Wolverhampton Vets for Pets

I became a vet quite simply because I love animals. After five years at the Edinburgh Vet School I graduated in 1990 and joined a mixed veterinary practice for four years dealing with cats, dogs, horses and farm animals. During in this time I gained certification in Radiology. In 1994 I took up a position as resident in a Small Animal Surgery at Glasgow Vet School for two years and gained certification in Soft Tissue and Orthopaedic Surgery in cats and dogs. In 1996 I returned to work in practice at a large vets in Leicester and for the last ten years have been the lead referral surgeon in their hospital, accepting referrals from within the practice and from other vets in Leicestershire and the Midlands. Outside work my interests include walking my dog Sam, spending time with my family and astronomy and astrophysics. Worried that with age my brain might give up the ghost I started a degree in astrophysics from the Open University and graduated in 2009. I am excited to become a Joint Venture Partner because it gives me a chance to be my own boss and set the standards of care that I would expect for my own dog Sam, a 7 and a half year old black Labrador.

Kate qualified from the University of Nottingham in 2014 and has worked in small animal practice ever since. Kate joined Vets4Pets Wolverhampton in 2018, and is currently working towards her Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice. Outside of work Kate spends most of her time with her animals; Korky the horse, Jarvis the dog and Albert the cat!

Katie graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2014 and has been working in small animal practice ever since. Katie enjoys all aspects of veterinary work, especially consulting. Katie joined the team as a locum in December 2021 and works with us on a part-time basis.
Outside of work she likes spending time with her dog and 3 cats, and travelling when she gets chance.

Bianca graduated from the University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Cluj-Napoca, Romania in 2023. Bianca joined us at Vets4Pets in 2024, to complete her Graduate Development programme. 

Bianca's main areas of interest are microbiology and infectious disease, but has also developed a keen interest in surgery since joining us.

In her spare time Bianca enjoys reading and going to the gym. Bianca is missing her 5 cats and 1 dog, who are at home in Romania.

Hannah has worked in various small animal practices across the west midlands for over 14 years, and qualified as a veterinary nurse 9 years ago.  She has recently completed the ISFM advanced certificate in feline behaviour with distinction.  When not at work she enjoys spending time with her family and daughter.

I have worked in veterinary practice for nearly 4 years, first as a nursing assistant then as a student veterinary nurse. I have already achieved my level 3 animal management diploma and I am now halfway through my student nurse training. My favourite parts of practice include lab work, inpatient care and working with exotics. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family and my 3 dogs Bruno, Tricksie and Lucky.

Sarah joined VetsforPets Wolverhampton as our Head Veterinary Nurse in 2024.

Sarah qualified as an RVN in 2008 and has held a variety of positions within the profession over the years. Sarah's further qualifications include a certificate in advanced nursing of exotic animals, and the VMG award in veterinary leadership and management.

Outside of work Sarah is kept busy with family life and her own 2 dogs, Billy and Bertie.

 

 

Jamie joined the team in 2024, in order to complete his student placement year.

Jamie has already completed a foundation degree in veterinary bioscience, and is now completing his degree in Veterinary Nursing with Small Animal Rehabilitation, at Harper Adams University.

Jamie has a keen interest in emergency and critical care cases.

Outside of work Jamie likes to spend his time travelling and hiking, as well as spending time with his own pets; Tyler the dog and Harry the horse.

 

I qualified as a Veterinary Nurse is 1972 and worked for a large referral hospital in Leicester as a Head Veterinary Nurse for over 20 years. During this time I trained many students, I also lectured in radiography at a local college. I then decided to retire to enjoy my three granddaughters and Labrador Sam. Due to missing contact with clients and pets, I decided to return to work as a veterinary receptionist. In my spare time I enjoy crosswords, gardening and decorating.

After leaving school went on to work on a Welsh Cob stud and have now worked for Vets4pets since they first opened in Wolverhampton in 2014

I'm married to my long suffering husband Jon and have 2 amazing grown up children and 2 adorable grandaughters who I have driven crazy over tbe years with my obsession of Rock and indie music.

We have 2 other Giant babies who are shown in the photo Bodie and Matilda whom we spend most of our spare time being kept on our toes being at their beck and call.

After leaving school I went to City of Wolverhampton College where I gained an NVQ in Business Administration. I worked in this field for 13 years before taking a long break to be a full time mum.  I returned to work in customer service and worked on the delicatessen counter of a local supermarket for 4 years, and as a doctors receptionist/secretary for just over 3 years when I left in March 2019 and joined the Vets 4 Pets family.

I live with my 2 daughters and my partner and a King Charles Cavalier called Penny.

In my spare time I enjoy baking, reading and spending time with my family

My career was in banking for 23 and a half years.  However I’ve had the opportunity to work in a variety of roles both here and in Spain.  I became a veterinary receptionist 2 years ago and have enjoyed every single minute.  I am now so lucky to have been welcomed into the Wolverhampton Vets4Pets family in 2021.
I am married and we’ve been together for 31 years, we have a rescue 13 and a half year old Jack Russell called Miss Ellie. In my spare time I enjoy walking with my twin sister and her Border Terrier Charlie, cooking and Zumba.

Sandra joined the team at Wolverhampton Vets4Pets in 2020, with previous experience of working as a veterinary receptionist. Prior to this she spent 21 years at Woolworths, working as a secretary/P.A.
Outside of work Sandra is kept busy with all of her animals; Misty the horse, Custard, Tigz and Rhu the cats and her guinea-pigs and tortoises.
Sandra’s hobbies include baking, eating out with her family and going to concerts with her daughter.

Kirsty has historically worked in the health & social care sector but has always dreamt of working with animals. Kirsty joined us in July 2022, and will be splitting her time between being in practice and at college.
At home Kirsty has 2 guinea-pigs called Ziggy and Bruno, as well as a number of Fancy rats.