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MEET OUR NURSING CREW

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.

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 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

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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 swimming.

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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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.

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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