Meet our team

Caring, Professional, Unrivalled

At The Animal Clinic our professional team of vets and nurses care passionately about animals and treat every patient as a sentient being. Every member of our team is hand selected for their compassion and ability to go above and beyond for our clients. They have the skills to provide a timely diagnosis and first-class veterinary treatment.

Vets

Veterinary Surgeon

Linda MRCVS

Linda graduated as a veterinary surgeon in Milan, in 1996 bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our clinic.

Known locally as one of the most passionate vets in the area being highly competent with both surgical and medical cases.  Linda not only has incredible experience with dogs and cats, she has a wealth of experience in Exotics (rabbits and more!) having previously headed up an exotics-focused clinic treating a varied range of species, including birds, reptiles, and small rodents.  Linda has also had 9 years of experience working in a zoo but we can be sure she won’t be treating any Elephants here!

Linda’s hobbies include Hiking, Skiing, Fly Fishing, and Cooking.

VETERINARY SURGEON

Nicki

Nicki qualified in 2003 from the University of Liverpool. She previously worked in mixed practice in Northamptonshire and Rutland before moving to southeast London in 2013.

Nicki enjoys both medicine and surgery. She has a particular interest in geriatric medicine and acupuncture which she has been using in dogs and cats since 2008.

She has a young Labrador called Maddie and 2 senior cats, Rodney and Trigger. In her spare time Nicki teaches pet first aid courses or is out running around after her children and Maddie!

Nicki:

Veterinary Surgeon

Lauren- BVetMed MRCVS

Lauren is a dedicated veterinary surgeon with a passion for consulting, osteoarthritis management, and ophthalmology. She enjoys building strong relationships with clients and their pets, ensuring the best possible care.

Outside of work, Lauren loves reading, collaging, and swimming.

Veterinary Surgeon

Cameron- MRCVS

Cameron qualified as a veterinary surgeon at the University of Queensland, Australia, and began practising in Brisbane before making the move to the UK in 2024.

With a particular interest in surgery, Cameron is passionate about providing the highest standard of care, always tailoring treatments to suit each pet’s individual needs. He values building strong, trusting relationships with pets and their owners to ensure the best possible outcomes.

Outside the practice, Cameron enjoys travelling, rambling through the countryside, keeping up with the cricket, and exploring his creative side through music production. His well-rounded approach brings warmth, dedication, and enthusiasm to both his work and personal life.

Veterinary Surgeon

Lauren- MRCVS

Nursing Team

Head Nurse

Gemma RVN

Gemma Fisher qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2009 and since then she has become a fear free advocate. Gemma is interested in animal behaviour and nutrition. When not in the surgery she can be found at home with her family normally completing another course.

SENIOR NURSE

Leanne

Leanne qualified as a Veterinary nurse in 2017 and really enjoys medical nursing, especially exotic patients. She has a certificate in Emergency and critical care and small mammal nursing. Leanne is currently working towards my certificate in canine hydrotherapy. She has two crazy spaniels, a disabled dachshund, a cat and a naughty parrot, all of which are rescues!

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Alice

Alice has been a qualified RVN for over 8 years. She has come back to the team part-time after having a daughter in June 2021 and enjoys consulting now. She has one little fur baby called Django, a 10 year old terrier cross breed.
Alice is still undergoing her Canine Physiotherapy Degree in her own time, juggling work, life and a 1 year old!

Alice:Registered Veterinary Nurse

Student Veterinary Nurse

Polly

Polly started working at The Animal Clinic at the beginning of 2021 and started her career with the Celia Hammond Animal Rescue Charity back in 2018. Polly qualified as a Veterinary Care Assistant in 2021 and has furthered her career this year by training to become a Royal Veterinary Nurse and has a keen interest in Cats and Rabbits.
A keen animal lover, Polly has 2 rabbits, a dog, an African pygmy hedgehog and a crested gecko at home!
In her spare time, Polly loves to travel to new places and spend time with her family and pets.

Polly:

Veterinary Care Assistant

Lauren

Lauren is our Veterinary care assistant. She has a keen interest in all small animals but especially exotics (specifically reptiles). Lauren is hoping to get the hands on experience needed before training as a veterinary nurse. Lauren has three cats called Felix, Cherry and Nala and when not at work Lauren can be found attending live music venues.

Support Team

Practice Manager

Amber

Amber is our clinic manager and has been with the company since 2006. She started her career off as a veterinary receptionist and trainee veterinary nurse before transitioning into the management role. Amber enjoys working with her teams, and seeing them give their utmost attention and care to the sick pets and owners, plus also helping with the occasional cuddle for the patients herself! Amber loves horse riding in her spare time.

Area Administrator

Courtney

Courtney:

veterinary receptionist

Saskia

Saskia has a rescue dog called Daisy who she has had since November 2021. Saskia loves going on dog walks with her and meeting up with friends who also have dogs.  She really have an interest in big breeds and outside of work she enjoys going out for food with friends or to music festivals