Companion Care Vets Fareham Park Gate

Graduated: 2012 - Royal Veterinary College (RVC), London

Joined the team: October 2004

Having grown up in Locks Heath and joining the team as a receptionist in 2004, Companion Care Vets Fareham Park Gate was the perfect place for me to work after graduation.

I grew up with rabbits and guinea-pigs at home and loved caring for them. Becoming a veterinary surgeon allows me to combine this passion with my scientific inquisitiveness and so it was the most natural thing for me to do.

I love being able to work with all the animals which come through my consultation room door, but I have a particular interest in rabbit and small mammal medicine and surgery.

Outside of work, I am a keen mountaineer and rock climber.

Graduated: 1998 in South Africa

Joined the team: 2001

Having worked as an engineer, I went on to graduated as a vet in South Africa in 1998. Following this I moved to Portsmouth. Along with Mackie, I became a Joint Venture Partner in the Portsmouth surgery in 2001. Together with the other partners, there is now a group of associated practices within the Solent area: Companion Care Vets in Portsmouth, Fareham Park Gate and Fareham Collingwood, and Vets4Pets in Waterlooville and Havant.

I have a keen interest in exotic patient care, medicine and surgery.

I often use my engineering background and can be found tinkering, building and making things, at home along with my son.

Graduated: 1998 in South Africa

Joined the Team: 2001

I graduated as a veterinary surgeon, in South Africa, in 1998 and then moved to the UK to join Antony as a Joint Venture Partner in Portsmouth in 2001. Together with the other partners, there is now a group of associated practices within the Solent area: Companion Care Vets in Portsmouth, Fareham Park Gate and Fareham Collingwood, and Vets4Pets in Waterlooville and Havant.

I spend part of the year working in South Africa treating anything from lions to helping kittens at welfare centres. My wife, Jess, who previously worked at the Fareham Park Gate surgery, may be seen doing locum cover over the summer holidays.

I have 2 dogs, Dougie (a chocolate lab) and Pumkin (a cross breed rescue) and 3 cats (Larry, Mips and Chips). I have an interest in general medicine and surgery.

Graduated: University of Pretoria, Onderstepoort, South Africa 2021

Joined the team: April 2022

I recently moved to the UK from South Africa with my husband and our cat, Firefly. I had the privilege of working in a community clinic once a week during my compulsory community service year. I also did a lot of volunteering for a cat rescue after graduation and this sparked my passion for welfare and neonatal care. Fostering cats and participating in Trap, Neuter, Return projects has become a big part of my life.

As you can tell, I'm a bit of a crazy cat lady. My interests outside of work include hand rearing kittens, horse-riding and reading.

Graduated: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Nov 2021

Joined the team: February 2023

I qualified in Greece in 2021 and then worked as a vet in Rhodes, one of the sunniest places in the Mediterranean. When I was younger I couldn't consider myself not working in a vet practice. I love surgeries and internal medicine of small mammals.

During my free time I enjoy running, playing chess and reading.

Graduated: University of Pretoria, Onderstepoort, February 2023

Joined the team: April 2023

I moved over from South Africa in March 2023 with my boyfriend (who is working at Companion Care Vets Portsmouth). Before that I worked for 12 months in primary animal healthcare in rural Limpopo doing mixed practice.

I am excited to have joined the team at Companion Care Vets Fareham Park Gate and eager to increase my veterinary knowledge and experience in small animals.

Outside of work I enjoy running, cycling, playing soccer, yoga, hiking, rock climbing, wing shooting and kayaking.

Qualified: October 2014 – Sparsholt College, Winchester

Joined the team: October 2015

I have grown up in Fareham and started working in veterinary practice in 2010. I always had a keen interest in being a veterinary nurse and I started my nursing course in September 2011 where I began working towards becoming a registered veterinary nurse.

Outside of work I enjoy going to the gym or spending time with my friends and family. I have always had rabbits and hamsters as pets and I enjoy working with them which is also a big factor as to why I joined the companion care team; having known they have vets who are keen to see exotics.

Qualified:2016 - Sparsholt College, Winchester

Joined the team: 2018

I’ve always had a keen interest and passion for animals, and have a natural instinct to care for them. This desire allowed me to pursue various roles working with dogs and cats in both a rescue, and a boarding kennel setting. Having gained lots of experience in these roles, I realised it was actually Veterinary nursing that was the career for me, and in 2016 I qualified as a RVN.

I am a trained Clinical Coach, and I really enjoy training and assisting SVNs in practice. In 2020, I completed a Diploma in Veterinary Nursing of Zoological Species which covered, reptiles, amphibians, avians, small mammals, and British wildlife

When I’m not working or studying, I’m Mum to a very spoilt rescue cat, and enjoy relaxing with a good book, movie, family time, and holidays!

Qualified: October 2010 – MYF Training, Aldershot

Joined the team: August 2011

Having completed my Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Management in 2006 at Sparsholt College, I went onto study the Veterinary Nursing NVQ at MYF training in Aldershot as I have always been interested in becoming a veterinary nurse since a young age and having animals at home to care for.

I have a keen interest in animal health and wellbeing and preventive care and supporting clients in caring for their pets. I enjoy the variety of work the job entails and the challenges that it brings.

In my spare time I have a passion for ballroom and latin dancing with my husband, motorsport, socialising with friends and walking.

Qualified: 2008 – MYF Training, Aldershot

Joined the team: June 2008

I studied at Sparsholt College from school and achieved a BTEC National Diploma in Animal Management. I then went on to become a student veterinary nurse and achieved a level3 Diploma, qualifying in 2008 when I began working at Companion Care Vets Fareham Park Gate.

At home I love nothing more than spending time with my family. I have 2 young children that keep me very busy. We love watching movies and playing game.

Qualified: MYF training, City and guilds level 3 Diploma Veterinary Nursing  - 2020

Joined the team: October 2020

From a young age I have always been around all kinds of animals and I couldn’t think of anything else but to care for them. I studied a National Diploma in Horse Management and a Bsc Hons degree in Equine Studies whilst working at a pet store at the weekends. I went to South Africa on a 6 week conservation programme and worked with horses at a safari. I then worked at a country store as an equine specialist, whilst gaining my AMTRA ESQP qualification, to be able to advise on parasiticides for companion animals and equines.

My ambition was to work in a veterinary practice and care for sick animals, so I volunteered once a week at a small animal practice before becoming a veterinary care assistant. 

I then went to MYF training and studied the City and Guilds level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing and became a Registered Veterinary Nurse. My area of interest is inpatient care and critical care nursing.

I like to go camping in the new forest, walking and horse riding. I own Crown, the Welsh pony, Maizie, the cat and Leo, the lion head rabbit.

Qualified: Anglia Ruskin University May 2022

Joined the team: May 2022

I started my degree in 2018 in Cambridge, studying veterinary nursing and animal behaviour. I first joined Companion Care Vets Fareham Park Gate in 2020 to complete my student veterinary nurse placement. I really enjoyed the variety of cases and species that I saw whilst here, and I liked working with the members of the team.

I have always wanted to work with animals and have a keen interest in nutrition, hydrotherapy and rabbits!

Outside of work, I enjoy going to the gym and trying new foods.

Joined the team: February 2017

From the age of 7, I had an ambition to become a Veterinary Nurse. Following the completion of my NVQ I worked as an ANA at a local out of hours provider: I enjoyed all aspects of the role.

I particularly enjoy caring for our elderly patients and supporting our team with the day to day challenges they face.

I spend my free time with my family and enjoy horse riding when I can.

Joined the team: August 2021

I have learnt my previous jobs through work experience and volunteering, working my way through a livestock and exotics farm, a wildlife hospital and an RSPCA rehoming centre.

I have always wanted to work in a vet practice, to delve into a challenging environment where you are continuously learning and heavily involved in animal welfare, making sure that pets leave happier than when they came in. I love being rewarded with the knowledge that I helped an animal become happier and healthier.

Outside of my career I enjoy horse riding and photography, especially of wildlife and birds in particular.

Joined the team: October 2021

I’ve been a huge lover of animals since I was a child. I studied Animal Management specialising in veterinary nursing at Sparsholt College with an end goal of becoming a qualified veterinary nurse!

During Covid I took up roller skating and it’s now become a massive hobby of mine. I currently have 3 cats and a gorgeous Cockapoo called George!

Graduated: University of Nigeria in 2010

Joined the team: December 2023

I completed my degree in Veterinary Medicine at the University of Nigeria in 2010 and due to my love for pets, I worked mostly in a small animal vet practice in Rivers State before moving over to the UK with my family in May 2021.

I am delighted to have joined the team at Companion Care Vets Fareham Park Gate and, as a passionate animal lover, I look forward to improving my knowledge, skills, and experience as a Vet once I pass my RCVS Statutory Membership Exam.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, shopping, and running.

Joined the team: November 2021

I have worked in food retail for 20 years however, my passion has always been to work within the animal industry. When the opportunity came up to work at Companion Care Vets Fareham Park Gate, I grabbed it with both hands and absolutely love it - no two days are ever the same.

In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and my 3 crazy springer spaniels who keep me on my toes.

Joined the team: July 2010

Prior to working at Companion Care Vets Fareham Park Gate, I previously worked for a Wholesalers and served in the Women's Royal Naval Service.

Since joining the team, I have studied for, and passed, my Level 3 Veterinary Practice Receptionist Certificate.

I love rabbits and have two house rabbits that are very cheeky and get up to all kinds of mischief together.

In my spare time, I enjoy swimming, paddle boarding (in the summer) and reading.

Joined the team: January 2023

I have been in Catering for 12 years. My previous job was working as a chef at HMS Collingwood and after 6 years, I felt it was time to look for a new career. Being an animal lover, I thought what better way than working in a Veterinary Practice.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and my cat.

Joined the team: July 2023

Having worked most of my life in the motor industry and later becoming a self-employed gardener, I have been lucky enough to join the Companion Care team....it's my perfect role. I love people and animals of every kind.

I grew up around all sorts of pets from ponies to canaries and have always wished for a job working closely with them.

When I'm not at work I spend most of my time outdoors with my Husband and my best friend Poppy, my cocker spaniel. I also have a couple of the cutest guinea pigs. I have an affection for wildlife and the natural world and my favourite thing is walking in the countryside.

Joined the team: February 2021

After completing my education degree at the University of Port Elizabeth in South Africa, I taught for awhile and also worked as a marketing representative whilst pursuing a professional cricket career which included several stints in the UK. When I stopped playing cricket professionally in 2007, I became the general manager of the East London Golf Club for 13 years. My family and I relocated to the UK in late 2020 (my wife is English) and I started working at Companion Care Vets Fareham Park Gate in February 2021.

In South Africa, we had a male dog called Cinnamon (named by my girls) but, unfortunately, we had to leave him behind. Outside of work, I enjoy playing golf and cricket, going to the beach and spending time with my family.

Joined the team: August 2023

I have been working within veterinary practices for over 20 years, firstly in mixed practice and more recently small animal practices.

I particularly have a love of sight hounds and currently care for a Saluki-x and his best friend, who is a large ginger cat. I have a home bred Arab horse who is now retired and I also have two ferrets.

When I have spare time, I am mainly in the garden or attending live music events.

Joined the team: Jan 2024

After working in a school for many years, I decided it was time for a change. I have always been interested in the veterinary profession so the new year (2024) came with a new start working with animals.

At home, I enjoy spending time with my family and two cats, Alfie and Lola. In my spare time, I support my husband running a local cub pack. There is never a dull moment!

Joined the team: Feb 2024

Having spent the last 21 years working in education with vulnerable children, and training staff to improve the quality of life of vulnerable adults, I wanted to pursue a different path. I grew up with a variety of animals and have always had a passion for working alongside them.

I feel very fortunate to have this opportunity at Companion Care Vets Fareham Park Gate and am very excited to meet you and your wonderful pets.

Outside of work I enjoy spending time taking adventures with my Border Collie, Layla, a rescue who came to live with us 9 years ago.