Kettering Vets4Pets

Chris qualified as a Vet in Sydney in 1998 and moved to the UK to in 2001 enhance his veterinary skills and has never looked back. Chris was hugely proud to open Kettering Vets4Pets in December 2009 in partnership with Sarah, and strongly believes that having both Vet and Veterinary Nurse Partners at the helm works well for our patients. Chris has a keen interest in small animal surgery with a particular slant towards orthopaedic work (take a look at our interesting cases on our website to find out a bit more about some of our work). Chris also has interest in dermatology (all things skin related) and rabbit medicine and surgery. As well as being very gadget minded Chris in his spare time enjoys DIY and he has an ambition to “go green” with alternative sources of energy supplies and have no utility bills to pay! Chris has a vast menagerie of pets although he wishes everyone to know that his foot is now firmly down and there will be no more added..... Until next time!

Claire is our lovely Head Nurse, having joined the practice in 2015, and qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2007. She works closely with Chris and Sarah to ensure that our patients receive the very best nursing care. Claire absolutely loves her role within our practice, assisting our clients and patients and developing our nursing team. Claire really enjoys the relationships that we develop with clients and really feels that our close knit team are very much a second family. As well as regularly assessing and reviewing our nursing protocols Claire is also involved in nurse training, not only for our practice but also for the profession across England. Claire has a real passion for nursing rabbits and client support/education, and gained the City and Guild Nursing of Exotic Species Certificate in 2009. Further to this Claire also lectures to Veterinary Nurses across the country on rabbit health and welfare issues. In her spare time Claire is also editor of Rabbiting On, the Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund magazine! Naturally Claire loves rabbits and has two very spoilt rescue rabbits at home. Claire also loves dogs, who doesn't right, and has two gorgeous black Labradors at home, along with a wonderful son and her almost equally wonderful and definitely very understanding husband!

Nicole joined our practice as a Student Veterinary Nurse in 2012 and loved it here so much she decided to stay on when she qualified in 2014. Nicole is now one of our Senior Nurses.  Nicole loves working here and travels the long drive in from Coventry every day, the practice team really have become second family over the last 9 years. Nicole has really enjoyed getting to know our clients and patients many of who she has known since puppyhood and kittenhood. She is responsible for running our in house lab and helps Sarah to keep our Facebook page updated. Nicole also enjoys running our annual charity dog show and often ropes her own mum in to be our Judge! Since qualifying as a Registered Veterinary Nurse Nicole has developed a special interest in weight management, and with the support of our other qualified nurses she runs our Pet Slimmer Club. Nicole LOVES dogs, she has 7 dogs at home (yes, you read that right 7!!) and not forgetting her group of guinea pigs and pet chickens!

Nikki qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2006 and joined our team in 2013, having returned from Australia where she was working as Head Medical Coordinator for two of the University Hospitals. Nikki is cat crazy and has a special interest in feline nursing. She also enjoys consulting, medical nursing, anaesthesia and a particular interest in oncology. Nikki has a menagerie at home including 1 horse, 3 cats, 3 chickens and 2 guinea pigs. Nikki also has two beautiful children and an understanding husband. In her spare time Nikki enjoys riding.

Katie joined our practice in 2017 as a Student Veterinary Nurse. Katie came with a wealth of experience with small mammals having worked for many years in a pet store. Katie qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2018 and we were delighted that she loved it here so much she decided to stay. Katie has developed a keen interest in exotics, especially reptiles, and having already completed the Advanced Programme Veterinary Nursing of Reptiles & Amphibians, she is hoping to gain further qualifications in this field. Katie has a real passion for inpatient care and making sure that all our patients needs are met and they are given plenty of tlc. Katie loves her job, she especially appreciates the family feel of our practice, the supportive team working alongside her and the very patient care focussed environment. Katie loves meeting all of our clients and and is extremely proud to be a Veterinary Nurse. At home Katie has a beautiful dog, one spoilt kitty and some fish to keep her on her toes. We are all pretty sure that she will be adding to her pet family in the future. 

Jasmine joined our practice in 2017 as a Student Veterinary Nurse and enjoyed practice life here so much she opted to stay with us when she qualified early 2019. Jasmine has a keen interest in wildlife and has spent time volunteering at a wildlife rescue in Canada. As well as being a Registered Veterinary Nurse, Jasmine also has a degree in zoology. Jasmine loves being a Vet Nurse, she particularly enjoys spending time with her patients, care of inpatients and building up pets confidence whilst they are with us. At home Jasmine has two very spoilt Guinea Pigs and one Stubborn Tortoise!

Cherie joined our practice in 2021, having had a 19 year long career in the classroom, she wanted to find a way to work with both people and pets, so felt this was the perfect role for her. Cherie quickly found that loves working as a receptionist with our practice and soon felt part of our wonderful team. She particular enjoys meeting our clients and pets, and the family feel that comes with getting to know everyone.  In her spare time Cherie enjoys walking, cooking wonderful spreads and baking treats.  Her favourite time is having cuddles with her lovely best boy Dave, and also spending time with her family.