Veterinary nurses

Claire has worked for Pennine Vets since January 2007. She completed her veterinary nurse training at the Tottington practice, qualifying as a registered veterinary nurse in 2009, and became head nurse at the Harwood practice in October the same year. Claire then left to have her first child and returned to work part-time at the Tottington practice. She enjoys all aspects of nursing, in particular nurse clinics and has a keen interest in animal behaviour. Claire has two dogs, a snake and fish, and outside of work enjoys spending time with her family.

Kate joined the practice in 2014 as a volunteer and completed her student nurse training here with us. She qualified as a registered veterinary nurse in 2018. Kate has two dogs, Silvie, a Border Collie and Buddy, a Shetland Sheepdog. She also has a cat called Norman. In her spare time Kate enjoys travelling and snowboarding.

Nicola joined the practice in 2014 as a receptionist before joining the animal nursing team in 2015. She has previously completed an animal nursing assistant course and is now completing her veterinary nurse training at ProCo college. Nicola is married with two children who she loves spending time with. She also has a miniature Dachshund called Lady, two cats named Simba and Wilson, some fish and stick insects.

Laura is studying veterinary nursing, before which she trained as a veterinary care assistant. She enjoys all aspects of nursing, in particular surgical nursing and radiography. Laura has a Maine Coon called Thomas who thinks he is a dog. In her spare time she enjoys running, singing and playing the guitar.

Annabelle joined Pennine Vets in April 2018 after working as an animal nursing assistant at an animal hospital. She particularly enjoys the care and recovery for patients post-operatively. When not working she likes reading and spends time with her horse called Roly who enjoys the cuddles and attention.