our team
Ruth Cook VN CertSACN D32/33
Practice Manager
Ruth is originally from Harlow and qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 1987. She worked in a variety of practices until 1995 when she moved to the pet food industry, gained a Certificate in Small Animal Nutrition and helped provide information and training to vets and nurses nationally. Ruth returned to nursing in 2002 and has been with Companion Care since the beginning of 2008.
Ruth’s main interest now is in helping to provide our customers with excellent service and value for money in her role as practice manager, as well as providing support for all of our staff and training for our student nurses. Ruth is reported to have the naughtiest Toy Poodle in existence (Hector) however he is kept in strict order by her cat Algenon Fosdyke the Third, who is very proud to appear in some of the practice literature.
Kelsey Stanley BA(Hons) RVN D32/33
Acting Head Nurse
Kelsey moved to Veterinary Nursing in 1997 after trying the conventional commuting 9 to 5. She trained at a local veterinary hospital where she then eventually took the head nurse role in 2001. Kelsey remained at that practice until 2006 when she left to have her son, Henry. Kelsey joined us on a part time basis in 2008 and is a valued member of staff. Away from the practice Kelsey likes to spend time with her family and socialise with friends. Kelsey posses one of the largest cats ever seen, Alan, who lives with his much smaller friend, Princess Bobbsie.
Sharlene Bull
Student Veterinary Nurse
Sharlene started Veterinary Nursing in 1998 where she completed her 1st year of training, before being lured away into the pharmaceutical industry. After having 2 children, Paris and Archie, Sharlene decided to return to her first love of Veterinary Nursing and joined us in January 2009. Sharlene has since successfully juggled her two children and family with a full time, very demanding job and studying for her nursing qualification. She has just finished the first year of her training and is about to embark on the final one. Sharlene has two Stafforshire Bull Terriers, Max and Poppy, who keep her active along with a cat, Hugo, the ginger love machine.
Robert Samways ANA
Student Veterinary Nurse
Robert came to Companion Care, Harlow in 2004, from the Pets At Home store. He enjoys his career very much and is continually studying to improve his knowledge, his recent qualifications are in companion animal behaviour and Robert loves to assist our clients with any behavioural problems they may have with their pets. Robert is due to start his formal Veterinary Nurse training late in 2010, but his extensive existing knowledge makes him a vital team member. Robert enjoys spending time with his family and friends and going fishing and reading. He is also a dedicated clothes shopper with a passion for coats.
Coral Donoghue
Student Veterinary Nurse
Coral came to Companion Care, Harlow in 2009 on placement from her Veterinary Nursing Degree course at the Royal Veterinary College, Potters Bar. Most students have a 12 week placement and move on to another practice, Coral loved it here so much she decided to stay and complete all of her placements with us and we hope she will continue to do so throughout her university career. Coral divides her time between working, studying, caring for her horse Millie and her boyfriend Josh. She has just taken on a Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppy, Ruby who is keeping her on her toes.
Melanie James
Student Veterinary Nurse
Melanie started Veterinary Nursing in 2008 when she started a degree course at the Royal Veterinary College. She came to Companion Care as a placement student and loved working with us so much she applied for a training position with us and gave up her degree placement. Melanie is now in the first year of her Veterinary Nurse training and is currently doing very well. Melanie shares her home with a veritable menagerie of small pets including chinchillas and guinea pigs.
James Thorne BVetMed BSc MRCVS
Assistant Veterinary Surgeon
James qualified as a Veterinary Surgeon in 2009 and came to us straight from University. This was his second degree, the first being in Marine Biology. James enjoys watching and playing football and is unfortunately, a Spurs fan, he also plays some Badminton. James is owned by Labrador Thomas, and two funky cats, Pumpkin and Poppy. He spends much of his spare time with girlfriend Laura and has found a clothes shopping companion in Robert Samways.
Teresa Burns BVetMed MRCVS
Assistant Veterinary Surgeon
Teresa qualified as a Veterinary Surgeon from the Royal Veterinary College, London in 2005, this was her second degree, the first being in herbal medicine, which she then used working with human patients for a year before returning to university. She came to work for Companion Care Harlow in 2008. Teresa has a special interest in surgery, especially orthopaedic surgery and continues to develop her skills in this area. Teresa has a Jack Russell Terrier called Jed and a cat called Tom Colley, both of which are thoroughly spoilt.
Ulrike Strohmeier BVSc MRCVS
Assistant Veterinary Surgeon
Ulrike travelled from her native South Africa to work with us at Companion Care Harlow in 2009. She qualified in 2006 at Onderstepoorte Veterinary School in South Africa. She has an interest in small animal medicine and hopes to continue to study in this area for a post graduate qualification. Ulrike loves to ski and travel and has been to many places, absorbing the culture and history. Her favourite place so far is Spain. She is fluent in 3 languages, English, German and Afrikaans. Ulrike’s family are originally from Austria and so she travels to Europe and South Africa frequently to visit her family and to see her 5 nieces.
Karen Edwards BSc BVetMed MRCVS
Senior Veterinary Surgeon
Karen started with Companion Care Harlow, full time in 2009 after spending some time with us as a locum. Karen enjoyed the practice so much she wanted to stay. Karen qualified as a Veterinary Surgeon in 1998. This was her second degree, the first being Pharmacology and Physiology in which she received a double first. Karen has 4 children with her partner Jerry, ensuring she has a full and active life. She loves to play the piano, which she does well and also looks after her Mother’s flock of 200 sheep, each with individual names!
Chris Webkin
Receptionist
Chris has been with the practice since 2003. Prior to this she spent 20 years at Arrow Electronics as a picker and receptionist. Chris enjoys working with the public and meeting new clients and takes great pride in the fact that she can recall the names of most of our clients and their pets. Chris has two grandsons whom she dotes over along with a variety of pets which include a dog Gunner, cat Fi Fi, parrot Hector and rabbits, ferrets and fish.
Diane Pavelin
Receptionist
Diane has been with Companion Care since 2005 after working as a child minder whilst her children were small. Her boys, Andrew and Jack, keep her busy at home along with husband John, dogs – Sid and Tia and rabbits and birds. Diane has ambitions to move from the front of house and into veterinary nursing when the position arises.
Rosie Hyde
Receptionist
Rosie has been with Companion Care since 2006. This is her second job, her first being nanny for 2 small girls. Rosie deals with much of the administration for our Practice Manager and is a very capable and valued staff member. Rosie has recently taken on a rescue Jack Russell terrier called Prima and they are adjusting to life together very well.
Irene Wetherell
Receptionist
Irene came to Companion Care in 2008. She is a valued team member and is always giving her time covering other staff for holidays and time off. Irene has two adult children, of whom she is very proud, Hayley and Darren, and a very special new granddaughter Amelia. Irene is kept busy at home with husband Fred and her dogs Tommy and Rebel.
Jackie Faux-Cordell
Receptionist
Jackie has been with Companion Care since 2008. This is her second job and her days are taken up by helping disadvantaged children as a Teacher’s Assistant in a local primary school. Jackie lives with partner Martin and a number of small pets including guinea pigs and rabbits. Jackie is always smiling and loves to help our clients in any way she can.
Danielle Longman
Receptionist
Danielle works with us at Companion Care only at weekends when she is not working as a Dental Nurse in London. She has been with us since 2006 and is a loyal member of the team. Danielle loves to dance and spends much time learning to Salsa. She has a cat named Bailey with the shiniest teeth in the feline world.
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Companion Care Harlow
Inside Pets at Home
St James Retail Park
Edinburgh Way
Harlow
Essex
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United Kingdom
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