our team

Maria Del Carme Tordesillas-Olivar
Veterinary Surgeon

After my internship I joined Northwest Surgeons in the UK where I developed my surgical skills and of course my English (which is still spoken with a strong Spanish accent!). 

I joined Companion Care in July 2011.  I really love the professionalism of the practice, and the friendliness of the staff and customers. 

Do I miss Barcelona? Of course, I do miss my family and my Jack Russell (called “Taxi”).  And the weather in the UK isn’t quite as sunny as I’m used to.  But I love living in the UK and am really happy to be working here.

Karen Decruz
Veterinary Nurse

Sarah Walling
Veterinary Nurse Assistant

Sarah joined Companion Care Speke as an ANA in March 2010. Sarah’s previous experience comes from working in a heritage park in North Wales, which was home to a variety of farm animals.  At home Sarah has to find time to look after four extremely mischievous rats, three goldfish, a Siamese fighting fish named Dragon and a Roborovski hamster named Alejandro.  Sarah has a particular interest in exotics and aquatics.

Rebecca Evans
Nurse Assistant 

My name is Becci and I have been working here since August. I came to Companion Care after previously working for Pets At Home. I bring with me two years experience working in the veterinary industry and a National Diploma in Animal Management. I have also gained four years experience in customer service and I am confident in talking to clients and helping them in every way that I can.
As well as that I bring with me a great interest and passion for animals as I have a number of animals myself! I have Jacob who is a thirteen year old Bassett Hound cross and he is the love of my life! I rescued him from Dogs Trust three years ago as I thought his age would go against him finding a new home and it has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. I also have a Blue-Fronted Amazon Parrot called George and he is also a rescue. He is from Birdline and he was donated to them because his owners could no longer look after him. George is also thirteen years old and he is the funniest pet I have ever had the pleasure of owning. Rabbits are an animal that I have great interest in and I own five rabbits. There is Rufus who is a British Giant, I am unsure of his age as he was found on a tip! There is also Princess Boo Boo is an Angora rabbit and I also have Toby, Daisy and Dotty who are all cross-breeds. As well as the rabbit I have three guinea pigs which are rescue. I rescued Hilda who is approximately two years old and when I took her home she produced three lovely babies. I have kept the girls who are now called Betty and Flo and she also had one male who I had to re-home.
My animal interests do particularly lie with rabbit and if you need any help or advice then you can just call the veterinary surgery and I will be here to help!

Samantha Bennett
Vet Receptionist

My name is Sam and I have worked at our brand new Companion Care in Speke since it opened in March 2010.  I am degree educated and with me I have brought 11 years of customer service experience, which I have been fortunate to acquire in both the manufacturing and retail industries. 
I enjoy meeting new and interesting people and my aim is to always provide excellent, first-rate customer focused service with a smile.
I am naturally enthusiastic, with a caring and compassionate nature, which reflects in my front of house duties.
Animals are an important part of my life as I continue to support the important fund-raising and charity work of the PDSA, along with the other charities that I support, which include the British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research.  I donate and purchase to these charities on a regular basis.
I have a black and white, eight year old cat called Millie, who I found at only 4 weeks old on bonfire night.  She is the original “scaredy-cat” that she was when I found her.  I spoil her rotten with anything sparkly and pink!  I also have a grey and white first cross Bedlington/Whippet Lurcher called Bobby, who is from the same bloodlines as the first ‘Alfred’ from Yorkshire Television’s Heartbeat series.  Bobby is eight years old and looks like a little old man!
In my spare time I like to use my artistic talents by designing and creating hair fascinators and greeting cards.

Norman Bennett
Receptionist

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