The Nursing Team
- Charlotte Aldridge Head RVN
Charlotte is Head Nurse at our Fordingbridge clinic. Charlotte joined us in January 2016 and completed her training at our practice. She is compassionate, knowledgeable and a real asset to the clinic. Charlotte divides her time between the practice, caring for her children and walking her two dogs.
- Hayley Bennett Head RVN
Hayley is Head Nurse at our Ringwood clinic. She joined us in October 2015 and also completed her training with us. She has a wealth of experience in caring for wildlife having taken a year to work at a wildlife rescue centre. Hayley has a particular interest in feline behaviour. Hayley has a BSc(hons) in zoology from Liverpool University. In her spare time Hayley loves spending time with her lively toddler out in her garden.
- Amanda Longhurst Senior RVN
Amanda joined us in 2024 and has become a valued member of our nursing team. In her spare time, Amanda cares for her working cocker spaniel named Izzie. She is also a fabulous artist, specialising in pet portraits – we are encouraging her to display her work in the clinic!
- Izzie Wigmore RVN
Izzie started with us September 2024 having qualified in November 2021. She is an amazing addition to the team. Izzie has a keen interest in pet nutritrion. In Izzie’s spare time she likes spending time in the gym and walking her Miniature Schnauzer Otto. Izzie also loves a pub quiz!!
- Charlotte Taylor RVN
Charlotte joined our nursing team in 2021 and qualified in December 2024. She predominately works in our Fordingbridge clinic. Charlotte has a gorgeous cocker spaniel and a naughty little Jack Russell (he loves a bog!!). In Charlotte’s spare time, she enjoys long walks in the country with her four-legged companions and spending time with her horse.
- Esme Johnston RVN
Esme qualified as an RVN in September 2023, having done her training with Forest Vets. Since qualifying she has done a stint in Canine hydrotherapy. She splits her time between both the Fordingbridge and Ringwood clinics. In Esme’s spare time she enjoys spending time with her dachshund as well as the other animals in the family home.
- Kerry Bygrave ANA
Kerry joined us in November 2008 as a receptionist and went on to train as an Animal Nursing Assistant. She is so caring with the pets and knows the practice inside out! Kerry has two wonderful spaniels that take up much of her spare time and also regularly join her in her VW Camper for trips away.
- Sam James RVN
Sam joined us in 2009 and trained at the practice. After starting a family, she returned to the practice to deal with insurance claims on behalf of our clients. She is always willing to help out in any situation and is a real asset to the team. Sam can be contacted in our Fordingbridge branch from 9 – 12, Monday to Friday
- Erin Atyeo-Baker SVN
Erin works with the clinical team studying and training to become a registered veterinary nurse. She has a menagerie at home ranging from her cats, rabbits and guinea pigs to various reptiles. Erin also has a tarantula, millipedes, a praying mantus, plus of course, a dog! She spends much of her spare time (not that she has much!!) at the gym.
- Holly De La Haye SVN
Holly works with the clinical team studying and training to become a registered veterinary nurse and is now in her second year of training. In her spare time, Holly loves to ride her horse and go for walks with her beloved dachshund.