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FIONA STRANGE BSc BVetMed MRCVS - PARTNER
I’ve worked in Nine Mile Veterinary group since 2000 and became a partner in 2003. I spend most of my time running Burghfield Vets but also enjoy working at Goring Vets. For as long as I remember, I’ve been animal mad. Where this passion sprung from, I’m really not sure. I was brought up in suburbia with parents, who liked a clean, orderly and hair-free environment. Once they agreed to the tank of tropical fish for my 6th birthday it was a slippery slope that consisted of 2 tortoises, 1 terrapin, 3 hamsters, 2 rabbits, 3 cats, 2 ponies and 2 dogs…My creature family today consists of Sproket and Spot, both hyperactive Springer Spaniels that I rescued and a dear cat called Jarvis (also rescued)  When I’m not vetting I enjoy riding, diving, waterskiing and dog agility with Sproket.  I enjoy meeting people and their pets and am currently studying for my Ophthalmology certificate.  See my blog for more  at www.fullyvetted.com
 
 
 
 
 
 
LUCY BEATON BVMS, MRCVS -VETERINARY SURGEON
I graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2002. After sepnding two years in a small animal practice in Worcester I decided to move back to the Reading area where I grew up.  I decided I wanted to be a vet when I was seven and now I really enjoy all aspects of my job.  I find it hugely rewarding and I genuinely care about our clients and their pets. In 2006 I rescued a cat called Jake.  He ruptured a tendon in his leg and after it was repaired, I took him home while he recovered. His stay was only supposed to be temporary while we found him a new home but I couldn't bear to let him go.  He's now very spoilt. When I'm not at work I like to shop!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

CAROLINE GOULTON BVetMed(Hons) GPCert(SAM) MRCVS - VETERINARY SURGEON


 
I graduated from the Royal Veterinary College, London in 1998. Although I initially started in mixed practice, I have spent the last seven years in 100% small animal work. I really enjoy my job with the variety it brings and the contact with the animals and their owners - building relationships over time I find is particularly rewarding. I started work in Burghfield in February 2008 and am really enjoying working here - it's nice to work somewhere that still has that "personal touch". I have a particular interest in medicine cases having passed my General Practioner certificate in this subject in 2006.
 
When I am not at work I enjoy horse riding, swimming and most of all walking and spending time with my rescue dog "Mungo" who turned up as a stray eight years ago and stayed ever since! Sadly, he is slowing down and showing signs of age but I still think he is the best dog in the world! 

 

 

   

SUSAN NARRAWAY RVN - HEAD  NURSE
 

I began working and training as a Veterinary Nurse at Burghfield Vets in 2003 and qualified in 2005. I am now Head Nurse.  Before joining the team at Burghfield I did a National Diploma in animal care at Berkshire College of Agriculture. I have also worked at DEFRA dealing with the export of cats, dogs and horses.  I have a cat called Gabbie (pictured here) who was brought into the surgery as a stray. I fell in love with her and now she has joined Charlie (our other cat) as a permanent resident.

 

 

 

 

  

  

SAM READ RVN - VETERINARY NURSE

I began my veterinary nursing career at Burghfield in June 2003 and qualified in 2006. Since undertaking a YTS (remember them?) a number of years ago, I have always had a keen interest in rescue and rehoming and have volunteered and/or worked for a variety of animal charities in the past. Since becoming a VN, and due to the ageing of my own furry family, I am particularly interested in our senior pets as well as continuing my interest in rescue work. I currently have 3 dogs, 5 cats, 2 rabbits and 2 guinea pigs to keep me busy. Needless to say they are all rescues!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KYLIE DOLPHIN RVN - VETERINARY NURSE

I started working at Burghfield Veterinary Surgery in 2004 as a Saturday girl.I absolutely loved working here and therefore went on to study Veterinary Nursing at University in Edinburgh. I qualified in 2009 and finished my degree. I then spent 3 months travelling in South Africa and working alongside a vet dealing with small animals, livestock and safari wildlife for 5 weeks. I have now moved back to Burghfield and work at both Burghfield and Goring surgeries. I have two lovely dogs at home and enjoy horse riding and rock climbing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KATIE ROGERS - STUDENT VETERINARY NURSE 

 

I started work at Burghfield with work experience in April 2006 which led to a

Saturday job in the October. My ambition is to become a qualified veterinary nurse

and after finishing my A levels I was given the opportunity to work at the practice full

time as a trainee. I am now nearly at the end of my training. I have many animals

of my own at home including a stray kitten (Annie) that I couldn't bear to leave in the

practice over Christmas, so I took her home to join the rest of the crew. This consists

of my two dogs (Abbie and Reesie), my other cat (Jeff), parrot (Buddy), lizard (Croc) and

my ducks and bantams which I hatched and raised myself.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LAURA PEELING - TRAINEE VETERINARY NURSE

                                                                                                                                                                                    

 

I moved to Reading in October from Kent, where I worked in a small animal practice for 4 years. I began working at Burghfield Veterinary Surgery in January 2009. I have a keen interest in small furries. I have a rescue cat named Phoebe, a rabbit called Molly and a guinea pig called Pudding. I am currently looking forward to the arrival of my first baby and will be on maternity leave from August. I hope to return part time next year.

 

 

 

 

EMMA TIPPER - STUDENT VETERINARY NURSE

                                                                                                                                                                                     

 

I started work here in October 2008, previously to this I had been running a small competition yard and competing myself. An accident with the horses led me to look to a different career and I’m loving it. I moved to Burghfield Common in December 2008 leaving my family dog (Izzy) behind along with my old pony (Eddie) and the Gerbils (Raleigh and Columbus). I miss them but get more than enough cuddles at work! I currently don’t have any pets here but I’m sure that it won’t last for long. I’m looking forward to starting my studying at college and continuing to learn so I can become a qualified veterinary nurse.

 

 

 

RI LEVETT - STUDENT VETERINARY NURSE

                                                                                                                                                                                     

 

I started working part time at Burghfield Veterinary Surgery in September 2008 and joined the team full time in June 2009. I have since started my training to become a fully qualified veterinary nurse and thoroughly enjoy both my time at college and training in practice. At home I have an assortment of pets including a dog, 3 cats and chickens. I enjoy riding and regularly compete at TREC on my own horse Rio.

 

 

 

VICTORIA JERMEY RVN,DipMED - VETERINARY NURSE

I qualified as a VN in November 1998 and have worked in a variety of emergency and referral

practices. Prior to moving back to Berkshire I spent the past 6 years employed at a veterinary

hospital in Sussex, where I gained my Advanced Diploma in Medical Nursing in 2007.

I am involved in nurse training at Burghfield. My special interests include diabetic patients including my own Border Collie, Cassie. I also have 2 cats, Hollie and Noel (Christmas additions!), two goats, three sheep, two chickens.... watch this space!