Samantha McLaughlin
Practice Manager
Sam joined Mildmay Veterinary Hospital in 2017 after being a client for several years. With a background in talent management and project management she has now taken on the role of practice manager. Having originally worked at Overton, she is now based in Winchester and thoroughly enjoys the culture and work ethos of the two practices.
Sam has two dogs and supports dog charities rehoming sick and vulnerable dogs.
Sam has two dogs and supports dog charities rehoming sick and vulnerable dogs.
June Rogers RVN
Dispensary Nurse
June qualified as a RVN in 1977 and has been with Mildmay since 2012.
She has a dog called Tod and has a keen interest in cycling, Zumba and rehabilitating wildlife.
She has a dog called Tod and has a keen interest in cycling, Zumba and rehabilitating wildlife.
Cheryl Beddows
Practice Administrator
Cheryl is the practice administrator and has worked at Mildmay since 2000. She has seen the practice grow and evolve over the years and is still enjoying her time working with the team.
Cheryl has two cats, Eric, a large tabby with huge personality and Jessica, a black and white shy cat who came into Mildmay as a stray. In her spare time she enjoys cooking, decorating, gardening, the arts, eating out and pilates.
Cheryl has two cats, Eric, a large tabby with huge personality and Jessica, a black and white shy cat who came into Mildmay as a stray. In her spare time she enjoys cooking, decorating, gardening, the arts, eating out and pilates.
Pippa McFarling
Head Receptionist
Pippa is a qualified veterinary nurse who works as the head receptionist. Her responsibilities include insurance claims and hydrotherapy. She also helps with nurse clinics.
Outside of work she enjoys looking after her horses, her Collie dog named Ash and Eddie, her mischievous cat.
Outside of work she enjoys looking after her horses, her Collie dog named Ash and Eddie, her mischievous cat.
Robyn Evans
Receptionist
Robyn joined Mildmay in 2021 after graduating from Hartpury University and spending time in New Zealand working with horses and playing polo professionally. Robyn is planning to go back to university to pursue a career in veterinary physiotherapy.
In her free time she enjoys drawing people’s pets. She also enjoys fitness, going to the gym and hanging out with her dog, Beanie the whippet.
In her free time she enjoys drawing people’s pets. She also enjoys fitness, going to the gym and hanging out with her dog, Beanie the whippet.
Kelly Houston
Receptionist
Kelly joined Mildmay veterinary hospital in December 2020 as a veterinary receptionist. After traveling to Australia and falling more in love with animals, she couldn’t stop herself from making a career change from restaurant hospitality to animal care.
Outside of work, Kelly will be singing, reading or spending time with her family, friends and fiancé. She is a big fan of exotic animals and has a tarantula and bearded dragon to care for at home.
Outside of work, Kelly will be singing, reading or spending time with her family, friends and fiancé. She is a big fan of exotic animals and has a tarantula and bearded dragon to care for at home.
Paula McManus
Receptionist
Paula joined the team here at Mildmay in September 2018 after being a long standing client with the practice.
Outside of work she likes spending time playing ball games with her Cockerpoo Bella, who keeps her busy on their walks. She is a big fan of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel’s and has owned a few herself over the years.
Outside of work she likes spending time playing ball games with her Cockerpoo Bella, who keeps her busy on their walks. She is a big fan of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel’s and has owned a few herself over the years.
Sue Myers
Receptionist
Sue is one of our part-time receptionists. She has worked at Mildmay since November 2007. Sue works at both our Winchester and Overton branches.
Sue is a big cat lover. She has two cats at home.
Sue is a big cat lover. She has two cats at home.
Lynsey Schulkins
Receptionist
Lynsey joined us in June 2019 as a part-time receptionist with previous experience of working in a busy veterinary practice.
She has two children, an exuberant Dalmatian and two elderly cats at home keeping her busy when she’s not working with us.
She has two children, an exuberant Dalmatian and two elderly cats at home keeping her busy when she’s not working with us.
Tracey Solomon
Receptionist
Tracey works on our busy reception. Before working with animals she worked as a cook at Bispham Drive Junior School.
She decided to have a career change and started working at Ark Vets in Long Eaton in March 2017. Tracey relocated to Winchester, where she started working at Mildmay at the end of July that same year.
She decided to have a career change and started working at Ark Vets in Long Eaton in March 2017. Tracey relocated to Winchester, where she started working at Mildmay at the end of July that same year.
Rachel Stenlake
Receptionist
Rachel studied a First Diploma and Advanced National Certificate in Animal Care at Sparsholt College between 2005-2007. With previous experience as a kennel manager she became a Dog Warden for the New Forest District Council for 6 years. Rachel joined Mildmay Veterinary Hospital to pursue her passion of working in a veterinary environment.
Rachel has always been passionate about animals from an early age. She enjoys horse riding and spending quality time with her family and friends. Also has a pet indoor rabbit called Alfie.
Rachel has always been passionate about animals from an early age. She enjoys horse riding and spending quality time with her family and friends. Also has a pet indoor rabbit called Alfie.
Diane Torode
Receptionist
Diane started working at Mildmay Veterinary Hospital in 2000, so she has seen the practice develop and grow. She has experienced Mildmay move premises and most recently gain hospital status.
Over the years, Diane has established good relations with clients and their animals. She will often be found on the other side of the desk talking to clients and making a fuss over their pets. Working at Mildmay means that every day is different as you never know what animal is going to come through the door next.
Outside of work Diane enjoys seeing her family and there is nothing that makes her happier than being out in the countryside walking with her four legged friend Inca, who is a black Labrador.
Over the years, Diane has established good relations with clients and their animals. She will often be found on the other side of the desk talking to clients and making a fuss over their pets. Working at Mildmay means that every day is different as you never know what animal is going to come through the door next.
Outside of work Diane enjoys seeing her family and there is nothing that makes her happier than being out in the countryside walking with her four legged friend Inca, who is a black Labrador.
