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Gill Sanders (Receptionist)
Gill moved from West London some years ago and settled in Market Deeping where she has lived since.
Gill's hobbies include gardening and she tries her hand at growing vegetables, occasional watercolour painting and some acrylics. Gill loves the theatre, dancing and 'trod the boards' as an amateur dramatic for a local group.
Gill joined animates in January 2009 as a part time receptionist. She previously worked as a dental nurse for 6 years with a practice in Stamford.
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Hannah Green (Receptionist)
Hannah grew up on a local farm and has returned home after graduating with a degree in Sport and Exercise Science from the University of Bath in 2010. Hanah joined Animates in August 2011 as a part-time receptionist whilst studying Nutritional Therapy.
In her spare time Hannah enjoys all sport, travelling, spending time with family and friends as well as expanding her knowledge around nutrition and disease.
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Melissa Collins (Administrator)
Melissa grew up in Suffolk and moved to Stamford ten years ago. She lives with her two children Abbie and Charlie.
Melissa trained in accounts and as a letting agent, however is enjoying being part of the animates team as its administrator.
In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, reading and gardening.
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Rebecca Kuttel (Veterinarian)
Rebecca has been with Animates Veterinary Clinic since opening in June 2005.
Rebecca studied veterinary medicine at Massey University in New Zealand and qualified in the year 2000. After graduating Rebecca started working in mixed rural practice in New Zealand before deciding to concentrate her energies on companion animals. Rebecca has worked in a number of different practices in New Zealand, Ireland and England.
Rebecca enjoys a range of different activities including travelling, diving, music and squash which she plays regularly.
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Morwenna Hawkins (Veterinarian)
Morwenna joined the Animates team in June 2006. Morwenna (otherwise known as Mo) completed her veterinary degree at Massey University in New Zealand in 2000. Following 3 1/2 years of mixed practice in New Zealand she moved to the UK. Morwenna spent 2 years doing small animal Veterinary locum work based mainly in Cornwall and Leicestershire.
Morwenna has 2 cats and a horse. She also enjoys reading and travelling when she gets the chance.
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Vicky Lees (Veterinarian)
Vicky grew up on a farm in Toft with large animals. She qualified as a Veterinary Surgeon from Edinburgh University in July 2007. Before she started her Veterinary Degree she also gained a BSc in Anatomy and Physiology.
Vicky joined Animates in July 2007 as a full time vet increasing the veterinary team from 2 to 3.
Vicky has 2 dogs, chickens, 2 ponies, and 2 Bearded Dragons. She enjoys walking her dogs, riding, golf and travelling.
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Jen Tavernor (Veterinarian)
Jen joined Animates in January 2010. She has always wanted to be a small animal Veterinary Surgeon and graduated from Cambridge Vet School in July 2009. In 2011 Jen began working on gaining a Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice.
In her spare time Jen enjoys keeping fit, nature photography, walking, yoga, learning the piano and travelling. Jen has 2 cats - Jasper and Oliver.
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Mark Westwood (Veterinarian)
Mark joined Animates Veterinary Clinic on the sixth anniversary of our opening in June 2011.
Mark was one of the first vet students to graduate from the brand new Nottingham University School of Veterinary Medicine and Science in 2011. Mark was in the Royal Air Force for nearly 14 years serving at RAF Wittering, RAF Cottesmore and overseas where he flew the Harrier. Since retraining as a vet Mark has always wanted to specialise in companion animal medicine and has settled in Lincolnshire with his wife Vicky.
Mark and Vicky have two active dogs, Molly and Barney who you might meet enjoying long walks in the countryside.
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Marieke Skelton (Veterinarian)
Marieke joined Animates in August 2011 after a few months maternity break. She is originally from The Netherlands and qualified as a Veterinary Surgeon from Ghent University in Belgium in July 2001.
She moved to the UK in 2002 and worked first in a practice in Yorkshire and then for several years in a practice in Reigate, Surrey, before moving up to Stamford to marry her husband.
Marieke is married and has one daughter, 2 dogs and a horse. She enjoys horse riding, walking the dogs and spending lots of time with her family.
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Katherine Wynn-Owen (Veterinarian)
Katherine qualified from the
Royal Veterinary College in July 2006 and has worked at mixed and
small animal practices in the UK before joining Animates in November
2011.
Katherine enjoys spending time with her partner and their cat jinx,
horse riding, playing netball and socialising with friends. She has a
keen interest in conservation and during her time at university
completed an intercalated degree in veterinary conservation medicine.
She enjoys travelling and has recently returned from volunteering as a
vet at an Orang-utan reintroduction centre in Indonesia.
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Sara Dench (Qualified Veterinary Nurse, A1 Assessor)
Sara returned to a career in Veterinary nursing in 2004 after working for the Royal Mail for 11 years. She studied from September 2005 for 2 years and gained her Veterinary Nurse qualification in September 2007. She has worked in various practices in and around Peterborough and joined Animates in July 2007. Sara is an A1 assessor and a clinical coach and helps to train future nurses in the practice.
Sara enjoys looking after her two mad Jack Russell Terriers, George and Molly, as well as her diabetic dog Barney as well as 2 cats and 2 rabbits.
Her interests include mountain biking, watching motorsport, birdwatching, badminton and going to the theatre.
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Kelly Cappitt (Qualified Veterinary Nurse)
Kelly grew up on a farm on the outskirts of Lincoln looking after a number of farm animals, as well as her own pets. She moved to the village of Northorpe in 2004 to live with her fiancé Adrian on his arable farm. They got married in 2010.
Kelly has been working in Veterinary practices since 2002, and with us since October 2005. This was after studying at colleges for a Diploma in Animal Care, then going on to achieve an NVQ level 3 in Animal Care. Kelly started her Veterinary Nurse training with us in January 2007 and gained her professional qualification in April 2009. in 2010 Kelly became a Clinical Coach which allows her to train future Veterinary Nurses and help them gain their qualifications.
Kelly enjoys looking after her three cats - Puddy, Tat and Alfie. She also enjoys cycling, horse riding, listening to music, watching movies and going to car shows.
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Sarah Mainwaring (Qualified Veterinary Nurse)
Sarah qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 1992. She has a keen interest in surgical nursing, inpatient care and dentistry. Sarah has completed the BVNA course on canine and feline behaviour.
She currently works at Animates part-time and lives with a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, 2 cats, 2 tortoises, 2 children and 1 husband.
In her spare time Sarah enjoys aerobics, gardening, cycling and listening to music.
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Kirsty Smith (Qualified Veterinary Nurse)
Kirsty grew up and went to school in the local area.
Kirsty joined the practice in November 2008 having previously worked in local practices since 2003. Kirsty completed her nurse training in 2009 and is now a Qualified Veterinary Nurse. In 2010 Kirsty became a clinical coach so she can train future Veterinary Nurses. In September 2011 Kirsty started her Advanced Diploma in Veterinary Nursing.
Kirsty has a pet doberman 'Bob' and enjoys walking him, cycling and horse riding in her spare time.
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Clare Woods (Qualified Veterinary Nurse)
Clare qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 1994 and has worked in many practices throughout the country. Clare started working at Animates in April 2007 and is working part time.
Clare has now settled in Baston with her husband Andy and her two young children, Penny and Ferris. Clare has a 1 eyed dog called Cully and a cat called Gilbert.
She enjoys spending time with her family, running, playing tennis, aerobics and reading.
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Rebecca Hankins (Qualified Veterinary Nurse)
Rebecca has been nursing since 2003 and qualified in 2006. She has a particular interest in behaviour, having gained a Certificate in Small Animal Companion Behaviour and is currently studying for an Advanced Diploma in Canine Behaviour Management. Rebecca joined animates in January 2012.
Rebecca is interested in preventative behaviour in young animals and highlights the importance of puppy socialisation through puppy parties.
Rebecca bred her 3 English springer spaniels, Clara, Sebastian and their daughter Grace, she also owns a Border Collie called Jessie.
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Annabelle Gharibi (Student Veterinary Nurse)
Annabelle joined animates in September 2009 to begin her career as a Trainee Veterinary Nurse after wanting to work with animals for a very long time.
Annabelle grew up and studied in West London. After finishing her A levels in 2008 she moved to Nassington to be with her long-distance partner of 4 years. They now live in Bourne with their 2 dogs Molly and Diesel.
In her spare time Annabelle enjoys walking the dogs, cooking and listening music.
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Rochelle Hudnott (Student Veterinary Nurse)
Rochelle started nursing in 2004 and completed her pre veterinary nursing in 2008. She has worked in Lincolnshire as a locum before settling down to start a family. Rochelle joined Animates in Septemer 2011 when she returned from maternity leave.
Rochelle enjoys going out with family and friends as well as swimming and travelling. She has a cat, fish and duck who has now flown away home.
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Becki Yates (Student Veterinary Nurse)
Becki has lived in South Witham since she was 6 years old. She currently live with my mum, but is looking for a new home to share with her fiance, after recently getting engaged.
Becki has always had a keen interest in animals; previously working as a Kennel Assistant for the M.O.D. and a local boarding kennels/cattery. Most recently she worked as a ' Pet Care Assistant ' for a local pet shop. Becki joined Animates in August 2011.
Other hobbies include cars (She has completed a servicing course for small vehicles), watching films and listening to music.
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Amanda Baker (Student Veterinary Nurse)
Amanda rejoined animates in October 2011. She has worked as a Veterinary Receptionist and most recently as a dispenser in a busy GP practice in Stamford.
Amanda has lived in this area for 17 years with her husband Peter and two sons David and Ben. Amanda's interests include cooking, gardening and looking after her 2 dogs, 2 cats and 13 chickens.
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Tony Protheroe (Maintenance Man)
Tony joined the Ambulance service in 1987, and he qualified as a paramedic in 1991. His best moments were when he delivered 5 babies during his 19 years of service. Tony retired from the service in 2006. He has now joined Animates part time to take care of all the maintenance and odd-jobs around the place.
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As we expand our client base we shall be recruiting more staff from the local community.
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