working at Vets4Pets Filton ever since. I first came to the practice on one of my university placements and I loved the team and the facilities, so I was delighted to accept a job offer! I am originally from North Yorkshire but have decided to stay in the south for now, although you will frequently catch me teaching the team some northern phrases!

I currently don’t have any pets but I would love to own a dog one day.

In my free time I enjoy dancing, exploring the outdoors, and leading the youth group at my church.

Hello,

I’m Elena, one of the Veterinary Surgeons!

I am originally from Romania and graduated in 2014 from the University in Iasi with a bachelor's degree and a master's in small animals. Having worked with farm animals throughout my studies, I continued working with them after moving to the UK in 2017. I continued until 2018 and started working in a small animal practice. 

I enjoy getting to know all of our clients and their pets when I see them for consultations. I have a strong interest in surgery and find it really rewarding and enjoyable!

I graduated from the University of Bristol in 2020 and have spent the last 3 years working back home in Wales.  I have recently moved back to Bristol and am excited for this opportunity with Filton Vets4Pets.

I enjoy all aspects of GP veterinary work and have a keen interest in anything feline!  I have a cat called Frank who I adore. 

In my spare time I enjoy shopping, visiting coffee shops and reading.

I graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2010 and have experience in both general and emergency small animal practice. I hold a postgraduate certificate in emergency and critical care and feel passionate about helping animals and their owners in times of need.

My name is Manos, one of the veterinary surgeons here at Filton Vets for Pets.  I graduated from the Aristotle University in Thessaloniki in Greece.  I have experience working in several different UK small animal practices before I came to Bristol for the lovely weather  (I lived in Glasgow for a few months!).  I bring a unique mix of care, curiosity and caffeine to the team!

When I am not working I like trekking trails and flying drones and so can often be found outdoors, navigating nature or trying to grab my drone out of a tree!

I am a chartered physiotherapist specialising in animal physiotherapy. I have eight years of experience working as a physiotherapist for people in United Kingdom and in Greece. Working with animals was always my passion, which was the drive to start a master's degree to specialise in veterinary physiotherapy. I am currently working offering physiotherapy for animals and people and I am doing research for my dissertation. On my free time, I love spending time with my dog Sammy and travelling.

What is your favourite animal and why? 
Apes because they are fascinating to watch.

What pets do you have and what are their names? 
1 dog - Dougal 

What's the best pet name that you've ever come across? 
A cat called Mr Bigglesworth, nicknamed Dave.

What is your favourite famous animal? 
Sergei the Meerkat 

What's the best aspect of working at Filton Vets4Pets? 
Having such a good team to work with

I joined Filton Vets4Pets in 2013 as an animal care assistant.  A year later I enrolled as a student veterinary nurse at Hartpury College and qualified in November 2017.  I enjoy all aspects of nursing but have a keen interest in pain management and emergency & critical care.

In my spare time I love walking my two miniature dachshunds Frieda and Hilda.

Hello,

I am Kellie a registered veterinary nurse. I joined Vets4Pets in 2022. I worked at the RSPCA clinic for 6 years and then moved to Bristol Zoo as the Head veterinary nurse for 23 years, specialising in zoo and wildlife medicine.  I gained certification in the nursing of exotic species and wildlife biology.  After the closure of Bristol Zoo I moved back into practice.  I am very proud of the work that I do and feel privileged to work for such a wonderful and caring team here at Vets4Pets.

In my spare time I enjoy going to the gym and looking after my pet rat Merlin and my terrapin and cat.

Hey! I’m Naomi, one of the registered veterinary nurses at Vets4pets Filton. I am originally from Hampshire but moved to Bristol in 2011 to complete my degree in Veterinary Nursing and Bio-Veterinary science at the University of Bristol. Since I graduated in 2015, I have been working in small animal practices and I have loved every minute of it! I love all aspects of being a vet nurse and getting to know our clients and their pets, treating them all as my own! You may not always see me out front as I mostly look after patients during surgeries in theatre. I have also developed an interest in dentistry and completed the oral care nurse certificate and love helping the vets with dental procedures. I have always had a strong love of animals from a young age and it was obvious there was only one career for me!

My name is Becky, I have a Bsc Hons degree in animal science and qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2017.

I have always loved animals and ever since I can remember wanted to be a veterinary nurse, this role is not only a privilege but a dream come true.  When I am not working my time is taken up by my wonderful animals that I have rescued since being in practice, my Dachshund Evie, and my 3 cats, Franklin, Watson and Albert

Hey, I'm Jazz

I am a Student Veterinary Nurse! 

I have grown up around a variety of animals. This has given me a love of all animals like snakes, lizards, birds, cats, dogs, horses and so many more! 

I am currently studying towards my degree in veterinary nursing, which has always been a dream career for me! I love all the new challenges in practice which allow me to learn and grow every day! 

I love seeing all the new fluffy, feathery, and scaly faces, and caring for your pets as if they were my own. You may have seen me around practice with my English Bulldog Bailey and my Doberman Dahlia (always known as Peewee!)

Hi, my name is Jamie and I am a student veterinary nurse here at Filton Vets4Pets.  I started as a veterinary care assistant in 2022 and started studying my diploma in September 2023.  My goal is to become a registered veterinary nurse and study emergency critical care.  I have a dachshund called Laila and 2 cats called Rex and Woody and a crested gecko!  I always look forward to meeting all the animals that come in to see us at the practice.

I joined Vets for Pets in 2012 on the reception team and have gradually moved into the administration side of the practice - however I still enjoy seeing our clients for a chat at the desk! 

I have a miniature Schnauzer called Devon, a standard Poodle called Jax, a Ragdoll cat called Benedict and a bearded dragon called Drogo.

The best aspect of working at Vets for Pets is meeting a diverse range of clients and their pets and being able to help them in some way.

I joined Filton Vets for Pets as a receptionist in October 2020.

I have always had a keen interest in animals. After attending the University of South Wales, I studied level 3 animal care and later went on to complete my veterinary nursing assistant higher national diploma.

In my spare time I enjoy running, art, gaming and long walks with my three Whippets Diesel, Jinx & Wilson. 

Charlotte joined us in July 2023 as our insurance administrator.

Charlotte has a pet hamster called Hiccup.

I joined the reception team in 2018 after being a client for a long time before joining. I then progressed to practice administrator. I have since changed roles and am now a veterinary care assistant.

I have a keen interest in all animals and at home I have my dog Diesel, cat Anderson and my bearded dragon Scratchy (yes, he originally had a mate called Itchy!).

I love long walks exploring the countryside with my best friend Diesel, my Jack Russell.

Ellie joined us as a receptionist in 2022.  She has a beautiful Maine Coon cat named Kitty.

I joined Vets for Pets in February 2020 as a receptionist after having worked in a vet practice previously and travelled New Zealand in 2019. 

Sue joined the Filton Vets4Pets reception team in 2022.  She has two adorable cats called Freddie and Flo.

I joined the reception team in January 2024 after previously working at another practice and a rescue centre as an animal care assistant.  I've been passionate about animals for as long as I can remember  and now have a corn snake called Mowgli and a rescue dog called Messa!  My favourite thing is helping the more nervous animals feel comfortable in our reception.  I hope to eventually move on to becoming a VCA and then a student veterinary nurse in the future. 

Im Eva

I joined Vets4Pets in September 2024 in the reception team.

I have a tabby cat called Tiger.  I also have 4 guinea pigs, Chicken, Lickin, Bonnie and Mavis, a hamster called Julio and a chinchilla called Sid!

I have always loved working with animals and have volunteered at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm, The Moggery and Bristol Zoo.

My name is Sophie and I joined the team in September 2024 having just come back from travelling the other side of the world.

I have my own show Cocker, Woody who is my whole world.  

My favourite thing is being able to get puppy cuddles whilst being at work!