Introducing The Shipston Team

Lots of the team live locally, and we’re all proud to represent such a lovely community. Find out more about the individuals who care for your pets.

Management

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    Dr April Wall

    Clinical Director

    BVMedSci, BVMBVS, MRCVS, CertAVP

    April joined us in March 2024, bringing  experience from her previous practice where she was Head Vet. A graduate from the University of Nottingham, she has recently completed a Certificate of Advance Veterinary Practice and is currently undergoing a Masters degree to further enhance her knowledge and skills.

    April loves the varied days she has with her job role, ranging from client and patient care in consults and surgery, as well as leading the team to provide the best standards of care.

    Outside of work, April enjoys spending quality time with her partner and Springer/Lab cross Fleur!

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    Lucy Hyde

    Practice Manager & Head Veterinary Nurse

    RVN, BSc (Hons), DipVNZS APVN (Zoo)

    Lucy joined us in 2020, after entering the profession in 2014. She has a diploma in nursing exotic and zoo animals and enjoys patient care and anaesthesia the most.

    Lucy became Head Veterinary Nurse in 2021 and then Practice Manager in May 2024. She is also responsible for helping support the training of student veterinary nurses as a Clinical Coach and the practice’s insurance claims.

    Outside of work Lucy has a chocolate Labrador called Chester and enjoys walking with him, as well as baking and spending time with friends.

Veterinary Surgeon

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    Dr Victoria Organ

    Veterinary Surgeon

    BVetMed., M.R.C.V.S. ISFM Cat Advocate

    Victoria joined the team in 2007, and has been practicing as a vet since 1994. As a mother of three she works part-time and loves being in practice, in surgery and discussing cases with colleagues. Victoria is our ISFM Cat Advocate vet, this means she runs our cat friendly consult clinics and works to promote our cat friendly clinic work. She runs a farm with her husband, two working collies and two non-working cats. She also enjoys crafts and growing veg in the garden.

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    Mrs Emily Emerson

    Veterinary Surgeon

    BVSc , M.R.C.V.S.

    Emily started with us in 2017 – 20 years after she first qualified from Liverpool University. Her favourite part of the job is getting to know clients and patients, and playing a role in her community. She has a busy family including two boys, two dogs, four cats and a tortoise.

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    Dr Becky Westmore

    Veterinary Surgeon

    BVM BVS, M.R.C.V.S.

    Becky joined the team in September 2021, having previously worked in a local practice. She graduated in 2017 from the University of Bristol and has a particular interest in surgery and ultrasonography. Becky enjoys performing heart and abdominal scans and is excited to be able to offer her skills to our patients at Shipston. Working part-time Becky has two young kids which keep her busy outside of work. She loves spending time with family outdoors and walking their Labrador, Tangle. Becky also loves painting and sewing to unwind in the evenings.

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    Hannah Clarke

    Veterinary Surgeon

    BVSc MRCVS

    Hannah graduated from Bristol University in 2020 and has worked at Shipston since June 2024. She loves that no two days are the same and enjoys meeting owners and their furry family members.

    Outside of work Hannah enjoys exploring the countryside, playing netball and pottering in her garden. At home she has a couple of mischievous cats called Cheddar and Bee, Albus the tortoise, and a couple of bee hives.

Veterinary Nurses

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    Anna Balchin

    Deputy Head Veterinary Nurse

    RVN

    Anna joined the team in 1998, and qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 2002. She particularly enjoys surgical nursing, assisting in theatre and post operative care. She is married with three young children and enjoys walking, keeping fit, listening to music and spending time with friends and family.

     

     

     

     

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    Jasmine Hill

    Veterinary Nurse

    FdSc, RVN, CertNCS(RVN Cons), DiplNCS(RVN Cons)

    Jasmine joined the Shipston team in September 2020, after graduating from Harper Adams University. She particularly enjoys consulting and has a Certificate and Diploma in Veterinary Nurse Consulting. Jasmine is our ISFM Cat Advocate nurse and works to promote our cat friendly clinic work. Jasmine is also responsible for helping support the training of student veterinary nurses as a Clinical Coach. She has one cat called Jasper, and in her spare time enjoys gardening, video games and crocheting.

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    Chloe Young

    Veterinary Nurse

    RVN

    Chloe joined us in July 2021 and enjoys surgery and anaesthesia as well as consulting and meeting the clients. She has two rescue cats called Percy and Lance, in her spare time she enjoys fitness, baking and video games.

     

     

     

     

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    Beth Keen

    Veterinary Nurse

    RVN

    Beth joined our team in November 2022. She graduated through Moreton Morrell, part of Coventry university with a BSc hons. Beth has a cockapoo, Tink, a pomsky, Thor, and rabbit, Flora. Beth’s nursing interests include helping in theatre with surgical cases, patient care and all things rabbits. Outside of work interests include dog walking, reading and fitness.

Nursing Assistants and Receptionists

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    Natalie Hampson

    Receptionist

    DipNCS (VCC) RVCCA, AVR

    Natalie joined us in 2017 and has since qualified as an accredited Veterinary Receptionist and a Cat Friendly Receptionist. She enjoys assisting vets with cases and getting stuck into admin. She has two cats, Oscar and Nellie. Outside work she spends time gardening and spending time with family.

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    Liz Tennent

    Receptionist

    Liz joined the Shipston team in 2012, the same year that she moved to Warwickshire. Lizzie spends most of her time managing stock control. Outside of work she loves to spend time walking her dog, Ebony, who she also does agility training with.

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    Amanda Harvard

    Receptionist

    Amanda has been with Shipston Veterinary Centre since 2008 and is often accompanied to work by her lovely staffie Millie.

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    Louise Grimes

    Receptionist

    Louise has been part of the Shipston team since 2013, and enjoys interacting with clients as part of the reception team. She has a cat called Fudge, and two young children. Her hobby is horse riding, although she hasn’t had much chance to practice since she became a mother!