Kerry is a prime example of an individual who has worked her way up, from the "shop floor", having joined the Practice as a kennel maid in 1990.
Always passionate about the comfort and wellbeing of the pets that came under her care, she built on her practical experience, grafting through coursework, college and examinations. She led the way in taking the role of the veterinary nurse to the forefront of modern veterinary practice. (When Kerry began her career, there was one qualified veterinary nurse in the Practice; there are now thirteen, with six more currently training!) Having gained an extra teaching qualification, she dedicates huge amounts of time to training other nurses, overseeing the health and safety of the Hospital, and as well as fulfilling her regular nursing duties, is still the first to volunteer to cover extra nights!
The very small amount of free time, that is not taken up by her dedication to her work, is dominated by her beloved Abyssinian cat, Inca!
Deputy Head Nurse: Amanda Kelly VN
Amanda joined the Practice in 1997 and was also one of the first wave of modern, highly trained and qualified veterinary nurses. Amanda has had a huge influence on the quality and exceptional standards of nursing in the Hospital. She sorts out the complexities of the nurse rota, the technical demands of the Practice Laboratory, as well as her regular nursing duties. Her great interest is in inpatient care and nurse clinics the development of which, she has played an integral role in.
Much of her time outside work is taken up by the needs of her Springer Spaniels and her love of softball, in which she represents CPA Pirates and Jersey.
Tanya joined the Practice in 2008 and is now the New Era Veterinary Hospital Rehabilitaion Specialist running the Physiotherapy and Hydrotherapy Suite. Tanya has experience in treating a broad range of Canine Mobility Disorders and also devising strength and conditioning programmes to enhance performance and prevent injury to your dog. Achieving First Class Honours degree in Veterinary Nursing, a PGCE she is also qualified to BTEC Level 4 Professional Award in Canine Hydrotherapy gaining a dinstinction in ICAT Canine Massage and Rehabilitation Diploma. Tanya has more recently completed the University of Tenessee's Certified Canine Rehabilitation Programme - which is at the cutting edge of Veterinary Rehabilitation to date.
Kerry and Amanda are superbly supported by:
Donna Smith VN Georgia De La Cour VN Louisa Bouchard VN Sam Le Couilliard VN Angela Slatter VN Rebecca Le Cornu VN Jo Shand VN Maxine Hopely VN Rebecca Randall VN Stephanie Cox VN Carla Mackay VN Alison Kirby VN Sophie Ramster VN Katie Bonass Carly Tonner Richard Campion We look forward to telling you more about them , by profiling one or two members of staff each month.
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