Meet the advisors
Meet Our Team
Our dedicated community of caring pet advisors is waiting to offer you advice, second opinions and support.
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David Brooks
Small animal general surgery and medicine plus emergency and critical care experience Read more...
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Matthew Homfray
All aspects of small animal medicine and surgery, with interests in reproduction and oncology. Read more...
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Selena Carnell
Qualified as a VN in 1998, and took the City and Guilds Certificate in the nursing of Exotic Species.
My last work place was a small animal clinic dealing with oncology, cardiology, medicine, orthapaedics, exotics and soft tissue surgery. Read more... -
Stacey Crompton
I qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2004 at a busy 1st opinion clinic. After 4 years in this clinic I moved to an emergency hospital, mainly being involved with intensive care nursing. I have also run nursing clinics and puppy parties since 2000.
I then moved to ER Vets and was employed as a night nurse dealing with numerous emergencies on a daily basis, from pregnancy advice to road traffic accidents. Now employed at an orthopaedic referral centre as a surgical nurse. Read more... -
Brian Spar
Associate Veterinarian at Terry Animal Hospital 2003-present Read more...
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Angela Spar
I worked for a short while after qualifying from the Royal Veterinary College in London (2002) at a small animal and exotic practice in Dudley, UK. After this I crossed the pond to America and have since worked at Terry Animal Hospital as an associate veterinarian working mostly with dogs and cats. I have a special interest in dermatology. Read more...
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Torunn Beurling
1 year experience in a busy 100% small animal surgery. I have developed an interest in soft tissue surgery and also have a special interest in exotic pets. I now work in a clinic that has got a special emphasis on exotic pets and zoo animals. Read more...
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Deepa Gopinath
3 years' experience in small animal general practice in both Australia and the UK. Currently doing a small animal rotating internship at a University in the UK. Aspire to specialise in small animal surgery. Read more...
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Helen Fines
8.5 years experience in mixed practice, including 2 years full time in companion animal emergency clinic. Special interest and experience in canine behavioural problems. Read more...
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zoe kirk
I have been qualified as a vet since 2001. I worked in Banbury for 1 year and then moved to Chipping Norton in 2002 where I have been based for the last 5 years. This is a RCVS accredited small animal practice. I have a keen interest in Surgery and Behaviour. I am passionate about what I do and am especially keen to educate people in the proper way to train dogs but welcome any questions about dog and cat behaviour. I am currently studying to become a dog psychologist. I am qualified in veterinary acupuncture which is a very effective treatment for managing chronic pain and welcome questions about this too. I have a great deal of experience in general cat and dog practice but also am very knowledgable about rabbits, rats and guinea-pigs. I pride myself in keeping up to date and have attended many courses relevant to every day small animal practice. Read more...
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Rosie Barclay
I have been a qualified companion animal behavioural counsellor for 7 years. I am a full member of The Association for Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC) and a fully accredited certificated clinical behaviourist (CCAB). I run my own consultancy in Jersey (Channel Islands) dealing mainly with dogs and cats via veterinary referral. I hold a BSC (Hons) in Zoology and an MPhil in animal behaviour and welfare from Nottingham University UK. I was regularly featured on Channel Fours "Pet Rescue" as a behavioural expert and a contributing author in "The APBC Book of Companion Animal Behaviour!. I have also recently published my own book "Good Dog? Bad dog" which concentrates on changing the traditional views of how we perceive and treat our dogs. Read more...
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Jo Philpott
Qualified as Vet Nurse in Jan 2005 after 2 years on the job training (NVQ 2 and 3 passed with credit). I locumed at various small animal 1st opinion and referal practices for 18 months and then became head nurse at a 4 nurse practice for 18 months. I have recently moved closer to my family and am now a member of a 6 nurse small animal practice. Read more...
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Samantha Adams
The Ark Veterinary Practice
October 2003- June 2004
Heathcote Veterinary Centre
June 2004- August 2006
Avonvale Veterinary Centres
August 2006- present
Carry out all duties of veterinary nurse, CPD in rabbits, physiotherapy and surgical procedures:mass removals and suturing. Currently studying BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing with Business Management at Morton Morrell, Warwickshire. Read more... -
Alison Williams
I am currently Head Nurse at a busy small animal practice in the city.
I qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 2000 and have been nursing since 1996.
I am about to obtain my Pet health Counsellor certificate in June this year and also lecture at the BVNA congress on wildlife in October. Read more... -
Matthew Gurney
Jul 2003-Oct 2003 Locum in small animal practice
Oct 2003-Jan 2006 Mixed practice vet
Current Position
Resident in Anaesthesia and Critical Care
Locum for Vets Now Emergency Clinics Read more... -
Selina Reid
I have been veterinary nursing since 2000. I qualified in 2004, passing NVQ Level 3 with credit. I have worked at several practices including two very busy hospitals.
In 2007 I achieved an HE Certificate in Applied Animal Behaviour and have been doing pet behaviour consults for 1 year.
I also teach part time at an agricultural college in subjects such as veterinary nursing and animal behaviour. Read more... -
Barry St.george
Objectives and Goals:
After 18 years of Small animal care and Having the luxury of working in progressive veterinary Clinics with a great staff of Technicians and Veterinarians.
I wish to learn more, enhance my talent and skills. I thrive on fast pace & busy environment.
Exemplary Employee:
Hard working, efficient and Leads by example
I have strived hard to establish a strong, positive and professional work ethic. I am extremely hard working, Honest, Reliable, Ability to work on my own and as a team member. I Take Great pride in my work and have fun doing so. I lead by example and handle each situation on an individual basis. I’m a fast learner and detailed oriented. I have a great love and respect for animals.
My work ethics are Exemplary. Some of my specialties include Animal handling, Multi tasking, work well under pressure, Time management and detailed efficiency. what I may lack in experience or Knowledge, in time, I more then make up in my ability and skill to meet or exceed at almost any task given me.
Broad Knowledge & Responsibilities:
(assisted) Arthroscopic surgery Laser surgery
(assisted) Laparoscopic surgery Vet Pro & Baxter I.V. Pumps
Endoscope VetSpecs and Vet tronics E.K.G
Ultrasound Ellman Suritron cautery
Anesthesia delivery system-ventilator Tuttnauer, Pelton & Crane autoclaves
Manual -Anesthesia Anprolene gas sterilizer
Image-x70 plus Dental -xrays Impromed & Idexx veterinary software
Idexx digital -radiography Lyon pro-care27 Intensive care unit
Hand Dip & Auto processing Film x rays
Idexx Vet test 8008 , vet lyte, Laser cyte
Animal Handling: Placing i.v. catheters : obtaining blood samples :
Client education
Given limited training on different aspects to the Kennel staff, vet assistants and other -technicians.
Scrubbed in and assisted in surgery. Conducted Routine maintenance on many of clinics –instruments.
Limited OSHA compliance : Great customer service : Monitor patient under anesthesia
Routine dentals: answering client concerns/questions on phone: follow up calls from previous day
Infectious & chemotherapy waste disposal: Dispensing prescribed medication: post surgical -discharge instruction and education.
On call for emergencies such as bloating: hit by car : orthopedic and spinal injuries and C sections to name a few.
Work Experience & Education:
Metzger Animal Hospital, State College, PA , 1999 – Present Veterinary Technician
, Merrick, NY 1990 – 1999 Veterinary Technician / Kennel -Supervisor
Bide-A-Wee Home Association, Wantagh, NY 1988 – 1990 Kennel worker / Adoptions
Education :
Small Animal Care (1985) Nassau Technological Center – Nassau County, New York Read more... -
Paul Guckian
100 % Small animal for 3 years both surgical and medicakl duties.Before that 100% Horse work. Read more...
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Holly Marvin
I have worked at several animal hospitals including an externship at the Animal Medical Center. The last animal hospital I worked at before the birth of my daughter was Animal General in NYC. I performed various duties including medicating patients, placed catheters, venipuncture, took xrays, assisted in surgery, and performed dentals. I also assisted in client education and answered many questions in person and on the phone.Resume furnished upon request. Read more...
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Juan Contreras
Small animal, Exotic-avian, reptile, pocket pets. Special interest in dentistry, surgery, radiography, rehabilitation/physical therapy.
NorthPointe Animal Hospital - Fresno, Ca
Fresno Pet Emergency and Referal - Fresno, Ca
Cedar Veterinary Hospital - Fresno, Ca
Clovis Veterinary Hospital - Clovis, Ca
Shieldstone Pet Hospital - Fresno, Ca
Joaquin Veterinary Hospital - Fresno, Ca Read more... -
helen tomsett
started nursing full time in 1999. passed level 2 in 2001 and level 3 in 2002 with credit.
gained c&g certificate in nursing exotic species in 2004 and certificate in small animal dentistry in 2005.
currently taking a break from nursing to bring up my daughter Read more... -
Amber Burckhalter
Owner, 7 years k-9 Coach
Veterinarian office, various positions from kennel to surgery tech for 12 yrs Read more... -
Stephanie Worsley
I started nursing in 1999 and qualified in 2003. I have worked at a few small and mixed animal practices, and was head nurse at a mixed practice in Cheshire. After a stint at locumming I am now settled at Liverpool uni as a discipline specific nurse working with the internal medicine team where my main interests are feline medicine, diabetes, and gastroenterology Read more...