DELAWARE VETS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon
Job Titles:
- Yeovil Small Animal Clinical Director
I grew up in Worcestershire before going up to Glasgow Vet School. After graduation I took a large animal internship at Bristol Vet School before starting to work in large animal practice in Somerset.
This is my 24th year at Delaware and although I started as a mixed vet, the practice has changed over the years and so I concentrate on small animals these days! I love all types of surgery and have a soft spot for cats, I have 3 at home currently.
In 2014 I trained in a new surgical method of managing cruciate ligament disease in dogs and enjoy putting it to good use.
In 2016, I took on the role of clinical director and developing and sustaining a good working environment for everyone in our team is my mission.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Administrative Team
- Caroline Hughes Credit Controller
- Credit Controller / Caroline Hughes Credit Controller
Job Titles:
- Member of the Administrative Team
- Chloe Cross Small Animal Receptionist
- Small Animal Receptionist
Job Titles:
- Member of the Administrative Team
- Receptionist
- Debbie Notman Small Animal Receptionist
- Small Animal Receptionist
Debbie joined Delaware in March 2011 as a member of our reception team. Debbie looks after our clients and their animals and generally makes sure that the surgery is running smoothly. Outside of work, Debbie's 3 horses, four dogs, guinea pigs and rabbits keep her busy.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Administrative Team
- Receptionist
- Elise Abbott Small Animal Receptionist
- Small Animal Receptionist
Elise joined Delaware in November 2018 having previously worked in a customer care role for 4 years. Having achieved her Bronze level Veterinary Receptionist Award she is now working towards the Silver level. In her spare time, Elise enjoys looking after her dog and two cats.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Administrative Team
- Emma Nugent Senior Small Animal Receptionist
- Senior Small Animal Receptionist
Emma Joined Delaware in December 2017, having had a background in customer service. Emma describes herself as a crazy cat lady, owning several cats. When not at work she enjoys a hectic family life and is also pet parent to a very excitable young Labrador.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Administrative Team
- Gemma Davies Group Finance Assistant
- Group Finance Assistant
At Delaware I am responsible for paying all of our suppliers and staff. Outside of work, my time is spent looking after my dog and 4 cats. I am also renovating my house and like to catch up with friends and family whenever I can.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Administrative Team
- Heidi Appleby Small Animal Receptionist
- Small Animal Receptionist
Job Titles:
- Holly May RVN Registered Veterinary Nurse
Job Titles:
- Holly Neville RVN Registered Veterinary Nurse
- Registered Veterinary Nurse
Holly joined Delaware in May 2017, she qualified in 2014 and has been nursing since 2008. Holly has a cat called Dexter and one very friendly, lively Staffordshire Bull Terrier called Inca. In her spare time Holly likes to train Inca in competitive obedience. Holly enjoys running nurse clinics and nursing hospitalised patients.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Administrative Team
- Imogen Barry Small Animal Receptionist
- Small Animal Receptionist
Job Titles:
- Jade Morgan RVN Registered Veterinary Nurse
- Registered Veterinary Nurse
Jade started at Delaware in 2017 as a Small Animal Receptionist before joining the clinical team as a Student Veterinary Nurse in 2018. Jade grew up with her two beloved family cats and can't wait to have her own home and pets. In her spare time she is enjoying planning her wedding and likes to collect all things cactus related!
Job Titles:
- Member of the Administrative Team
- Group Assistant Practice Manager
- Jenni Hobcraft Group Assistant Practice Manager
Job Titles:
- Member of the Administrative Team
- Receptionist
- Jo Birnie Small Animal Receptionist
- Small Animal Receptionist
Jo joined the Delaware reception team in September 2005. Jo enjoys all aspects of her work, especially meeting and greeting new clients with their puppies and kittens. Outside of work, Jo enjoys spending all her spare time riding and caring for her horse Dom. She also has two adorable dogs called Poppy and Dora and a cat called Honey.
Job Titles:
- Head Registered Veterinary Nurse
- RVN ISFM CertFN Head Registered Veterinary Nurse
I have been at Delaware for 16 years after qualifying as a veterinary nurse in 1999. I started at Delaware in February of the same year, after completing my training in several practices in Dorset.
I am now Head nurse and lead a dedicated team of four nurses and have done so for many years.
My areas of interest include both medical and surgical nursing. I have a particular interest in cats. I have completed the icatcare (formerly known as the feline advisory bureau) certificate in Advanced feline friendly nursing in 2013.
I have two British shorthair cats, two rabbits and two guinea pigs whom I totally adore!
Job Titles:
- Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon
Job Titles:
- Deputy Head Registered Veterinary Nurse
- RVN ISFM CertFN DipFN Deputy Head Registered Veterinary Nurse
Before training as a vet nurse, I worked in a local animal shelter and have worked at Delaware for 7 years after qualifying in 2008.
As well as my vet nurse training, I have completed a Certificate & Diploma in Feline Nursing. These courses have enabled me to make some small, but significant changes at our Castle Cary practice towards reducing stress in the cats visiting us. In making these changes, the Castle Cary practice was awarded with Feline Friendly Practice Accreditation from ISFM last year.
My spare time is spent looking after my three cats and two Labrador's. I also enjoy crafts, reading and photography.
Job Titles:
- Lauren Hallgate Veterinary Care Assistant
- Veterinary Care Assistant
Job Titles:
- Lucy Wood Veterinary Care Assistant
- Veterinary Care Assistant
Job Titles:
- Registered Veterinary Nurse Practitioner
- RVN DipCABT NCert ( AnBeh ) Registered Veterinary Nurse Practitioner
Lynne has worked at Delaware since 1999 and qualified as an RVN in 2003. She has specialised in small animal behaviour, gaining a diploma in Companion Animal Behaviour & Training, and more recently a Nursing Certificate in Animal Behaviour. She now offers behaviour consultations to all Delaware clients. Lynne also runs a highly successful Puppy PreSchool, providing new puppy owners with all the tools they need to create their perfect canine companion. She works across all species departments.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Administrative Team
- Lynne Walters Stock Controller
- Stock Controller
Job Titles:
- Registered Veterinary Nurse
Job Titles:
- Rose Cairns SVN Student Veterinary Nurse
- Student Veterinary Nurse
- SVN Student Veterinary Nurse
Job Titles:
- Registered Veterinary Nurse
- Rosey Bradburn RVN Registered Veterinary Nurse
- RVN Registered Veterinary Nurse
Job Titles:
- Sammy Elliott Veterinary Care Assistant
- Veterinary Care Assistant
Job Titles:
- Member of the Administrative Team
- Sandy Kinloch Small Animal Receptionist
- Small Animal Receptionist
Job Titles:
- Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon
Job Titles:
- Member of the Administrative Team
- Practice Director
- Sarah Staniforth Practice Director
I joined Delaware in 2008 which was my introduction to the veterinary industry. Having worked previously in a family run business, I understand the importance of working as a team and recognising and appreciating the work others do. I try to provide the very best support I can to everyone that works at Delaware, and at the same time continue to look at ways in which we can exceed our client's expectations.
Outside of work my life is just as busy with my husband, three teenage children and a dog. Not surprisingly, our Cockerpoo, Devon, is the easiest one to deal with! I try to make sure that I appreciate the moments of quality family time, even if it is just breakfast together on a Sunday morning or movie nights at home on a Saturday evening
Job Titles:
- Cert AVP SAM MRCVS Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon
Job Titles:
- Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon
Job Titles:
- Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon
Job Titles:
- Member of the Administrative Team
- Small Animal Receptionist
- Victoria Cave Small Animal Receptionist