Veterinary nurses

Laura qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2006, joining the nursing team at Westmoor in 2010. She has an in interest in medical nursing, emergency and critical care and plays a role in the training of student nurses within the practice. Laura is owned by a blind cat called Braille who was rescued as a stray from the practice, and literally runs rings around her on a daily basis.

Kirsty has worked at Westmoor since 2016 and qualified as an RVN in 2019. She has always had a keen interest in animals and previously worked 13 years with horses. She is currently slave to a Border Collie, Irish Cob and 8 stick insects. In the past she has owned many species and breeds from giant rabbits to sheep and a Bengal Eagle Owl. Two animal highlights for her have been working hands on with a pack of wolves and while on CPD she pi-pi-pi-picked up a penquin!! In practice she especially enjoys working with our 'small furries', to include rabbits, Guinea pigs and rats. She lives with her partner on a farm and with his two boys they enjoy exploring the countryside and playing board games.

Llinos joined Westmoor as a student in 2014, and proceeded to qualify with a BScHonours in Veterinary Nursing and Practice Management in 2017 from Harper Adams University, as well as gaining an SQP qualification during this time. She has an interest in Wildlife and is our go to person whenever a member of the public brings any wildlife into the practice; she hopes to further her knowledge in this area as well as with exotic animals.

At home she is kept busy by her energetic one-eyed Lurcher, Hermann's Tortoise, Leopard Gecko and her blind Ferret; all of which are rescues. Out of work her time is spent either by the sea walking her dog or on the sea kayaking or paddle boarding, as well as climbing and creating various art pieces with rocks.

Angela originally started working in veterinary practice in 2000, and after a few years completing animal care NVQs she began training to be a veterinary nurse and qualified in 2005. She then worked for some time within pet insurance but missed nursing so got back into it as soon as she could. Angela joined Westmoor Veterinary Hospital in 2015 and has undertaken further study in wound management. She keeps budgies, who are full of character and a rescued Bearded Dragon. Outside of work she enjoys being an active member of a local Pilot Gig rowing club.

Nadia qualified as an RVN in June 2016 after studying the Foundation Degree in Veterinary Nursing at Duchy College. She started at Westmoor Veterinary Hospital in December 2017 and enjoys inpatient and intensive care in the ward but also enjoys all aspects of nursing. Nadia has two Boxer cross Rotti dogs who love walks on the moors and two cats, one who was rescued as a stray; he was hit by a car and needed lots of love and care to fix his fractured pelvis. In her spare time, she likes horse riding, figure skating and paddle boarding.

Martin started at Westmoor in September 1996, where he qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in January 2000 and then qualified as a Companion animal SQP in November 2005. Martin further qualified as an Avian SQP in January 2014. Since 2006 Martin has concentrated on the dispensing of medicines and was involved in producing a veterinary dispensary focussed qualification. Martin then gained his certificate for this course in April 2016. Martin has many pets including dogs, chickens and fish. He has a particular interest in exotic pets. In his spare time Martin likes to play skittles and Hockey, and enjoys walking and cycling.

After finishing a BAHons in media and cultural studies in 2003 Jo realised she had to try to get into veterinary nursing, something she had wanted to do since she can remember. Jo wrote to the RSPCA Harmsworth Animal Hospital in London and worked there for seven years. Jo then moved into private practice where she worked since 2010. After a busy 17 years in London, she decided Devon to be somewhere she wanted to settle and joined Westmoor in October 2017. Jo's particular interest is in intensive care nursing and all areas of surgical nursing she is also a Clinical Coach and SQP.

Sarah qualified as a veterinary nurse in January 2009 and joined Westmoor Veterinary Hospital in February 2013. She is an experienced clinical nurse with a particular interest in animal training and behaviour, especially preventing behaviour problems in puppies. She holds the BVNA certificate in companion animal behaviour and is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT).

Outside of work her time is taken up looking after her daughter, Border Terrier and Alpacas, as well as running her dog training business.

Bethany joined Westmoor in September 2019, shortly before qualifying as a registered veterinary nurse. She has a keen interest in patient care and wound management, therefore would like to carry out further training on these in the future. In her free time, Bethany enjoys spending time with her pets, including Springer Spaniel Button and Yorkiepoo Maisy as well as seeing friends and family.

Kathryn started at Westmoor Veterinary Hospital in May 2017. After 18 months working with us on reception she has then started her training as a veterinary nurse. Kathryn has a Springer Spaniel who loves to go for a long walks and a nice swim.

Abbie is currently studying at Duchy College doing a foundation degree in Veterinary Nursing, hopefully qualifying as a registered veterinary nurse in 2021. She has two dogs at home, both rescues from Bosnia. Abbie has also had horses since I was about nine years old and have ridden since she was two years old, this is where her passion for animals comes from.

Libby joined Westmoor in November 2016 after previously working as a yard manager in a riding school where she taught a range of people how to ride. She has a huge interest in all animals and has many of her own, including two dogs, two horses and some ducks. Libby spends most of her time off work training her dogs so she can work them in the winter months on a local shoot and being on her youngest horse. She loves every part of working at Westmoor but especially likes prepping animals for their operations and sitting with them after whilst they are coming round.

Emma started her veterinary nursing career in 1999, training at the PDSA in Portsmouth, qualifying in 2002. Having loved the west country while at Bicton College she moved to continue her career in the South West soon after qualifying and has been here ever since. Emma left the profession in 2009 and worked in radiography at Derriford, but after having children she decided to return and worked for a veterinary helpline. Missing the animals so much Emma joined Filham Park Vets. In November 2020 she joined Westmoor Veterinary Hospital. Her main interests are in anaesthesia and emergency and critical care. Outside of work Emma enjoys spending time with her 2 daughters, her husband, Dexter their Podenco and their cat Izzy. She is also a keen open water swimmer.

Chloe started at Westmoor in September 2019 as a work experience student form Duchy College, studying Level 3 Animal Management. She enjoyed it so much that she applied for a job. Chloe is hoping to move on and become and SVN in the near future. It has always been a dream of hers, from a young age, to work with animals. She have a particular interest in small mammals; such a hamsters (being her favourite), as well as an interest in animal behaviour. She has 2 dogs, a Collie X Jack Russel called Milo, and a Springer Spaniel called Bella, as well as many other animals.