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, Tallulah, Turnip and Tiffany.

HARRIET BENNETT 

Harriet joined Animal Ark in July 2010.

Before joining Animal Ark, Harriet completed a degree in Forensic Science.

Harriet has a cat called Jerry, a rabbit called Polo and has recently adopted a stray kitten, which she has called Bisquit!!

In her spare time, Harriet enjoys hanging out with friends and horse riding.

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"

In her spare time, Nikki enjoys spending time with her family.

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.

FAYE FREEMAN

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 swimming.

AMIE GOLDMAN

Amie joined Animal Ark as a Ward Assistant after leaving school.

Amie's long-term ambition is to become a qualified veterinary nurse.

In her spare time, Amie likes to spend time with her family and friends and her greyhound Max.

Amie is also impartial to a good concert and having a laugh.

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.

SOPHIE PIKE

Sophie joined Animal Ark after completing a psychology degree from Anglia Ruskin University.

We are all a bit nuts about animals at Animal Ark so her psychology degree will not go to waster.

In her role, Sophie enjoys the human/animal bond.

In her spare time, Sophie enjoys spending time with her friends.

DEBORAH RIDEOUT

Deborah joined Animal Ark in 2010.

Deborah joined Animal Ark from another veterinary practice as a trainee veterinary nurse.

Deborah enjoys the challenge and feelgood reward that nursing brings.

Deborah has 21 animals in total, including cats, dogs, rabbits, chinchillas, snakes and tortoises to name a few!

In her spare time, Deborah enjoys caring for her pets and socialising with friends.

Deborah is currently studying for her NVQ nursing.

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!

HAYLEY STOKES

Hayley joined Animal Ark as a Ward Assistant after leaving school.  Hayley has had a lifelong ambition to work with animals and thoroughly enjoys her role making a fuss over the inpatients.

In her spare time, Hayley likes to spend time with her two dogs (a West Highland White Terrier and a Cocker Spaniel), her cat and to go on long hacks with her horse (Irish sport horse cross thoroughbred).

She also enjoys kickboxing!

LEANNE WEBSTER

Leanne Webster joined Animal Ark in November 2007.

Before coming into nursing, Leanne was involved in customer care.

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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