our team
Riaan Ekkerd MRCVS
Joint Venture Partner and Veterinary Surgeon
I qualified as a veterinarian in 1999 from the University of Pretoria, South Africa. I worked in a mixed animal practice in South Africa for one year, then decided to come to England for more experience and to see Britain and Europe. I did small locum work all over Britain for 2 years, and then decided to start Companion Care Norwich with Robert Walker in 2002.
Over the past few years I have developed a special interest in small animal dermatology and orthopaedic surgery.
When not at work I enjoy doing endurance sports like triathlon, running and cycling. I also enjoy spending time at home with my family, and two cats Beanie and Ozzy.
Rob Walker
MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
Rob qualified from the University of Pretoria in 1999 where I had met Riaan while studying. He came across in 1999 and worked in a mixed animal practice in Bedford for two years before joining Riaan in partnership in Companion Care in Norwich. I enjoy all aspects of the work but do have an interest in cat medicine. Outside of work, I enjoy cycling, running and spending time with my family at home in UK and South Africa.
Alex Szpakowska
Veterinary Surgeon
Alex qualified as a Veterinary Surgeon from Warmia and Nazury University in Poland in 2006. She is a small animal Vet with a passion for surgery. Alex has been working for Companion Care since October 2009 and when she's not working she takes care of her 1 year old son. In her spare time she likes to paint.
Heather Ryan
Veterinary Surgeon
I graduated in 2004 from the Royal Veterinary College in London. I moved to Norwich and joined Companion Care in November 2007. I love medical cases and currently studying for a certifcate in small animal medicine.
Samia Lalmas (on maternity leave)
Veterinary Surgeon
Has an interest in accupuncture and cardiology, and she is currently on maternity leave.
Maria Ekkerd
Veterinary Surgeon
Laura Day
Veterinary Surgeon
Michael Board
Veterinary Surgeon
James Pritchard
Veterinary Surgeon
Pom Figgures
Veterinary Surgeon
Kiran Brice
APDT CH MIACE
Behaviour Center Manager
Kiran has worked in Companion care for the last 5 years, before which she ran her own behaviour practice. Kiran graduated from the Animal Care college in 1995 and has had 14 years in practice. She specialises in Aggressive dogs and has 2 poodles, one black Labrador and one German Shepherd. Kiran enjoys pencil drawing animal portraits in any spare time
Lucy Hensby
Head Veterinary Nurse
Clare Kempster
Veterinary Nurse
Rachel Gunton
Head Nurse Assistant
I have been working as a nurse at Companion Care for nearly 10 years (you dont get that long for life!) , and still know this is the career for me, everyone I work with are friends not just colleagues. Most importantly if it was not for working here I would not have my dog Jimmy and cat Katie, they make the job very worth while.
Emily Rodgers
Veterinary Nurse
I have been working at Companion Care for just over 2 years, I enjoy all aspects of nursing and im lucky to work with such a good team. Since working here I have been able to give a stray cat called Bill and a hamster called Marilyn a home with my family.
Dawn Elliott
Veterinary Nurse
I have been working for Companion Care since January 2006 and qualified in April 2009, my family of companion animals includes 3 dogs, 4 cats, 6 rabbits, 2 chinchillas and 6 hens. I am passionate about alll aspects of nursing.
Natasha Mayall
Veterinary Nurse
I have been working as a nurse at this practice for 4 years and qualified 3 years ago. I enjoy every day and have a lovely team to work with, since working here I have fostered and successfully rehomed several animals and kept one of them my gorgeous lurcher Ben
Gillian Evans
Veterinary Nurse
Dawn Stubbington
Veterinary Nurse
Carli Bamber
Student Veterinary Nurse
I have been at Companion Care for 2 years and I am currently a student nurse in my first year at college. I am really enjoying my training and am lucky to have such good support from all the staff.
Nicole Payne
Student Veterinary Nurse
Dawn Saxby
Receptionist
I joined Companion Care in July 2003 after 14 years at NU. I really enjoy working at Companion Care, meeting clients and their pets. I have a cat called Harvey and 2 young sons.
Gina Wainwright
Receptionist
I have worked for Companion Care for 4 years I previously worked in the NHS for 12 years. Since working here I have rescued 2 dogs.
Claire Theobald
Receptionist
I love my job at Companion Care and have been here for 2 years. I have 2 dogs called Angus and Hamish and a 5 year old daughter called Katie.
Samantha Barber
Receptionist
I joined Companion Care in 2005, I previously worked in another veterinary practice where I accquired my cat Billy. I really enjoy meeting all the clients and of course their animals.
Jean Piper
Receptionist
I was lucky enough to get my job over 2 years ago I have no regrets, great colleagues, interesting and varied work- love it!
Kaline Valori
Receptionist
Tracey Marshall
Receptionist
I joined Companion Care in March 2009. I enjoy working in a caring environment and love meeting the owners and animals. I have 3 children and 2 dogs.
Tina Dowling
Receptionist
I have been at Companion care since 2009 I really enjoy meeting all the pets and owners, I have 3 dogs, 1 cat and 2 guinea pigs
Debbie Judd
Receptionist
I joined Companion Care at the beginning of 2009, I thoroughly enjoy meeting and greeting all the pets who attend our surgery. I have 1 dog and 3 cats.
Susan Hobbs
Practice Administrator
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Sprowston Retail Park
Salhouse Road
Norwich
Norfolk
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United Kingdom
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