Medivet 24 Hour Alfreton

Nick

Partner

I joined Medivet 24 Hour Alfreton in 1999, having qualified from Cambridge Vet School in 1996. I then became a Partner in 2004. Clinically, my interests include ophthalmology (eye cases), ultrasound scanning, medical cases, and keyhole surgery. I passed a Post Graduate Examination in Ophthalmology in 2023. When I’m not working, I enjoy cycling, both on and off road, and play local league table tennis. I have two children and a ‘sprollie’ dog called Archie. Radiation Protection Supervisor

MA VetMB BSAVA PGCertSAOpthal MRCVS

Tom BVM BVS MRCVS

Lead Veterinary Surgeon

I graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2017, and worked in a busy first opinion and referral practice in Cheshire after graduation. I joined the team at Alfreton in 2020 (just before lockdown!) and have loved working in Derbyshire ever since. My main interest is all things surgical, and I obtained a post graduate Certificate in Small Animal Surgery in 2023. Outside of work, I am a keen musician, playing the trumpet in local ensembles. I also enjoys running, and exploring the Derbyshire Dales. I live locally with wife Amy (who used to be a vet here), our beautiful baby daughter Erin and two cats Bella and Beans.

Alex BVM BVS MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon

I qualified from the university of Nottingham in 2020 and joined the practice shortly afterwards. I particularly like working with cats and rabbits, and have two Dutch rabbits of my own. Outside of work I enjoy painting, crochet and horse riding.

Anna MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon

I graduated in 2022 from the University of Life Sciences in Wroclaw. After qualifying, I worked for 6 months in small animal first opinion practice in Poland. I moved to Derbyshire in January 2023 and joined Graduate Development Programme at Medivet Alfreton. I’m enjoying all aspects of veterinary practice and I look forward to further developing my skills and knowledge. Outside of work, I take full advantage of having moved to this beautiful area, spending a lot of my time exploring the Peaks and beyond. I’m also an avid reader and history enthusiast.

Aurelie DVM Cert AVP PgVPS MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon

I'm Aurelie. Originally from Belgium, I finished my studies back in 2014. Then I took a leap across the channel to England for a short stint, thinking I would gain some veterinary experience and have a bit of an adventure. Turns out, I fell in love with the place (and my future husband!) and never left! I got my certificate in advanced veterinary practice from the University of Liverpool in 2021, and spent six years as a first opinion vet in a referral hospital before joining the lovely Alfreton crew in January 2023. I enjoy a lot of different aspects of veterinary, but have a special interest in medicine and imaging. When I'm not at work, you'll find me scrambling in the Peak District with my crazy Springer Spaniel Curie. I'm also big on cooking, crafting, travelling and hanging out with friends. I am also a proud parent to two rescue cats and a lively little daughter who keeps me on my toes.

Babs BVetMed CertVC MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon

I came to Alfreton as a new graduate in 1991 and have been here ever since! I did a post graduate qualification in cardiology in 2008 and see the practice caseload of heart and respiratory cases, as well as taking referrals. In my spare time, I enjoy running and completed the London marathon in 2013 in aid of Kidney Research UK. I’m Chair of Derby Excel swimming club, which keep me very busy, and I'm also a qualified swimming referee. I have a Cavalier King Charles spaniel called Herbie and two cats.

Fiona BVetMed MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon

I qualified in 2015 from the Royal Veterinary College. I originally came as a locum vet but loved it so much here that I decided to stay! I am mainly interested in soft tissue surgery, but enjoy general practice. I am married to Charlie, we have 2 rescue dogs, Archie and Jess, and a cat called Toby. Outside of work, I am very keen on sports, and play netball. My other hobbies include walking with my dogs and baking.

Matt BVetMed CertSAS MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon

I qualified from London in 1991, joined the practice in 1993 and became a partner at the branch in 1995. My area of expertise is surgery and I obtained the Certificate in Small Animal Surgery in 2004. Outside of work I’m a keen cyclist and enjoy mountain biking and competing in cyclocross races. I debuted on the world stage when I competed in the 2017 World Cyclocross Championships in Belgium, and finished 31st in the 2023 World Gravel Championships in Italy.

Natalie BVM+S MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon

I joined the practice in September 2018. I’m from California and obtained a degree in Small Animal Science at the University of California. I then moved to Scotland in 2012 to study to be a vet at the University of Edinburgh. I have a special interest in soft tissue surgery and geriatric care. I now live in Long Eaton with my husband Matt, my two cats Pablo and Conner and a dog called Eric. In my spare time I enjoy reading, cooking and travelling the world. I am on maternity leave after having a baby boy in July 2023.

Diana MRCVS

Night Veterinary Surgeon

I graduated from the Lusophone University of Humanities and Technologies in 2015. I worked in Lisbon before moving to Barcelona to complete a rotating internship at a referral hospital. I joined the Alfreton practice in November 2020. I am passionate about emergency and critical care. I enjoy the challenge of working in a fast-paced environment and helping animals in need. I am also a strong advocate for animal welfare and believe that all animals deserve to be treated with compassion and respect. In my free time, I enjoy going to the beach, preferably with my dog. I also enjoy spending time with my family and friends, reading, and travelling.

Lorenzo PgC(SAS) MRCVS

Night Veterinary Surgeon

I am one of the night vets at Alfreton. graduated in 2010 in Naples, Italy, and have been living and working in the UK since 2016. My main interests include surgery and emergency care. In my free times, I love outdoor activities like running, cycling and hiking.

Ruth MA VetMB MRCVS

Night Veterinary Surgeon

I started working at Medivet Alfreton in 2022. I enjoy the variety and challenge of emergency work.

Tamara RVN

Head Nurse and Clinical Coach

I qualified from Nottingham Trent university in 2023, and had an enjoyable placement at the Dick White referral centre before returning to Derbyshire to work. I joined Medivet Alfreton in February 2024. I love cats, and have an interest in anaesthesia cases. My hobbies include horse riding, socialising with friends, and walking my Labradoodle Bailey.

Megan RVN

Veterinary Nurse and Clinical Coach

I qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2016 and joined Alfreton Park in April 2017. Before this I worked as a groomer. I enjoy all aspects of nursing but really love treating critically ill patients and watching their health improve. I have a Certificate in Medical Nursing. At home I am married with a young son, who keeps me very busy.

Sarah RVN ISFM CertFN

Veterinary Nurse and Clinical Coach

I qualified in 2016, and joined the practice in 2020. I come from a farming background but have always had a real love of everything feline related. I decided to turn this passion into pursuing a career in small animal nursing, and recently completed a certificate in feline nursing. I love to make sure we achieve the best standards possible for our feline patients and enjoy meeting each and every one.

Tash RVN RPS

Veterinary Nurse, Clinical Coach and Radiation Protection Supervisor

I joined the practice in 2006, and qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2013 before leaving in 2019 to start my own dog walking business. I returned to Alfreton in 2022. I enjoy nursing the in-patients and physiotherapy for animals recovering from surgical procedures. Away from work, she enjoys spending time with her partners and their 2 young sons and 3 dogs! She also enjoys eating out.

Jess RVN

Veterinary Nurse

I qualified as a veterinary nurse from Nottingham Trent university in the Summer of 2023, and joined the team here at Alfreton soon after. I enjoy nursing the in-patients and being the 'ward nurse'. I've love to be a nurse in a zoo eventually! Away from work I enjoy running, and do park runs regularly. I'm training for the Derby 10k, and often run with my spaniel Dougie.

Karen RVN

Veterinary Nurse

I have been working within the veterinary profession since 2005. I started as a receptionist and then in 2012 I decided that I would like to do more so started my Veterinary Nurse Training and I have been a Qualified Veterinary Nurse since 2016. I have worked in few different practices from small independent practices or corporate practices to a big referral practice working within the theatre and anaesthesia department. I have enjoyed working as an all round Nurse, caring for inpatients, assisting in surgeries/procedures, monitoring patients under anaesthesia and many other jobs that go on behind the scenes. However, one element of our role as Nurses that I wasn't able to do as much as I liked to was consulting so in January 2023 I started here at Medivet Alfreton in my new role as 'Consulting Nurse' and I am thoroughly enjoying it. I have a keen interest in nutrition and behaviour so I really enjoy my weight clinic sessions and socialisation/confidence building sessions. I have 2 dogs, a miniature labradoodle called Milo and a Chihuahua x Shih Tzu called Mavis, along with a beautiful long haired cat called Ripley (named after the lead character in the movie 'Alien' and not the town) In my spare time, I love to go out walking with the dogs and my husband, dragging our teenage son along with us, as well as chilling at home watching movies, crime drama series or reading. I also love to do some crafting whether it be sewing, making things with my Cricut machine like personalised cards, vinyl cut outs to go on t-shirts, coasters, mugs, etc or playing games with my family.

Lucy RVN

Veterinary Nurse

Lucy joined us in May 2022, having qualified in 2017. She has worked with nurse Sarah Peverelle before at two previous jobs! She enjoys the wide range of nursing roles within the practice. Her hobbies include walking her 2 dogs Charlie and Ellie.

Sharni RVN

Veterinary Nurse

I’ve been with the practice since 2014, joining from Broomfield College where I completed a level 3 course in Animal Management. I enjoy everything about my work here and have completed my veterinary nurse training. Away from work, I am married to Adam, and we have 2 Dachshunds, Pepper and Nancy.

Ayla RVN

Night Veterinary Nurse

I qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2016, starting my career in a small 1st opinion clinic and moving quickly into the head nurse role. Then I choose to move to emergency and critical care nursing here at Alfreton at the start of 2019 initially as part of Vets Now but deciding to apply to stay here when Medivet started running the out of hours service themselves because the clinic and team were too good to move away from. I work solely nights and currently can't imagine doing anything else. I have keen interests in emergency and critical care, diagnostic imaging and wound management and constantly try to improve my knowledge within those areas. Outside of work at home I have 2 dogs; a husky (Tiberius) and a husky x malamute (Brutus) a cat (Montgomery) and 2 backyard chickens. I also enjoy spending time on my grandparents' smallholding when I can, with our horses. I love to ski, watch the rugby and go hiking and hope to complete the three peaks this year with my husband and young son.

Charlotte RVN

Registered Veterinary Nurse

I joined the team at Alfreton park in 2023 after qualifying in 2022 and relocating to Nottingham from Yorkshire full time to complete my further degree. I have a keen interest in surgical nursing and emergency critical care. In my free time, I enjoy going abroad, spending time with my friends and working out.

Lauren

Student Veterinary Nurse

I joined Vets Now in 2016 aged 17, then joined Medivet Alfreton in 2019. I'm currently in training and hope to qualify as a vet nurse in 2025. My interests include anaesthesia and nursing the in-patients. Away from work I love going to Festival - Leeds is my favourite!

Maygen

Veterinary Care Assistant

Maygen grew up near Portsmouth, then moved to Derbyshire and started working with us in 2023. She is a Patient Care Assistant, and her ambition is to be a qualified veterinary nurse. She enjoys looking after our in-patients. She has Staffy called Suki and a hamster called Llyla. She enjoys travelling, and walking in Derbyshire.

Phoebe

Veterinary Care Assistant

I joined the team at Alfreton in October 2022 as a Patient Care Assistant, and my ambition is to become a qualified veterinary nurse. I love looking after the in-patients especially the dogs. In my spare time, I enjoy photography and walking Basil, my Border terrier x Jack Russell terrier.

Helen RVN/Administrator

Insurance Administrator

I qualified as a nurse in 2003, and have been with the practice since 2004. As the head nurse I’m responsible for organising the nursing team. Outside of work I breed and show Hungarian Vizlas, whippets and Shih Tzus, and have won best of breed at Crufts four times.

Sharon Administrator

Insurance Administrator

I qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 1989 and worked in Oxfordshire and Berkshire before moving to Derbyshire in 1999. I joined Alfreton in 2008 as the practice’s first dedicated Insurance Administrator. I am married to Nick Pine and have 2 children and a sprollie dog called Archie. In the little spare time I have I enjoy going to the gym, walking Archie and relaxing.

Allison

Receptionist

I joined Medivet in May 2022, and am excited to be part of the team! In my spare time, I enjoy ballroom and Latin dancing. I also have a Labrador called Honey who I enjoy walking and spending time with, she's a great companion.

Joanne

Receptionist

I’ve been in reception work since 2008 but have been with Alfreton since June 2019. Working in the veterinary profession has given me a great interest in animals, causing me to adopt eight rescues. In my spare time I enjoy reading, gardening and DIY.