Our Team Members

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    Emma

    Clinical Director

    RVN CVPM PgCert (VBM)

    Emma qualified in 2007 and has continued to improve her knowledge, recently achieving an advanced practitioner certificate in veterinary business management and becoming a Clinical Director of the practice. When she is not working you'll find her horse riding, and spends time with friends, family and her cat Ralph, who thinks he’s human.

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    Andy

    Clinical Director

    BVSc MRCVS

    Andy previously worked for Park Vets as a new graduate veterinary surgeon in 2011 having qualified from the University of Bristol the same year. After 7 years with Park Andy left to experience different areas of the veterinary profession. In March 2022 Andy returned to Park Vets as a Clinical Director.
    Andy enjoys small animal medicine and imaging. In addition, he finds the management of veterinary practice very interesting.
    Andy believes that building a rapport with clients, patients and colleagues is very important and he looks forward to meeting you all!

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    Thalia

    Clinical Director

    BSC BVSc MRCVS

    Thalia graduated from Bristol University in 2010. She has worked at Park ever since, apart from a two year spell as the resident shelter vet at the Grenada SPCA, in the West Indies. She enjoys all aspects of small animal medicine and surgery, with a particular interest in soft tissue surgery and feline medicine.

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    Laura

    Clinical Director

    BVSc PgCertDent (WBIS) MRCVS

    Laura qualified from the University of Liverpool in 2012 and originally started her career as a mixed animal vet. After a few years Laura migrated to just small animal work where she found her love of dentistry. Laura completed her post graduate certificate in Small Animal Dentistry in 2021 and then became Clinical Director of Park later that year. Laura loves to read and is often found with her head in a book when she is not socialising with the team or on the phone to her clients.

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    Andy

    Veterinary Surgeon

    WPhD BVSc MRCVS

    Andy graduated from Bristol University, and returned there a few years later to do his PhD. He has been with Park since 2005 and these days focuses mostly on surgery, particularly orthopaedics. Outside of work, family life keeps him busy but, when he can, he enjoys the many outdoor opportunities offered by south Wales for walking and cycling.

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    Jess

    Veterinary Surgeon

    BVM&S MRCVS

    Jess graduated from The Royal School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh, in 2004, and joined Park in 2012. She  and is something of a connoisseur of Netflix, Amazon, Prosecco and caffeine – although not all at the same time!

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    Rhiannon

    Vet Surgeon

    BVetMed MRCVS
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    Morgan

    Veterinary Surgeon

    BVSc MRCVS

    Morgan qualified from the University of Bristol in 2011. She has worked in mixed practice since, and enjoys surgery on small and large animals, as well as meeting clients new and old. Outside of work she enjoys playing squash and can often be found helping out on the farm at home.

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    Jonny

    Vet Surgeon

    BVetMed PgC(SAS) MRCVS
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    Lorna

    Veterinary Surgeon

    BVM&S MRCVS

    Lorna graduated from Edinburgh Vet School in 2020 and joined the team in September that year. She enjoys all aspects of small animal practice but has a particular interest in feline medicine. Outside of work Lorna enjoys baking and exploring her new home in South Wales.

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    Alice

    Veterinary Surgeon

    BVSc MRCVS
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    Michaela

    Veterinary Surgeon

    BVSc MRCVS

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    Florence

    Veterinary Surgeon

    BVSc MRCVS

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    Cristina

    Veterinary Surgeon

    MRCVS

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    Rochelle

    Veterinary Surgeon

    BVSc MRCVS

    Dr Rochelle graduated in 2016 at University of Pretoria. She started working in Park Vets in March 2021. She has experience in emergency care and worked at 24h specialist practices, since graduating. She enjoys hiking with her family and Great Dane on her off time.

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    Eve

    Vet surgeon

    BVetMed (Hons) MRCVS

    Coming soon

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    Daniel

    Vet surgeon

    MRCVS

    Coming soon

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    Lauren B

    Vet Surgeon

    BVSc MRCVS
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    Becca

    Vet surgeon

    BSc (hons), BVSc MRCVS

    Coming soon

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    Laura

    RVN Operational Nursing Lead

    RVN

    Laura started with the practice in 1997 as a trainee vet nurse, qualified in 2002 and has been our head nurse since 2007. Her main area of responsibility is overseeing the day to day running of the nursing staff and general management duties. Outside of work, she enjoys taking her terriers Daisy and Poppy.

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    Sian

    RVN Clinical Nursing Lead

    DipHECVN DipAVN RVN

    Sian trained at Park Vets and qualified in 2006 and is one of the senior veterinary nurses.
    Her main areas of interest include small animal radiology and anaesthesia. She is also the practice in-house radiation protection supervisor. Outside of work, she enjoys walking her adorable Labradors Betsy and Roxy and supporting the Wales rugby team.

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    Nicola

    RVN Dermatology Advisor

    Dip RVN

    Nicola joined us in 2005 and qualified as a registered veterinary nurse in 2009. She is interested in lab work and microscopy, and now runs our in-house laboratory. She doesn’t currently have any pets, but with her partner she fosters strays that are brought into the practice until we can find them a forever home.

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    Claire R

    RVN

    Bsc (Hons) RVN

    Claire qualified as a veterinary nurse from Harper Adams University in 2019, and loves her job as she finds it rewarding to be able to have a positive impact on the lives of our patients and clients. Outside work she enjoys exploring Cardiff, running and spending too much time watching Netflix!

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    Lizzie

    RVN

    RVN

    Lizzie joined the team at the start of 2021, having previously worked in charity and non-profit veterinary clinics, including Battersea Dogs and Cats Home and The Animal Trust in Manchester. She also spent a year in Vietnam, volunteering at an international veterinary clinic. Outside work she enjoys cooking, reading and spending time with her rescue cat, Jess, who she has had since her time at Battersea!

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    Hollie

    RVN

    Bsc (Hons) ISFM Cert (FN) Dip (FN) RVN

    Hollie qualified as a veterinary nurse from Harper Adams University in 2016, and has a particular interest in feline care, completing the feline nursing certificate in 2019. Outside of work she is owned by Frank, Tod and Kiara, her three rescue cats, and enjoys shopping for interesting socks to wear at work!

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    Hannah

    RVN

    BSc (Hons) RVN

    Coming Soon...

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    Jane E

    Senior RVN Diabetic Advisor

    Dip RVN BA(Hons)

    Jane qualified as a veterinary nurse in 1998, and began clinical coaching students four years later in 2002. She is interested in nurse clinics and physiotherapy, and in her spare time she likes to be with her family.

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    Cat

    RVN

    Dip RVN

    Cat is a qualified veterinary nurse here at Park, and has been with us in the practice since 2017. In 2020 she took on the responsibility for any hedgehogs we have brought in, caring for them and rehabilitating them back to the wild, something she has found a brilliant experience and hopes to carry on throughout her career.

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    Katie

    RVN

    FdSc RVN

    Katie qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2016 and started with the team in 2018. She has a particular interest in medical nursing and laboratory work. Outside of work, she spends a lot of time on the Cardiff drag scene, going for picturesque walks or doing jigsaw puzzles and crosswords. She lives with her labrador Gwilym and her cat Polly. 

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    Jade J

    RVN

    Jade joined us in 2016, and qualified as a veterinary nurse here at Park. In her spare time she enjoys dog walking and horse riding. At home she has two dogs, Beau the terrier and Ernie the golden retriever, as well as Billie and Sylvester the tortoises and Luna the leopard gecko.

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    Chloe

    RVN

    Chloe graduated from the University of South Wales in 2020 with a degree in veterinary nursing. She is particularly interested in emergency and critical care, and anaesthesia. At home she has two dogs, Luna the Staffy and Rosie the Bichon Frise. Her hobbies include spending time with her dogs and family, reading and walking.

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    Emily

    RVN

    Emily graduated from University of South Wales with a first class BA hons degree in 2017. She joined the team in March 2021, began her Veterinary Nurse training in September 2021 and in December 2023 she became a fully qualified RVN . In her spare time she enjoys doing ballet, going to concerts and socialising with friends.

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    Lucy

    RVN

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    Lois

    RVN

    Lois graduated from Hartpury University with an Equine Science degree in 2019. She joined the team in March 2021 as an Animal Nursing Assistant and began her Veterinary Nurse training in September 2021 at Usk College. Lois qualified as an RVN in December 2023. In her spare time she enjoys riding her horse Star, walking dog Barney and spending time with her cat Merlin.

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    Kate M

    ANA

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    Eleanor

    SVN

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    Kate I

    SVN

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    Rebecca H

    SVN

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    Debbie J

    Nursing Assistant

    Debbie joined our Pontypridd branch in 1999, back before it was part of Park, and has been with the team for as long as Pontypridd has! She is particularly interested in anaesthesia work, and has gained qualifications in the field. In her spare time she has two kids and does lots of walking, as well as running the occasional 5k!

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    Flynn

    Receptionist

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    Clare H

    Receptionist

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    Debbie N

    Receptionist

    Deb has been a part of the team since 2002 as a receptionist. She loves spending time with her family, especially her four grandchildren, and travelling to her holiday home in west Wales. She likes to keep fit and eating out with friends, as well as travelling around the world.

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    Lisa M E

    Receptionist

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    Rebecca

    Receptionist

    Becky is a member of our reception team who joined us January 2022. Prior to working at Park, Becky has worked in other veterinary practices on reception. Becky enjoys working for Park for our family feel and caring nature. She's very welcoming for clients and loves to chat. Becky's love of animals drew her to working in this sector, a love which she shares for her lovely french bulldog Nacho.

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    Jane

    Receptionist

    Jane has worked as a receptionist at our Pontypridd surgery since 2008 and enjoys meeting clients old and new. She is a real animal lover, and over the years she has kept many pets from dogs to horses. Outside work she supports her grandchildren playing rugby for a local club, spends time in her caravan and bakes cakes.

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    Anne

    Receptionist

    Anne joined our Penarth branch in 2007, while the team have cared for her pets for 30 years. At home she has George, a stray cat who she rehomed in 2015. When not in work you will find her at the gym or hill walking in the Brecon Beacons. She enjoys nothing better than a vegan supper washed down with a few glasses of wine!

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    Bonnie

    Head Receptionist

    Bonnie joined the team in 2019, and enjoys meeting all of the animals that come into the practice – as well as their owners! In her spare time she likes to visit west Wales in her caravan, with her two dogs. She loves animals, which was the main reason she chose to change careers and join Park.

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    Clare

    Insurance Coordinator

    Clare has worked at Park Vets since 2017. She comes from a retail background and works in the office handling insurance claims. She enjoys the challenges of a busy office environment and the close knit team.She spends most of her spare time with her grandson.

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    Kat C

    Receptionist

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    Jade E

    Finance and Marketing Executive

    Jade has worked in the veterinary industry since 2015 and enjoys dealing with the day to day admin in our office. She has had a love for animals all her life, and adopted a rescue cat in 2015, named Bodhi Zafa and a Labrador named Bailey. In her spare time she plays the piano, tennis and travels back home to Devon to spend time with family and days on the beach.

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    Katrina B

    Receptionist

    Katrina joined Park Vets in 2020 having always had a passion for animals – being a member of our team fulfils a lifelong ambition to work with animals. In her spare time Katrina enjoys swimming and running, and hopes one day to be a proud owner of an Italian greyhound puppy!

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    Natasha

    Administrator

    Natasha joined the team in 2019 and loves spending her time with all the animals in the practice, especially the puppies – if there is one in the building, she can usually be found nearby! She has four dogs and a rescue rabbit, and can usually be found cwtched up on the sofa with her twin boys.

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    Rhianne

    Debt Coordinator

    Rhianne joined the team as a receptionist in 2019, and currently works as an account coordinator, supporting clinical staff in admin areas. She loves her job, and believes that the Park team truly feels like a family. Outside of work she spends time with family, goes to the gym and studies for a degree in forensic psychology.

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    Samantha

    Receptionist

    Samantha joined the reception team in 2021 and is delighted to be at Park due to her passion for animals. At home she has a big, friendly fluffball, Oliver the Norwegian forest cat, and hopes to adopt more to keep him company! Outside of work she enjoys socialising, horse riding, Disney films and holidays in Greece.

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    Amanda

    Receptionist

    Amanda joined our Penarth branch in 2021. She is the proud owner of Cavendish the cat.
    Amanda enjoys cooking and trying to create dishes from different countries. She also enjoys walking, yoga and sitting down to watch a good box set crime drama.