Veterinary nurses

Margaret qualified as a veterinary nurse in 1979 and joined Torbridge Veterinary Hospital in 1981. She is the longest serving member of our nursing team and has a wealth of knowledge in all aspects of small animal nursing.

Tina qualified in 2010 after training here at Torbridge. After working here for a few years, Tina then worked nights at a referral hospital where she completed a certificate in emergency and critical care. She then gained experience locuming at other practices as well as venturing to Africa and Sri Lanka to volunteer for mission rabies. Something she is very proud of and continues to support. Tina has now returned to days after being our night nurse for a year. In her spare time she is very busy looking after lovely dog Louie, her naughty horse smudge, playing netball, riding her bike and spending time with her nieces and nephews.

Alice qualified with a foundation degree in veterinary nursing from the University of the West of England in 2011. She has since achieved a distinction grade in clinical nutrition. Alice deals with all our PR and social media pages. Her interests outside of work include agility with her miniature Poodle, Mr Biggles and looking after her other aging Miniature Poodle, Eric.

Danielle completed her BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing Science degree at Hartpury University and began working at Torbridge Vet Group in July 2019. Danielle particularly enjoys doing anaesthetics and lab work. Dani is in charge of nursing stock control at the Bideford practice and is now a clinical coach working to help train the future generation of Veterinary Nurses.

Colette joined Torbridge Vet Group in 2010 as a second year veterinary nurse student. Having worked with both large, small and equine patients she brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience. During her time here Colette has completed her nurse training and is now a fully qualified RVN. Colette is also a pet health counsellor and pet bereavement supporter. In her spare time she volunteers with StreetVet - helping to support the homeless and their special companions.

Kaylie joined Torbridge Veterinary Hospital in 2007 and qualified whilst working with Torbridge. She enjoys working with dogs and has a keen interest in anaesthesia. She is a clinical coach for our student veterinary nurses and has an active role in assisting them with their training.

Laura joined Torbridge Vet Group in 2014 as a receptionist at our Bideford branch before moving into the nursing team, qualifying as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in April 2021. She has a keen interest in emergency, critical and neonate care and canine behaviour. Laura has four Spaniels – one of which she hand-reared from two days old - who keep her busy with beating and picking up on Exmoor, hiking and general adventuring.

Megan joined the Torbridge team in 2017 as a student veterinary nurse. She completed her animal nursing qualification in 2015 where she learned vital nursing skills and has now commenced her training to become a registered veterinary nurse. Megan has two Springer Spaniels named Molly and Roo who she will be training as a gun dogs in the future.

Sinead joined in January 2019 and previously had a background in pharmacy and healthcare. Sinead is a PCA (Patient Care Assistant). She has four pets at home ranging from a small ginger kitten to a big Alaskan malamute, the other two dogs are rescues pups. Her hobbies include arts and crafts and she is a part of a local rowing club.