Veterinary nurses

Jordan qualified in 2014 with a diploma. Since then she has gained experience through being a head nurse in a first opinion practice but also through locuming in various different practices and referrals hospitals. Jordan has spent some time volunteering and enjoys raising money for various different animal charities. Within practice she loves working with all animals but has a special interest in elderly patients and in small pets such as rabbits and guinea pigs. Her main interests within nursing are emergency and critical care cases and anaesthesia and theatre work. Jordan and her boyfriend own five pets that have all been rescued from work: two dogs named George and Flossy, two cats named Kali and Charlie, and a rabbit named Fluffy. Outside of work Jordan is apart of a salsa team and also enjoys spending time with her large family and catching up with friends.

Naomi started veterinary nursing in 1996 and gained her RVN qualification in 1999. She joined Stow Vets in 2001 and has worked here ever since, working her way up to the deputy head nurse position. Having worked in mixed practice, Naomi has gained much experience in many species from large to very small. She has particular interests in dentistry and nutrition and has recently gained her nursing certificate in small animal nutrition. Away from work, Naomi enjoys going to the gym, spending time with friends and supporting Arsenal.

Lisa started work at Stow Vets in 2001 after completing a diploma course in animal care in Warwickshire and became a registered veterinary nurse in 2005. She trained as a clinical coach to student veterinary nurses and is also the practice first aider. In her spare time, Lisa is a fitness fanatic taking part in obstacle course races, circuit training, CrossFit, boot camps, boxing and kickboxing. She is a third Dan in kickboxing but now competes in boxing. She also has many rescue cats. Lisa is a supporter of the charity Animals Asia, and has been lucky enough to volunteer in the China Bear Rescue Centre in Chengdu working with the sanctuary’s Asian black bears, known as moon bears.

Rachael started as a veterinary receptionist in 2014 after finishing school at mobile clinics local and over the country. She developed a passion for nursing after assisting vets on the job, and as a student nurse is excited to learn more about orthopaedics. At home Rachael has two dogs and a family horse. Outside of work her interests include travelling and keeping fit.

Ella started working at stow vets in February 2020 as an Patient Care Assistant after having been travelling around Australia, New Zealand and Asia. She has always had a passion for animals and couldn’t imagine herself working in any other industry, Ella is really looking forward to starting her student vet nurse course in the next few years. She has two dogs at home and enjoys spending her time walking them. Her other hobbies include travelling and surfing.

Sky started at Stow Vets a day after finishing her A-Level exams at school. She has always had a passion for animals (especially cats) from a young age and knew that veterinary nursing was the career for her. Sky is going to start her student vet nurse training and college course in September 2018, which she is really looking forward to. At home she has a cat called India and a budgie called Asia. Her interests include travelling around the USA and art.

Olivia started working at Stow Veterinary Surgeons in October 2019 and started college in September 2020. She came from the Channel Islands, volunteering at a clinic whose only vet flew over once a fortnight but otherwise utilised telemedicine. She spent 10 months at an orthopaedic and neurology referral centre before coming to Stow Vetetrinary Surgeons to train as a nurse. Once she has graduated she’d like to use her degree to help with conservation of local wildlife.