Salford Companion Care

My name is Madalina Obreja and I am the JVP here at Salford Vets4Pets. I have graduated from Business and Management University in 2021 but I continue my journey in studying MSc Global Business and Management this year. My previous studies were in Romania when I graduated Law University 15 years ago.

I have worked as a manager since I was 20 years old but this opportunity with Vets4Pets not only that helped me to expand my own vision and knowledge has also helped to find my stability and find my purpose in life.

When my journey started with Salford Vets4Pets over 2 years ago as a manager at that time I knew that my path to follow was to become a JVP. I have worked hard to build up the practice and the team, and constantly seeking for opportunity for further development. I have worked previously for eight year for Vets4Pets but this opportunity has coordinated my steps into this lovely path of becoming a JVP.

We are working with Orthopaedics, Internal Medicine and Heart Specialist alongside with our permanent team that are supported by us in further certificates studies as we want to make sure we can offer the best care and treatment to our patients. You are very welcomed to meet myself, my business partner and the whole team here at Salford and we hope we can offer the best support we can.

Hi my name is Antonio Nocco and I came to be part of the Salford team in September 2019. I moved from Italy to the UK in 2015. I am very happy to see all of our lovely clients and I want to make sure I provide the best treatment and care to they’re pets.

 Just a bit a bit about me so you can know me better : I have  Graduated  the University of Parma 1998 and did the Master anaesthesia and pain therapy University of Pisa in 2015. 

I am  also Specialist in infectious diseases -University of Bari 2013 and I have a special interests in Emergency medicine and soft tissue surgery as I am in continue training with this. 

I will always be here to support you in your journey alongside with your pets and make sure they will get best treatment and care from all our team .

Martha is a loved member and CEO of Companion Care Salford. She belongs to our Head Nurse, Steph who has had her since she was 5 and a half weeks old.

You may see her wandering around the practice, checking up on the patients or sometimes sitting on the reception desk.

When not in work, she enjoys the outdoors and cuddling up on the sofa on rainy days. She is a registered therapy dog who visits hospitals on her days off to put a smile on other people’s faces. She will never say no to a cuddle if you see her at reception!

Fiona graduated as a vet from Edinburgh University in 2020. After initially completing an internship and working as an equine vet, she switched to working with small animals and is enjoying all aspects of first opinion practice. 

Outside of work she enjoys going to dance classes, baking and trying new restaurants in Manchester.

Emma graduated from Liverpool University in 2022 and started her career at a busy London hospital. She’s moved to us from a charity practice in Southampton, and has a particular interest in small animal surgery. Outside of work Emma enjoys travelling and hikes.

Hi, I’m Eddie, and this is my little cat Yuki! 

Hi, I am Manasa Bharadwaj- a UK-based veterinary surgeon(BVSc, MRCVS) and an alumni of the University of Bristol. I am driven by my deep love for animals and a genuine commitment to their well-being.

My name is Steph and I qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 2016. I started my journey as a Head Nurse here in January 2020.

I have a 3 year old shih-tzu called Martha who you may see now and again in the practice as she loves to come to work! I also have two cats called Smudge and Mischief and a 12 year old rabbit called Otis who loves nothing more than hopping around outside all day.

I love the variety of animals that come through the door but I especially love small mammals such as rabbits, rats, guinea pigs and hamsters for example. I am currently completing my Certificate in Small Animal Nursing so that I can give your small furies gold standard care when they are here!

I also completed my ISFM feline friendly nursing certificate in 2018 to make your cats experience at the vets as stress free as possible!

In my spare time I love taking Martha for long walks  and socialising with friends.I look forward to meeting all of your fur babies and providing lots of advice (and plenty of cuddles for them too!).

Hi I'm Hayley, I've been nursing for 18 years and qualified for 10 and a half years.

I have 4 cats aged 16, called Baby, Sooty, Tiger and Parsley. 3 of them will be 17 years old in February.

I have 5 chickens called Tikka, Paprika, Biryani, Tandoori and Jelfrezi. Jelfrezi is very naughty. I also have two children.

I love cats & chickens. I am very good with rabbits, birds, chickens and cats. I'm excellent with naughty and aggressive cats.

My job is very rewarding and each day is different, you never know what each day can bring.

I started at Salford companion care as a locum in August and as the team are excellent I decided to take the RVN position.

I love family and friend get togethers and dancing, I especially love my garden as I am a keen gardener.

But most of all I could spend my days in my garden with my chickens as they are comical and mischievous.

Hi my name is Anna! I’m currently studying my Level 3 Diploma in veterinary nursing at The College Of Animal Welfare.

I have always had an interest in biology and pathology and love being around animals (having a particular love for terriers!) so I decided to take the plunge and pursue a career change from journalism to vet nursing in September 2021. I’m excited for my journey ahead here at Companion Care and to providing a gold standard of care to all your 4 legged family members.

Hi, I’m Amy. I have always had a passion for animals and their welfare. This led me to do a level 3 course in animal management at college, and to work in a doggy daycare for a year. 

I started at the practice as a VCA and I have recently started my training to become a veterinary nurse. 

At home I live with my rescue pup called Trevor. I rescued him  in 2020 from Romania, and my cat Chai who was a stray brought into the practice. 

I look forward to meeting you and your fur babies! 

I'm Zoë, I qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 2016 and feel honoured to get to do a job I truly love every day. I've recently joined the fantastic team at Salford Companion Care and look forward to meeting all the clients and patients this practice cares for.

Hi, I’m Sana, a Registered Veterinary Nurse currently working at Salford Companion Care. I qualified in 2022 and began my career in a busy non-for-profit practice, where I quickly developed a wide range of clinical skills and discovered my passion for nursing, particularly in consulting and dental care.

Hi, my name is Helen and I've been working at Salford since July 2018, as a part time client care advisor. In previous years, I have enjoyed an extensive career in operations management in the health and wellbeing sector. I have a BsC(hons) degree in psychology and counselling and moved into the veterinary sector following the birth of my first child. During my time here at Salford, I have enjoyed learning about the many different aspects of the practice, specifically the day to day running, systems and processes. In my time away from work, I enjoy interior design, walking, catching up with friends but mostly spending time with my son.

Hi everyone ,

My name is Ioana and I am the Client Care Advisor here at Salford Companion Care.I am very passionate about my work and I have a steady source of motivation that drives me to do my best . I would describe myself as someone who is highly motivated and who enjoy being part of the team. I chose this job as I can interact with all your furry friends and offer you the support you need.

I do consider the pets are our friends every day of our lives and is very important to offer them all the love and care they deserve! I also have a dog called Junior he plays a key role in my life and he is my best friend. In my spare time I love reading and also having long walks with Junior. Meeting with friend and have a social life is also very important for me. If you need any information's and support I am here to answer to all your questions.

Graham has worked within the pet industry for 7 years and recently moved to the vet side to enhance his knowledge. Previously being a manager in Pets at Home, he has always wanted to move into the vet sector. He has a rescue cat called Luna. he is a pet nutritionist and cat specialist.

Outside of work Graham is a fully qualified make up artist and uses this talent to unwind. He is a Bachelor of Arts having a degree in graphic design and loves to spend time looking at historical houses and artwork.

Hi, I'm Eevee and I've recently become a client care advisor here at Salford Companion Care. When I was younger I always wanted to work with animals, but I didn't have the confidence. I love animals, and when my grandad passed away in June it gave me the kick I needed to do something that I will love. He is my inspiration, so I changed career and joined the team here. Safe to say, it's the best thing I've done. In my spare time I'm either with my family or being with my friends. At home I enjoy snuggles on the sofa with my husband and our two cats.

Hi, I’m Lydia and I started working as a veterinary care assistant at Salford Companion Care in November 2022.

I have 16 years of veterinary experience. I started my career in Hong Kong, where I was working in an emergency and critical care department under a university veterinary hospital for 6 years. I am a CPR certified holder under the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. I have experience in handling all kind of emergencies for your pets needs.

At home, I have four senior cats from 12-15 years old (R, Koosy, Fei Dau & Fei Mui). CiCi, a 16 years old senior mixed breed dog; and Kyle, a very energetic hairy young Afghan hound. They all travelled with me from Hong Kong.

I believe pets are part of our family, they should be treated with utmost love and trust. I love all kinds of animals including snakes and rats. I will treat your pets as part of my family too.

My name is Emma and I am a Client Care Advisor here at Companion Care.

It has always been my dream to work with animals so I hit the jackpot when this job came along. I love nothing more than welcoming your furry friends all day long. Aside from all the cuddles, I am expanding my knowledge and learning something new every day. At home I have my Westie, Charley and my Jack Chi, Elvis.

Hi my name is Tanya and I started working at Companion Care Salford in January 2024.

I have many years veterinary based experience from working in veterinary hospital settings. I have a passion for equine and own three lovely Traditional Gypsy Cobs. I love providing care to your animals and looking after them. I have two dogs of my own a French Bulldog name Gee Gee.

I am now progressing my career and moving on to completing my Veterinary Nursing within the practice and am extremely excited to learn so much more to help you and your pets.