Poole Vets for Pets

I am the Practice Owner and Manager and have worked here since 2014. I started as an Animal Care Assistant and love being in a practice surrounded by such a great team and an environment where every day is different. I previously graduated with a degree in Psychology and have completed a Level 3 Leadership and Management qualification specifically relating to the veterinary industry. I have a beautiful Ragdoll cat called Margot who is very spoilt!

My name is Dan and I am the Practice Owner here at Vets for Pets Poole. I am delighted to welcome you to our practice. I am privileged to work with an amazing group of vets, nurses and receptionists to offer 'top notch' care for all our patients. I am originally a northern boy from Manchester and moved to Poole in 2009. I love it here! I qualified from Glasgow University in 2003 and since then have spent time working in mixed, equine, and small animal practice. I lived in New Zealand for two years working in a large equine hospital before returning to the UK to take up full time work as a small animal vet. In 2019 I completed the RCVS Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice in Small Animal Medicine. I have a real interest in medical conditions affecting cats and dogs with a special interest in hormonal disease and gastrointestinal conditions. I have a keen interest in the veterinary profession and am passionate about creating a good workplace for my team to work in and helping the profession as a whole improve on this through my membership of several diversity and inclusion working groups. In 2019 I was accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons as an Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Medicine. 

Originally from Northern Ireland, I graduated from RVC, London in 2014. After an amazing 8 months travelling around South East Asia and working in shelter medicine, I moved to Devon and worked in a busy, small animal hospital in Dartmoor for 5 and a half years. Now in Bournemouth, I joined the fabulous Poole Vets4Pets team in Feb 2021. I love the variety of cases I see as a GP vet, and particularly enjoy soft tissue surgery. I'm an advocate for improving mental health in the veterinary profession and also proud to be a StreetVet volunteer. I have a Staffie-cross rescue from Margaret Green called Tilly, who rules my life! I also love playing sport and exploring the Dorset coast.

Felicity graduated from Massey University in her home country of New Zealand in 2003. After two years in mixed rural practice then small animal city practice, she travelled to the UK for a two-year working holiday where she did locum work in various parts of the UK and travelled. In 2008,  Felicity was offered an employed position at Cedar Vets in Hampshire.  Eighteen years, two children and a husband later, Felicity has worked at various practices around North Dorset and still enjoys small animal practice, particularly surgery and complicated medicine cases. In her spare time, she enjoys riding the horse she shares with her daughter and walking her two labradors Ludo and Shadow. 

I graduated from Liverpool University in 2017 and have been living and working in Dorset since, joining the Poole Vets4Pets team in October 2024. I have an interest in exotic pets and am currently working towards my certificate in exotic practice. In my time not at work I enjoy long distance running with my wonderful dog Elmer and playing the violin. I live with two dogs, a cat and an oversized snake called Eardley.

I have qualified from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece in 2016. After graduation, I moved to the Isle of Man the following year, where I worked as a general practitioner in a mixed practice originally and then to a busy small animal practice for 7 years. Now in Bournemouth, I joined Vets for Pets Poole in November 2024. I have a strong interest in dentistry, and at the moment I am working towards a post-graduate certificate in this field. Outside work, I enjoy travelling, spending time with friends and family and exploring the beautiful Dorset region.

Hi my name is Abi and I graduated from the RVC in London in June 2025 and I have recently joined to Vets for Pets Poole team. I am born and raised in Dorset and am excited to finally start my career in my home town. I particularly enjoy internal medicine for both cats and dogs. Outside of work I enjoy going on walks with my springer spaniel Ludo and can’t wait to meet all your lovely pets!

I began working in veterinary practice in 2002, and I qualified and registered as a RVN in 2008. I enjoy all aspects of nursing but have a special interest in medical nursing, especially emergency and critical care. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with family, reading and walking with my dog - I have a young crossbreed rescue dog called Leonard. 

I qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 2001 and joined the practice when it first opened in 2003.

Along with 2 children I have 3 Shetland Sheepdogs which I train and compete in agility with, over the years I have competed in many major finals including Crufts.

I have a particular interest in dog training and training others in agility and I am also looking at doing a physiotherapy course to help with patients recovering from operations.

  I joined the lovely team at Vets for Pets in 2012 as a Veterinary Care Assistant. I qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in July 2017. I found a passion for medical nursing and ultrasound. Both gave me the opportunity of one on one time with patients and enabled me to get to know more about the patient’s personalities and personal quirks. I rescued my dog Tucker a whippet cross from Margaret Green Animal Rescue in 2023 who is full on spirit and speed! I love spending time with him on sunny walks and runs.  I began my role a Clinical Administrator in 2023 allowing me to support this clinical and admin team. I love staying active in my spare time and I have recently run the Great North Run, raising money for Guide Dogs UK  

I started working at Vets for Pets in 2017 as an Animal Nursing Assistant and went on to do my Veterinary Nurse Diploma in 2019 and qualified in 2022. I have always been interested in canine behaviour and I am currently studying a Level 5 Canine Behaviour Practitioner Diploma and I am also the Dog Friendly Advocate for the practice which allows me to educate owners and try to create a positive experience for our canine patients when they visit us. I also run the Confidence Clinics which involves desensitisation and counterconditioning techniques to allow your dog to feel more comfortable coming into the practice and being examined. Outside of work, I spend time walking and teaching my miniature dachshund new tricks - her favourite is the sausage roll!

I joined Poole Vets for Pets in 2019 and qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in April 2024 after 3 years of training. Since then I have found an interest in microscopy and can regularly be found analysing various samples under the microscope. I have also enjoyed developing surgical skills and assisting with minor procedures and suturing. I love the variety that nursing has to offer and being able to build relationships with the patients and their owners that I meet. Outside of work I have recently started volunteering for StreetVet which has been really rewarding.

I joined the practice after moving to Poole from Yorkshire in summer 2024. I have just completed my bachelor’s degree at Hartpury University. While being at university and working on my placement year, I was introduced to areas that I now find interesting and I want to learn more about, such as canine behaviour and wound management. In my spare time, I enjoy going on scenic walks and trying new cooking recipes.

I am a Student Veterinary Nurse currently in my second year with Lynwood School of Veterinary Nursing. I joined Vets for Pets Poole in the summer of 2022, after previously working in an independent veterinary practice for 3 years. I have a cat called Bug who is the cuddliest boy but still drives me round the bend as cats do! I am also an avid reader and always have a book on the go - whether on my kindle or a physical paperback - and am often found buried in a book during my lunch break.

I joined the practice in January 2024 as a Veterinary Nurse Assistant and I’m currently studying level 2 Animal Care and Welfare with Lynwood School of Veterinary Nursing. My goal is to progress onto the level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing in the near future. I have a real passion for animals, particularly exotics and equines. Before joining the practice, I completed a Level 3 Extended Diploma qualification in Equine Management and gained hands-on experience working with horses, which gave me a strong foundation in animal care. I enjoy learning new skills in practice and find it rewarding to work as part of such a supportive clinical team. At home, I share my life with Logan, my Czech working-line German shepherd, who previously took part in personal protection training – in reality, he’s just a big softy at heart. I have a deep admiration for strong, loyal working dogs, and Logan truly is the centre of my world. I also keep three ball pythons, each with fascinating genetics that influence their unique and vibrant colourations.

I have worked at this practice since 2008 and I qualified as a veterinary nurse in
2012. I now work mainly on reception which I thoroughly enjoy as I get to meet all of
our clients and their pets. I have my own little dog Woody, who is a very energetic puppy!.

I joined the Vets4Pets team in March 2019, having worked in administration for over 20 years. Since then I have loved meeting everyone’s pets and getting to know our clients, as well as being able to be involved in all aspects of the veterinary field. Outside of work I enjoy baking and walks with my son Oliver. Being part of such a friendly & supportive team is rewarding and I look forward to welcoming you to the practice in the near future

I joined the Vets4Pets team in November 2019, I previously had my own cleaning business for 11 years. Since starting work at Vets4Pets I have really enjoyed meeting our clients and their pets. I have a family dog called Teddy, he is a very loveable and cuddly Toy Cockapoo.

I joined the Vets for Pets team in July 2023, having previously worked for Vets for Pets before I was keen to get back in the veterinary industry after having my daughter. Since working for the Vets for Pets Poole team I have loved meeting all our clients and their lovely pets. Outside of work I love spending time with my husband, children and our 9 year old family dog Lola.