Our Nurse Team
Caring for your pets as if they were ours
Terri RVN
Registered Veterinary Nurse (Branch Manager -Dawlish)
I studied at the College of Animal Welfare in London and qualified in 2004. Since then I have worked in different veterinary practices in London and Exeter, and now Dawlish. I have been a clinical coach and completed a ISFM course in feline nursing and really enjoy working with cats, even the spicy ones! Recently I have had the opportunity to become the Head nurse and am really enjoying it.
My spare time is taken up by my husband, two boys and four cats (who have all been rescued during my various nursing roles). Especially my new addition, Tyga, who is clumsy and enjoys getting himself stuck in various situations!!

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.

Tracey Davis RVN
Registered Veterinary Nurse
After working on a farm for 11yrs I decided to come in out of the cold and joined Bay Vet Group in 2000, I then qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 2007. I love the variety of my job, where every day is different and you just never know what is going to come through the door.
My interests at work are patient care, theatre nursing and laboratory work.
I own 2 dogs and 3 cats, my 1 year old pug “Frank” was a rescue from work and also my old cat “Woofy”. My household tends to be fairly hectic with all of the animals and my 12 year old Daughter, so sometimes coming to work is a bit of respite!

Allison Abbot RVN
Registered Veterinary Nurse
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.

Tracey Earle RVN
Registered Veterinary Nurse (Branch Manager -Teignmouth)
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!

Lorna Watson RVN
Registered Veterinary Nurse
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.

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 like spending my spare time with my partner, his daughter and our three cats.

Joanne Calver RVN
Registered Veterinary Nurse
I qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 1999 after studying at Bicton College and working as a trainee nurse in a Referral Veterinary Hospital.
I came to work for Bay Vets in 2000, then rejoined the practice in 2011 on a part time basis. I love the diversity of my job, we have a fantastic team of people and lots of lovable patients to care for. I recently joined the Clinical Coach team. We work alongside the colleges to help the student veterinary nurses complete the practical aspects of their training on their way to becoming Registered Veterinary Nurses.
Outside of work my own pets and my family keep me busy.

Charlotte Newnham-Dibley RVN
Registered Veterinary Nurse
I started working for Bay Vet Group in 2013 and qualified as an RVN in 2016.
I work at the Dawlish branch and have a particular interest in consulting, inpatient care and nutrition. I have just started running obesity clinics for our patients. I am also starting my International Certificate in Canine and Feline Nutrition in October 2020.
I am also clinical coach and teach our student nurses all the practical skills they require to qualify as a veterinary nurse.
I have my own menagerie of pets at home which keep us all busy at the surgery!

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.

Gracie O’Grady RVN
Registered Veterinary Nurse
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 that comes to work with me every day called Nelly. I also have a noisy leopard Bengal cat called Binx and a little black cat called Jake that I rescued after a road traffic accident.

Kimberley Renshaw RVN
Registered Veterinary Nurse (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.

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.

Kyarna Rushworth RVN
Registered Veterinary Nurse – Head Nurse Paignton
I joined the team at Bay Vet Group in 2016. I had previously worked as a receptionist in both a caravan park and a hotel, as well as having experience as a dog grooming assistant. I have also volunteered at Animals in Distress and had work experience at Paignton Zoo during my time at college. I really enjoy every part of my job and I am eager and enthusiastic to learn more. I qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 2020.
I have four beautiful rescue cats, a rather gorgeous English Springer Spaniel called Dobby and two beautiful Golden Retrievers called Merlot and Winter. I spend my spare time exploring and travelling around the world.

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.

Grace Redfern RVN
Registered Veterinary Nurse
I started working for Bay Vet Group as a Veterinary Nursing Assistant in September 2018, having previously worked at another practice for a year. I really enjoy helping with anaesthesia and day to day care of our patients. In my spare time I enjoy being out with my friends and family but more so I enjoy being at home cuddling up with my Boxer Barry.
I have just qualified as a Veterinary Nurse and I am awaiting registration with the Royal College.

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.

Cala Tabener RVN
Registered Veterinary Nurse
I joined Bay Vet Group in 2024 as the Torquay nurse having worked in other local practices previously.

Evelyn Andrews SVN
Student 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. I have just startedt on my journey to become a Registered Veterinary Nurse so I can learn lots of new skills to bring to the team.
At home I have dog called Jasper and a horse called Woody who I enjoy spending time with.

Megan Chambers SVN
Student Veterinary Nurse
Hi I’m Meg. I started working for Bay Vet Group in September 2020 but I have always worked with animals one way or another! It’s always been my dream to work with animals and I’m so lucky I have a job where I get to help and care for them.
I have two pets of my own a Miniature dachshund called Miley who keeps me on my toes, a day with her is never dull! Also a tortoiseshell cat named bubbles who luckily does not live up to the term ‘naughty torty’
In my spare time I have my hands full with these two but I still find time to see my nan with the rest of my family and friends.

Bryony Creed SVN
Student Veterinary Nurse
I joined bay vet group January 2021, after relocating to sunny Devon from Cheltenham. I studied at Aberystwyth university receiving a BSC(hons) degree in Zoology and aspire to become a Veterinary Nurse. I have a passion for inpatient care and love learning new skills on the job.
Outside of work my time is kept busy with my 3 Guinea pigs, horses and reading.

Cara Timlin SVN
Student Veterinary Nurse
I love to spend my time walking around Devon & Cornwall, gym time, wild swimming and spending time with family and friends. I also have two beautiful bunnies at home called Loki and Thor.

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.

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.

Jamie Isted
Veterinary Care Assistant
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
Veterinary Care Assistant
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.

Taylor Moore
Veterinary Care Assistant
I joined Bay Vet Group in 2021. I am a mother to my little boy, Tommy, and I have 2 excitable kittens, Tiger and Casper, and a beautiful dog called Lyla Lou. We love playing games and going for long woodland adventures.
My dream is to become a Registered Veterinary Nurse – I am hoping I will be to start this course soon! I have learnt so much while working at Bay Vet Group and love being part of such a successful team.

Ava Macdonald
Veterinary Care Assistant

Hannah Strudwick
Veterinary Care Assistant
My name is Hannah I’ve been working at Bay Vet Group since 2012 and I have recently returned from maternity leave, on my return i have taken over the running of the internal laboratory here at Bay Vet Group.
I am really enjoying my new role within the practice.
In my free time my life is run by my 3 children, 3 horses and 3 crazy spaniels.

Georgina Symonds
Veterinary Care Assistant
After working in multiple job roles I decided it was time to pursue a career involving animals as I adore them I find them very interesting. I was already volunteering at the zoo and this brought me so much joy. I attended SDC and completed the Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Animal Management. During this time I was able to gain valuable work experience in various locations but sadly not in a veterinary setting due to covid restrictions. Following my course I worked as an animal keeper at Becky Falls which I thoroughly enjoyed.
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