MEET OUR NURSING CREW
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  GEMMA
ARMSTRONG
Gemma joined Animal
Ark in February 2007.
Gemma has a large amount
of animal experience with her previous roles including working on a
farm, large pet store and an aquatics centre.
Gemma is currently
studying her NVQ Nursing.
In her spare time Gemma
enjoys socialising with her fellow nurses.
Gemma has four cats called Ellie, Maisie, Halo and Kit Kat, and
three
rabbits, Talulah, Turnip and Tiffany.
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 HARRIET
BENNET
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 NIKKI BROADBRIDGE
Nikki joined Animal Ark
in June 2003.
She qualified as a
Veterinary Nurse in February 2008 and is a team leader of the
nursing crew. She is also an Assessor mentoring trainee nurses.
Nikki has a passion for
being a nurse and caring for animals.
Nikki says "I enjoy the
adrenaline rush I get when working in an emergency situation and the
kick I get out of wearing my uniform"
Nikki has a small
brindle bull mastiff (weighing 70kgs!!!!) called Morgan.
In her spare time, Nikki enjoys spending time with Morgan and her
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 SAIRA CARSTENS
Saira is one of our part
time assistants and joined Animal Ark in August 2009.
Saira is hoping to
pursue a career as a Veterinary Nurse.
Saira has a hamster called Parker. |
 HAYLEY EAGLES
Hayley joined Animal
Ark in September 2009.
Before joining Animal
Ark Hayley completed a maths degree at University.
Hayley has a special
interest in exotic animals and has got bearded dragons, a royal
python, a corn snake and a boa constrictor.
In her spare time she enjoys taking her dogs for a walk.
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FAYE FREEMAN
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Faye Freeman is one of
our part time assistants and joined Animal Ark in April 2009.
Faye is hoping to pursue
a career as a Veterinary Surgeon.
Faye has a rabbit called Dobby and in her spare time enjoys
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 JADE
MACKERNESS
Jade started as a weekend helper
at Animal Ark and has been working here full time since June 2009. She says that she really enjoys looking after the animals.
Jade has five rabbits, four cats, a dog,
a fish and a horse. |
 KAY MARCH
Kay joined Animal Ark
in March 2009 after five years experience of nursing in the
Essex area.
Kay graduated as a
qualified nurse in August 2010.
Kay keeps herself busy with
her family and her two horses Bailey and Malibu. |
 JO
PALMER
Jo Palmer joined
Animal Ark in July 2007 after completing her studies at
Middlesex University in July 2007.
Jo enjoys being a nurse,
tending to animals and getting on with her tasks at hand.
In her spare time, Jo
volunteers at an animal sanctuary, plays the saxophone and enjoys
reading and watching movies.
Jo has 20 fish (outdoor goldfish), all named, Jenson, Button and
Scarface just to name a few. |
 LISA-MARIE
PAPWORTH
Lisa-Marie
joined Animal Ark in June 2010
Lisa-Marie
previously volunteered at a Rabbit Rescue and adopted two
rabbits called ‘Lolah and ‘Dude’
Lisa–Marie has
a keen interest in rabbits and small furries. After three days
at Animal Ark, Lisa-Marie acquired a 7-year- old rabbit called
‘Sooty’ and also has a 21-year-old cat called ‘Charlie’.
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DEBORAH
RIDEOUT
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JEMMA SMITH
Jemma joined Animal
Ark in September 2005 as part of the Client Care Crew before
transferring to the Nursing Crew in July 2006.
Jemma graduated as a
qualified nurse in 2009.
Jemma enjoys doing
something different every day and having a challenge. She also
enjoys running the puppy parties that are held every three weeks at
Animal Ark.
Jemma is also in charge
of our in-house laboratory.
Jemma has a dwarf rabbit called Munchkin, a lop called Coco and a
cat called Titsalinabumsquash! |
LEANNE WEBSTER
Leanne Webster joined Animal Ark in November 2007.
Before coming into nursing, Leanne was involved in customer care.
Leanne is currently
studying on the Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA) course.
Leanne has two cats called Tammy and Ginger. |
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JOSIE WYRE
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Josie is one of our part time assistants
and joined Animal Ark in July 2009.
Josie is hoping to
pursue a career as a Veterinary Surgeon.
Josie has a dog called
Charlie and two cats.
In her spare time Josie plays netball. |
NICOLA YOUNG
Nicola joined Animal
Ark in May 2007. In July 2007 she graduated with BSc in
Veterinary Nursing qualifying as a Veterinary Nurse.
Nicola enjoys working at
Animal Ark, in particular, getting to know clients and their pets.
She enjoys carrying out weight control nurse clinics and
hydrotherapy clinics.
Nicola is a real animal lover and has a large amount of pets. She
has a Shetland Pony called Toby, a Welsh Cob/Palomino cross called
Robin. Four cats, Binx, Sooty, Edward and Ashley. Three
dogs, a Border Collie called Max, a Jack Russell called Stevie and a
cross breed called Lucy adopted from Animal Ark. Two rats, a Guinea
Pig, a love bird and a Minah bird. |
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