Nicola Young

Clinical Nursing Manager

I have been at Animal Ark since May 2007, starting just after I graduated from Middlesex University with a degree in Veterinary Nursing.  I knew from a young age I wanted a career with animals and spent my childhood surrounded by animals - some things never change as I now share my home with "ahem" a lot of cats (mostly rescued and some hand reared from kittens), 2 very energetic and bouncy Jack Russell Terriers and 2 tortoises. Oh, and at the weekend you will often find me at the stables with my horses!

My main areas of interest in the veterinary world are feline medicine and behaviour, orthopaedics and rehabilitation, surgery, anaesthesia and Emergency and Critical Care (ECC).  Since becoming an RVN I have also undertaken further study to gain certificates in Canine Hydrotherapy and ECC. I am also the Cat Advocate at Animal Ark where we have Cat Friendly Clinic status.

In my spare time (between being at work and looking after my menagerie) I enjoy reading, video games, crochet and going to the theatre and concerts.