Carrickfergus Vets for Pets

Kerensa qualified in 2000 and worked in mixed practice for 4 years here in Northern Ireland and also in Australia and New Zealand. She then chose to concentrate on small animal medicine and she opened the practice in 2011. Kerensa enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine and is very focused on helping her clients keep their pets as happy and healthy as possible. She is also an active member of the veterinary community having been Chairperson of the NI British Small animal Veterinary Association and having sat on the board of Veterinary Northern Ireland. She frequently organises courses and conference for her fellow vets in the province.

Catherine Graduated in 2022 from Nottingham University and has been with us on and off since then! Catherine is interested in all things ultrasonography and hopes to take on a post graduate certificate in this topic. she spends all of her free time with her horses and dogs (plenty to keep her busy!) Catherine is a key member of our team and well loved by colleagues, clients and patients. 

Sarah has been an on and off member of the team since early 2019 whilst studying a veterinary nursing degree at Anglia Ruskin University. After qualifying as an RVN she has become a permanent member of the team as of 2021 and loves all aspects of veterinary nursing. She has completed extra studying and certificates in veterinary dental care and surgical nursing, and at the end of 2022 is starting a master's in advanced veterinary nursing to gain more knowledge. 

She loves meeting and chatting to clients and taking care of their furry companions (and not so furry) when they aren't feeling well whilst also providing emotional support to their owners. 

Sarah is a cat lover and has her own cat called Sushi who was her first hand rear, and a new addition a kitten called Oni who was also hand reared by Sarah. This love of cats has encouraged her to complete a certificate in feline nursing with ISFM. Whilst she loves all things furry she also has a crested gecko called Stitch and looks forward to increasing her knowledge in the care and treatment of exotics in the future. 

Pamela is a registered Veterinary Nurse and has been qualified since 2005. She lives in Whitehead with her family which includes two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels called Binky and Nigel, a very opinionated tabby cat called Sherlock and two rabbits called Princess Jasmine and Whiff. Since qualifying in 2005 she has worked as an RVN in mixed practice, a charity small animal vets and in an emergency and critical care clinic. 

Meet Zoe, one of our Registered Veterinary Nurses.

Niamh has worked here since 2020 as a student veterinary nurse after completing her work experience here a few years prior and is hoping to start her veterinary nursing qualification at the end of 2025.

Niamh has a keen interest in both consultations and surgical nursing which she hopes to further gain knowledge in once she has qualified. 

Niamh has a bouncy Labrador and a cat so considers herself both a dog and a cat person and always looks forward to meeting any of our patients and comforting them when they feel poorly. 

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Bethany has been a key member of the team since 2022 when she joined us to complete her veterinary nursing qualification at Limavady. Bethany has passed all her exams and is currently waiting to sit her practical OSCE examinations to become a fully fledge RVN! Bethany has 3 cats so has a soft spot for all feline patients. She has a special interest in physiotherapy and hopes to complete additional qualifications in the future to offer this service to our clients! Bethany loves to chat with clients so next time you are in feel free to say hi! 

Chloe is one of our student veterinary nurses, she is currently completing her qualification at Limavady. Chloe is interested in learning more about exotic patients and is keen on getting hands on experience in all aspects of nursing. She especially loves being a surgical nurse which includes looking after patients anaesthetics and scrubbing in to help out when required. At home Chloe has one wee dog called Finn who keeps her on her toes! 

Lindsay is a Client Care Advisor, she has been with us for 9 years, she is excellent at organising us so we have plenty of time to spend with our clients.  Lindsay is married to Gary and has two boys called Blake and Bowie.  She spends her spare time running and walking Nelly.

Helen has been with us for 7 years now her knowledge and experience is an asset to us. Helen has one cat called Seven, who she rescued from our Larne Branch at just 8 weeks. She has 2 children who keep her on her toes, and she enjoys long walks on the Beach.

She loves meeting all our Clients and your pet will be guaranteed a warm welcome when you arrive. 

Our newest team member Lisa brings a wealth of customer care experience from her 21 years in aviation and her love and welfare for animals make her a welcome addition to Vets4pets Carrickfergus.  Lisa has 4 cats 2 dogs 2 children and a husband which keeps her very busy.  She loves to travel and experience the local cultures.

Hannah is a key member of the reception team. She loves meeting all the patients and having a chat with the clients. She has two dogs and two kids which keep her busy at home! In her spare time Hannah does lots of decorating and is really into interior design and improvement. 

Next time you see Hannah stop and have a chat!