We are now a registered nurse training practice, so from time to time we may have temporary student nurses visiting us.
Liz Copas, Student Veterinary Nurse
Liz joined the practice in 1999 initially just covering out of hours whilst her children were young, now they are older she works 5 mornings in the nursing team. She will returning to college this September to enrol in the Registered Veterinary nurse course As well as having a wealth of nursing experience, Liz has successfully trained a number of agility dogs. Liz has a complete menagrie dogs, cats, chickens, ferrets and ponies. She shares all of this with her husband and two children.
Debbie Matthews, Nursing Team
Debbie joined the practice in July 2005 having moved from South Africa to the UK. She has extensive experience having worked in a practice there. Debbie works part time covering both reception and nursing. Debbie lives in Newbury with her husband, son and daughter.
Melissa Cameron, Student Veterinary Nurse
Melissa joined us in August 2007 having succesfully completed a Diploma in Animal Care at Sparsholt College. Melissa passed her level 3 Registered Veterinary Nursing exams in August 2011 and will sit the practical exam in March 2012. Melissa lives in Kintbury with her partner and dog.
Karen Dumbleton, Trainee Veterinary Nurse
Karen is taking the 4 year Veterinary Nursing Degree course at Hartpury College and is in the middle of a one year placement with us. Karen passed her level 3 Registered Veterinary Nursing exams in August 2011 and will return to University in January 2012 to complete her degree.