Veterinary nurses

Head Nurse at Thetford and Brandon

Jo started working at The Old Golfhouse in October 2006, qualified in 2009 and became head nurse in 2012. She loves all aspects of her job, especially patient care and nurse clinics. Jo lives locally with her fiancée, two young children, a cat called Fizz and two Red Setters, Murphy and Paddy. In her spare time Jo loves being out and about with her family.

Head Nurse at Watton and Attleborough

Rebecca has worked for The Old Golfhouse in Watton since January 2009 when she started as an animal nursing assistant and went on to train to become a registered veterinary nurse. She is now our head nurse for our Watton and Attleborough sites. Rebecca has a keen interest in radiography and exotic medicine and hopes to further her skills in hydrotherapy, working alongside our practice's veterinary physio and Mctimoney animal therapist in the future. Rebecca lives with her husband, two cats named Bruce and Tiggy and their Anery corn snake, Delia.

Dog Trainer

Kate is a dog trainer, qualified veterinary nurse and also works on reception. She is very passionate about animals and behaviour is one of her greatest interests. She has a certificate in dog training and behaviour and has been running dog and puppy training classes at The Old Golfhouse for several years now. Kate runs a basic puppy socialisation class, then three levels of general obedience training. She also does some parkour training and is hoping to get some equipment to start some fun agility. At home Kate has two cats and eight dogs – one Labrador, one Malamute cross and six Siberian Huskies.

Claire joined The Old Golfhouse in 2013 having previously worked at a local practice for many years. She enjoys all aspects of veterinary nursing, but has a particular interest in helping clients to manage chronic and age related illnesses in their pets. Claire lives with her partner, two cats named Greebo and Travis and two Guinea Pigs, Beetle and Bug. Outside of work she enjoys walking, live music and real ale.

Pet Healthcare Counsellor

Sam has been working in general practice since 2007 and joined The Old Golfhouse Group in 2013. She enjoys all aspects of her job but has a keen interest in radiography. She has also attended a course with Royal Canin and has achieved the title of Pet Healthcare Counsellor. Sam lives at home with her Golden Retriever, Morris and her British Shorthaired, Sunny.

Emma has worked for The Old Golfhouse since January 1997 and qualified as a veterinary nurse in summer 1999. In 2013 she was added to the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) list of veterinary nurses, having passed the ISFM certificate in feline nursing with distinction. Emma currently works at Thetford one day a week and at our Brandon surgery for four days. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children and has two cats called Mimi and Kiki.

Student Veterinary Nurse

Liz started at The Old Golfhouse in December 2017 and is currently studying veterinary nursing with applied animal behaviour at Anglia Ruskin University with hopes to receive her bachelor of science degree with honours in 2020. In her spare time she teaches ballet at a dance school in Cambridge and is also furthering her education in the arts. Liz has a Jack Russell cross Springer Spaniel called Bailey who is very mischievous.

Student Veterinary Nurse

Chloe has been with The Old Golfhouse since July 2017 and is currently studying for her veterinary nursing level three diploma. She will hopefully qualify in 2020. Prior to this Chloe worked with autistic children but decided it was the right time in her life for a change in career. She has a Patterdale Terrier called Luna. Chloe has a keen interest in orthopaedics and later in her career would like to gain more experience within this.

Student Veterinary Nurse

Molly joined The Old Golfhouse in May 2017, working as an animal nursing assistant for a year before joining us. She studied for three years at Easton College and is a qualified animal nursing assistant, as well as having completed the extended diploma in animal management. Molly is starting college in September 2017 at The College of Animal Welfare and hopes to be qualified by 2020. She has a keen interest in poultry and waterfowl and wants to expand her knowledge of nursing by attending CPD events and The Norfolk Tortoise Club events. Molly and her partner live with their rescue cat named Shiva, Terry the Terrapin and Hermann tortoise, Janis.

Student Veterinary Nurse

Ella has been with The Old Golfhouse since August 2016, joining to continue her training as a student veterinary nurse. She is currently studying a level three diploma in veterinary nursing at the Central College of Animal Studies in Ipswich. Ella has two mischievous house rabbits named Bilbo and Tallulah and a one-eyed cat called Sinbad. She is especially keen in small furries and exotics, and once qualified, Ella hopes to specialise in emergency and critical care.

Student Veterinary Nurse

Hannah is currently studying her level three diploma in veterinary nursing at the college of animal welfare and hopes to be a registered veterinary nurse by 2020. Hannah has been a falconer since 2013 and has a passion for birds. She currently owns a European eagle owl called Codey and Green Cheeked Conure parrot called Charlie.