THE TEAM

Our team are the beating heart of The Vet Clinic

Paul Verschueren, Cert SAS, MRCVS

Clinical Director – Paul is an Advanced Veterinary Practitioner and holds a certificate in Small Animal Surgery. Paul enjoys performing life changing airway surgery for our many bulldogs and orthopaedic surgery where he can get ‘in the zone’ In his spare time Paul enjoys cycling in different settings and at home he has a Jack Russell Terrier called Tiny and a Greyhound called Larry.

Egbert DeVries, MRCVS

Clinical Director – Egbert has been qualified for many years and joined us from running many practices in Wales. Egbert has a keen interest in learning new skills. In his spare time Egbert enjoys spending time with his family and the occasional exercise class.  

Christos Angelidis, MRCVS, Clinic Coordinator

Chris joined us from many busy practices with a strong idea of where he wanted to be. Chris has a keen interest in internal medicine and gives everything to his patients and owners. In his spare time Chris enjoys the gym, spending time back in Greece and enjoying his new found garden.

JACOBO CANELLAS BLANCO

Jacobo Canellas Blanco - MRCVS

Hello everyone! I am Jacobo, recently graduated in Madrid, with a passion for surgery and cooking. After strolling through various hospitals in Madrid, I am excited to join this team. When I’m not in the operating room, you’ll find me experimenting in the kitchen and enjoying good times with friends and family. Ready to take care of your adorable pets and add a touch of humor to the clinic.

Rebecca Tremlett MRCVS

Rebecca qualified in 2019 and has been working in small animal practice ever since. She has a keen interest in dentistry and also enjoys working with our small furry patients! Rebecca has 3 rescue cats and 2 guinea pigs at home.

VICTORIA DUQUE-ALCANTARA

Victoria Duque Alcantara - MRCVS

Victoria finished her vet studies in 2022 in Madrid, Spain, and she has been working in the UK since 2023. She is very interested in soft tissue surgeries and emergencies. In her spare time Victoria loves climbing and discovering new cities and towns from this country.

Ragia Abdalla - Veterinary Technician

Katrin Parker MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon Katrin comes to us with a wealth of experience in busy veterinary practices. Katrin has a keen interest in surgery and is undergoing an advanced certificate in surgery. In her spare time Katrin enjoys dancing and the outdoors.

Emily Freeman – Veterinary Surgeon

Emily joined the team in October as a new graduate vet. Her interests are trying to solve the intricate problems we find and chatting to new clients and meeting all the new pets that come in. In her spare time Emily likes to socialise with her friends.

Robyn Johnston – Veterinary Surgeon

Robyn has been part of the team since August 2024. She enjoys all areas of surgery and has a special interest in ophthalmology. At home, Robyn is kept company by her beloved rescue cat, Klaus. When she’s not at work, she can usually be found in the kitchen cooking or baking, or tending to her growing jungle of houseplants.

Alyssa Palma – Veterinary Surgeon

Alyssa joined the team in November 2024. She has always had a passion for working with animals since she was a child. Outside of work, she loves to attend bookclubs, go for a run around the park, and explore the different parts of the UK.

Andre Almeida – Veterinary Surgeon

Ricardo Remon - MRCVS

Ricardo graduated from the University of Zaragoza, Spain in 1994.  He moved to the UK in 1996 and after working in several different practices,  joined ICKNIELD Veterinary Group in 2002.  Based primarily in Dunstable and Luton surgeries, Ricardo enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine but has a particular interest in orthopaedic surgery.  At home he has a family cat called Mimi and a rescue dog called Patch.  They enjoy long walks in the countryside (with Patch not Mimi).  Ricardo also enjoys skiing, music and photography.

Robyn Johnston – Veterinary Surgeon

Robyn has been part of the team since August 2024. She enjoys all areas of surgery and has a special interest in ophthalmology. At home, Robyn is kept company by her beloved rescue cat, Klaus. When she’s not at work, she can usually be found in the kitchen cooking or baking, or tending to her growing jungle of houseplants.

Alyssa Palma – Veterinary Surgeon

Alyssa joined the team in November 2024. She has always had a passion for working with animals since she was a child. Outside of work, she loves to attend bookclubs, go for a run around the park, and explore the different parts of the UK.

Andre Almeida – Veterinary Surgeon

MAISIE BENNETT

Maisie Bennett - Head Nurse

I’m Maisie, I have been qualified for 9 years & love everything about nursing. Seeing sick patients go home is truly one of the best feelings. At home I have Max who is a German shepherd cross who is the best boy (I know I am bias). I spend my spare time walking Max with my husband and we love exploring new area’s or you’ll find I am on court playing netball. I play 3 times a week and love it.

Caitlin Morton - Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse

Caitlin recently qualified as a registered veterinary nurse in 2022 after completing her studies at the royal veterinary college. She is currently undergoing an anaesthetic certificate which she hopes to complete next year. She has a keen interest in anaesthetics and physiotherapy. Outside of work Caitlin enjoys going out and socialising , she enjoys taking her Labrador Harley for long walks.

EMMA DOVE

Emma Dove – Student Veterinary Nurse

I’m Emma, I have always said I wanted to work with animals since I was really young. I have worked with animals in different settings for a number of years and really feel like it’s my calling. I’m so excited to start my journey as a student veterinary nurse because helping animals is what I’ve always been passionate about and I love the work it entails, nursing them back to health, loving them and seeing them go home with their families really warms my heart. In my free time I love going for long walks with my golden retriever, Hudson

Beth Mayhew - Senior Veterinary Nurse

Beth qualified in 2018 and has worked in a variety of practices including small animal, large animal and orthopaedic referral. She also has an interest in exotic and zoo animals, completing an exotic animal nursing certificate in 2024. Beth shares her home with Kimba the Maine Coon, Taika the tabby cat, and a Brazilian White Knee tarantla called Dutch. In her free time, she is a keen archer and enjoys going to watch ice hockey.

SAMMIE TATE

Sammie Tate - Student Veterinary Nurse

Sammie completed her Level 3 extended diploma in animal management in 2020. Since then she has loved working with animals and cannot wait to get stuck in her studies to become a Registered Veterinary Nurse.
KIMBERLEY BROWN

Kimberley Brown - Student Veterinary Nurse

Major animal lover, give me a cat, dog, rabbit, snake, lizard, bird anything and I will love it. I have my lovely fur baby Ash who always wants to be played with, even if he is an old boy. I also have my scaley babies, Tank my bearded dragon and Sunny my leopard gecko. I love to learn; I have 3 degrees Animal Science FdSc, Animal Biology BSc Honours and a Wildlife conservation MSc. My next education adventure is to become a specialist registered veterinary nurse in exotics. In my free time I love to be curled up on the couch watching films as my go to relaxation activity with either a cat on my lap, or a bearded dragon curled up on me under a blanket. 
LAUREN HACKETT

Lauren Hackett – Student Veterinary Nurse

I’m Lauren and I have been working with a variety of animals for the past 13 years. My most recent adventure was running a dog walking/training business. Previous to that I was an Animal Care Assistant for the RSPCA and now i’m studying to become a Veterinary Nurse which I’m so excited about!

At home I have 2 of the most important things in my life- my children Oscar & Elsie (some days it is like owning animals with them both!) 

Vanessa Pheby - Veterinary Care Assistant

I started in November 2020 as a Patient Care Assistant, after working in boarding kennels for 5 years. I am currently a Veterinary Care Assistant.
My hobbies are going to the cinema, meeting up with friends and looking after my 3 cats Hubble, Monty and Rosemary.

Megan Taylor-Dolan - Student Veterinary Nurse

Tamzin Goodall - Student Veterinary Nurse

Tamzin has always wanted to work with animals of any king whether they are furry, scaly or feathery. She completed her Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal in 2023, then went on to work at a referral hospital for a year. Student veterinary nursing was the next step in her career and she can’t wait to get started. In Tamzin’s spare time she enjoys going out and socialising as well as relaxing at home with her family and her bearded dragon, Norbert.

SOPHIE MORIARTY

Sophie Moriarty - Patient Care Assistant

I love meeting and greeting all clients and seeing all your lovely animals. I have a strong passion for post operative care. I make sure all the cuddles and love are given. At home I have a daughter named Skye who always keeps me on my toes. She like me is obsessed with all things four legged and fury! 

Sarah Bennett, RVN - Operations Manager

Sarah joined us in 2020 during COVID from running a rehabilitation centre in Northamptonshire. Sarah is a qualified veterinary nurse of over 20 years and shares her home with her French Bulldog DJ Dottmeister, her English Bulldog David Guetta and her new re-home one eyed Stevie Wonder!

Janice Grimward - Client Care Manager

Janice is our head receptionist for the practice and will be the one found to be greeting you when you come into the practice. Janice spends her spare time with her cats Luna and Candy or is out running everyday

Emma Leeder - Facilities Manager

Emma has been with the practice for many years in a variety of job roles. Emma now looks after the insurance for all clients, ordering of drugs, reception, property maintenance and a range of other tasks. In her spare time Emma will be found at the yard caring for her horse Amara or at home with her cat Justin.

Lauren Parritt

Receptionist

Miranda Smart

Patient Care Assistant