Veterinary team
Meet our amazing team of vets, nurses and support staff, every one dedicated to giving your pets the best care possible...
Client Care Team Member | Full time with Saturday rota
CPD provided, private health insurance, great range of benefits and perks.
Closing date: Monday 24th July 2023
Meet our Veterinary Surgeons
Wellington local, Eric Chant began his career with Mount Vets over 30 years ago, after graduating from Glasgow University. He is a Director of Mount Vets and has been instrumental in developing the Hospital site. Eric enjoys a mixed role of consulting and general management.
James graduated from Bristol Vet School in 2007 and joined Mount Vets small animal team in 2009. James gained his certificate in Canine and Feline Medicine in 2013 and became an Advanced Practitioner in 2014. James has a particular clinical interest in diagnostic imaging (X-rays and ultrasound scanning) and cardiology. James joined the board of directors in 2018.
Charlotte has been with Mount Vets since 2003. After her first few years of veterinary work, Charlotte developed an interest in diseases of the eyes and ocular surgery. Charlotte now holds an advanced qualification in ophthalmology, the study of diseases affecting the eyes and is an active member of the British Association of Veterinary Ophthalmologists.
Kara graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2012. After a short period working at the University she spent the next 5 years in small animal first opinion practices first in Yorkshire and then in Devon. Kara consults at Taunton Road Hospital and Wiveliscombe. She is currently studying for an advanced qualification in Veterinary Dermatology; the study of skin disease in cats and dogs.
I qualified from the University of Sydney in 2005 and worked in mixed practice in Australia before coming to the UK. Working initially as a locum doing equine and small animals around the South of England I settled in Hampshire and pursued an interest in small animal surgery obtaining a surgical certificate in 2013. After moving to the Southwest I originally started working as a locum at Mount Vets in 2018 and enjoyed it so much that I decided to stay. I enjoy agility and obedience with my border collie Guinevere as well as riding and training horses and when possible, travel to warmer climates and scuba diving.
I qualified for the University of Queensland, Australia in 1992 with honors. I worked in mixed animal practice in various states of Australia before moving to the UK in 1996 working as a locum from Cornwall to Scotland until settling in 1998 in a first opinion and referral practice on the outskirts of London.
In 2001 I gained an RCVS certificate in small animal surgery and in 2002 became a member of the Australian and New Zealand College Surgical Chapter by Examination. I am a RCVS advanced practitioner in small animal surgery. Professionally, I enjoy all facets of small animal orthopeadics and soft tissue surgery while maintaining professional ethics, animal welfare and client communication.
Personally, I enjoy travelling, playing golf (badly) snowboarding and flying 3D remote control helicopters.
Paddy graduated from the University of Bristol in 2023. He enjoys all aspects of veterinary with an interest in surgery and medicine.
Outside of work he enjoys long walks, especially ones along the Mendips and if there is a pub stop, even better!
He has two cats, Hades and Osiris who very much fit their names.
I graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2021 and have moved back home to the South West to start my career as a vet! I am interested in surgery but I am excited to learn and work on all aspects of the job. Outside of work I enjoy walking my two golden retrievers in the countryside and I am also interested in photography – especially animals!
My name is Amelia and I graduated in August 2021 from the University of Surrey, two weeks after graduating I moved to Somerset and started work at Mount Vets. I love treating dogs and cats with particular interest in making vet visits as stress free for pets as possible (meaning giving lots of treats!). I have started a BSAVA certificate in veterinary ophthalmology which I am due to complete in 2027. In my personal time I love spending time with my black Labrador Nora and my tabby cat called Oscar.
In 2012 I graduated from the University Of Life Sciences, Faculty Of Veterinary Medicine in Lublin, Poland. I worked here in a veterinary hospital for 2 years and then in 2014 moved to UK. Over the past 8 years I worked in a few small animal practices. In 2021 I gained my BSAVA certificate in small animal surgery. My main interests are small animal orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery. Outside of work I like going for long walks with my family. Playing tennis and exploring new parts of England such as national parks and seaside towns.
I graduated from the University of Lublin in Poland in 2018 and moved to the UK soon after. I started my career in a first opinion practice in Plymouth and fell in love with the South West. I particularly enjoy medicine and diagnostic imaging, and consider cat friendly approach as very important in everyday practice. Back home I have a Westie called Chaps, and I will easily get distracted if any Westie walks in to the clinic! In my spare time I like to go paddle boarding and hiking in the beautiful sceneries the South West has to offer.
I qualified from the Royal Veterinary College in 2010. I started my career in farm practice in Devon, before moving through mixed practice to a small animal hospital in Exeter. Here I developed my interests in small animal medicine, ultrasound, and oncology, gaining an RCVS Certificate in Small Animal Medicine in 2018. I enjoy all aspects of internal medicine and have a particular interest in small animal cancer and chemotherapy. I am currently undertaking a Certificate in Small Animal Oncology. I live in Devon with my husband, lurchers and chickens, and when not at work can mostly be found in the garden, walking the dogs, cycling or camping.
On graduating from Glasgow University in 2000, Jade worked in a mixed practice on the west coast of Scotland. Exciting as it was, two years was enough to prompt the search for a warmer, drier climate. She moved down to Dorset in 2002 where she enjoyed working in small animal practice. Now ready for a new adventure, she and her family have moved a little further into the Southwest.
Jade enjoys all the variety that general practice brings but her professional passion is eyes! She obtained a further qualification in ophthalmology in 2012 and loved it so much that she worked towards the next one. She gained ‘Advanced Practitioner’ status in Ophthalmology in 2017. Amongst her other interests is acupuncture, which she uses regularly as an adjunctive therapy, particularly in osteo-arthritis cases.
Jade is married with a teenage son and they have 2 cats, Linc and Ninja. In her spare time, she loves to be outdoors exploring all that this beautiful area has to offer – either on foot, by bike or on the water.
Meet our Day Nurses
Local to the area, Steph grew up in Wiveliscombe and now lives on the Exmoor border. Steph started working at Mount Vets in October 2014, which is the same year that she qualified as a Veterinary Nurse. Steph’s role within Mount Vets as well as being a qualified nurse is Nursing Manager, which includes managing and directing the nursing team. She is enjoying all aspects of the small animal hospital and the range of work she does daily.
Outside of work Steph has a family run business of a flock of 300-400 breeding ewes which takes up most of her spare caring for them. But she enjoys every minute, especially lambing season.
When Steph does get some time to herself, she goes on long walks with her dog in the countryside and seeing family.
I started working here when I was 16 years old, I gained my Veterinary Nurse qualification with The Mount.
I have been lucky enough to have worked my way up to nurse manager, job sharing with two other colleagues. We have a fantastic team of nurses and ANAs to work alongside.
My absolute passion is cats and after completing a certificate in feline nursing, I helped the practice to achieve our Gold standard feline friendly award.
At home I have 4 cats all of which have been rescued through the Cats Protection.
I qualified as a Veterinary nurse in 2007. After a year out travelling and nursing in Australia I came back and got a job here at Mount Vets, intending to go travelling again soon after but have never left!
I enjoy all aspects of nursing but if pushed I would have to say anaesthesia is my favourite part.
I love managing a big busy team alongside my fellow nurse managers.
In my spare time I’m super busy with two young energetic boys and 2-year-old Labrador, Paddington.
I qualified in Veterinary Nursing in June 2016 and now in the role of Deputy Nurse Manager here at Mount Vets.
Working with animals was always something I knew I wanted to do, I love the variety veterinary nursing brings. It’s always a great feeling knowing you’ve played a role in the recovery of your patient and getting them home to their family.
Outside of work you can usually find me exploring the countryside with my two dogs: Hattie the Border Terrier & Koda the Rottweiler.
I started nursing in 2014. I completed my training at Coombefield Veterinary Hospital in Devon whilst studying at Nottingham Trent University, qualifying in 2016. In January 2020, I joined the Mount Vets team.
My main areas of interest are nurse clinics and emergency and critical care. In my spare time I enjoy baking and adventuring with my English Springer Spaniel, Finnick.
I started nursing in 1985 at the PDSA in Brighton where I qualified in 1989. I have worked in numerous small animal practices, and I joined Mount Vets in October 2020 after regularly working as a locum nurse over the previous 4 years.
I still enjoy nursing, and like having an active role to play in the care and wellbeing of the animals. Although the work can be challenging at times, every day is different, interesting and very rewarding. I like all aspects of nursing, but I am now more involved with the nurse consulting, and I enjoy meeting clients with their pets & helping them.
I have three beautiful ginger cats – Mango & two of her kittens Sid & Rufus who are bundles of fun.
Outside of work I like gardening, wildlife walking and being with nature.
I started nursing in 2016 and completed my degree at Hartpury University in 2020. I enjoy all aspects of nursing, but have a particular interest in medical nursing and emergency care.
In my spare time you will find me helping my partner on his farm. Training our working labrador, or out with my horses.
I qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2008 and have worked in both mixed practice and referral where I gained a wealth of experience and treasured memories. I love all aspects of nursing and have a particular interest in medical nursing and rehabilitation which encouraged me to study a diploma in canine remedial massage.
I live in the Blackdown Hills on our family dairy farm with my husband and our 8 dogs. In my spare time I enjoy hiking in the countryside and escaping to the highlands of Scotland!
My name is Erin and I have been nursing since 2007. I love veterinary nursing and have always found it to be an extremely rewarding career. I am a night nurse here at The Mount Veterinary Hospital, which means I take emergency phone calls, help the vet treat emergencies, nurse the inpatients overnight and get the practice clean and tidy for the next day. I love night nursing as it means I can focus on my 2 favourite areas of the job – inpatient care and emergency nursing. I have been working here since September 2017 after coming from a referral practice, where I gained a wealth of experience. When I’m not at work I enjoy spending time with my husband, my daughter, our springer spaniel Toby and my daughter’s 2 guinea pigs, Daisy and Buttercup. My hobbies include weightlifting, baking, crafting and spending time with family and friends. I am also a qualified beauty therapist so I do a little of that on the side, which I find very therapeutic.
I qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2006, I was lucky to have found a training practice in my local Cornish town and studied at Duchy college. My love for my job comes from the variety I experience on a daily basis and learning something new almost every day. I’ve had various adventures not only In small animal practice but worked at a horse riding school in New Zealand and a Somerset wildlife hospital too. I love all animals including the more exotic ones. I currently keep my bearded dragon, Sheldon, giant African land snails, sun beetles, Red knee tarantula (only a baby at the moment) and a cat named Tinker! I have a young family who share my passion for all of our wonderful pets and my hobbies. I like to travel, paddle board, run, read and explore lots of places with my friends and family.
I’ve lived locally my whole life and have always had involvement with Mount Vets taking care of pets and farm animals I’ve owned. I look forward to starting my new role at the Mount and expanding my knowledge of animal care.
Out of work I spend as much time as I can outside working with my three collies and going horse riding at any chance I get.
In 2019 I qualified as a veterinary care assistant. In the future, I wish to go on to train as a veterinary nurse. My role within the practice involves various things such as assisting the nurses. It allows me to see all aspects of work that goes on within the practice which I thoroughly enjoy. My pets I care for and love dearly; they include a cat, dog, chicken, hamster and rabbit. I love reading, listening to music, walking my dog, and spending time with friends and family.
I grew up in Taunton on my family farm and always enjoyed any involvement I can have with animals; whether it’s on the farm or pets such as my two spaniels, Benji & Cooper. I’m looking forward to now being able to work with a variety of animals!
Out of work I enjoy walking my dog, helping on the farm and going shooting on the weekends with my dog.
I’ve lived in Wellington all my life with my family, dogs and cats. I’ve recently completed an apprenticeship at a livery yard and I am now a qualified groom. Having worked with horses since leaving school, I am looking forward to working with a variety of different animals. Outside of work I love to spend my time horse riding and walking my dog.
I came into small animal veterinary care and nursing from a professional background in thoroughbred care and management. Following a period working for 2 national equine welfare charities, and having been around animals all my life, I gained valuable small animal experience since 2017 with 2 referral/hospital practices and learned a lot.
My experience with my own animals makes it really important for me to treat the patients entrusted to my care as if they are my own and to make a difference. I’m looking forward to working with a like-minded team at Mount Vets and establishing a rewarding career in veterinary nursing.
I have always wanted to work with animals since I can remember. I have a Level 3 Diploma in Animal Management from a two year course in Cannington; I have had experience in dog grooming and rescue kennels and I am keen to add working in an animal hospital to my experience and knowledge. I hope to eventually train as a veterinary nurse, although I am just as keen to work within the wonderful team here within Mount Vets.
I have two cats, called Charlie and Belle, a dog called Ronnie, and his brother is called Reggie (like the Krays). I love to walk my dog, read and listen to music (mainly Harry Styles!)
Meet our Night Nurses
I started nursing in 2017 and qualified in 2020. I joined the Mount Vets team in January 2022 with a keen interest in inpatient care. I am part of the night nurse team and have a certificate in emergency critical care.
In my spare time I’m always found outside with the horses as I have a Dartmoor pony stud, bringing them on for the next show season. I also have a rescue collie cross called Moby and Jack Russell called Paddy (or white dog to his fans). I train and lightly compete in agility. I also have many cats and 2 pet sheep to keep me company on the farm.
I qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 2014. I have been with Mount Vets since May 2018. I am one of the night nurses and enjoy working nights as I get to spend plenty of individual time getting to know my patients. I have an interest in critical care nursing which comes in handy at night.
At home I have 3 rescue dogs and they keep me very busy in the day. I also foster dogs and cats occasionally. In my spare time I enjoy cooking.
Meet our Receptionists
I have been part of the team since 2015 and love my job as no two days are the same. I have 6 dogs who keep me busy. I spend most of her spare time travelling around the country attending dog shows and made up my first Champion in 2016. As well as shows I enjoy getting the dogs out and about in the countryside and for walks along the beach.
I joined the reception team back in 2013 and am based at the Wiveliscombe branch. I thoroughly enjoy my job and love meeting clients and their pets, no two days are ever the same!
Outside of work, my daughter and I enjoy looking after our OAP miniature pony Dinky (AKA Mrs Tishell!!). I also have a beautiful Bernese Mountain Dog Hudson who lives for his walks and our newest edition is Fleur, a lovely little grey calico kitten.
I have lived in Wellington all my life, joining Mount Vets in August 2019. This is an amazing job; I work with a lovely team. I have had the opportunity to meet some fantastic people and wonderful animals. We can never have too many puppy cuddles! No two days are the same and we are kept very busy in this lovely practice.
I am Mum to four fantastic children and Grandma to ten beautiful grandchildren. I have two cats and a springer spaniel – I do not have a lot of spare time, as you can imagine, but when I do, I enjoy walking with my dog Rosie or spending time with my lovely family.
Hi, my name is Kathryn and I’ve worked at the Mount Vets since I moved to Somerset over 10 years ago. My husband, David, also works here as a farm vet.
I have always loved animals and grew up with a varied collection as a child – at one point we had a dog, four cats, two hamsters, a rabbit and several tropical fish!
You will find me at Taunton Road Hospital or Wiveliscombe. I enjoy the variety of the job with no two days ever being the same. I love meeting new clients and their pets every day as well as seeing the regular customers whom I have got to know very well over the years.
Outside of work you will probably find me walking my crazy, young rescue Dachshund (Gus) around the beautiful Somerset countryside. I also have two guinea pigs called Cabbage and Sprout – named by my son!
I joined Mount Vets in August 2019. I am lucky to work with a fantastic team and get the opportunity to meet our clients and their pets. I love the variety of my job, no two days are the same. At home I have two terriers Kizzy and Alfie Bear, Charlie the cat (who I re-homed from Mount Vets) and Edward the horse. Outside of work I enjoy horse riding, gardening and walking my dogs in our lovely countryside.
I live in Wellington with my husband Martin and our pup, Teddy who is a Norfolk Terrier x Jack Russell. We have 5 adult children between us and I’m grandma to 4 lovely lads and a gorgeous little girl.
I was very happy to become part of the fantastic team at Mount Vets in December 2021 having been a client since 2016.
I have been working in the veterinary industry for almost 12 years. Originally I started as an Animal Care Assistant while studying for my A-levels. After moving to Madrid and travelling the Far East I changed my job role and progressed through the admin department at a specialist practice. My experience has enabled me to discover my strengths, which lie in a client facing role, and so I’m thrilled to now be part of the Mount Vets client care team.
I have 2 children, 2 cats and a dog. In my spare time I enjoy going to the gym, camping, reading and spending time with family.
I am new to the receptionist role but am enjoying giving it my all! I have a very animal-based background owning horses, dogs, cats, chickens and even reptiles. I also take great pride in competing my horse at county shows. All of my spare time is spent with my horses or other animals which I wouldn’t change for the world!
Happy to have recently joined the Mount Vets team, I look forward to meeting customers and their pets.
I am new to the Mount Vets team and am excited to expand my knowledge and meet lots of lovely clients.
I gained my level 2 NVQ in business administration in 2015 and became a veterinary receptionist shortly after.
My passion for the veterinary industry keeps growing as no two days are the same and there is always something new to learn.
I have an elderly tortoiseshell who always keeps me on my toes and outside of work I enjoy baking, swimming and exploring the countryside with my partner, Sam.
I’m looking forward to joining the team at Mount Vets and getting to know the clients and their pets.
I’ve always had a love for animals having grown up with dogs, cats and horses.
In my spare time I enjoy walking and training my Working Cocker Spaniel, as well as getting out in the countryside with my horse. I also enjoy and take pride in showing sheep at County shows during the show season, along with playing hockey when I can.
My polish name is Dorota but everyone calls me Dee.
I had been studying in Krakow at the Agricultural University and after getting my master’s degree in 2003 I came to Wellington to work. It was supposed to be a 12 month contract but I met an Englishman and I started my life here.
Over the years I’ve worked in horticultural industry and hospitality. I’ve worked in a bar, b&b, restaurant and supermarket. In 2017 I had an opportunity to start training as a pharmacy dispenser. I’m a qualified pharmacy advisor and the last 5 years I’ve been working in a pharmacy in Wellington.
I believe things happen for a reason. I am very fortunate to have worked, with or for, some amazing people. As I am joining Mount Vets team, I know my luck will continue and I will meet fab people and I will make lots of human and animal friends.
I live in Wellington and I have: one husband, three children, two cats and one dog.
I do enjoy reading, exploring new places and going to the theatre. I would love to travel but my piggy bank is always empty. I’m waiting patiently for a big lottery win.
In 2019, I graduated from Chester University with a degree in Zoo Management. Since 2022 I have been working within the veterinary field as a receptionist, being a receptionist is the perfect role for me as I love working with both animals and people and I am always learning something new.
At home I have three very naughty cats Ruby, Ronnie and Wilma. All three of them have such different personalities. Ronnie and Wilma love nothing more than to tear around the garden, whereas Ruby at the grand age of 15 is perfectly happy to cuddle up with anyone that will have her.
In my spare time I love running and generally being out in nature. I also enjoy going to the cinema and reading.
Meet our Office Team
Hi, my name is Beverley. I moved to Wellington in 2000 and have worked at the Mount Vets since. Time has flown by and I’ve been lucky to experience a variety of roles from Receptionist, to Procurement Manager, to Small Animal Department Manager; I think it’s fair to say I know the ropes! My typical day includes general day-to-day running of the department, organising vet rotas, staff training and everything else that comes my way. I have two dogs called Noodle and Teddy. Their cuddles and unconditional love set me up perfectly for the day.
Hi, I’m Nicoleta! I’ve been working for Mount Vets since June 2018 after moving to Wellington from London. I love the variety my job brings and getting to know all our customers and their pets. Travelling is my passion, but when I’m home, cooking and films will do!