our team
Chris Eiermann MRCVS
Joint Venture Partner and Veterinary Surgeon
A graduate from University Utrecht in 1997, I have over 14 years’ veterinary experience. I came over to the UK and have worked all over the country including a small animal practice in Suffolk and emergency clinics in Brighton and Wimbledon. I was delighted to become sole partner at Companion Care Exeter in 2004. I am able to treat pets that visit Pets at Home Exeter and Exmouth. I’m particularly interested in orthopaedics, birds and exotic pets.In my spare time I enjoy sports, travelling and exploring the countryside.
Clare Wannell RVN A1
Joint Venture Partner and Head Veterinary Nurse
Clare has 15 yrs experience as a veterinary nurse and qualified in 2000. She has been Head Veterinary Nurse at the surgery since 2006 and has also become a partner at the practice this year. Clare oversees the day to day running of the practice and enjoys medical nursing and preventative healthcare. Clare is also responsible for the training and development of the student nurses. At home she has a rabbit called Princess Minymoy and a senegal parrot called Billy. Outside of work, Clare enjoys travel, the theatre and Zumba.
Inge Johannson
BVMS MRCVS, Veterinary Surgeon
Inge qualified from Glasgow University in 1993. With 15 years experience she’s a great asset to the team. She initially worked in mixed practices in Wales and Devon, but soon moved to Small Animal practice exclusively. Inge’s specialities are soft tissue surgery and dentistry. She has a collection of animals at home: 3 horses, 2 dogs, 2 cats and chickens. Naturally she enjoys horse riding, but also likes skiing and surfing.
Nick Garden
MSc BVM&S MRCVS, Veterinary Surgeon
Nick joined us in 2008 and has devoted an impressive 30 years plus (!) to the treatment of animals. Like Inge, Nick has travelled around. He worked in Mixed Practices in Shropshire and Yorkshire. Then he ran his own vet surgeries in Lancashire and Cornwall for 15 years. Nick’s specialities are feline medicine and general surgery. In his spare time he enjoys yachting and keeping fit.
Catherine Tapp
MRCVS, Veterinary Surgeon
Catherine qualified from Cambridge University Vet School in 2000 and has worked with small animals since then. Catherine’s special interest are internal medicine and imaging. When not at work she enjoys growing vegetables, reading, entertaining and spending time with her husband, three young daughters and Eric the cat.
Nicky Collins
RVN, Veterinary Nurse
Nicky has recently qualified as a Vet Nurse and has been working in animal healthcare for over 7 years. Her favourite areas of nursing are rabbit husbandry, surgical nursing and post operative care and pain relief. Nicky has 2 cats: Bertie and young Dave (1 year). In her free time Nicky keeps busy with badminton, music, socialising and travel.
Rene Hyde
Veterinary Nurse
Katie Drew
Student Vet Nurse
Katie is a true animal lover but particularly enjoys canine care. She has a border collie called Finley and 2 cats called Weeble and Missymo. Katie’s favourite pastimes are horse riding and walking.
Jack Street
Student Veterinary Nurse
Jack counts himself very lucky to have found such a cool job. He loves dogs – he has one at home called Patsy, and fish too. He spends his time socialising and walking.
Shelley Nebbett
Student Veterinary Nurse
Hayley Lewis
Animal Care Assistant
Hayley has been working at the practice for 3 years as a receptionist. She has recently changed job roles and is now working as a Animal Care Assistant. Hayley assists the veterinary surgeons and nurses in their job daily.
Hayley enjoys in-patient care and is over the moon with her new job role. Hayley has a labrador called Max. Outside of work Hayley enjoys walking on Dartmoor, reading, cycling and crystal healing.
Sam Cox
Receptionist
Sam is our trusty, resourceful receptionist who makes sure our clinics run smoothly. She likes small furries and at home has a French lop called Tavsan. In her free time she enjoys cycling, going to the movies and all things arts and crafts.
Pauline Stone
Receptionist
Pauline has been with us for over 7 years and is a natural at client care. She used to work at RSPCA Little Valley Animal Shelter. Her hobbies include gardening and enjoying a glass of white wine.
Nikki Kerswell
Receptionist
Nikki has been with Companion Care since May 2010. Her background is in managing pubs and restaurants. She has a 2 1/2 year old Degu called Nutmeg and a 1 year old hamster called Saffie. Her hobbies include her pets, horse riding, DIY, surfing the net and gardening.
Tom Pryce
Receptionist
Tom is our handyman and he’s also very good at client care too. He’s got a dog called Jude and a cat called Pooch! His passion is motorcycling – come rain or shine!
Nicole Cameron
Receptionist
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Companion Care Exeter
Inside Pets at Home
Rydon Lane Retail Park
Exeter
Devon
EX2 7HX
United Kingdom
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