KINGFISHER VETS - Key Persons


Alison Townsend RVN

Job Titles:
  • Alison Townsend RVN Veterinary Nurse
  • RVN Veterinary Nurse
  • Veterinary Nurse

Amanda Higgs

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Reception Team
  • Receptionist
  • Amanda Higgs Receptionist
I joined Kingfisher on Reception in January 2022 and I really enjoy working here. Previously I worked at Ferne Animal Sanctuary for 7 years. I was head of cattery and took home 2 cats that I still have today. I have qualified as a fitness instructor and makeup artist since then but I chose to come back to working with animals which I love.

Amber Sharp

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Reception Team
  • Receptionist
  • Amber Sharp Receptionist

Andrew Carpenter

Job Titles:
  • Clinical Director

Anna Francis VCA

Job Titles:
  • Anna Francis VCA Veterinary Care Assistant
  • VCA Veterinary Care Assistant
  • Veterinary Care Assistant

Anne Gratrick

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Reception Team
  • Receptionist
  • Anne Gratrick Receptionist

Carla Watmore RVN

Job Titles:
  • Carla Watmore RVN Veterinary Nurse
  • RVN Veterinary Nurse
  • Veterinary Nurse

Claire Chedzoy RVN

Job Titles:
  • Claire Chedzoy RVN Head Nurse - Martock
  • Head Nurse - Martock
  • RVN Head Nurse - Martock
I qualified from Bristol University in 2005 with a BSc Hons in Veterinary Nursing and Practice Administration. I have enjoyed working in first opinion and referral practices and I have been lucky to spend some time working abroad in Kenya and India. I enjoy the varied nature of being a Veterinary Nurse and all the challenges that it brings. I get great satisfaction in helping our patients to recover from illness and surgery. In my role, I am continually looking at improving the service we offer to our patients and clients so we can provide the best possible care.

Danielle Atkinson

Job Titles:
  • Danielle Atkinson SVN Student Veterinary Nurse
  • Student Veterinary Nurse
  • SVN Student Veterinary Nurse

Evelina Parsons

Job Titles:
  • Evelina Parsons MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon

Georgina Rutter

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Reception Team
  • Receptionist
  • Georgina Rutter Receptionist

Grace Perry RVN

Job Titles:
  • Grace Perry RVN Veterinary Nurse
  • RVN Veterinary Nurse
  • Veterinary Nurse

Jade Switzer RVN

Job Titles:
  • Jade Switzer RVN Veterinary Nurse
  • RVN Veterinary Nurse
  • Veterinary Nurse

Jane Cockle

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Administrative Team
  • Office Administrator
  • Jane Cockle Office Administrator

Jennifer Baker

Job Titles:
  • Veterinary Surgeon

Jenny Allen

Job Titles:
  • Veterinary Surgeon

Jessica Manley

Job Titles:
  • Jessica Manley SVN Student Veterinary Nurse
  • Student Veterinary Nurse
  • SVN Student Veterinary Nurse

Jessica Marks RVN

Job Titles:
  • Jessica Marks RVN Veterinary Nurse
  • RVN Veterinary Nurse
  • Veterinary Nurse

Jo Downting RVN

Job Titles:
  • Head
  • Nurse

Jodie Ovens RVN

Job Titles:
  • Jodie Ovens RVN Veterinary Nurse
  • RVN Veterinary Nurse
  • Veterinary Nurse

Julie Foster

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Reception Team
  • Receptionist
  • Julie Foster Receptionist

Kate King RVN

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Administrative Team
  • Practice Manager
  • Kate King RVN Practice Manager
  • RVN Practice Manager
I qualified as a nurse in 1988 and have worked in both small and large animal practices for over 30 years. I joined Kingfisher in 2014 where I had been Crewkerne's Head nurse until I moved into the Practice Manager role in 2021. Outside work I enjoy spending time with my family, going for walks in the countryside and a good pub lunch! As well as going away in our caravan exploring the UK. At home we have a collection of ponies, chickens, cats and a dog.

Katherine Goodison

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Reception Team
  • Receptionist
  • Katherine Goodison Receptionist

Katie Greenfield ANA

Job Titles:
  • Animal Nursing Assistant
  • Katie Greenfield ANA Animal Nursing Assistant

Kelly Marchant RVN

Job Titles:
  • Kelly Marchant RVN Veterinary Nurse
  • RVN Veterinary Nurse
  • Veterinary Nurse

Kim Vincent RVN

Job Titles:
  • Kim Vincent RVN Veterinary Nurse
  • RVN Veterinary Nurse
  • Veterinary Nurse

Kylie Channon-Durant

Job Titles:
  • Head Nurse - Taunton
  • RVN Head Nurse - Taunton

Louise Huntley RVN

Job Titles:
  • Louise Huntley RVN Veterinary Nurse
  • RVN Veterinary Nurse
  • Veterinary Nurse

Lucie Callow

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Reception Team
  • Receptionist
  • Lucie Callow Receptionist

Mell Cooke RVN

Job Titles:
  • Head Nurse - Chard
  • Mell Cooke RVN Head Nurse - Chard
  • Veterinary Nurse
Mell Cooke qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 1994 and worked in several practices in Berkshire before realising her dream and moving to Somerset. her interests include all aspects of patient rehabilitation and canine behaviour. Outside work she has two border collies to keep her busy.

Naomi Spracklen RVN

Job Titles:
  • Naomi Spracklen RVN Veterinary Nurse
  • RVN Veterinary Nurse
  • Veterinary Nurse

Nikki Wiltshire

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Reception Team
  • Receptionist
  • Nikki Wiltshire Receptionist

Oana Ratusca

Job Titles:
  • Veterinary Surgeon

Phil Boyer

Job Titles:
  • GP Cert SAM Veterinary Surgeon

Raman Coore

Job Titles:
  • Ophthal Dip LHP MRCVS Clinical Director

Rebecca Broadbent

Job Titles:
  • Rebecca Broadbent SVN Student Veterinary Nurse
  • Student Veterinary Nurse
  • SVN Student Veterinary Nurse

Sally Bowditch RVN

Job Titles:
  • Sally Bowditch RVN Veterinary Nurse

Sarah Scott RVN

Job Titles:
  • Sarah Scott RVN Head Nurse - Crewkerne

Shirley Bunker

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Reception Team
  • Receptionist
  • Shirley Bunker Receptionist

Suzanne Elliott RVN

Job Titles:
  • Suzanne Elliott RVN Veterinary Nurse

Tracy Luker RVN

Job Titles:
  • Tracy Luker RVN Head Nurse

Vicky Julier

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Reception Team
  • Receptionist
  • Vicky Julier Receptionist

Zoe Capozolli

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Reception Team
  • Receptionist
  • Zoe Capozolli Receptionist
I qualified from Bridgwater College as a Farm Secretary. Having spent many years working for the Western Gazette and Yeovil Express in various roles took a change of direction and joined Kingfisher in 2008.