Support team

Hannah qualified as an RVN in 2012, and moved straight into referral nursing. In her time as an RVN she has completed an ECC, anaesthesia and wildlife nursing certificate as well as completing teaching and leadership and management qualifications.

Her career has seen her as a referral nurse, a senior nurse practitioner and then into management and leadership positions. Most recently after being Head nurse at a large multidisciplinary referral centre she has made the move to become Practice Manager here at Falklands.

Outside of work Hannah lives with her partner and English Springer Spaniel Lucy and enjoys spending time outdoors, completing veterinary volunteer projects, seeing friends and baking.

Nikki joined the practice in 1989 as head nurse. After having her daughter in 1995, she moved over to head receptionist, and then over time took on the position of practice administrator. She holds the veterinary practice administration certificate and also completed the veterinary care assistants diploma. Currently she is working on a feline behaviour and psychology course, as cats and their behaviour have always interested her. Nikki lives with four cats, six ducks, a pet squirrel, three horses and a nutty working Cocker Spaniel called Peggy who, to say the least, is challenging after always owning Collies.

Kim has been with working at Falkland Veterinary Clinic as a receptionist since 2007. At home she has an adopted kitten named Fudge.

Sian has worked at Falklands since August 2021. Before this Sian worked on a farm, working with a range of animals from sheep, cattle and horses to rabbits, reptiles and camelids. Sian has always enjoyed working with animals and not shy of hard work.

Sian enjoys board games and video games with friends and going on trips at the weekend to museums, zoos and anything else to keep busy. Sian also has two pets, a cat called Kirito and a crested gecko called Paarthurnax.

Ali studied Zoology at Cardiff University and has since gained a range of industry experience working and volunteering in zoos, museums, sanctuaries and farms, in the UK and abroad.

After developing an interest in pharmacy, she qualified as an NVQ2 pharmacy dispenser for the NHS and most recently worked for Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists as a referrals dispensary and stock technician. Ali is currently training with AMTRA to become a Registered Animal Medicines Advisor, with a particular interest in farm animal welfare.

Originally from Cornwall, in her spare time she is a registered Pets as Therapy dog handler with her family Newfoundland, Lola. She also has a rescued Ginger Tom named Jackjack.

Lisa has been a veterinary receptionist for 10 years and joined the practice in 2008. She has owned dogs and horses, and has a passion for all animals and their welfare. In her spare time Lisa enjoys horse riding, running, swimming and walking dogs with her husband.

Claire previously worked in secondary education within pastoral support for 11 years. In her spare time Claire enjoys aerial hoop, roller skating and spending time with her family, friends and dogs.

Sian has recently joined the reception team and is enjoying learning the ropes and meeting all of our clients. Sian is working part time alongside running her own pet portrait business which she started over lockdown.

When not on reception or drawing or painting, Sian enjoys spending time with friends, family and her two handsome Bulldogs, who like to keep her on her toes.

Emily has been a receptionist here since September 2019. She prides herself on treating every pet that comes through our doors as her own.

She loves animals and has had various pets her whole life. From hamsters to rabbits, chickens to rats, and dragons to cats she's had a variety.

Debbie has worked at Falkland Veterinary Clinic since December 2015. Before this, she worked in mortgage arrears debt management. She lives in Thatcham with her husband, two children and two dogs, Millie, a Lurcher and Holly, a Labradoodle. She enjoys walks with her family and crafting with her sister.

Donna is a qualified Veterinary Nurse with over 12 years experience and she previously worked with us for a couple of years as a Nurse. Due to Donna starting her own dog walking and pet services business, she has now joined our receptionist team part-time.
As well as having a passion for animals, Donna also strives to provide a high standard of customer service at all times and she is really looking forward to meeting more of our clients

Dawn joined Falkland in May 2016 as a receptionist and enjoys spending time with her family, horses and Labradors.