Southampton Companion Care

After qualifying from Bristol Vet School in 1994, I spent over 5 years in a mixed practice in Suffolk dealing with small animals and horses. During this time I gained my certificate in Veterinary Radiology. I then moved to a small animal hospital practice in the New Forest where I developed my interests in imaging, internal medicine and dentistry before joining Companion Care in 2008 and opening the Southampton surgery.

I have 4 dogs called, Mopsy, Polly, Jazz and Hazel, a horse called Alfie and one husband called David. When not working I like to relax by horse riding and walking in the New Forest.

Joining us in 2020, Alice is one of our Veterinary Surgeons who enjoys working with dogs, cats, and small furries. Qualifying in 2018, she has shown a strong interest in imaging, she is currently working towards achieving a Certificate in Radiology and Ultrasonography She enjoys her role as a general practitioner, thriving in routine surgeries. Outside of work, she enjoys running and hiking with her dog Cuba.

Originally from Bermuda but moved to England about 7 years ago. Has a keen interest in aquatic life. 

Carly is our Head Nurse, in charge of making sure our nurses are working to the best of their capabilities. Starting when she was just 16 years old as a Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA), Carly has worked in veterinary nursing for her entire working career (over 18 years!). She particularly enjoys performing dentistry procedures and ear flushes. She is also talented in dog grooming, doing most of the de-matt procedures in the practice. At home, Carly has 2 dogs, Roxy and Luna, a cat called Buzz and a panther chameleon called Arlo.

Nikitia is our final year Student Veterinary Nurse (SVN) with a passion for improving end of life care for all companion animals and clients alike. She has two dogs called Cooper and Bella, 2 guinea pigs and 2 degus. Nikitia is also devoted to small mammal care and demonstrating how to increase their quality of life. She and husband Sydney enjoy exploring the UK countryside outside of work.

Zoë is one of our qualified nurses who enjoys all aspects of veterinary nursing. After becoming a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) in 2016, she first worked at PDSA where she worked with many emergency cases, before joining us at Companion Care in 2021. She plans to take a course to earn a Certificate in Advanced Nursing of Small Mammals. She enjoys playing board games with her friends and playing with her cat, Solo during her free time.

Roelisha is one of our qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) who organises our work experience students. She is in charge of our weight loss/gain clinics at the practice, working out the correct calorific intake for each animal that’s part of the weight clinic. She is also undertaking a Certificate in Advanced Nursing of Reptiles and Amphibians. At home she has 2 cats, Atticus and Flynn, a bearded dragon called Honey, and a royal python called Reggie.

After qualifying in 2019, Charlotte has worked in a few different practices from Chandler’s Ford to Cornwall. She is eager to advance cat health and welfare, currently gaining a Certificate in Feline Nursing. She is also our Head of Sustainability, aiming to make our practice more eco-friendly for the planet. During her off time, Charlotte enjoys swimming and spending time with her cat Harvey.

Charlene has been a receptionist with us since 2013 and has gained a wealth of knowledge from this time. She particularly enjoys socialising with clients and ensuring our reception area stays clean. When not at work she enjoys watching her kids play football, taking family trips around the UK and can be quite often found at the gym.

Mark is our Practice Manager and handles all things admin and insurance. He makes sure each day runs smoothly and that client support is kept at a high standard. He loves dogs, especially the bigger breeds as he has an Akita x German Shepherd called Melchi. Any dogs that visit our practice are guaranteed to be offered many treats by Mark, even if they are only walking passed the front desk. Mark enjoys spending his free time writing novels and walking Melchi.

Originally starting as a receptionist, Jess now works as a Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA) alongside her receptionist role. She is fully qualified as a zookeeper and having previously worked as a reptile keeper and specialising in them for 2 years, she is our go-to for herptile and invertebrate husbandry advice. When not at work, she spends her time looking after her disabled ‘wonky’ cat Lando with fiancé Callum.

Adam is one of our Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA)’s studying to become a Student Veterinary Nurse (SVN). Becoming a VCA in 2022, he has shown a keen interest in ultrasound imaging and radiology, hoping to specialise in this further in his career. He is currently undertaking a course to become a Qualified VCA.  At home, he and wife Roni spend time with baby Aoife and their 2 cats, Quinn and Cardboard and his pacman frog Mango.

Starting with us in 2022 after deciding she wants to help improve pets’ day-to-day life. She is a huge dog and rabbit lover – having a dog (Mya) and rabbit (Stormy) herself. She is passionate about helping reduce stress for animals when visit our practice.