Our Nurse Team

Lorna Watson RVN

Nursing Manager and SVN co-ordinator

I have worked in veterinary practice since 2006 and  qualified as a registered veterinary nurse in 2011. I joined Bay Vet Group in March 2018. I have a diploma in coaching and mentoring and really enjoy training students and helping with their practical exams.

At home, I have a husband, a little boy and girl and two tortoises that keep me busy.

Tracey Earle RVN

Branch Manager -Dawlish

I am a fully Registered, Qualified Veterinary Nurse. I work part-time and I am also one of the clinical coach team who trains the student nurses within the practice. I live in Torquay with my husband (Graeme), 2 children and 2 cats. I love my job and couldn’t imagine doing anything else!

Kimberley Renshaw RVN

Branch Manager – Newton Abbot

I have been working for Bay Vets for nearly 10 years now and I recently qualified as a veterinary nurse having completed my veterinary nurse training at Bicton. Although the course was challenging I am excited to be able to call myself a Veterinary Nurse at the end of it and continue following a career that I love.  I have always loved animals and hope to one day specialise in physio or even have my own rescue centre.

I have a 2 year old working cocker spaniel called Jasper and two rescue cats, Millie and Bella who I couldn’t live without. I enjoy exploring Devon and Cornwall in our camper van as much as possible in my spare time and work hard at CrossFit, competing locally.

Gracie O’Grady RVN

VCA Lead

I have been working for Bay vet Group since September 2007 and qualified as Veterinary Nurse in 2019. I have a particular interest in surgery and orthopaedics.

I have a Labrador called Nelly and a noisy leopard Bengal cat called Binx and a little black cat called Jake that I rescued after a road traffic accident.

Allison Abbot RVN

Stock Manager

I am a qualified, registered veterinary nurse, qualifying in 1998 at Bristol Vet school.

After working in veterinary practices in both Somerset and Derbyshire for a number of years, I then took the leap into veterinary pharmaceutical sales, and worked as a senior territory manager for over ten years.

I am also a qualified pharmacy dispenser and have worked in pharmacy for a number of years before returning to veterinary nursing in 2022.

Gemma Huggonson RVN

Registered Veterinary Nurse and Theatre Manager Dawlish

I have worked at Bay Vet Group since 2001 and I qualified as a registered Veterinary Nurse in 2007.

My interests during work are general nursing, monitoring anaesthetics and assisting in theatre.

I have three dogs of my own, two of which I rescued many years ago through work.

Outside of work I enjoy walking my dogs, swimming, going for little jollies in my car, horse riding and watching reality TV with a beer.

Jade Bailey RVN

Registered Veterinary Nurse

I started working in a Veterinary Practice in 2011 and qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2016. I started working for Bay Vet Group in 2017 and haven’t looked back since. I love the medicine side of nursing and training the next generation of veterinary nurses. 

I am currently on Maternity Leave with my baby Boy.

Katie Wheatley RVN

Registered Veterinary Nurse

I went straight into veterinary nursing from school in 2002 and joined Bay Vet Group in 2009.

I am a registered qualified veterinary nurse and clinical coach. I enjoy training the student nurses within the practice.

Samantha Palmer RVN

Registered Veterinary Nurse

I’ve worked at Bay vet Group since 2016 and qualified as a veterinary nurse in November 2020. 

I love all aspects of my job, but being in theatre is my favourite.

I spend my free time hanging out with my own pets, Louie my little scruffy dog and my cat Norman.

Natasha Melmoth RVN

Registered Veterinary Nurse

I studied Veterinary Nursing and Companion Animal Behaviour at the University of Bristol, I graduated in the summer of 2023 and joined Bay Vet Group shortly after this.
I love my role here as an RVN and have been able to expand my knowledge in all areas of nursing. I have a special interest in medical nursing and animal behaviour. My goal in the future is to become a qualified behaviourist.
In my spare time I enjoy reading a variety of books and taking my rescue dog out for adventures.

Amy Jean RVN

Registered Veterinary Nurse

I first joined Bay Vet Group in the summer of 2022 while still a Student Veterinary Nurse at Hartpury University. I returned to the team in Sept 2023 after graduating as a Registered Veterinary Nurse. 

I always wanted to work with animals and enjoy every aspect of the job. I have a particular interest in anaesthesia and have recently started an advanced veterinary nursing qualification in this field. 

Outside of work I can often be found reading or watching a show at the theatre.

Nicola Stanbury RVN

Registered Veterinary Nurse

I joined the team in December 2018 after previously working at another vets for 9 years and also working as a support worker for people with disabilities. I have also worked in catteries and kennels prior to that so have lots of experience in working with animals.  Outside of work I love spending my time with my family and friends. I have a passion for running and enjoy getting out and running around the beautiful Torbay. I completed London Marathon earlier this year for charity. I have 2 young children aged 6 and 8 as well as 3 cats and a hamster.

Holly Bates RVN

Registered Veterinary Nurse

I joined Bay Vet Group in 2023 as a student nurse. I have an Equine veterinary background and I’m really enjoying learning new skills with smaller patients too! I qualified as a Registered Veterinary nurse in 2024.

When I’m not working I’m usually out and about making the most of the local countryside and beaches with Pixie, my whippet, or riding my horse. 

Evelyn Andrews RVN

 Registered Veterinary Nurse

I joined the Bay Vet Group team in 2020 as a Kennel Assistant and soon had the opportunity to progress onto a VNA! I love my job and all aspects involved. My favourite part of the job is caring for our inpatients and helping out in theatre. 

At home I have dog called Jasper and a horse called Woody who I enjoy spending time with. 

Cara Timlin SVN

Student Veterinary Nurse

Daniela Hamilton SVN

Student Veterinary Nurse

Hi, I’m Daniela.  I joined Bay Vet Group in August 2020.  I previously worked in office environments and never imagined I would have the opportunity to work somewhere as interesting as a vets and now I’m here I can’t imagine doing anything else.

When I’m not working, I like to spend my time practising pilates at home but sometimes accidentally end up napping instead.  I try to keep myself busy by doodling weird and wonderful things and being with my friends and family as much as possible.

Jamie Isted SVN

Student Veterinary Nurse

My name is Jamie and I am a VCA at Bay Vet Group in Paignton. I previously studied Animal Management Level 3 at South Devon College because of my big interest in animal nursing and husbandry.

This was before starting as a kickstart at Bay Vet Group later being employed full time within the practice. In my spare time I enjoy activities such as swimming, running and building computers.

Natasha Brown SVN

Student Veterinary Nurse

I joined bay vet group in august 2022 as a VCA and hope to progress to do my veterinary nursing qualification. I have 4 years previous experience in a veterinary surgery and have completed my level 3 180 credit diploma in animal management and my level 2 animal nursing assistant qualifications. I enjoy caring for inpatients and helping them feel secure and safe while in the practice.

My free time is taken up by my two husky dogs, enjoying fluffy cuddles and going on long walks.

Suzanne Mace

Veterinary Care Assistant

I started working at Bay Vet Group in 2016 after finishing my animal science degree at university. I love working with animals and I am hoping to become a qualified vet nurse.
I enjoying spending time with family and friends and looking after my many animals which consist of my dog Star, Tommy the tortoise, 2 rabbits, a parrot and my goldfish.

Alex Wicks

Veterinary Care Assistant

I joined the Bay Vet Team in April 2019 as their Veterinary Cleaner, and I have since been able to progress on to become a Veterinary Care Assistant – which was my dream job. I have completed my VNA qualification and I am hoping that one day in the future I will be able to become a Registered Veterinary Nurse. I love all aspects of my job especially seeing patients going home happy and healthy. I have a beautiful dog called Kia who is an English Springer Spaniel, and in my time of I love taking her for long walks at the beach.

Ava Macdonald

Veterinary Care Assistant

Shania Ford

Veterinary Care Assistant