The Team
Veterinary Surgeon
Lucy Travers BVSc CertAVP MRCVS
Lucy qualified from Liverpool University in 2006 and gained a Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice in 2017. She has always worked with companion animals bar the odd alpaca and pet sheep! Having experience in many areas of small animal work she has particular interest in
medical cases and surgery. She is an OV (Official Veterinarian) and so can write animal health certificates for pet travel.
Veterinary Surgeon
Anna-marie Knight BVetMed GPCert (Derm) MRCVS
Anna-marie qualified from the Royal Veterinary College in 2002. She has a special interest and advanced certificate in skin disease (Dermatology). She also has a qualification in veterinary acupuncture. She also holds the OV qualification
Veterinary Surgeon
Anna Atkins BVetMed MRCVS
Anna graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2000. She has always worked in small animal practice, working for the PDSA for 14 years. She is a very experienced soft tissue surgeon and has a keen interest in ultrasonography and echocardiography.
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Veterinary Nurse
Amiee Nicholas RVN
Amiee is a qualified veterinary nurse. She has been working in Veterinary practice since 2014 and has experience with a range of exotics species including otters and possums! Amiee has a passion for lab work, anaesthesia and looking after our patients, particularly those in cat ward.
Veterinary Nurse Lead
Sally Gough RVN
Sally has been working as a veterinary nurse since 2005. She is a clinical coach which means she works with Bottle Green training to teach our students. She has particular interests in anaesthesia and emergency medicine and enjoys walks with her energetic Jack Russell terrier called Eddie.
Veterinary Nurse
Sue Williams RVN
Sue has recently joined us and has been working as a nurse for many years. She enjoys walking her dog Nixie and running. She is getting married this year, we are looking forward to celebrating with her!
Veterinary Nurse
Laura Hurst RVN
Laura is our newest recruit! Joining us from another Derby practice. She has great experience and we are very pleased she decided to join us.
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Student Veterinary Nurse
Chloe Rathbone
Chloe is just going into her second year of training to become a qualified Veterinary nurse. She is flying through college. She is enjoying all aspects of the job, with a particular interest in rabbits and rodents. She has a dog and 3 cats at home.
Student Veterinary Nurse
Megan Corbin
Megan is just about to start her first year of training to become a qualified Veterinary nurse. She has always had an interest in animals and we have known her since she was at school. She just kept coming back to Veterinary after spending time at University and dog grooming. She has a cheeky Cockerpoo at home.
RECEPTIONIST
Sarah Steele
Sarah has worked at a Vets for years doing both reception and care roles. She is always a friendly welcoming face and enjoys her role. She has a menagerie of cats, dogs and horses at home. We are yet to get that elusive picture of her!
RECEPTIONIST
Gill Reed
Gill has worked in Veterinary practice for many years. She is a very friendly welcoming face and looks after us all. She does all of our insurance admin and so if you have a question to ask about that she is your person. This is Gill with one of her 4 dogs Digby.
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Emma - Jayne Rudkin
We now are offering an in-house physiotherapy service run by Emma - Jayne who has a BSC hons in Veterinary physiotherapy.
In her words 'Veterinary Physiotherapy aims to provide a treatment that is non-invasive supporting musculoskeletal, neurological conditions as well as post and pre-operative conditions using an individually developed treatment plan. It also provides support for senior pets that have begun to struggle with their daily routine. Veterinary Physiotherapy can provide support for every individual whether it is performance enhancement or maintenance care, we aim to provide each animal with a high-quality life.'