Meet the Team
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VANESSA
DIRECTOR & HEAD OF SURGERY
Vanessa is the founder, director, and head of surgery at The Vet Station. She graduated from Cambridge Veterinary School in 2008 and holds a Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice, with over 15 years of clinical experience.Vanessa has a passion for surgery, high clinical standards, and educating both pet owners and the veterinary profession. Outside the clinic, she enjoys travelling, learning languages, flying planes, and spending time with her two children.
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Eleanor
VETERINARY SURGEON
Eleanor is a veterinary surgeon at The Vet Station. After completing a Biomedical Science degree in London, she graduated from the University of Surrey and has been part of the team for the past two years.Originally from Esher, she enjoys working within the local community and has a particular soft spot for reptiles. Outside of work, she stays busy with her two Mini Australian Shepherds and a variety of exotic pets.
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Sasha
VETERINARY SURGEON
Sasha is a veterinary surgeon at The Vet Station who graduated from the University of Surrey and joined the team in August 2025. She has a strong interest in surgery, exotics, and emergency and critical care.Outside of work, Sasha enjoys running, training at the gym, athletics, and renovating her home with her partner Alex.
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Gillian
SENIOR VETERINARY SURGEON
Dr Gillian is a Senior Veterinary Surgeon who graduated from the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies in 2003. She brings over 20 years of experience, including 16 years working in busy small animal practices in Hong Kong.She has a special interest in small mammals and is also a member of the Association of British Veterinary Acupuncturists, offering acupuncture to help manage pain and support recovery in pets.
Outside of work, Gillian enjoys family life with her two children, two rescue cats, and a very characterful hamster.
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Calum
VETERINARY NURSING CLINICAL MANAGER
Calum is the Veterinary Nursing Clinical Manager at The Vet Station, bringing extensive experience in veterinary nursing and clinical leadership. He is passionate about maintaining high standards of patient care and supporting the nursing team to deliver excellent clinical outcomes.
Outside of work, Calum is an avid marathon runner and has run the London Marathon for Guide Dogs UK.
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Steph
HEAD NURSE
Steph is the Head Nurse at The Vet Station and joined the team in May 2024 after spending a year travelling in New Zealand. She qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 2019 and has always been passionate about working with animals.Outside of work, Steph enjoys countryside walks, travelling, and relaxing at home with her partner and their one-eyed guinea pig, Janet.
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Weronika
VETERINARY NURSE
Weronika is a registered veterinary nurse who qualified in June last year. She enjoys being closely involved in patient care, especially supporting pets through their recovery with plenty of cuddles.Her favourite patients are large breed dogs and rats. Outside of work, she enjoys beach walks and the occasional thunderstorm.
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Kate
HEAD OF CLIENT CARE
Kate is an experienced veterinary receptionist with over 13 years in practice and a Diploma in Veterinary Client Care. She is passionate about supporting both pets and their owners throughout their journey at the clinic.Outside of work, Kate enjoys spending time with her family and her three chihuahuas, Evie, Rambo, and Poppy.
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Emily
STUDENT VETERINARY NURSE
Emily joined The Vet Station as an Animal Care Assistant and is now training to become a Student Veterinary Nurse. She loves caring for animals and is enjoying learning from the experienced team at the practice.Outside of work, Emily enjoys going to music concerts with her sister and spending time with her family and her two British Shorthair cats.
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Brenna
STUDENT VETERINARY NURSE
Brenna is a student veterinary nurse with a strong passion for animal welfare and caring for animals of all kinds. She has a particular interest in exotic species such as snakes and lizards.She enjoys caring for inpatients and helping keep pets calm and comfortable during their stay. Prior to joining the team, she completed an animal management course to begin her career in animal care.
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Isabella
STUDENT VETERINARY NURSE
Isabella is a student veterinary nurse with a strong interest in rabbits and wildlife. She hopes that after qualifying, she will be able to further her studies in wildlife care and rehabilitation.
Outside of work, Isabella enjoys relaxing and listening to music, often spending time with her bunnies, Dobby and Bluey, as well as her dogs, Mocha and Max, who she considers her best friends.
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Lucy
VETERINARY PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Lucy is a fully qualified and insured veterinary physiotherapist working with canine, feline, and equine patients. She holds an Integrated Masters in Veterinary Physiotherapy from Writtle University College and is registered with the National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists (NAVP).
Lucy works part time at The Vet Station while also treating horses on a freelance basis. In her spare time, she enjoys riding her horse Scooby and spending time with her cat Simba.
