PAXTON VETS - Key Persons
I joined the Paxton team in May 2022. I originally started working in Veterinary practices as a Veterinary Care Assistant in 2014 and qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in November 2021. I have also had lots of work experience at rescue centres and attended a study trip to South Africa. I have a keen interest in anaesthesia and would like to gain a certificate in this field in the future. At home I live with my cat Dexter, tortoise Tilly and my tropical fish. In my spare time I am a keen swimmer and also enjoy spending time with her friends and family, along with reading, walking and listening to music.
I have always had a passion for animal care and knew this path of career was right for me from an early age. I studied animal care prior to later gaining my Veterinary Nurse Diploma in Helsinki, Finland in 2003. I have lived in London since 2010 and joined this lovely practice where I achieved my British Nurse Registration in 2018.
I have recently re-joined the permanent team at Paxton and my favourite part of the job is meeting all your furry friends during consultations!
Becky joined the Paxton team in June 2005 after completing work placement here during her veterinary nurse training. She Graduated from Middlesex University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Nursing. She gained her ISFM certificate in Feline nursing in March 2019. She lives with her little west highland terrier, who also enjoys spending time at the clinic and being spoilt. She has a keen interest in cat and dog behaviour. Outside of work she enjoys going to concerts and travelling and often combines the two together.
I was born and raised in South London surrounded by chickens, ducks, budgies, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters while I was growing up. All of my family's interesting pets resulted in me never outgrowing the childhood dream of becoming a vet!
I moved up to Nottingham vet school in 2017, graduating in 2022, with particular interests in ophthalmology and soft tissue surgery.
I moved to Paxton vets after working for just over a year in busy hospital, and another small animal clinic.
Outside of work I love going out with out with my friends and I am partial to a festival or two every year! I try and travel as much as I can to experience new cities, cuisine and beaches. Between the fun I like to keep fit playing netball and running the occasional marathon.
Hello, I am Eliska, a recent addition to the Paxton Vets family. After years of being a loyal customer, I transitioned from pet owner to a member of this wonderful team. My background is deeply rooted in hospitality and as a lover of both animals and people I have found that being on reception, I can get the best of both worlds.
At home, I am a proud mother of two delightful girls, fostering a love for animals within my family. In addition to my canine companion and two feline friends, we have shared our home with a variety of pets, including rats, hamsters, and even a snow leopard gecko. I look forward to meeting you when you stop in with your pets.
I am originally from South London but relocated to Bristol at 18, where I graduated from the University of Bristol Vet School in 2014.
I first joined the Paxtons Team in 2016 and thoroughly enjoyed my time here but my growing need for an adventure pulled me away and so I left to explore the world in a sailboat with my husband. While we were away I applied my veterinary training to voluntary roles aboard.
In 2020 I rejoined the Paxton Team and I am very happy to be back. I particularly enjoy surgery.
Hannah has been working with Paxton Vets since June 2019 having previously worked at another surgery for 6years.
"I qualified as a Veterinary Care Assistant back in 2015. Since a child I have always wanted to work with animals and nurse them back to health so, I can not wait to become a Registered Veterinary Nurse and eventually specialise in caring for paediatric animals to fulfil my dream job!
I live at home with my two hand rear Chihuahua X, Peanut and Edward and my three cats Beanie, Sully and Mitten.
In my spare time I love to spend as much time and go on adventures with my doggos to make up for the hours I am not with them whilst working, fostering and hand rearing puppies and kittens and cat sitting whilst owners are away on holiday."
My name is Klarissa Jones and I am the newest Receptionist at Paxton Vets Clifton road. I have worked there for a few months and love what I do. Before I started at Paxton Vets I did volunteering for scan Angels travelling to check lost and found pets microchips to reunite them with their owners.
I still currently do this in my spare time, along with collecting stray pets and some that have sadly passed over the rainbow Bridge.
I absolutely adore animals, always have, always will. Ever since i was a child i wanted to care for them in any way I could and seeing their little faces every day makes my job the best!
I have 5 beautiful cats of my own Skylah, Bailey, Brandy, Shadow and the youngest also naughtiest Mylo.
Hi, my name's Liam and I'm an animal care assistant here at Paxton Vets having started in September 2020. I graduated from Oxford Brookes University with a degree in Animal Biology and Conservation. Conservation is a passion of mine and I'd like to go into that career field in the future. I'd like to specifically help with the conservation of cheetahs, and one day hope to volunteer at the Cheetah Conservation Fund in Namibia. I have two cats, a big fluffball, Oscar, and a curious kitten, Marzipan. I am a keen photographer and enjoy a good hike. Fun fact: I am 6 foot 5, so I only just fit through most doorways!
I was born and raised in Venezuela where I graduated as a marine biologist in 2012. I moved to the UK in 2014 because I wanted to improve my English, little did I know I would end up discovering veterinary nursing as a career and falling in love with it.
Recently I completed an Advance Program in Veterinary Nursing of Small Mammals where I expanded my knowledge about small furries. On top of that I have done lots of webinars about rabbit husbandry, hospitalisation, general anaesthesia.
I joined Paxton's in May 2023 and I am loving working with such a knowledgeable, dedicated and passionate team.
Hi, I am looking forward to meeting you and your pets and to be able to assist you. My background is in administration and reception and my love of animals has brought me to Paxton. I have owned several dogs, a couple of cats, chickens and a snake. Hope to be a pet owner again one day, in the meantime I will enjoy meeting all the pets that come in.
Sally has been with Paxton Vets since August 2016 having worked in the city for many years and also volunteered for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home every weekend for a year. Sally lives with her husband and is owned by her ragdoll cat "Maximus" and her tortie "Molly".