Woolwell (Plymouth) Vets4Pets

Jo is a joint venture partner and veterinary surgeon at Vets4Pets Woolwell. She lives in Ivybridge with her partner Roger and two sons; William and Edward.

She has a menagerie of animals; Ellie a beautiful Cockapoo, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel called Betsy, an excitable Working Cocker Spaniel called Indie, a tabby and white cat called Tommy, Ginger cat called Simon, black cat called Loki (AKA Asbo) and a horsefield Tortoise called Squirtle!

In her spare time Jo enjoys exploring the Devon countryside with her family but also likes to keep active by jogging and going to the gym.

At work she has a special interest in rabbits and small furries and enjoy the challenges of different surgical procedures.

Jo has has a post graduate certificate in Small Animal Surgery, a masters in Advanced Clinical practice and is just finishing her certificate in Exotics. She is also up to date with the Official Veterinarian training for pet travel. 

Alex graduated in 2018 as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Surgeon from FMVB-USAMVB University in Romania. Prior to this Alex Graduated with a BSc in Sociology from FPS-USH University in 2011. Alex moved to the UK in 2019 to work in a small animal veterinary practice in Birmingham for 4 years before joining us in 2024. 

Alex has a keen interest in all aspects of veterinary medicine and enjoys doing both surgery and consultations. 

Outside of work Alex is very interested in history, sociology, winter sports and keeping active. He also visits his family and friends in Romania several times a year. At home Alex has a DSH cat called Mia.

Originally from Liverpool, Sara studied Bioveterinary science at the university of Lincoln graduating in 2016. After this Sara went on to study Veterinary Medicine at the University of Surrey, qualifying in 2021 as a veterinary surgeon.

Since finishing her academics and moving to Devon Sara has worked in one other veterinary practice before joining the team here in November 2024. Sara has a special interest in small animal medicine and ophthalmology 

At home Sara lives with her partner and her 2 cats called Oberon and Ivy who are both Ragdoll X's

Semih qualified as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) in 2016 from the University of Uludag in Turkey. After qualifying Semih worked for a pet food chain in Turkey developing and selling high quality veterinary approved pet food.

Semih moved to the UK in 2021 and has worked in 1 other small animal practice before joining the team here at Woolwell in 2024.

Semih most enjoys surgical procedures here and is always keen to develop his surgical skills. He also has a keen interest in Laboratory work and can often be found doing microscopy and analysing blood/urine tests.

Outside of work Semih enjoys traveling and multiple times a year travels back home to Turkey to visit friends and family.

Clare is our orthopaedic surgeon who comes to us for referral surgery from RATA.

Clare grew up in Tauranga, New Zealand, and graduated from Massey University in 1999.
After working a ski season in California and travelling for a period of time, she moved to the UK and worked in mixed general practice in Devon and Cornwall. Clare developed a keen interest in small animal surgery and gained her RCVS Cert SAS in 2009.

In her spare time, Clare enjoys walking her dogs, travelling and making pets out of her husband’s many dairy cows.

Tiago is our Cardiologist who comes to us from Heart Vets for referral heart scans

Tiago graduated from the University of Lisbon in 2007 as a veterinary surgeon and has worked in several small animal hospitals both in Portugal and in the UK, including Davies Veterinary Specialists, where he completed a rotating internship followed by a few months with the cardiology team.

Tiago has completed his Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (Veterinary Cardiology) in 2019 and is currently undertaking a European Masters in Small Animal Veterinary Medicine (Cardiology), through the European School for Advanced Veterinary Studies, focusing his research in electrocardiography.

His favourite activities outside work include playing with his young son, mountaineering, rock climbing and playing tennis.

Sam qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) in 2015 with a FdSc in Veterinary Nursing from Duchy College. Prior to this Sam studied human nursing before deciding animals were the better option! After qualifying Sam locumed in different veterinary practices across Devon and Cornwall as well as being a Head Nurse in a practice in Truro. 

In work Sam can be found doing near enough anything you can think of, often all at once! Within the role as HRVN Sam most enjoys supporting the team here and caring for hospital patients. 

Outside of work Sam enjoys being outdoors, keeping active and spending time with her friends and family. At home Sam has 3 dogs, a Cocker Spaniel called Rolo, Elsa a Hungarian Vizsla, and Gizmo who is a longhaired Chihuahua. Keeping the dogs company is also a cat called Lola who is a Domestic Medium Hair. 

Jenna qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2021 after training at Duchy College in Cornwall. After completing her foundation degree in Veterinary Nursing, Jenna went on to complete a BSc Honours Degree in applied animal health.

Jenna has a keen interest surgical nursing and inpatient care.

Jenna lives at home with her border collie called Lucy and a Westie named Jasper.  

Megan joined the team in 2021 and qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) IN 2023. 

Megan has a keen interest in anaesthesia and enjoys monitoring patients throughout surgery.

At home Megan has 2 cats called Marley and Morgan and in her spare time enjoys spending time with her family.

Pippa joined our team in January 2021 as a Veterinary Care Assistant and started her qualifications to become a veterinary nurse in September 2021. She has an interest in behaviour, nutrition and wound management and hopes to further her knowledge in these areas in the future.

Pippa has two border collies at home and in her free time she enjoys reading, listening to music and travelling. 

Su joined the practice in September 2019, and qualified as a registered nurse with us, after training for 3 years whilst working full time. She enjoys all aspects of veterinary nursing but particularly enjoys assisting with surgical operations, and also loves meeting the client and patients during nurse clinics.

Su enjoys walking her Scottish Terrier, Hamish on the Moors and paddle boarding. Su also has a BA (Hons) degree in Ceramics from Plymouth College of Art and in her spare time creates pieces in her home studio.

I joined the Vets4Pets company as a Student Veterinary Nurse in 2020 and moved to Woolwell branch as a qualified RVN in 2023.

I enjoy all aspects of veterinary nursing but I am particularly passionate about canine behaviour, nutrition and surgical anaesthesia. I also really enjoy advocating for cat friendly handling and providing confidence building clinics for dogs and their owners. 

I live in Plymouth with my fiancé and my two cats rescue cats Simba and Nala. Outside of work i like to go to concerts, get tattoos and be outdoors. 

Toni qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) in October 2014 and has worked at many different veterinary practices/hospitals as a locum nurse enhancing her skills and knowledge on nursing. Toni's passion for animals began at a young age and got her first job at 16 years old working in a kennels. Toni is very passionate about her job and will do whatever she can to help clients and patients in her care. 

Toni has recently completed a nursing certificate in Anaesthesia and Analgesia through ESVPS and is very keen to always progress more within her academics. Toni also assists with a charity called "Spay Sisters", this involves her going to different countries around the world to hold neutering clinics.

In her spare time Toni enjoys spending time with her friends and family, her springer spaniel called Mylor and enjoys being outside especially by the beach! 

Claire joined the team here at Woolwell in 2025 after working at a Veterinary hospital where she qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) in 2022.

Before qualifying as a RVN Claire worked for 8 years as a Veterinary Assistant in Florida, USA before moving back to the UK with her husband.

At work Claire most enjoys caring for hospital patients and helping any emergencies we get in. 

Outside of work Claire enjoys walking, gardening and spending time with family. At home Claire has 2 cats, 5 rabbits, 1 bearded dragon, 1 chameleon and a iguana.

Jacob joined the team in 2023 after graduating with a BSc (Hons) in Applied Animal Health awarded by the University of Plymouth and Duchy College. Prior to this Jacob studied FdSc Animal Science at Bicton college, Level 3 Diploma in Animal Care and a Level 2 Diploma in Zoology. Throughout his academics Jacob also undertook K9 + Feline first aid training.

Jacob has a very keen interest in behaviour, nutrition and welfare especially in cats and exotics. In work Jacob can often be found doing laboratory work, caring for inpatients, consultations, and administration/marketing work. He is also currently running our Facebook page.

At home Jacob has 2 cats called Olly (Persian cross) and Splodge (DSH) and 2 lizards, 1 Bearded Dragon called Drogo and 1 Leopard Gecko called Nala. In his spare time Jacob enjoys traveling, going to concerts, and spending time with his friends and family. 

Yasmine joined the team in 2024 as a Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA), after working as a receptionist for a year and a half at a Veterinary Hospital. She enjoys all aspects of work, especially nursing the in-patients and prepping animals for surgery.

Yasmine has a Level 3 Diploma in Animal Care and Welfare, which she obtained in 2021. She has had a passion for animals for as long as she can remember and has a keen interest in exotics, which she would like to pursue further once becoming a Registered Veterinary Nurse.

In her free time, Yasmine’s favourite thing to do is explore Dartmoor with her best friend Penny, a Dalmatian. She also enjoys travelling, and spending time with her friends. She also has two Lionhead x Netherland Dwarf rabbits called Rosie and Tobey.

I'm Rachel, I started as receptionist with Vets4Pets in April 2014 - basically I moved in with the furniture when we opened. I do reception, the administration and insurances.

My background was Education Welfare, then Student Liaison Officer at Hele's School.

They say never work with children or animals! OOOPS!!

I live with my husband Ian and two black cats Baggins and Pedalo. I have a huge soft spot for black cats and would have a lot more. I also have a crazy black Labrador called Winter 

We have two grown up children and four grandchildren who keep me on my toes!!!

Bev joined the team in 2023 after working as a Teaching Assistant (TA) at Widewell Primary Academy. Bev was born and raised in Southern Ireland before jumping the pond to live in London to work as a Office Administrator. After 10 years of the Big Smoke Bev made the move to Devon with her husband.

Bev is currently a member of the British Veterinary Receptionist Association (BVRA).

At work Bev most enjoys getting to meet clients, assisting with online and telephone enquires, and having a cuddle with puppies behind the desk!

Outside of work Bev likes to relax by attending the theatre, going to the cinema, and spending time with her family.

I'm Nicola, I've been a veterinary receptionist for several years now. I have a background in animal welfare and have previously worked for the RSPCA and Cats Protection in their adoption centres.

When I'm not working I like to relax at home with my elderly foster cat and dabble with crafts, anything from card making to crocheting (not easy with a cat on your lap!).
I also sing with a local choir, something else that my cat isn't impressed with when I rehearse at home.

Melanie joined the team here at Woolwell in 2025 as a receptionist after working in a pet shop as a sales assistant for 3 years. Throughout her time as a sales assistant Melanie worked very closely with a range of animals from small animals, reptiles and aquatics which increased her skills and knowledge with animal care, behaviour and welfare.

At home Melanie has a small zoo of pets including small mammals, reptiles and a dog named Sage. Melanie also keeps invertebrates such as praying-mantis and has a colony of ants!

In work Melanie most enjoys helping clients with day to day enquires and of course meeting all our patients we get through the door! Outside of work Melanie enjoys gaming, digital art and designing animal enclosures.