Medivet Leigh-on-Sea London Rd

Dr Kevin

Branch Partner

After initially training, and working, as a pharmacist at King’s College Hospital, I returned to university to study Veterinary Medicine at Cambridge Vet School. I have been Branch Partner at the Leigh-on-Sea surgery since November 2021 after working at another local practice for 11 years. I have been lucky enough to work with VetAid on animal projects throughout Kenya, and have extensively travelled through Uganda, working with both chimpanzees and gorillas. Away from work, I follow West Ham United Football Club and attend most games, which is why I look glum most Mondays.... I also enjoy skiing and travelling.

MPharm (Hons) MA (cantab) VetMB MRCVS

Nuno

Senior Veterinary Surgeon

I became a Veterinary Surgeon in 2001 in University of Medicine Porto Portugal. I do have a previous Degree in Cardiopneumology. I've been with Medivet Leigh-on-Sea for seven years now, I am the Senior Veterinary Surgeon. I enjoy soft Tissue Surgery and Cardiology. I'm of course an animal lover, and have two horses, two dogs and a cat. Unfortunately they live abroad, but they are very happy there. Outside of work I love fitness and playing golf.

Iris

Veterinary Surgeon

I qualified in 2022 at the University of Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca in Romania. I joined Medivet in 2023 and have been at the Leigh on Sea branch since then. I have a huge interest in internal medicine and surgery, and I am looking forward to one day getting certified in either cardiology or soft tissue surgery. In my free time, I enjoy hiking and painting. Back home, I have 7 cats and 4 dogs. In my breaks, I enjoy cuddles with our practice cat, Rodney.

Helen

Head Veterinary Nurse

My name is Helen and I first became a Veterinary Nurse in 1995. I have been working at Downes Leigh since 2012 in which time I have worked my way up to becoming head nurse. I have a small zoo of animals at home including 3 dogs, one of which Vernon you may of seen around the practice as he comes to work with me, I also have a rag doll, a Devon Rex, 2 bearded dragons and a uromastyx. I absolutely adore hedgehogs and have a breeding pair living in my garden that I hand reared from only few weeks old, they have gone onto breed and produce 3 litters of their own which have all been successfully released back into the wild. In my spare time I enjoy paddle boarding and running.

Laura

Veterinary Nurse

I worked for Downes previously as a qualified Veterinary nurse before joining the Medivet team. I have a particular interest in diabetes and anything feline. If there is a cat involved I am there!

Jen

Veterinary Nurse

I came to Medivet in December 2016. I started as a Patient Care Assistant, then became a Student Veterinary Nurse and qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 2020. I enjoy many aspects of the job. I have an interest in surgical nursing and have started carrying out intradermal sutures. At home I have two cats I rescued from Pippa's Army. I also adopted two rabbits that were abandoned and handed in here at Downes Leigh. Outside of work, I enjoy going paddleboarding and socialising with friends and family.

Viki

Veterinary Nurse

I started as a PCA in 2018 and qualified as an RVN in 2022. I am particularly interested in rehabilitation and imagery, specifically ultrasonography. I have a degree in zoology with animal behaviour and experience monitoring nesting sea turtles in Mexico and volunteering at both a zoo and at my local cats protection. I have two cats, Moses and Minnie, and a Westie cross called Nora, all of which have been adopted over the years.

Courtney

Student Veterinary Nurse

I started working for Medivet in 2018 and am now in my final year of studying before becoming a Registered Veterinary Nurse in the summer. At home I have a cat called Ollie and a cat called Arnie who I hand reared from 3 days old. I also have a dog called Monty and 4 Guinea pigs. I have an interest in wildlife and exotics, and would love experience volunteering in Africa in the future. In my own time I enjoy forest walks, paddle boarding with my dog and kayaking.

Lesley

Head Client Care Assistant

I have been working at the practice as a Client Care Assistant since 2004. Over the years, I have had both cats and dogs. Now I get my cuddle fix from the many lovely pets that come into the Practice with their owners. I enjoy being outside and like nothing better than going on long walks and hiking holidays. I very much enjoy gardening and I have my little veggie patch that keeps me busy. My other love is reading and after a long day I like nothing better than to curl up on the sofa with a good book.

Tara

Client Care Assistant

I have been working at Medivet for just over three years. I enjoy all aspects of being a client care assistant but mostly interacting with the animals. Outside of work I enjoy swimming, socialising with friends and family and being an auntie to my niece and nephews.

Ellie

Client Care Assistant

I have worked for Medivet for a year and a bit now. I really enjoy learning new things and I would love to progress to become a patient care assistant. I love spending time observing and learning anything new.

Yvette

Client Care Assistant

I have been working for Medivet since October 2012 as a Client Care Assistant. The mixture of human and animal care makes this a very rewarding, interesting workplace and there is never a dull moment! Outside of work I love to explore and experience other cultures. I am a keen traveler, having lived and worked abroad in various Countries from Hong Kong to Australia. I have always been a keen horse rider and fortunately have owned both horses and dogs all my life.

Michelle

Administrator

I have been here at the practice since 1994. I started my time here as a receptionist and eventually becoming an administrator in our office, although I miss seeing all the animals that come into the practice. I have just 1 cat, Sam who is a Savannah, and very naughty. I love reading and enjoy travelling.