Meet our Veterinary Nurses

Sarra qualified as an RVN in 2009 and joined us at Lynwood in 2016 . Outside of work, she runs her own pet care business, and is also a qualified dog groomer. She has always been animal mad and owns an ex-racehorse called Shuil Royale and three dogs: Hughie, Ralph and Looby, plus some chickens and a snake! In her spare time, she likes to walk, travel, socialise with friends, horse ride and clay shoot.

Alice qualified as a registered veterinary nurse in 2015 after training at a veterinary hospital in the New Forest and at our Bournemouth branch. She particularly enjoys nursing our inpatients and giving them the extra love they need. Her and her husband’s four-legged family members include five dogs and a few chickens! Alice has a real weakness for Spaniels and spends her spare time training her own Springers.

Steph joined Lynwood in 2016, and qualified as an RVN in 2020. Her favourite part of the job is placing IV catheters and taking bloods, she also enjoys consulting. She keeps ducks and chickens and home and has a springer spaniel called Odin who she enjoys walking and training.

Alice joined the Lynwood team in August 2021.

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Amy qualified with a degree in veterinary nursing and practice administration from Bristol University in 2010. She thoroughly enjoys theatre nursing and patient care, as well as completing nurse appointments. Outside of work she enjoys exploring the local area with her border terrier Basil, baking sweet treats and gardening.

Beth started working at Lynwood in January 2022 when she qualified and also has a Bachelor of Science degree in Ecology and Wildlife Conservation. Beth’s clinical special interests are looking after inpatients and behaviour, and she is a Fear Free certified professional so is passionate about reducing fear and stress before, during and after a vet visit. Beth has two pets, a rescue dog called Maggie and a cat called Pudding!

Claire joined the team in 2015 and has a keen interest in rehab, elderly patients and orthopaedic surgery. In her spare time she loves to travel and explore different places with her husband and their two spaniels in their van. She also enjoys cycling, running, walking and has retired from playing rugby, including in the Premiership. She often raises money for charity, including cycling over eight days from Kilimanjaro to Rift River Valley in 2016 for The British Heart Foundation.

Claire has worked for Lynwood since 2011, previously working at practices in Bournemouth and Poole. She enjoys the varied nature of veterinary nursing and has completed a level four certificate in canine and feline nutrition. At home she has a miniature bull terrier and two young children. Outside of work she enjoys dog walking and living in the beautiful Isle of Purbeck.

Debbie has worked for Lynwood since the 1990s, originally at our Bournemouth branch, then onto Wimborne, where she qualified. After having children, she joined the Purbeck team part-time and is now found working between the Wareham and Swanage branches. Debbie has two crazy Staffies and a cat who thinks he is human. She loves to fill her spare time, walking, cycling and being outdoors.

Demi joined Lynwood in 2018 after completing a law degree at university. She enjoys dining out, the cinema, crafting and spending time with family and friends.  Her hobbies include clay pigeon shooting, baking and playing video games. In 2024 she completed the ISFM diploma in feline nursing and is passionate about all things cat.

Katie joined Lynwood in 2018 and qualified as an RVN in April 2024, enjoying all aspects of her RVN role. In her spare time she loves spending time with all her animals. Her passion is her horses, and she enjoys any spare minute she has out and about in the saddle or walking her three dogs in the Purbecks. She is known as the “crazy giraffe lady” as they are her favourite animal, and anything that includes a giraffe is a must have!

Ellie joined Lynwood Vets in 2022. She has worked in the Veterinary industry since 2015 and absolutely loves it! At home, Ellie has 2 dogs, 2 cats and 2 kids to keep her busy, and loves all things Harry Potter or animal related! In April 2023, Ellie started her nurse training at Lynwood School of Veterinary Nursing and is based at our Wimborne Branch.

Emily joined Lynwood in 2017 as a kennel assistant and is working towards becoming an RVN. She has always loved animals and making their lives as exciting and healthy as possible. In her spare time, she likes to rock climb, mountain bike and be outside with her springer spaniel, Daisy, and pony, Whiz.

Erin has been nursing since 2009 and proudly qualified as an RVN in 2017. She has always had a passion for animals and has a particularly strong interest in hand-rearing, critical care and emergencies. She is the owner of a husky Labrador cross called Chester and a mischievous black cat called Jango-fett. Outside work she is kept very busy with her two young daughters, and loves spending time with her family and going for woodland walks.

Gisela joined Lynwood in 2016. I studied as a RVN at the Royal college London and passed in 1999 and moved back to Dorset where she now lives with her husband and two sons. She has a keen interest in pet nutrition and enjoys meeting our clients and their pets during nurse clinics. Outside of work, Gisela enjoys walks and geo-caching with her family, playing tennis and jogging – she regularly takes part in park runs!

Izzy has been working in the Veterinary Industry since 2020. Izzy started her career as a kennel assistant at a local practice before furthering her career as a student veterinary nurse at Lynwood. In her spare time she loves to spend time with her Huntaway. Izzy is also very passionate about horses and cows and spends any extra time she has out in the countryside.

Iva moved to the UK from Brazil and started working at Lynwood in 2018, initially as a student veterinary nurse, before completing her Veterinary Nursing Diploma and becoming a registered veterinary nurse. She loves animals, especially dogs and cats, and bred boxers and miniature pinschers in her home country. She also has NVQ Diploma level 3 in hospitality supervision and leadership, and an animal psychology diploma.

Jazmin qualified as an RVN in 2017 and then went on to referral nursing (Wards nurse) in 2019 for 2 years before going on maternity leave in 2021. She joined Lynwood in 2022. Jazmin has a Cocker Spaniel called Hector and a rescued Pug cross called Ruby. She love to go on beach walks, travelling and adventures with her little family.

Laura graduated from Harper Adams University in 2018, then worked in a small animal and equine practice before joining Lynwood in 2019. She likes playing cricket, tending to her allotment, crafts, and baking. She has two cats but also loves dogs and hopes to have her own one day.

Leanne joined the team in 2016, having qualified as an RVN in 2006 at a small animal practice in the New Forest. She has worked in many roles such as senior nurse, clinical coach, and clinic nurse in practices in Ringwood and Poole. She especially enjoys preventative healthcare and nurse consultations. She lives with her partner Steve, her adorable son and daughter and her very excitable Jack Russell terrier, Minnie.

Lucy joined the Lynwood team in 2011. She enjoys all aspects of being a Veterinary Nurse & finds it very rewarding. She particularly enjoys mentoring student RVN’s, helping them to achieve their goals.

She has a daughter that keeps her very busy in her spare time & a rescue cat named Billy who is extremely handsome & snuggly.

Mairin qualified as an RVN in 2022 after studying at Sparsholt University Centre. She enjoys all aspects of the role and has an interest in working with exotic species.

Natasha started working at Lynwood in May 2022 after studying with Lynwood College of Veterinary Nursing. Prior to this she completed a BSc degree in Animal Behaviour and Welfare. At home she has two chihuahuas, a rescue cat and two guinea pigs and enjoys going on day’s out in the forest or at the beach with her dogs. At work her main interests include medicine cases, laboratory work, wildlife and exotics!

Olivia qualified as an RVN in 2020 after studying at Sparsholt College and completing her work placement at our Wimborne branch. She has a particular interest in canine behaviour and hydrotherapy. At home she has had many pets including rats, hamsters, fish, cats, and dogs, and currently lives with her three crazy, excitable dogs Poppy, Daisy, and Willow. In her spare time she can be found playing video games, training her dogs, watching movies and exploring Dorset.

Joined the Lynwood team in January 2023 after qualifying as a Veterinary Nurse at Sparsholt College, Winchester in 2022. She has a particular fondness for cats and has a very spoilt tabby cat at home. Rosey’s area of interest is in the Laboratory assisting our medicine Vets, having previously worked as a Medical Laboratory Assistant  in the NHS for 6 years. She hopes to do more work with charities in the future both locally and abroad. She has always been a great lover of animals and is very proud to have made working with them her career.

Sam has been qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse for 10 years and joined the team at Lynwood at the beginning of 2022. Prior to joining the Lynwood team she worked at a local Veterinary Hospital for 13 years. Sam is currently part time and has 2 small children, a Labrador called Wilf, 2 cats called Dennis and Milton and 3 chickens at home to keep her busy!

Sarah joined Lynwood in 2019 as an animal care assistant before beginning her training as a Student Veterinary Nurse. She qualified as an RVN in October 2023! She has a dog and cat at home and loves anything furry!