Our Veterinary Nurses

Lauren RVN DipAVN

Head Veterinary Nurse

Lauren joined our team in 2013. After completing her Level 3 National Diploma in Veterinary Nursing, she qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse. Lauren hit the books straight away and went on to achieve an Advanced Diploma. Lauren was promoted to Head Nurse in 2024 and now manages our nursing team.

Lauren owns a German Short Haired Pointer Cross called Mia who loves to come to work everyday, and a family Jack Russell called Hector who loves nothing more than to sleep.

Lucy RVN

Medical Care Manager / Veterinary Nurse

Lucy joined our nursing team in August 2016 as a student nurse, and after completing her Level 3 National Diploma in Veterinary Nursing, she is now a Registered Veterinary Nurse.

Lucy enjoys all areas of nursing and is in charge of the medical care at the practice. She ensures the patients are well cared for and oversees the running of our laboratory. Lucy also acts as a clinical coach and helps to support our student nurses to qualify.

Outside of work Lucy loves finding and exploring new walks around Staffordshire with her very dapper, dapple-coated Dachshund, Oswald. Oswald loves a good belly rub and can often be found snoozing under anything long enough to cover him!

Jessica RVN

Veterinary Nurse

Jess joined the practice in August 2017 after completing her Diploma in Animal Management, and qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in February 2021.

Jess has a particular interest in small furries, but loves pets of all shapes and sizes!

At home she enjoys spending time with family and friends, baking and caring for her Dalmatian and four rabbits.

Elyse RVN

Veterinary Nurse

Elyse has worked with us at Park House since 2017. Elyse started as a student Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA) but has gone on to become a qualified veterinary nurse who coaches other VCAs to qualify! She has an interest in orthopaedics and physiotherapy.

Outside of work Elyse enjoys baking and spending time with her Labrador Moo.

Dan

Veterinary Nurse / Social Media

Dan joined our reception team in September 2018 with a wealth of animal care and customer service experience from both the UK and Australia.

Dan soon realised his passion was in veterinary nursing and in 2023 he qualified as a registered nurse. Dan also does a wonderful job of managing the social media for our practice alongside Katie.

At home, he lives with Sydney and Olive, both stray cats that he has rehomed from the practice.

Megan BSc (Hons) RVN

Veterinary Nurse

In 2018 Megan was awarded a distinction in BTEC Level 3 Animal Management at Rodbaston College. In 2023 she went on to study at Harper Adams University where she graduated in September 2023 with a BSc (Hons) degree in Veterinary Nursing.

She has a particular interest in small animal rehabilitation and would like to further this interest by undertaking a certificate in physiotherapy in the future.

In her spare time she likes being outdoors and often goes walking on the Chase with family and friends and her sister's cocker spaniel Bailey.

Ginny BSc (Hons) RVN

Veterinary Nurse

Ginny has always enjoyed caring for animals. She graduated from the University of Bristol with a First Class Honours Degree in Veterinary Nursing and Companion Animal Behaviour in 2024. She is excited to begin her career as a registered veterinary nurse at Park House.

In her spare time she loves baking, painting and going for walks on the Chase with her Shih Tzu called Flo.

Katie

Student Nurse / Social Media

After achieving a degree in Business Management, Katie went on to work as a client care advisor for a veterinary referral centre. She joined our VCA and reception team in 2020 but soon realised that her true vocation was to become a qualified veterinary nurse.

As well as being a member of our nursing team, Katie helps to run the social media for the practice alongside Dan. Katie loves all aspects of nursing but has a particular interest in anaesthesia and medical care. Katie has a real love for large breed dogs.

In her spare time she does a lot of fundraising and enjoys walking her two dogs, Ronnie - a Rottie cross, and Rae - a German Shepherd. Katie is also busy creating eco-friendly toys for dogs!

Charlie

Student Nurse

Charlie started working at Park House vets in 2020 and came with an extended diploma in animal management. After qualifying as a veterinary care assistant, she has now enrolled to start her nurse training. Charlie is very interested in all species but guinea pigs make the top of her leaderboard!

Charlie has two dogs, Boo the Yorkshire terrier, Blossom the Chihuahua and two guinea pigs Sydney and Penelope.

Georgina

Student Nurse

Georgina joined Park House Veterinary Centre after completing an Animal management course. She has gone on to pass the Veterinary Care Assistant course with distinction and is now training to become a qualified nurse. Georgina has a passion for animal welfare and enjoys caring and looking after our patients.

At home she has a Shih Tzu cross Jack Russell called Buddy and an Airedale Terrier called Ruby, who both love long walks followed by long naps. She also has two friendly chickens, Olive and Maple.

Becca

Student Nurse

Becca is originally from Ireland. She moved to Edinburgh in 2020 and joined our Park House team in 2024. Becca is currently studying her BSc (Hons) degree in Veterinary Nursing. She has an interest in emergency and critical care as well as cardiology and would love to do certificates in both topics once a fully qualified nurse.

Outside of work, Becca enjoys finding new outdoor walks with her whippet Croía whilst having a coffee and a puppuccino!

Chloe

Student Nurse / Social Media

Chloe joined our Park House team in 2022 as a receptionist and progressed onto Veterinary Care Assistant training in 2023. Chloe is now training to become a qualified Veterinary Nurse. Chloe is one of our Cat Friendly Advocates and took a lead role in helping us to achieve our ISFM Gold Cat Friendly Clinic accreditation in 2024. She also works hard behind the scenes running our social media pages. Chloe has a passion for providing high standards of patient care and has a special interest in medical nursing. At home, she shares her time with her best friend Barney the boxer!

Hannah

Student Nurse

Hannah joined the VCA team in 2023. She has successfully gone on to achieve a higher distinction in a Veterinary Support Assistant, level 3 award. Hannah is passionate about animal health care and loves the professional and personal development the veterinary industry offers.

Outside of work Hannah spends time over Cannock chase with friends, dog walking or hacking with her horse! She is the proud owner of a little Maltese called Charlie and a big thoroughbred called Houdini.

Hannah joined our veterinary nursing team in 2024

Kaya

Student Nurse

Kaya joined the Park House team in 2024 whilst on placement, studying for her Bsc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing degree. She has a passion for nursing exotic species and wildlife which she plans to develop further after she graduates.

At home, Kaya has two corn snakes named Icicle and Lucky.