Veterinary nurses

Samantha attained a BSc (Hons) in veterinary nursing and practice administration from the University of Bristol in 2007. She then spent five years working in an orthopaedic referral before joining the team at Carrick in 2012. Samantha was promoted to head nurse in 2015 and has a keen interest in radiography, anaesthesia and surgical nursing. She is working towards standardising the nurse clinics so we can offer a consistent service alongside our current care to you and your pets. Samantha has three dogs: a Springer Spaniel, a crossbreed rescue from Romania and a Patterdale Terrier, who she regularly enjoys walking through the countryside near home with. Her spare time is often divided between martial arts, in which she holds at least a black belt in three sports.

Rachel is a qualified veterinary nurse who joined Carrick in October 2014 and works part time. She started nursing in 2002 and qualified in 2005. Rachel always wanted to work with animals from a young age, often taking strays home to her parents. Rachel’s favourite part of the job is assisting the Vet in theatre or being in cattery looking after our feline patients.

At home, Rachel has a wire haired Whippet called Zeke and two mischievous cats called Motty (who brings her at least 5 dead mice a day!) and Pippin who were both rescued as strays, as well as two feral children. Outside of work Rachel is kept busy looking after her two young children, going out for walks and day trips out. Rachel is a huge movie fan, likes to exercise from home and also likes to read if can find a spare minute in the busy life of a working mum.

Hayley qualified as a veterinary nurse in 1999. She spent 10 years in mixed animal practice in Buxton before moving to China for three years to work for Animals Asia and look after Asiatic black bears rescued from the bile farm industry. She then spent a year teaching English in Paris before moving to Edinburgh to work at The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies. Hayley worked in the teaching hospital’s anaesthesia department teaching final year vet students and also for the university’s international animal welfare education team travelling to developing countries to teach in vet schools.

Hayley received an MBE in 2018 for services to animal welfare and veterinary education. She moved back to Derbyshire in 2018 to be closer to her family and joined Carrick Veterinary Group in September 2018. Hayley has completed BSAVA VN Merit Awards in Anaesthesia & Analgesia and also in Behaviour which are the two subjects she is most passionate about.

Callie obtained a BSc(Hons) in veterinary nursing through Middlesex University in 2020. Throughout studying she completed work placements at Carrick before accepting a permanent role and starting officially as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in July 2020.

Callie has developed a keen interest in medical nursing and working with sick inpatients as well as preparation for theatre. Outside of work, she spends most of her time with her Cockapoo, Ralph, and her Connemara pony, Harry.

Alice qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2018 from the Royal Veterinary College, University of London. She then topped up her degree to a BSc (Hons) the following year, gaining first class honours. She did most of her student training with Carrick, starting in 2015, and subsequently accepted her first RVN role with us in 2019. In between studying and working, Alice took her nursing skills abroad to work with wild safari animals in South Africa and volunteered with ‘Mission Rabies’ in India.

She loves all aspects of nursing and enjoys that every day is different and unpredictable. She has a keen interest in emergency and critical care cases. Outside of work, Alice spends a lot of time walking her Whippet, Lola and spending time with friends and family.

Beck’s veterinary nursing journey started back in 2013 when she began volunteering at another CVS practice, quickly securing a permanent role with them as a nursing assistant and gaining a qualification as a Veterinary Care Assistant. Becks began her nurse training in 2016 and qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2019. She then moved into a referral hospital where she gained further experience in veterinary nursing, before joining the Carrick team in October 2020. Becks is always looking to expand her knowledge and has a keen interest in anaesthesia- she aims to complete a certificate in this area in the future.

At home Becks has four horses – Max, Alfie, Piggy and Twiggy – and two beautiful cats – Chester and Marley. She hopes to soon add another horse and a dog to the herd! Becks enjoys running and has completed three half marathons and a marathon, hoping to take part in more in the future!

Kerry joined the Carrick Vets team in 2015, initially starting as a receptionist before progressing to become a full time animal nursing assistant. She loves the variety each job provides and the bond between human and animal never ceases to amaze her. Kerry has always been an animal lover, taking in many waifs and strays over the years and is thoroughly enjoying getting to know all the pets and owners. At home she has Whippet cross Greyhound called Talulah, a cat called Yowee and one Lionhead rabbit called Ruby. In her spare time she enjoys country walks, horse riding, reading and watching her daughter ride her BMX at the local skate park (or not as she usually has her hands covering her eyes). Kerry also enjoys yoga, practicing reiki and working with crystals.

Molly has worked for Carrick since March 2017. Prior to this she worked for the Pet Blood Bank as an Animal Care Assistant. Molly has a passion for in-patient care and bereavement and always goes the extra mile to treat every pet that visits Carrick like one of her own.

Outside of work, Molly is a council member for British Veterinary Nursing Association and has a keen interest in photography. Molly enjoys spending time with her two dogs, Harry and Gimli and exploring The Peaks.