Veterinary Surgeons
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Chris Tomlinson
Veterinary Surgeon
I have worked as a vet for over 40 years starting in Cornwall then to Tanzania and since 1991 in Norfolk. My wife Shawn is a priest at Badersfield (the old RAF Coltishall base) and we have 6 children and 6 grandchildren who bring us much joy!
Building community is very important to me and animals play a really important role in this; bringing comfort in difficult times and joy most days! It’s a real privilege to be able to walk alongside owners through the life of their pets sharing in the different emotions this brings.
I have had a vision of a practice where people of diversity are able to work, as so often pets are important to them. So Rackheath Vets was born in 2023 as a diverse community passionate about caring for people and their pets, allowing people to grow in their abilities to provide the best they can for animals in their care.
I see my role as someone who helps owners to make sense of the challenges that come with owning a pet! From looking after a young puppy or kitten and all that entails, to the challenge of treating injuries, skin issues, upset tummies and a myriad of other issues and then the care for the older pet so that they can enjoy their final years. Accompanying people and their pets on this journey is a great privilege and the reason I am still going!
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Owen Davies
Veterinary Surgeon
I qualified in 1991 from Bristol University and have worked mostly in mixed and small animal practices. I was awarded a MSc with merit in 2008 from the Royal Veterinary College and a PGDip with distinction in 2015 from St Andrews University. I have visited India several times treating village animals and from 2014 to 2017 was living and working in Nepal. I am a keen Surgeon and have recently undertaken further training in orthopaedic surgery for cruciate disease. I used to have a smallholding with a wide range of animals including rabbits, bees and goats. Outside of work I now have an allotment, enjoy reading and cycling, am a member of a local church and most Saturday mornings I will be at a parkrun. I am married with four teenage/adult step/children.
Patient Care Assistants
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Amelia Burton
I have always wanted to work with animals, having lived on a working farm all my life, helping particularly with the sheep from the age of seven. My mum, who locums at Rackheath, is a vet and she has inspired me to work in the veterinary industry. I’m currently a patient care assistant, hoping to become an RVN. I really enjoy my job, particularly helping out in theatre. At home, on the farm, I have my two dogs, a collie cross and a shnauzer cross, Ella and Acorn who I love to walk on the beach and in the woods. I also spend a lot of time with Flora, the sheep who grew up in the garden with my dogs. Lambing time is my favourite for that reason!
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Felicity Lawrence
I have always had animals at home and felt passionate about them so at 14, I started working in a riding school to gain experience. I stopped due to A- Levels but realised how much I missed it. Therefore, I started volunteering here in January and
in May started my position as a Patient Care Assistant with
hopes to train as a Veterinary Nurse.
In my spare time, I enjoy competing my Cob, Jeromy
Registered Veterinary Nurses, Student Veterinary Nurses & Assistants
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Natasha Hudson
Registered Head Veterinary Nurse
I am Natasha and I’m a Registered Veterinary Nurse. I have worked within the Veterinary Industry for the past 15 years and qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 2014. At home I have an excitable JRT x Chihuahua called Norman, Mollie the sassy black cat and two naughty guinea pigs Bubble and Pop.
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Piene Cuppens
Registered Veterinary Nurse
I have been a Registered Veterinary Nurse since 2007. I have always wanted to work with animals and thoroughly enjoy my job, every day is different! My favourite aspect of the job is helping with in-patients and find it rewarding when they go home after having to stay with us for a while. I love the caring aspect of the job and like it when you gain an animal’s trust through caring for them. I am also looking forward to using laser therapy to help animals with various conditions.
In my spare time I like bike riding, dog walking, cooking and spending time with my family,
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Kayleigh Earl
Registered Veterinary Nurse
I began working in a Veterinary practice as a Receptionist in 2013 before moving into an Animal Nursing Assistant position the following year. I started my training to become a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2015 and qualified in 2018. I enjoy all aspects of my role, but particularly enjoy nursing medical patients and training students. In my spare time you can find me walking my border collies or horse riding.
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Jessica Denton
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Hi, I’m Jess, I moved to Norwich in 2019 after qualifying as a Registered Veterinary Nurse and have worked in a few local practices. I had a year out of nursing before starting at Rackheath Vets so I’m ready to get stuck back in. I have a pet snake at home and love all things exotic! Out of work I love climbing, exercising and going to live music events and festivals with friends.
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Claire Stockell
Student Veterinary Nurse
Receptionist Team
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Jackie Moore
Practice Administrator/Welfare Officer
I have always lived and worked in Norfolk and after many years working in the Library Service, I worked as the Practice Administrator for a local vets before retiring in 2017. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to come out of retirement to become part of the Rackheath Vets family. I have completed the BVRA Bronze Level Accredited Receptionist Award, as well as the BVRA Competent Veterinary Dispensary Award and the Virbac Dental Care course.I have a tiny toy poodle who is a real character and 5 cats of my own plus 2 feral cats who were born in our garden. We trapped, neutered and released them and one of them now has become a house cat living with the rest of the gang. My spare time is spent volunteering as a fosterer for a cat rescue. I also help with rehoming the cats that find themselves in need of the rescues help. I have a passion for baking and enjoy making cakes and sweet treats for friends and family
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Sam Robinson
Head Receptionist
I joined Rackheath Vets having previously worked as a Dental Receptionist for the last 17 years. Having always been passionate about animals I am very excited to now be part of the team here. I have completed my BVRA Receptionist Bronze award and am looking forward to complete the Silver award in the near future. I am dedicated in providing excellent customer care and love meeting new people and their pets. I am from Norwich and live at home with my family and our pets. I have two dogs, Cassie and Honey. I also have two cats Simba and Tinkerbell. In ,my spare time I love nothing more than being out walking my dogs. In the summer time we love to go camping.
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Jayne Giddings
Receptionist
My name is Jayne, before joining Rackheath Vets I previously worked as an Early Years Educator for 12 years supporting children and their families. I have recently completed my BVRA receptionist bronze award and look forward to completing my silver receptionist award in the future. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and walking my dog Lila
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Becky Newton
Receptionist
I have most recently worked as a Teaching Assistant and before that my role was a Receptionist. I have always wanted the opportunity to work with animals and this opportunity arose so I followed my dreams and here I am.
I have lived in Norfolk all my life. As a young girl I had horses and now I have a dog, a cat, lots of fish and a tortoise called Bolt. At the weekends you will find me walking the dogs or spending time with my family.
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Shannon Loveday
Receptionist
I live on a working farm in Horsford with my husband and two little girls. I grew up on a farm and have always had a love for the countryside and animals. I started off working at Anchorage Veterinary practice as a kennel maid every evening after school which I absolutely loved. After I finished school I was offered a full time job as an Auxiliary Veterinary Nurse and did that for about 7 years. I then started working as a Receptionist at Glaven Veterinary Practice in Holt.
Outside of work I help my husband on the family farm. We have a mixed farm arable along with cattle and pigs. I enjoy lots of lovely family walks with our three dogs. I have a border collie and two working cocker spaniels. I also show our cattle at all the local agricultural shows.