Waterlooville Vets4Pets

Graduated: 2007, Glasgow

I am a local boy having grown up, and still living, in Denmead. I graduated from Glasgow in 2007 and have been working at practices locally ever since.

I enjoy both medicine and surgery and love to meet the furry members of your family!

Outside of work I enjoy swimming, going to the gym and spending time with my wife and three children Jessica, Sophia and Joshua and my dog, Bosun.

Graduated: 1998 in South Africa

Having worked as an engineer, I went on to graduated as a vet in South Africa in 1998. Following this I moved to Portsmouth. Along with Mackie, I became a Joint Venture Partner in the Portsmouth surgery in 2001. Together with the other partners, there is now a group of associated practices within the Solent area: Companion Care Vets in Portsmouth, Fareham Park Gate and Fareham Collingwood, and Vets4Pets in Waterlooville and Havant.

I have a keen interest in exotic patient care, medicine and surgery.

I often use my engineering background and can be found tinkering, building and making things, at home along with my son.

Graduated: 1998, Onderstepoort, South Africa

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: 2019 - Sparsholt College, Winchester

Joined 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 - July 2022 - Sparsholt College, Winchester

Joined team - May 2022

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After leaving school I completed an animal management course at Sparsholt College which then led me to start and complete my veterinary nursing degree.

My main interests in nursing include theatre work and inpatients.

In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my German Shepherd, Lola and keeping up with the gym.

Joined the team: July 2023

Before joining the Waterlooville Vets4Pets team, I have always worked with animals. I worked as a competition groom with horses, and previously at a referral vets.

In my spare time I like to walk mine and my partners two Labradors, Fern and Otto. I’ve recently added a new addition to the family, a baby Malinois puppy called Shadow! When I’m not walking my dogs you can find me at the stables riding my horses.

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 I previously had a career in IT Management. Having been a client since the practice opened I was always impressed how well my cats, Dexter & Daisy, were looked after when I visited, and how friendly the team were. I was absolutely thrilled to be given the opportunity to join the team.

In my spare time I love to spoil my 2 cats, attend Pilates classes and go to live gigs.

 Joined the Team: June 2022

I’m so excited to be working at Waterlooville Vets4Pets! I love animals and it’s great to be part of such a caring team looking after them.

I have a young daughter who is just starting school and a pet bunny called Lily who is 11 years old and still going strong.

We enjoy going for family woodland walks and exploring and seeing new places. Our favourite holiday is a trip to Cornwall and spending time on the beautiful beaches there.

Joined the team:  July 2023

Since joining the team, I have really enjoyed getting to know our clients and their pets. I grew up around a lot of animals: cats, dogs and horses mainly but a few small furries too.

I have three children and a fur baby called Buddy who is a Parsons Jack Russell and probably my favourite member of my household! I enjoy taking short breaks away with my family and friends to escape the hustle and bustle of a busy life.

This is my first customer and administration based role but I am enjoying learning how to best serve our clients and how to help make the days run smoothly for our dedicated vets and nurses.