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our team
Caty Swain BVSc GPCert(SAP)
Joint Venture Partner and Veterinary Surgeon
I qualified as a vet 18 years ago from my hometown of Melbourne, Australia. Since then, I've worked with Australian wildlife including echidnas, possums, wombats, and even the occasional and very lethal tiger snake! I left Australia 16 years ago and have travelled to all corners in the world, lived and worked in Hong Kong as a vet, worked all over the UK, and started working at Companion Care in Poole in 2000.
Over the past few years, I've had the opportunity of doing some charity work as a wildlife vet in South Africa and have learned, amongst other things, how to dart-gun rhino and other animals from open helicopters to sedate and then operate on them, as well as working with various other species including cheetah, elephants and giraffe and working towards boosting the endangered Black Rhino population, of which there are less than 4000 left in the world. Being able to do this amazing and rewarding work has been a huge privilege, and quite a contrast to companion animal practice in Dorset, which I also love! My UK family includes two beautiful and hugely loved British Short Hair cats Phoebe and Archie - Phoebe rules the roost at home and Archie is on a permanent diet!
Sara Cavaller
Veterinary Surgeon
Sara qualified as a veterinary Surgeon in 1995 , and she has worked in several practices in the Midlands and here in the south. Sara has been working for Companion Care for 4 years on a part time basis, as she has a four year old son and nine month old baby. Originally from Spain, Sara misses the Spanish weather, but she loves her roast dinners.
Rachel Harris
MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
Rachel was born and married in Poole so decided it was about time she worked here! She lives in the New Forest with her husband, baby daughter and spoiled cat Sylvester.
Sylvester was a stray but now lives the high life, hopelessly chasing pigeons around the garden and surveying the lounge from his cat tower. Rachel has always had lurchers and has an interest in small animal medicine and ultrasonography.
Daniel Lloyd
MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
Daniel originally hails from South Africa but has worked in the UK for the past 2 years. He has a keen interest in surgery and is aiming to specialise in both soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery.
Amy Woodhouse
MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
Amy Durham
MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
Vikki Naylor RVN
Head Veterinary Nurse
I am the head nurse and practice manager at Companion Care Poole. I have been here for over 13 years now and love it. I enjoy working here as the whole team is really friendly and works well together. Hence, why I have been here so long. I have a cat called Treacle that is 15 years old and I am just about to get a new 9 week old kitten but I’m still deciding on the name. The surgery has recently got an ambulance which I am the main driver. It’s pink so you can't miss it!
Vicky Szarat RVN
Veterinary Nurse
As well as a veterinary nurse, Vicky is also our non-clinical practice manager and reception manager. Vicky has worked for Companion Care since 2003. She started at the surgery as a part time receptionist while studying for her A-levels in Art and English. Vicky also gained a Diploma in art and design and A1 student vet nurse assessor.
Sinead Murphy RVN
Veterinary Nurse
Sinead has been working at Companion Care now since 2006. She started out as a nurse assistant and it now a qualified veterinary nurse. She is soon starting her course to becoming a clinical coach. She also has a keen interest in physiotherapy. She has a havanese pup called pip and a rabbit called Ronnie.
Jeni Wood RVN
Veterinary Nurse
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Jenni has been nursing for 15 years and been at Companion Care for most of that time! I have 2 young boys and a husband at home which keep me busy. When not running after my brood, I have 2 cats, izzy and paddy and 3 Rex Rabbit: nemo, pepe and hazel to look after. I have a keen interest in rabbit nursing and general dental procedures. I also enjoy running weight watchers clinics for the larger pets out there!
Janet Mardell
Veterinary Nurse
Lauren Millmore
Veterinary Nurse
Vicky Effemy
Nurses Assistant
Vicky has been working for Companion Care since 2010 as a nurse assistant. Vicky has a 3year old cat called Mogwai from cat’s protection league. She had also has fish called Jackie and Chan, and a 3 year old feral son to keep her busy outside work. Vicky would like to go on to do her nurses training.
Vicky Ballard
Student Veterinary Nurse
Vicky started her Veterinary Nurse training in September 2011 after working as a nurse assistant since May 2010. She is enjoying all aspects of her training so far and is looking forward to learning more in her 2nd year of training.
Becky Flay
Receptionist
Becky has now been here since August 2007. 30 years ago she trained and qualified as a Veterinary nurse (called a RANA in those days!). This was followed by a long and successful career as a professional dog trainer. In Becky’s spare time she breeds and shows ocicats and currently has a grand champion in the making.
Yvonne Adams
Receptionist
Yvonne joined Companion Care in January 2012. She has extensive experience in customer services. She has a 7 year old black cat called Magic and a new 9 week old kitten called Bean that is very cute!
Helen Starmer
Receptionist
Julia Van Der Merwe
Receptionist
Jess Alcock
Receptionist
I recently joined Companion Care in April 2013 after working in admin for 2 years. I have 2 house rabbits called Simba and Kovu who I adore and they enjoy lots of attention! I also live with 2 lovely cats called Rocky and Rolo who are 15 years old. I love horses and and am very lucky to be able ride and help out with a very friendly pony named Sundance in my spare time.
Jessica Alcock
Receptionist
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