our team

Your Vet is Alberto Arciniega DVM MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon and Joint Venture Partner

Having graduated from Zaragoza University, Spain in 1998 and with over 11 years experience I was eager to run my own vet surgery. I joined Romford Companion Care back in 2004, I love working here, and I couldn’t quite believe my luck when, nurse, Clare Spinks and I got the opportunity to become partners in the practice this year. Although it was sad to wave goodbye to Petrus, we’re thoroughly enjoying our new responsibilities. I specialise in orthopaedics. In my spare time I like running and cycling and bird watching (as does my cat Chirimiri!). 

Clare Spinks RVN
Joint Venture Partner and Practice manager

Clare has 10 years experience in small animal practices. She has been with Romford Companion Care for 5 years and was over the moon when she was able to take on partner responsibilities in 2009. At home she has four small furries; 2 ferrets named Dexter and Eli, and 2 cats called Bez and Kate. Her hobby is ice skating. Clare has recently rehomed a stray ferret who had been abandoned in the Pets at Home store because she was blind. Her name is Rita.

Nick Briggs, RVN
Joint Venture Partner & Head Veterinary Nurse

Nick graduated as an RVN in 2008. Having spent 7 years  working with animals Nick likes to have many pets at home - 3 dogs (Bailey, Stella, Daisy) and 4 cats (Scooby, Hattie, Billy, Romeo). Nick has also recently completed his dentistry certificate.

Winni Schiele
Veterinary Surgeon

Caroline Frith BVMS MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
Caroline graduated from Glasgow University in 2000. Working in small animal practices for 9 years she has a wealth of experience. Caroline has a cat called Wilbur, and in her spare time she enjoys running.

Lorenzo Carta
Veterinary Surgeon

Lauren Ashley
Veterinary Surgeon

Matthew Smith
Veterinary Surgeon

Karen West
Veterinary Nurse
Karen has gained RVN qualification and has 10 years experience working with animals. She has a special interest in consultations. At home she has a Westie called Lilly and two guinea pigs called Iggle and Piggle. They feature on her facebook, as Karen is addicted!

Nicola Arthurs RVN
Veterinary Nurse

Nicola has been working in vet surgeries for 3 years. At home she has Zack the Lab, Buzz the rabbit, Candy the Springer and last but not least Lola the cockatiel.

Clare Simper RVN
Veterinary Nurse

Kerri-Ann O'Connell RVN
Veterinary Nurse

Kerri-Ann has recently joined the team at Romford, having previously worked in a veterinary hospital and spent time working in Australia.  She qualified as a RVN in 2004.  She owns a cross-breed dog called Megan and two cats called Milly and Tommy.

Elizabeth Ford
Veterinary Nurse

Laura Nichols
Veterinary Nurse

Casey Clarke
Student Veterinary Nurse

Helen Gray
Student Veterinary Nurse

Helen spent two years as a Veterinary Nursing Assistant in a large hospital, where she also qualified as a registered SQP, before joining the Companion Care team in Romford as a Student VN. She has two cats called Hera and Bunson Love, and two dogs - a geriatric one-eyed Shih Tzu called Penny and Malcolm, a Eurasier.

Lucy Louise Gager
Student Veterinary Nurse

Diane Mesher
Head Receptionist

Tina Berry
Receptionist

Ellie Elliott
Receptionist
Ellie has been with us at Romford vet surgery for over 6 years now. She’s great with clients and really takes pride in giving great customer care. She has two dogs (Sidney and Harvey) and two cats (Molly and Coco Chanel)

Maddy Paton and Sylvia Redicon
Receptionists

Maddy (on the left) joined Romford Companion Care in 2009. At home she has a Lhasa Apso called Sassy & a black and white cocker spaniel rescue puppy called Blueberry.

June Rayner
Receptionist

June is a keen animal lover and has spent some time volunteering for the RSPCA.

Michelle Jenkinson
Receptionist

Adele Milne
Receptionist

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