Sunderland Vets4Pets

I qualified as a veterinary surgeon in 1999 and have worked in small animal and emergency/critical care practice since graduating. After all this time I still very much love being a vet and I enjoy the challenges that general practice brings both in medicine and surgical cases. Every day is different. The bond between a pet and their owner is something very special and I consider myself privileged to be able to play a part in maintaining that relationship.

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 Vets4pets 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.

After qualifying from Liverpool University in 2015 I joined Sunderland Vets4Pets as a new-graduate Vet. In 2016 I moved to Anglesey, North Wales where I lived with my Husband and our Great Dane Nelson for a year before moving back to the North East.

I love working at Sunderland South Vets4Pets. Despite the challenges we sometimes face, we are rewarded every day by the fab clients and pets we have the pleasure to look after.

My interests are dermatology and exotics, and outside of work I enjoy long walks with my family and our dogs. My favourite animal is the beautiful Black Rhino.

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 almost 15 years as a Practice Partner my role has moved from full time nursing to practice management and administration. My week will be split between Sunderland South Vets4Pets and our sister practice Sunderland Vets4Pets, where I am also the practice partner.

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 Vets4Pets. Almost 10 years later and I am now Nursing Manager and Practice Partner alongside Rachel and have recently achieved a Graduate Diploma in Veterinary Nursing which is my greatest professional achievement to date.

I am a final year student who recently joined the vets4pets team in December 2017, I previously worked in a mixed practice in Durham. I love all things small animal and have a keen interest in laboratory diagnostics. I have loved meeting all of our clients so far, and I can't wait to meet more.

I Joined the Sunderland Vets4Pets family in January 2018 after working in HR for 21 years. I love my job at Vets4Pets because I love to interact with the clients and their pets. My favourite animals are dogs as they are very loving and loyal friends. Outside of work I enjoy going for long walks and for weekends away.

What is your favourite animal and why?
Sharks, I find them fascinating 

What pets do you have and what are their names?
I have two guinea pigs. They are called Michael and Adam 

What's the best pet name that you've ever come across?
The best name I have heard is Fly 

What is your favourite famous animal?
Tom and Jerry 

What's the best aspect of working for Vets4Pets?
Interacting with our clients and their fabulous pets.

Claire Camsey I started working for Vets4Pets 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 have recently started my role as Receptionist at Vet4Pets. I am thoroughly enjoying my new role, especially getting lots of cuddles form the Pets as well as interacting with the clients. I have 2 dogs called Lola & Ruby, a cat called Evan and a Ghecko called Freddie. Outside of work I love spending time with my family and friends.