Sunderland Vets for Pets

I started as a school leaver helping out in a veterinary practice close to home in Northumberland in 1993. I went on to complete my nursing training and qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 1998. 5 years later I joined the Vets4Pets Group becoming the groups first veterinary nurse partner. After over 20 years as a Practice Partner my role has moved from full time nursing to a more practice management dominated role overseeing both the practices in Sunderland.  Although I do like to keep my hand in with nursing especially assisting the vet team with dental cases.  My working week is split between Sunderland Vets for Pets and our sister practice Sunderland South Vets for Pets, where I am also the practice owner, as well as working remotely.

My nursing career started in 2000 following an animal management placement at a veterinary hospital in County Durham. I completed my nurse training there and qualified as an Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2004 spending a total of 8 years in practice and gaining numerous additional qualifications before moving on to work with Rachel as an RVN in Vets for Pets.  Since qualifying as a RVN I have gone on to achieve additional qualifications; Graduate Diploma in Veterinary Nursing & Certificate in Anaesthesia.  Almost 10 years later and I am now Nursing Manager and Practice Partner alongside Rachel.  

I graduated from the Veterinary Faculty University of Zagreb in 2016. Following graduation, I spent a year practicing small animal medicine in Croatia before relocating to the UK. For the past eight years, I have worked as a mixed veterinarian in Hexham, Northumberland, treating both equine and small animal patients. I joined this great team in September 2025 to focus on providing first-opinion care for small companion animals. In my spare time, I enjoy going on walks and exploring the coastline with my family and my gorgeous dog, Pepper

I qualified as a veterinary surgeon from the university autonomous of Barcelona in 2017 and moved to the UK a year after to start my professional career as a veterinarian. After a period of locum work, I joined Vets For Pets Sunderland in May 2025 and I've enjoyed my time working with this amazing team since then. In the veterinary field, I have a special interest in dentistry.  Outside of work, I spend my time taking my dog Gizmo for walks, dancing and travelling around the world.

I qualified as a veterinary surgeon from the university of Edinburgh in 2018 but I am a local girl from Sunderland. I had spent several weeks doing work experience with Sunderland Vets for pets where I became very fond of the practice and the team and was thrilled to be offered a job as a new graduate vet. I love performing surgery but also have an interest in medicine so general practice is a great balance for me. I like to spend most of my spare time is spent walking with my dog, Fergus.

I qualified as a veterinary surgeon from Bristol University in 2020 and joined Vets for Pets Sunderland as a new graduate. After spending time there during university I was excited to join such a close knit team and excellent practice.
I love all aspects of being a vet and can’t wait to continue learning everyday and meeting all the wonderful pets and owners.
I enjoying spending my spare time at the beach and seeing my two fluffy cats, Sasha and Raggs.

I joined the team and Sunderland Vets for Pets as a student in 2017, and went on to qualify as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2018. I then went on to complete a certificate in feline nursing in 2020. I have a keen interest in emergency and critical care alongside anaesthesia. 

I have a spaniel cross called Moz and two rescue cats, Tom and Vincent. I enjoy every aspect of veterinary nursing and love how every day is different. We have an amazing team here, and I am very lucky to be a part of this.

I am a final year student at the RVC university in London, hoping to qualify July 2023. I have completed all of my placements at Sunderland  Vets4Pets and have enjoyed working with such an amazing team.

I have a 6 year old Cockapoo called Ollie who I love to take on long walks in my spare time. He particularly enjoys going to the beach and getting covered in sand.

I am interested in consulting and I am hoping to develop my skills in rehabilitation and physiotherapy further following qualifying in May 2023.

I have had a love for animals since being a small child and when an opportunity came to join the team at Vets For Pets as a Veterinary Care Assistant I jumped at the chance.  Following my VCA role I went onto the Veterinary Nursing, qualifying in 2021.  Every day is different in my role.

At home I have a cat named Dylan and a soft spot for French Bulldogs.

I’ve worked at Sunderland Vets for Pets for 3 years now starting with my work experience then VCA course and now doing my nursing which I will hopefully be qualified in 2024. I love working here and have a strong interest in inpatient/hospitalised patient care, looking after all your pets when they stay in with us.

I have 2 dogs, a Boxer called Stanley and a Shih Tzu called Ruby. I love taking my dogs to the beach and letting them have fun on the sand. I also have a crested gecko called Freddie.

I have been a student veterinary nurse with the team at Sunderland Vets for Pets for 4 years.  I qualified in October 2023 from Edinburgh Napier University with the help from this amazing team who have trained me.  I have an interest in patient wound care and anaesthesia and hope to progress these areas further in my career.

I have a senior black cat, called Kiara who is 20 years old and hopefully I will be adopting a dog soon to join me on my hikes and travelling.

I have grown up surrounded by animals and the veterinary world my whole life, and have always loved coming into Vets for Pets with my mam, Rachel, to see all the animals.  I decided to change careers after completing my degree in Sports & Exercise Therapy and moved to working in Vets4Pets in Northumberland in November 2020 as a Client Services Adviser.  In November 2021 I moved to Sunderland South Vets for Pets continuing in the same role.  After almost 3 years in that role I decided to follow in my mams footsteps and I started my training as a Veterinary Nurse.  At home I have 2 cats, Charlie and Milo. 

I joined Vets For Pets family in September 2022 undertaking a Veterinary Care course and then progressed onto the Veterinary Nurse which I completed in Spring 2026.  I enjoy all aspects of working within a vet practice and have a keen interest in emergency & critical care.

I have a two dogs; Hope a Beagle and Willow a Cocker Spaniel who I love to enjoy time at the beach with.

I have worked with Vets For Pets family since leaving school at 16.  I qualified as a RVN in summer 2023.  I love getting to meet clients and their furry friends everyday.  I enjoy a varied role as a veterinary nurse; consulting, pharmacy, theatre and looking after the inpatients.

I have a Golden Retriever named Henry, who is my best friend and comes with me everywhere.  In my spare time I love trips to the beach with Henry and painting.

I joined the Vets For Pets family in September 2021 so that I could undertake the Veterinary Care Assistant course.  Following qualification I continued onto the Veterinary Nurse course where I qualified in September 2024.  I have a key interest in in-patient care and love getting to work with animals every day.

I have a tortoise name Billy and a dog named Chewie who I especially love to take for walks.

I started working for Vets for Pets in August 2016. I love interacting with the clients and their pets when they come in for appointments. I have 3 cats, Scruffy, Ellie and Penny and a horse called Eammon. Outside of work I enjoy going up the stables and riding as -much as I can.

Having worked in the Customer Service Industry for 20 years, I started my role as Receptionist at Vet for Pets in February 2019. I thoroughly enjoy my role, especially getting lots of cuddles form the Pets as well as interacting with the clients. I have a crazy Boxer named Stanley & a lovely Shih-Tzu called Ruby. Outside of work I love spending time with my family and friends.

Having had a job in customer service since leaving school I enjoy meeting new people and their pets.  I joined the team in Sunderland Vets4Pets in August 2022 after a job change.  This is the best thing I have ever done.  I love animals.

Outside of work I look after my elderly mother and spend time with my family, and going to music concerts.

I started working in Vets for Pets in 2024 after spending 23 years in the banking industry.  Changing careers has been the best decision I could ever have made and I have not looked back.  I enjoy meeting all the clients and their beautiful pets.  At home I have a Shih Tzu called Cooper who we love to take for long walks along the north east coast line.

I qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2003 and have worked with the team at Vets for Pets for a number of years and during this time I have gained additional qualifications in Emergency & Critical Care and Feline Friendly Nursing & Behaviour.   I am currently working remotely answering your WhatsApp messages, handling online appointments and making sure owners have the information they need prior and post surgery including dealing with some of the telephone post op assessments.

I am part of the community team who are involved with school visits and educational events. 

I have 2 Jack Russell Terriers at home and would love one day to get another cat.

After 15 years in sports coaching (swimming) I made the decision to step away from the poolside and move into a new and very different role.  I enjoy using computer systems and have been able to move this into my new role.  I work remotely from the practice handling a large amount of the Digital Practice (WhatsApp) interactions we have with clients.

In my spare time I enjoy being with my family out and about.  I can often be found on the side of a football pitch cheering on my boys or on the rugby pitch playing a game myself.

I previously worked in a veterinary practice in Northumberland on reception.  During this time I assisted the team in completion of insurance claims.  When the role became available at Vets for Pets I jumped at the chance.  It was a remote working role, which meant I could work from home around my young family doing a job I enjoyed. 

In my spare time I spend it with my family and friends.