Waterlooville Vets4Pets

Andy is a local boy having grown up and still living in Denmead. He graduated from Glasgow in 2007 and has worked at practices locally ever since. He enjoys both medicine and surgery and loves to meet the furry members of your family!

Outside of work he enjoys swimming, going to the gym and spending time with his wife and three children Jessica, Sophia and Joshua and his dog, Bosun.

Antony started work in Portsmouth in 1998 after graduating as a vet from Onderstepoort in South Africa. In 2001 he and Mackie started the partnership in the Portsmouth surgery which has grown to an association of practices in the Solent area (Portsmouth, Fareham Park Gate, Fareham Collingwood and Waterlooville surgeries). He has a special interest in exotic pets. He and his wife have a son and a border terrier.

Mackie graduated in 1998 from Onderstepoort in South Africa before working as a vet in the peak district in Derbyshire. He joined Companion Care Vets in Portsmouth in 2001. Together with Antony, he is a partner in associated practices in the Solent area (the Portsmouth, Fareham Park Gate and Waterlooville surgeries). Mackie is married to Jess, also a vet, who worked in the Fareham Park Gate surgery for many years. They have two children, Zoe and Jake, two cats and a Labrador.

Graduated: in Utrecht, The Netherlands in 1988

Joined the team: 2019

I qualified in Utrecht, The Netherlands in 1988 and had my own practice for more than 10 years.

In 2002 I moved to the South Downs with my wife and two daughters to enjoy life in the countryside.

In my spare time I enjoys rambling, DIY and growing my own fruit and vegetables. I am also a local parish councillor for my area.

Qualified: September 2013 - MYF training

Joined the team: November 2017

I have been working in practice since leaving school and first qualified as an Animal Nursing Assistant in 2009, going on to qualify as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in September 2013. I have also completed a certificate in Feline Nursing and finished this in September 2016.
I love all aspects of nursing, however my main interests are surgery and inpatient care.
The majority of my spare time is spent with my husband Charlie and son Harry enjoying various leisure activities, visiting family and friends and walking my gorgeous Bichon Frise, Alba.

 

Qualified: 2009

Joined the team: April 2018

She started practice in 2002 and qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2009 while at our sister practice Companion Care Vets in Portsmouth. Kirsty enjoys all aspects of working in practice although has a particular interest in feline cases after working for a few years at a feline only clinic. She also loves working with rabbits.  

 

In her spare time Kirsty enjoys spending time with her husband and two young daughters. She has three cats of her own called Dexter, Wicket and a rescue cat called Mimi.

 

 

Qualified: 2019 - Sparsholt College, Winchester

Meet the team: August 2019

I have worked in the veterinary industry since 2009 in various roles before completing the veterinary nurse diploma and qualifying as an RVN in 2019.

I have always had a passion for animals and have a keen interest in canine behaviour since rescuing my own dog who is fear reactive.

When I am not working you will most likely find me walking or canicross running through the woods/countryside with my sidekick Frankenstein the Doberman.

Qualified: 2010 - Harper Adam University, 

Joined the team: April 2020

I am a Registered Veterinary Nurse and joined Waterlooville Vets4Pets part-time in 2020. When not working in practice I lecture college students in animal nursing.

I qualified with a first class honours degree in Veterinary Nursing and Practice Management in 2010 from Harper Adams University. Since qualifying, I have worked at over thirty veterinary practices nationally and internationally, including completing a veterinary nursing internship in Dubai.

I achieved a Master’s of Science in Wild Animal Biology with the Royal Veterinary College in association with the Zoological Society of London in 2019 and have a particular interest in cheetahs.

I like martial arts and motorcycling. I live with my daughter and a Norwegian fir tree called Helga.

Joined the team: February 2021

Having completed lots of work experience in the Veterinary industry, I decided that this was the career for me. I enjoy helping and handling different animals and getting to know each one individually.

In my spare time I attend martial arts classes and help to coach any new students, occasionally taking over the class and teaching new techniques to the younger students. I enjoy walks with my springer spaniel, Woody who I love to spoil and cuddle.

Joined the team: 2016

I joined the company in November 2013 at Companion Care Vets Portsmouth,
I then transferred to Waterlooville Vets4Pets in 2016 when the surgery opened and I became the Reception Manager.

I have 30 years customer service experience which stands me in good stead for the diversity of this role.

I am married with two teenage children and a border collie called Loki, who the kids call  my favourite child.

 

Joined the team: July 2018

Before joining our reception team, Jackie previously had a career in IT Management. Having been a client since the practice opened, Jackie was always impressed how well her cats Dexter & Daisy were looked after when she visited, and how friendly the team were. She was absolutely thrilled to be given the opportunity to join the team. In Jackie's spare time she loves to spoil her 2 cats, attend pilates classes and go to live gigs.

Joined the team: November 2018.

Ellie attended Sparsholt College for 2 years studying an Extended Diploma in Animal Management and has previously worked at a racing stud and small competition yard. In her spare time she loves competing and riding her Connemara pony Blackie. She also loves long walks in the countryside with her two Cockerpoos, Winnie and Roo, and her black Labrador Murphy.

Join the team: March 2019

I started working as a receptionist at Waterlooville Vets4Pets in March 2019 and I enjoy greeting our lovely patients and owners with a smile. I previously worked in hospitality for 25 years and have brought many skills with me.

I have a little boy at home and a budgie called Barry, or Bazzer, who eats a lot. I enjoy socialising and spending time with my family.