Support team

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.

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. In her spare time she enjoys looking after her horses, her Collie dog named Ash and Eddie, her mischievous cat.

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.

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.

Paula joined the team here at Mildmay in September 2018 after being a long standing client with the practice. She is a big fan of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel’s and has owned a few herself over the years. When Paula isn't working she likes spending time playing ball games with her Cockerpoo Bella, who keeps her busy on their walks.

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 and is a big cat lover. She has two cats at home.

Charly's worked within the veterinary industry since she was 17, including a small animal referrals practice. She has three dogs and a horse, and loves working here at Mildmay.

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.

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 but relocated to Winchester where she started working at Mildmay at the end of July that same year.

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. In her spare time, 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.

Magda is one of the receptionists at our Winchester branch, joining us in January 2021. She is currently studying towards her master’s degree in Digital Media Practice. Outside of work she enjoys playing the cello and skiing.