Vicki Rowlands RVN
Head Veterinary Nurse
Vicki joined Mildmay Veterinary Hospital in 2007 and took over the role of head nurse in 2013. She has previously been a finalist for Nurse of the Year at the CVS awards and is also a clinical coach and pet health councillor. Vicki runs obesity clinics as well as hosting puppy parties.
She is married with two sons and has always lived in Winchester. Vicki owns two rescue dogs: Eddy, who is a very old Patterdale, and Poppet, a Terrier cross. She also has a horse and in her spare time she enjoys horse riding and walking her dogs.
She is married with two sons and has always lived in Winchester. Vicki owns two rescue dogs: Eddy, who is a very old Patterdale, and Poppet, a Terrier cross. She also has a horse and in her spare time she enjoys horse riding and walking her dogs.
Gemma Edwards FDsc RVN CERT ECC
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Gemma joined MildmayVet Hospital in early 2022 after originally training as a student nurse with us in the early days. Gemma graduated from the Royal Veterinary College with a Foundation Veterinary Nursing Science degree in July 2010.
She has been a Registered Veterinary Nurse since July 2009 and has since completed her certificate in Emergency and Critical Care. Gemma’s particular clinical interests include laboratory work, nurse clinics and anaesthesia.
She has two cats called Charlie and Lola and a fox red Labrador called Stanley.
She has been a Registered Veterinary Nurse since July 2009 and has since completed her certificate in Emergency and Critical Care. Gemma’s particular clinical interests include laboratory work, nurse clinics and anaesthesia.
She has two cats called Charlie and Lola and a fox red Labrador called Stanley.
Sherry Janse van Rensburg RVN
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Having worked in practice since 2007, Sherry fulfilled her lifelong dream and qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2013.
Originally from South Africa she has worked with some very large and small animals.
She enjoys all aspects of nursing but especially nurse consults where she can help owners care for their animals young and old. She has a keen interest in creepy crawlies and is currently studying for her Master’s Degree in Entomology.
Outside of work she loves getting out for walks with her dog Pumba, where she can been seen collecting bramble for her stick insects.
She enjoys all aspects of nursing but especially nurse consults where she can help owners care for their animals young and old. She has a keen interest in creepy crawlies and is currently studying for her Master’s Degree in Entomology.
Outside of work she loves getting out for walks with her dog Pumba, where she can been seen collecting bramble for her stick insects.
Georgie Lincoln RVN
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Georgie has been working at Mildmay since June 2016 and after completing her Student Veterinary Nurse training qualified as a RVN in 2019.
Georgie has always loved animals from a young age and in her spare time she enjoys walking her crazy Lurcher, Lucy. She is also enthusiastic about increasing her knowledge of wildlife.
Georgie has always loved animals from a young age and in her spare time she enjoys walking her crazy Lurcher, Lucy. She is also enthusiastic about increasing her knowledge of wildlife.
Jo Melling RVN
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Jo joined Mildmay in 2021 as a registered veterinary nurse, qualifying from the college of animal welfare in Leeds in 2019. She loves all animals but has a particular interest in exotic and wildlife patients. She has worked in wildlife hospitals in Canada, Australia and the UK and currently rehabilitates sick and orphaned bats.
Outside of work she enjoys hiking, reading and relaxing with her beautiful tabby cat Crowley.
Outside of work she enjoys hiking, reading and relaxing with her beautiful tabby cat Crowley.
Louise Moray RVN RICHA BSc (Hons)
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Louise joined Mildmay in October 2014 as a canine hydrotherapist. Whilst studying for an Animal Management degree in 2015 she shadowed the nursing team. She enjoyed it so much she moved to the team permanently! Louise qualified as a veterinary nurse in late 2020.
She remains passionate about animal rehabilitation, in particular how it can improve the lives of older pets with conditions such as arthritis. As a cat friendly clinic, Louise is Mildmay’s Cat Advocate. This means she and her colleagues always ensure things are as stress free as possible when our feline friends need to visit the practice.
She remains passionate about animal rehabilitation, in particular how it can improve the lives of older pets with conditions such as arthritis. As a cat friendly clinic, Louise is Mildmay’s Cat Advocate. This means she and her colleagues always ensure things are as stress free as possible when our feline friends need to visit the practice.
Shelley Tomkins RVN
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Shelley joined Mildmay Vet Hospital as a consult nurse with a wealth of experience having qualified in 1999. Shelley has worked in a referral centre and general practice in this period. Shelly’s focus is on patience experience and emotional wellbeing in animals.
Outside of work Shelley has a keen interest in dog behaviour and psychology. Shelly has 3 dogs, 3 cats, 2 rabbits, 2 hamsters and 13 guinea pigs.
Outside of work Shelley has a keen interest in dog behaviour and psychology. Shelly has 3 dogs, 3 cats, 2 rabbits, 2 hamsters and 13 guinea pigs.
Naomi Tucker RVN
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Nim joined us in January 2021 and qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse that year. She has worked in practice for seven years.
She has a keen interest in feline and surgical nursing. She has a three year old cat called Bug that was previously a stray.
She has a keen interest in feline and surgical nursing. She has a three year old cat called Bug that was previously a stray.
Philippa Willis RVN
Currently on maternity leave
Pippa joined Mildmay Veterinary Hospital in October 2018 as a qualified veterinary nurse. She has always had a love of animals from a young age having grown up around them and enjoys nothing more than spending time with her handsome cat, James.
After completing an animal management diploma at Sparsholt College, Pippa became a qualified nurse via the apprenticeship pathway in 2015.
After completing an animal management diploma at Sparsholt College, Pippa became a qualified nurse via the apprenticeship pathway in 2015.
Olivia Aslin
Student Veterinary Nurse
Olivia joined Mildmay in January 2021, having worked in a very busy referral practice for nearly two years.
When not caring for animals, Olivia enjoys long walks in the nearby New Forest with her Labrador Ruby and Cockapoo Dooley.
When not caring for animals, Olivia enjoys long walks in the nearby New Forest with her Labrador Ruby and Cockapoo Dooley.
Amy Deller
Student Veterinary Nurse
Amy joined Mildmay Veterinary Hospital in January 2020 after she worked for two years at the PDSA.
Outside of work Amy is a keen swimmer and goes to the gym.
Outside of work Amy is a keen swimmer and goes to the gym.
Tom Huskisson
Student Veterinary Nurse
Tom joined Mildmay Vet Hospital in August 2021 for his 3rd year placement as a veterinary nursing student from Harper Adams University. Tom has previously spent time at Mildmay in a work experience capacity during his holidays. Once graduated Tom would like to focus on surgical nursing in the longer term.
Tom has a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel called Pheobe.
Tom has a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel called Pheobe.
Chloe Newcombe
Student Veterinary Nurse
Chloe is a Student Veterinary Nurse here at Mildmay. She loves the animals in her care and her aim is to become a RVN and learn more about animal welfare.
In 2019 Chloe ran a half marathon for our nominated charity StreetVet and raised £900.
Chloe has travelled extensively to places including Mexico and South East Asia where she worked with a variety of animal charities.
In 2019 Chloe ran a half marathon for our nominated charity StreetVet and raised £900.
Chloe has travelled extensively to places including Mexico and South East Asia where she worked with a variety of animal charities.
Sophie Wiltshire
Student Veterinary Nurse
Before Sophie joined us she worked in a zoo whilst she completed her Masters Degree in Applied Zoo Biology. Sophie’s love of caring for animals brought her to Mildmay where she works with the team in the Prep Room, supporting vets while looking after the inpatients. |
She has two dogs, two rabbits, two tortoises, a turtle and a tenrec! Sophie is on our apprenticeship scheme and is training to become a RVN.
She has two dogs, two rabbits, two tortoises, a turtle and a tenrec! Sophie is on our apprenticeship scheme and is training to become a RVN.
Tegan Frizzell
Hydrotherapist
Tegan Frizzell holds a Level 3 Certificate in Small Animal Hydrotherapy and is registered with the Canine Hydrotherapy Association. She is passionate about the rehabilitation of animals and aims to improve the well-being of those suffering from degenerative conditions or traumatic injury.
As a hydrotherapist she aspires to improve range of motion and allow them to comfortably live their life to the fullest. In the future she hopes to continue to expand her knowledge and experience as well as gain further qualifications in the region of rehabilitation.
Tegan has always adored animals and enjoys spending her spare time with her dog Loki and three chinchillas.
As a hydrotherapist she aspires to improve range of motion and allow them to comfortably live their life to the fullest. In the future she hopes to continue to expand her knowledge and experience as well as gain further qualifications in the region of rehabilitation.
Tegan has always adored animals and enjoys spending her spare time with her dog Loki and three chinchillas.
Laurie Dungey
Patient Care Assistant
Before Laurie joined Mildmay, she worked as a receptionist and PCA at a busy practice for 2 years and also completed an Internship as a Zookeeper in Gibraltar. She recently moved to Winchester to continue working towards her goal of becoming a Registered Veterinary Nurse.
Laurie owns two indoor cats called Shadow and Margo that she rescued from Spain whilst living abroad. She has a keen interest for feline behaviour and also loves looking after tiny kittens.
Laurie owns two indoor cats called Shadow and Margo that she rescued from Spain whilst living abroad. She has a keen interest for feline behaviour and also loves looking after tiny kittens.
