Vickie joined the practice in April 2013 as Head Nurse having gained many year’s experience in busy small animal practice.  She achieved the Advanced Diploma in Advanced Surgical Nursing in 2007.  In May 2013 she took on additional responsibilities and became the Practice Manager.  She has four dogs at home and enjoys competing in agility, with her highlight qualifying for finals at Crufts in 2013.

Penny has been working at Milton Keynes Veterinary Group since 2008 after graduating from Lincoln University with a degree in Animal Management and Welfare. She started with us as a receptionist before moving to a more administrative role doing lots behind the scenes at Walnut Tree. She gained the Deputy Practice Manager position in June 2021.  Outside of work she spends time with her fiance, going for walks and taking photos.

Jayne became a permanent part of our team in January 2019 and thoroughly enjoys the accounting world of equations and transactions.  When not bean-counting, she loves exploring archaeological sites and archive libraries (she is also a not-so secret Star Trek, Wizarding World and Downton Abbey fan!).

Caroline has been in practice since 2007, qualifying in 2011. She completed her Advanced Nursing Diploma in Clinical Veterinary Nursing, her Diploma in Feline Nursing and her Advanced Certificate in Feline Behaviour through ISFM. Her main interests are in feline medicine and behaviour, limiting stress in the hospital environment is also very important to her. Caroline spends Tuesday’s at our Stoke Road branch for one of our cat clinic day. She is also the Cat Advocate for the practice and is responsible for ensuring adherence to the principles of ISFM’s Cat Friendly Clinic. Caroline has recently been promoted to Head Nurse and is currently studying for her Certificate in Practice Management, a course which will support her in her new role. In her free time Caroline enjoys reading and propagating some of her many houseplants.

Jade has been working in the veterinary industry since 2015, working her way from a Animal Care Assistant to a Registered Veterinary Nurse, and is currently covering as Deputy Head Nurse for maternity cover. She registered in November 2018 and joined MK Vet Group in October 2020. Jade has completed a certificate in medical nursing, expanding her knowledge on species specific diseases. This interest came when her own cat Bruno was diagnosed with Kidney disease and diabetes and she wanted to provide the best care for him. Jade is also in the process of completing a dentistry certificate.
At home Jade has 2 dogs, a very chatty GSD called Bee, and a bouncy Springerdor called Ivy, who came in as a stray. Together they are trouble makers, and keep Jade on her toes!

Natalie qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 2015.  She worked for the group previously and returned following a short break.  Her main interests are feline nursing, medical nursing and emergency and critical care.  Natalie gained her Level 4 Certificate in Veterinary Nursing for Emergency and Critical Care in 2018, her Certificate in Feline Nursing in 2019 and her Certificate in Medical Nursing in 2023. In her spare time she enjoys going to the gym and reading. At home she has two cats at home Kola and a tabby with one eye named Odin, both rehomed through the practice and very spoilt!

Kelly has worked for Milton Keynes Veterinary Group since she left school in 2002, so the practice has been like her second family.  In her spare time she enjoys arts and crafts, going to the ballet and looking after three legged cat Herbie.

Sandra qualified as a veterinary nurse at a local practice in May 2004 shortly before joining us in June 2004 initially as part of our emergency team.  She left in July 2005 to tour the world before re-joining our nursing team in May 2006.  In 2010 she left to have her first child, and now works part time at the Walnut Tree branch.  In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her two children and partner.  She has one cat, Frankie, who came into the practice as a stray, and two dogs, Harvey and Florence.

Cara started her first job in the veterinary world with us in June 2004.  She completed her initial nursing examinations in 2005 and passed her finals in 2007.  She had her first child in 2009, and rejoined us part time working from our Walnut Tree and Stony Stratford branches.
Cara has a keen interest in behaviour, and completed her Certiificate in Behaviour in 2023. Outside of work, she enjoys walking collie dog Bramble, being outside, yoga, gym classes, and spending time with her family.

Alison has been working for the group since 2006, and is now based at our Willen surgery. She has a Siberian Husky called Lexi at home with cat Alvin and parrot Jerry.  She enjoys spending time with her family and going for long walks with Lexi.

Emma qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in January 2018 whilst working for a busy Northamptonshire practice.  She then joined Milton Keynes Veterinary Group in April of the same year when she moved back to the area.  She has a love of all nursing aspects, particularly surgical and medical nursing and working with exotics.  When she is not caring for animals at work she is busy with her children or own small zoo at home – including two cats, several guinea pigs, hamster, bearded dragon, chameleon and corn snake!  In whatever time is left over she enjoys walking or cycling with her partner and spending time with family.

Maria joined the practice in July 2015 having previously trained and worked in a small animal practice in Oxfordshire for six years.  She qualified in 2013, and since then has gone on to complete a Certificate in Anaesthesia, a Diploma in Feline Nursing, and a Diploma in Pet Bereavement Counselling and has completed an additional Surgical Certificate.  Surgical and theatre nursing are a particular interest, and is part of our Cat Clinics team at Stoke Road on Thursdays. Maria has two cats, Astrid and Floki and they are both very spoilt.  In her spare time Maria is a keen runner and has taken part in many events over the years and raised money for various animal charities.  The Great North Run and the Great South Run are particular favourites.

Naomi qualified in 2019 from the Royal Veterinary College and found a place at Rossdale’s Equine Hospital  in Newmarket.  She moved back to Milton Keynes in November 2019 to work with small animals.  She has a rescue Lurcher at home named Lilly and horse Finn, and had played rugby for Olney Ladies since 2016.

Claire joined Milton Keynes Veterinary Group in 2003 as a student nurse, and qualified as an RVN in 2006.  In 2013 Claire decided to take a break from clinical practice, but in 2019 decided to dip her tow back in to the veterinary waters and rejoined us.  After completing a period of supervised practice to bring her skills up to date, Claire is now a Registered Veterinary Nurse again.  Claire divides her time between Walnut Tree hospital and the Stony Stratford branch.  She is currently studying towards the ISFM certificate in Advanced Feline Behaviour. Claire is a self confessed crazy cat lady.  She has a most handsome black cat names Oreo who was in need of a home when Claire was in need of a cat!  In her spare time Claire loves cuddling Oreo, walking her boyfriends crazy Jack Russel Deefa, going to the cinema and taking part in musical theatre productions.

Courtney qualified with a Degree in Veterinary Nursing in 2017 while working at a busy Northampton practice.  She joined Milton Keynes Veterinary Group in August 2020.  She has a keen interest in exotics and behaviour, which she hopes to further her knowledge in.  Outside of work she enjoys socialising with friends and going out for walks, and also keeps busy at home with cats Inky, Kali and Luna.

Sam joined the Milton Keynes Veterinary Group team in January 2020.  She qualified as a nurse in 2012, having worked in the industry since 2005.  Sam loves inpatient care and has an interest in lab work, particularly urine and ear cytology.  Most of her spare time is taken up by her daughters, but when she gets the chance she is a keen baker.  She also has a rescue cat called Polo.

Dani has been in practice since 2018 and started with Milton Keynes Veterinary Group as a Veterinary Nursing Student back September 2020 whilst on placement from university. In July of 2022 she qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse after studying at the Royal Veterinary College- University of London. She enjoys Anaesthesia, Wound management, Microscopy and Clinics. She currently has two senior cats called Tinkerbelle (16) and Poppy (8) and a rescue dog called Annie.

Melissa grew up in Essex but moved north after she graduated from the Royal Veterinary College with a First Class bachelor’s degree.  Before joining us, she worked at a local referral centre, nursing patients in the wards.  She has an interest in emergency and critical care and all things feline.  Her partner and home are shared with a very spoilt rescue cat with FIV called Bob’s Burgers.

Kimberley qualified in 2016 and joined us in November 2022. She enjoys inpatient nursing and has a particular passion for cats. She also takes pleasure in clinics and runs weight clinics at Walnut Tree. Outside of work she has one cat, loves a country walk, a good book and runs an Etsy shop for stitched cards.

Grace qualified from Harper Adams in 2019 after studying BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing and Practice Management. Once qualified she moved back home to Northern Ireland to work in a Small Animal Veterinary Hospital for two and a half years, before moving back to England in June 2022. Grace enjoys the varied shift pattern in her job as it means no two days are the same and she particularly enjoys nurse clinics as well. Outside of work she enjoys traveling and has a nine year old boxer called Lola who she enjoys walking after work

Gemma joined the practice in November 2022.  At home she has two cats, Ginger and Alan, and in her time outside of work she plays drums in a band, and is also a fully qualified florist.

Clare qualified as a nurse in 2012.  Her main interest is nursing consultations, anaesthesia, inpatient care and all things feline!  She has completed her ISFM Diploma in Feline Nursing.  Clare is the happy owner of two cats, Arnie and Oreo, who she enjoys spending her time with outside of work.

Lauren qualified from Middlesex University in 2021. She joined MK Vet Group in February 2024 after working in a small first opinion practice. Lauren enjoys anaesthesia, nutrition and inpatient care. In her free time she goes for long walks with her whippet Arlo and enjoys reading thriller books.

Gemma qualified from Middlesex University in 2024 after studying Veterinary Nursing BSc (Hons). Starting her nursing career a little later than most, it was after volunteering for a few animal rescue charities that she decided she wanted to work with animals in her real life too! Gemma has a keen interest in emergency and critical care as well as anaesthesia. At home, she shares the sofa with her tail-less cat, Señor Smoosh, and big softie of a rescue dog, Hank.

Since starting at the Walnut Tree branch in September 2024, Molly has enjoyed expanding her knowledge in emergency management and inpatient care. At home, Molly has Schnauzer Cross Buddy and Springerdor Ziggy, and has looked after a range of pets in her life – a pigmy hedgehog being a standout!

Kirsty is a born and bred Londoner and has always had a passion for animals. That passion became a vocational reality in 2000, training at a busy North London charity hospital and gaining her veterinary nurse qualification there in 2008. Having moved to Bedfordshire in 2012 she took a reluctant break from clinical practice in 2019. Kirsty joined the Milton Keynes Veterinary Group in October 2024 to resume her much loved nursing career. She has a keen interest in medical nursing and in-patient care, in particular senior pets. At home, Kirsty has two children and a cheeky rescue dog called Dizzy (who certainly lives up to her name!). She enjoys spending time with her family, reading, walking and finding quirky places that sell vegan cake!

Rebecca has been working with us since March 2022, and working with animals has always been something she has been passionate about. After taking a gap year with the intentions of doing a degree in Veterinary Nursing, she decided to continue working full time and progressing within her previous career. She began her studies as a Student Veterinary Nurse in September of 2022. Rebecca has an elderly Lab-Collie cross called Piper who is a big princess, loves her routines, and only likes cuddles on her terms!

Holly started working with Milton Keynes Veterinary Group in early 2023, after working with equines for the previous six years.  Holly began her studies towards becoming a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2025 and is excited to develop her skills with us.  When not at work she is looking after her own animals at home, which include six horses, three dogs, two guinea pigs and bearded dragon.  In her spare time away from the animals she enjoys painting and reading.

Lucy has worked as a veterinary care assistant since 2019. She joined Milton Keynes Veterinary Group in November 2023 as a Student Veterinary Nurse to start her training. She loves all animals but has a keen interest in small mammals and exotics.  Lucy lives on a farm with her four Border Collies, three horses and a collection of small mammals and poultry! In her spare time she travels up and down the country showing rabbits and guinea pigs. Whenever she can she loves to get away on adventures with her dogs in the campervan.

Emily started working for Milton Keynes Veterinary Group at the beginning of summer 2016, after working at a kennels and cattery for the previous 10 years. She qualified as a Veterinary Care Assistant in 2018. She has a cat named Lola and chocolate Labrador Zelda to keep her busy at home.

Before joining MK Vets, Katie worked for a doggie daycare company and had already completed some online learning in animal care.  She is continuing her studies with us, and gained the Animal Care Assistant qualification in March 2025.  At home, Staffordshire Bull Terrier Luca and Saluki Star keep her busy, and when she is not spending time with them she enjoys reading and baking.

Billie joined Milton Keynes Veterinary Group in March 2022.  She has always loved and been passionate about animals, and is very excited to start her studies to become an Animal Care Assistant.  In her spare time she loves spending quality time with friends and family, as well as travelling and reading.  At home she has a German Shepherd named Zimba who loves singing, bottom scratches and plenty of treats!

Bev joined Milton Keynes Veterinary Group as a Student Animal Care Assistant after spending twenty years working the equine industry. Bev would like to go on and train to become a Veterinary Nurse. At home she has a Nova Scotian Duck Tolling retriever called Doro and the pair regularly participate in agility and scent work trials. Bev also rides horses and competes in equine TREC.

David started with Milton Keynes Veterinary Group at the end of 2023. He has two cats at home called Max and Misha. In his spare time, he enjoys listening to music and playing games on his computer.

Jess qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 2008 and joined the practice in 2012. In 2016, she enrolled MKVG as a host practice for Pet Blood Bank UK and has been running the PBB sessions ever since. She also manages our FaceBook pages.
Jess became Client Care Manager in 2018 and ensures the smooth running of reception across our branches.
After losing her beloved Dobermann Westwood, Jess now has a brown dobie called Louis.
In her spare time she enjoys going to the gym and going on doggy holidays

Bev has worked for the practice since 2000 and is based at our Stony Stratford and Whaddon Way branches. She also spent 10 years as a nursing assistant at our Walnut Tree Hospital gaining valuable experience. Outside of work, she is a huge rugby fan and enjoys her wildlife garden and her 3 cats. Bev also co-runs a voluntary group called Dog Squad MK where they help people find their lost dogs in Milton Keynes.

Lee joined the practice in November 1999 at the then newly opened Walnut Tree hospital, but now works at our Stoke Road branch.  In her spare time she enjoys walking, reading and spending time with her daughter and her terrier cross called Teddy.

Laura joined the practice in January 2019 and has been around animals all her life, growing up with a house full of furry and feathered friends.  She now has her own personal zoo of two teenage daughters, Emily and Maisie, two horses, April and Buddy, as well as cats Neo, Hugo and Ethel and bunny Chip.  When not at work you will normally find her stood in the paddock talking nonsense to the horses or out exploring new cities, probably still in wellies!

Jasmine qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 1970 and joined our practice nursing team in 1976.  When we opened our then new Walnut Tree hospital, she took on the role of Nurse at our Stoke Road branch for many years before moving over to our Client Care Advisor team at Walnut Tree.

Cathy was born and bred in Surrey and lived there until 2012 when she moved to Bedfordshire. She has worked in veterinary practice in various roles since 1977. Her three Irish setters Lois, Kitty and Lottie are her pride and joy. When she is not working as a receptionist or dog walking, she loves spending time in her garden, growing her own vegetables and flowers. On rainy days, she prefers to be inside tracing her family history and is currently studying for a genealogy qualification.

Liz has worked in the veterinary industry for several years and has been a part of the Milton Keynes Veterinary Group team since 2008. She has a big fluffy cat called George but loves all animals especially her grand corgi Pumpkin who is just one year old. In her spare time she enjoys gardening, reading, knitting for charity and watching films and spending time with the grand children

Angie has worked part time at our Stony Stratford surgery since 1976, originally with Ken Pitman when the surgery was in a shed in his garden!  When the practice moved to Timor Court, she moved too and has now come with us to the High Street.  She has a great relationship with many of our long standing clients.  She has a farm on the outskirts of Milton Keynes to keep her busy, along with her children and grandchildren to take up any spare minutes left!

Julie joined the practice in June 2019 working at our then newly opened Stony Stratford branch.  She worked in the same building when it was Castles Store for over thirty years – this was a career change for Julie!  She enjoys seeing familiar local faces visiting with their pets, and although she doesn’t have any of her own she loves to cuddle those who come through the doors.

Becca has been with us since July 2017 and has previously volunteered for Hemel Hempstead Cats Protection, where she was as a fosterer and helped to run the Branch. Becca has completed many Cat Care courses over the years with C.P and has passed a Veterinary Assistant course. Becca lives with her fiance and Son and is owned by 3 cats named Willow, Neelix and Wade, as well as Luna the white German Shepard, who is sometime at the Whaddon Way branch with her. In her spare time, Becca loves anything Sci-Fi, Marvel/DC, as well as listening to Rock/Heavy metal music.

Margaret joined the team at Walnut Tree in August 2020 as part of our Meet & Greet crew.  In December 2020 she joined the Client Care Advisor team.  Margaret moved to the UK from South Africa and intends to add a couple of furry friends to her family.  Besides the two languages she speaks, in her spare time she enjoys yoga, meditation, Latin American dancing, reading, and cooking her favourite Portuguese cuisine to take her back to her roots.

Wendy has been part of our Client Care Advisor team since 2020 after previous employment in customer care.  She thoroughly enjoys the challenging aspects of our Client Care team and loves seeing all the animals who visit us.  She is especially fond of cats and has two very cheeky black felines at home.  When not at work she spends quality time with her husband and family, and likes to relax as much as possible.

Natalie has worked with animals since the age of fifteen, she has a BSC(Hons) degree in Applied Animal Studies and previously worked as an Animal Care Assistant for the RSPCA.  Natalie is now part of our Client Care Advisor team alongside her dog walking and pet sitting business (Time Four Paws).  She has four cats Marley, Bagheers, Tiger-Lily and Simba alongside puppy Kovu.  In her spare time she loves trips to the beach and spending time with her son Romain.

Sophie has been part of our Client Care team since 2016. She grew up on a the family farm so loves being around animals. She has two Labradors called Lola and Rodney, and also has a horse called Marley along with two children who all keep her busy. In her spare time she loves spending time with her family and friends and helps on the farm regularly.

Lily joined Milton Keynes Veterinary Group in October 2023. Previously having worked in a Drs Surgery, and travelled the world on a cruise ship working as a Medical Administration on board. In her spare time she enjoys running and the gym. She has two rescue cats, Teddy and Edgar-Maurice, and is a massive lover of cats.

Amber joined the team in October 2023 at our Walnut Tree hospital.  She enjoys interacting with our clients, and particularly watching the puppies and kittens grow as they come in for their Watch Me Grow nurse clinics.  In her spare time she spends her days making memories with her son Kyro.

Becca joined our Client Care team having previously worked with dogs at Doggie Day Care, and as a dog walker for three years.  She loves working with all animals.  At home she has a rabbit called Derek who loves a good cuddle, and in her spare time enjoys yoga, going on walks and spending time outdoors.

Jade joined our Client Care Advisor team in July 2024 after previously working in a school. She loves animals and enjoys spending time with her family and chihuahua. She is also a music lover and enjoys nature walks, baking and painting in her spare time.

Sarah joined our team in September 2024, having been around animals all her life. She currently has 2 dogs – Febe and Sushee. Febe is a Mastiff cross Doug De Bordeaux and Sushee is a Japanese Chin. She also often looks after her two “grand fur babies” – her Children’s dogs Mush an Old Tyme Bull Dog and Romeo who is a Frenchie. She enjoys going away or just popping off for a night with the dogs and her partner, walking the dogs, going to festivals and live gigs as well as spending time with her children and family.

Hayley joined our Client Care team 2024 after previous employment as a pet care expert. She works at our Willen branch during the week as well as at Walnut Tree on Saturdays. Hayley has been around animals her whole life – with 8 cats, 3 dogs, a horse, rabbit and a hamster in her family. Hayley’s current fur babies are Perry, Timmy, Baby, Luna, Polly and Bonnie. She enjoys spending her free time practicing mindfulness for her own mind and body, spending time with family, friends and of course the cats.

Katelyn joined our Client Care team in January 2025. Having always worked in customer care but predominantly hospitality roles, she is enjoying the transition and the new skills she is picking up. She aspires to push herself to try new things, and is aiming to complete the Three Peak Challenge by the end of 2025, with just Scafell Pike to go. She always wants to try and help people around her even if it is indirectly, challenging herself to a skydive for charity in 2021.
Katelyn has a dog at home named Marley, and also enjoys reading in her spare time.

Cemal is originally from Turkey, and previously worked at another veterinary practice before joining the client care team at Milton Keynes Veterinary Group in January 2025.  At home he has a dalmatian named Mayo.