Washington Vets4Pets

What is your favourite animal and why?
Dogs, as they can be obedient, they seem to know what you are feeling and they can have lots of roles
What pets do you have and what are their names?
2 Dogs - Polo and Dazzle. 3 Ferrets - Ferdy, Nerdy and Chico. 3 Horses - Splash, George and Chance 1 Pony - Cassie and 10 Chickens.
What's the best pet name that you've ever come across?
Kat
What is your favourite famous animal? Kermit the frog

What is your favourite animal and why?
Monkeys because they are funny
What pets do you have and what are their names?
Cat- Vilnius
What's the best pet name that you've ever come across?
Muppet
What is your favourite famous animal?
Bambi

What is your favourite animal and why? 
I dont have a favourite - I just love spending time with, appreciating and interacting with all animals - even better that as a vet I get to have a positive impact on their health and welfare. 

What pets do you have and what are their names? 
4 horses - Splash, George, Chance and Cassie 
2 dogs - Polo and Dazzle
3 ferrets - Nerdy, Ferdy and Chico  
10 chickens 

In my spare time I like to spend time with my family, 2 legged and four, often with my camera in hand.  I also like to keep active walking, riding, running and skiing if and when I can. 

Alongside my role as a vet at Washington vets4pets I am also doing a masters in veterinary clinical research in my area of special interest - transfusion medicine.  Through that I travel and teach in the US intermittently.  

I have an interest in all aspects of small animal medicine in cats and dogs but especially transfusion medicine and regenerative medicine. 

Claire has an energetic Black Labrador Spencer and in her spare time loves walking him, visiting the west coast of Scotland and going to music gigs.

Claire has a special interest in all things surgical and alongside her work at Washington Vets4Pets also works for Pet Blood Bank UK arranging volunteer dog blood donation sessions in the North East to provide life saving transfusions to dogs around the UK

What is your favourite animal and why? 
Pygmy Hippos - too cute!

What pets do you have and what are their names?  

Spoodle - Murphy 
4 Rescue cats - Ronnie (who has no tail), Reggie, Chester and Norris

What's the best pet name that you've ever come across? Alan - Human names for pets are always funny!

What is your favorite famous animal? 
Peppa Pig 

Some information about me: I graduated from York university with an English literature degree but decided to pursue my lifelong ambition to work with animals qualifying as a veterinary nurse shortly afterwards.  I have worked in all types of veterinary practice and my passion is feline behavior.

Outside of work my husband and two small children keep me busy.  In my spare time I love to read and attend live music concerts 

What is your favourite animal and why? 
Killer Whales for no real reason

What pets do you have and what are their names? Bonnie and Bella - Whippets Billy - Domestic Short Hair and Tropical Fish

What's the best pet name that you've ever come across? Chewbacca (The Guinea Pig)

What is your favorite famous animal? 
Flipper

A bit about me: I joined Washington Vets4pets in 2016.  I grew up in the Scottish Borders, keeping many pets including everything from dogs to chickens and quail.  20 years ago I moved to the North East and followed my dream of working with animals.

I have worked in the veterinary profesion since 2004 and qualified as a nurse in 2007.

I enjoy all aspects of the job but particularly have a keen interest in wound management

In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my whippets, gardening and going to exercise classes 

After leaving school in 2012 I originally qualified as a beauty therapist and have worked in many retail stores since.  I have always had pets and working with animals is something I have always been passionate about

I started at Vets4Pets Washington in Sept 2018 and have not looked back since.  Every Day is an exciting challenge and I love the team I work with.

I am the proud co owner of Sam and Lola our family Jack Russels and have a puppy Jack Russel of my own Ollie who recently had an extensive orthopaedic procedure so I was the other side of the consult table. 

What is your favourite animal and why? 
Dogs because they are loyal & always happy to see you! 

What pets do you have and what are their names? 
2 Golden Retrievers called Bailey & Riley 

What's the best pet name that you've ever come across?
Leonardo Di'Catrio 

What is your favourite famous animal? 
Marley (Marley & Me)

I have worked at Washington vets4pets since 2015 starting as a receptionist and am now practice administrator.  I manage all of the insurance claims that come through the practice as well as the regular inspections and health and safety.  I still enjoy interacting with our many regular clients both with weekly shifts at the front desk and also when communicating about their pets health and insurance claims.  We have a great team spirit at Washington vets4pets and alongside the serious nature of our job can always raise a smile. 

What is your favorite animal and why?    Chewbacca - Big and Cuddly 

What pets do you have and what are their names? 
Barney- Golden Retriever
Prince Nazeem - Bengal Cat 
Bella Swan - Domestic Short Hair Tabby 
Leah Clearwater - Maine Coon 

What's the best pet name that you've ever come across? 
Harambe 

What is your favorite famous animal? 
Shere Khan