Hinckley Vets4Pets

I studied my degree in Spain, Italy, Brazil and Mexico. Once I graduated I went back to Mexico to do a post graduate certificate in internal medicine with dogs and cats for two years. After the two years I went to a teaching post in internal medicine at the university. I had a dog called Turko, who I loved to take for walks. I love all animals, nature and being outside especially by the sea. I became a diving instructor when I was younger. My other hobbies include reading, going to the cinema and spending time with my family and friends.

Sergio qualified in Murcia’s University in 2014. During his years in college he always showed a keen interest in exotic animal medicine/wildlife and became an active member of AVAFES-VEDEMA Murcia.

Sergio's keen interest in exotic animals led him to work for several exotic animal practices and wildlife centres across Spain and North America gaining valuable experience with reptiles, parrots, birds of prey, rodents and other exotic mammals.

Sergio moved to the UK in 2019 and joined our team at Hinckley Vets4Pets in 2020 and is enjoying the variety of animals he sees.

He has been a herpetology hobbyist from a very young age and in his spare time he loves to travel and observe wildlife.

I started as a trainee veterinary nurse in 2002 in a practice in Leicestershire and qualified in 2005 as a registered veterinary nurse. in 2006 I became Head veterinary nurse and also took an extra qualification as an A1 assessor (now clinical coach) which means I help student veterinary nurses in their studies to become a qualified veterinary nurse. I really enjoy this role and feel proud when the students qualify. What I love most about veterinary nursing is looking after and caring for animals as it can be a very rewarding job. Also there are always new skills and knowledge to learn everyday. I have a particular interest in animal behaviour and have run puppy parties for many years now. I am keen to develop my nursing skills in exotic animals and my aim is to gain an extra qualification in that area. I have been very fortunate to work alongside vets who are specialists in orthopaedics and ophthalmology, and have worked in critical care emergency practices. After 13 years in two practices I decided to locum around the country. My highlights were working four weeks in the Blue cross 24 hour hospital in London which had many specialists in all areas of the veterinary field. I was lucky enough to work in South Africa for four weeks working with various species, including antelopes, cheetahs, zebras and rhinos which was an amazing experience. In my spare time I like to keep active and spend time with my friends, family and partner Russ. I love horse riding and have a horse called Hudson on loan. I have one cat called Coco pops and two naughty house rabbits called Fletcher and Elsa.

I began my veterinary nurse training at Vets4Pets in October 2016. There is so much to learn – every day offers something new! I began training at Bottle Green Training Ltd in September 2017 and am excited to learn all aspects of nursing. I would like to expand into wildlife and exotics nursing, as wildlife has always been a passion of mine.

At home, I have a cat (Gilly) and a leopard gecko (Margot). I have also created a bioactive vivarium which now houses 3 Dendrobates Leucomelas called Cedric, Newt, and Tonks (bumblebee dart frogs).

Outside of work, I love to photograph wildlife. I have won a couple of awards and competitions for my photography, and have been published numerous times on websites and in magazines. I am a big Harry Potter fan, and when the weather is too wet to be outside with the camera, I like to paint, draw, and indulge in any crafts where I can make a mess – much to my partner Francesca’s dismay!

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