Meet the Team

Amy joined us after graduating from the Royal Veterinary College in 2021. She has no pets of her own, but hopes to adopt a stray one day. Her hobbies include art, embroidery, baking and keeping far too many houseplants! When she’s not at work, she enjoys taking in the beautiful Hampshire countryside.

Carolyn graduated from the RVC in 2010 and then completed a clinical training scholarship at the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals. She spent the next 10 years in small animal practices around Reading, before joining Ashworth in 2022. She loves  general practice and has a special interest in internal medicine. Outside work, she loves to explore the outdoors with her family, gardening and baking, and has two affectionate cats, Jazz and Loki.

Emily is originally from Hampshire and qualified from the Royal Veterinary College in 2012. She joined our team in 2022 and is currently training to become an advanced veterinary practitioner. She lives with her husband, daughter and cocker spaniel and enjoys walking her dog, gardening and cycling.

Hannah joined us as a new graduate in 2004 and has a particular interest in small furries, rabbits and chickens. She is passionate about wildlife, and recently set up her own wildlife rehabilitation centre in her garage – releasing over 100 hedgehogs and 200 birds back into the wild last year! She also has two children, a labrador, chickens and guinea pigs.

Rachael joined us in 2021 and spent time in at all of our branches before settling at our Cove surgery. She is an integral member of the practice and has an advanced veterinary practice certificate. In her spare time, she enjoys socialising, keeping fit and spending time with her new daughter.

Sally graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2010 and worked at a small animal practice on the south coast before joining us in 2019. She enjoys medicine and surgery and loves getting to know our patients! When she’s not at work, she can be found spending time with her fiancé Mike, son William and their cat Dave.

Helen graduated in 1992 and began work in her home county of Yorkshire. She moved to Fleet with her husband in 1995 and joined our team in 2019. Her favourite aspects of her job are dentistry and soft tissue surgery. Outside of work, she enjoys palledboarding, reading, cooking and going to the theatre.

Sophie has been with us since she graduated in 2012. She has a handrear cat called Ivy and two daughters. She has had a lifelong involvement in Brownies and Guides and loves camping. When she gets time to herself she enjoys reading and craft activities.

Denise graduated from Liverpool University in 1996 and began her career in a mixed practice. She joined our team in 1998 and has since developed a keen interest in canine and feline medical cases. Outside of work, she is kept busy by her three teenage children, two golden retrievers, two guinea pigs and cat. In her limited spare time, she enjoys reading, going to the cinema and attending concerts!

I have worked at Ashworth Vets since 2024. I graduated from the RVC in 2011 and have worked in various first opinion practices since then. I have a particular interest in imaging and have a post graduate certificate in this area. At home I have a cat and dog, both of whom were rescues

Alex joined the team in January 2024. She has an interest in surgery and is currently working towards a surgery certificate. Alex likes to hike mountains and play football in her spare time. Alex owns a tiny yorkshire terrier called Luna

Phili qualified in 2021 and became Head Nurse of Cove in 2024. She has a keen interest in all exotics, especially reptiles, and is currently working towards an exotics certificate. In her spare time, she enjoys travelling, the outdoors and seeing family and friends. She has two cats called Squirrel and Squid, and is the proud owner of a royal python called Nagini.

Chloe joined our team in 2021 and has never looked back! She has developed a real passion for animal care and is aiming to become a veterinary nurse. She is the proud owner of a family dog named Chester and a horse called Buzz, who is a traditional Irish cob.

Fran has been working as a veterinary nurse since 2015, and loves nurse clinics and hospital nursing. She spends two days a week with us, and spends her time outside of work looking after her daughter Opal and perusing antique fairs!

Gemma qualified in 2015 and joined our team the following year. She enjoys all aspects of veterinary nursing, but has a particular interest in anaesthesia. She has a soft spot for large dogs, and has Labradors, guinea pigs and a tortoise of her own at home.

Jo joined the team in 2004 as a trainee and qualified in 2007. She enjoys all aspects of nursing, with a special interest in nursing clinics and bereavement, allowing her to help and support clients through the final decisions for their much loved pets. In her spare time, she enjoys meeting friends, long dog walks – pub lunches are essential – and short breaks to beautiful Cornwall and Devon.

Karen joined us in 2017 and works with our Cove and Fleet teams. She has four lovely cats at home, holds a certificate in feline nursing, and is always happy to answer any feline-related questions!

Rachel joined our team in 2017 and has a great deal of rabbit and small animal experience, including time spent running a rabbit boarding facility. Rachel has a yorkiepoo called Milly, 2 cats called Ronnie and Reggie  and a trio of guineapigs  called, Wilma, Betty and Charlie.  

Nicky began her career over 30 years ago and has experience in small animal and equine nursing. She has even volunteered at a clinic on a small island south of Thailand! In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband Charlie, riding and entering competitions with her horse, Nimrod, and training her dog, Iris.

Sara qualified in 2013 and joined our team in 2018. She has experience in small animal and emergency care, but has a particular passion for inpatient care. Outside of work, she is kept busy with her two children and her dog Arthur, who is a keen agility competitor. She also loves open water swimming and playing football.

Anna joined our team in 2000 and currently works part-time at our Sandhurst branch. She met her husband through work in 2004, and they now enjoy family life together with their lovely twin girls and many pets! In her spare time she likes seeing friends, baking, playing the organ and walking and cuddling her rescue dogs Coco and Winnie.

Claire qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2016 and has been working at Ashworth Vets since 2024. Her favourite part of nursing is looking after the hospitalised patients and lab work. She has two rescue cats, Wanda and DT. Outside of work she enjoys exploring new places, swimming and pottery

I am Jess, I’ve been with Ashworth’s since 2022 starting as an ACA, then began my training as an SVN in 2023 and I qualified in 2026.

I have a dog named Chili who is a Bichon Frise x Lhasa Apso, I also love hamsters. My hobbies include baking, indoor plants, crafting and cleaning!

Christina spent 10 years working for the NHS before joining our team in 2021, and enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons. She also has two cats and a leopard gecko at home.

Kerry joined us in 1999 and became a co-clinical director in 2021. She takes an active role in community events and relishes the opportunity to represent nurses in her role. Outside of work, she is kept busy with her two teenage sons and two cats, Jango Fett and Commander Cod.

Christine joined our team in 2021 and works across our Farnborough and Fleet branches. She loves meeting our clients and patients and has two cats of her own at home.

Kayleigh joined our team in 2018 after time spent working in another local practice and working towards an animal management diploma. She has a keen interest in canine behaviour and nursing, and enjoys baking, walking and spending time with her four boxer dogs. She is also the proud owner of a tortoise called George. In 2022, Kayleigh joined our team of Animal Nurse Assistants and is now an integral part of the Fleet nursing team.

Sally joined our team in 2011, and enjoys meeting new patients and catching up with familiar faces! She has a busy life outside of work, but likes to walk her spaniel Bruce in her free time. She also has three rescue cats all from work!

Sally also enjoys yoga, gardening and baking.

Sarah joined our team in 2020 after time spent working in another veterinary practice, and is the proud owner of a rescue dog and two rescue cats. When she’s not at work, she enjoys spending time with her grandchildren and walking her dog.

Kate spent time working in several veterinary practices across the country before joining our team in 2019. She works at our Fleet branch and loves getting to work with animals every day! In her spare time, she enjoys walking her cavapoo Nellie and making clay animals.

Lyndsey initially joined us a weekend receptionist , but became a permanent member of our team in 2013.  

In her spare time she enjoys reading, going for walks and exploring new destinations with her husband and two children.

Mel joined us in 2016 and loves working as a veterinary receptionist. She has two grown-up children, and two cats called Luna and Bruno. She also rescues chickens and finds it extremely rewarding to watch them gradually improve and wander around her garden. In her free time, she enjoys walking, cycling and watercolour painting.

Vicky joined our team in 2014, and mainly works at our Fleet branch. She has three children, and a very cute rescue border terrier cross called Mason. She regularly joins in with the Fleet carnival and loves dressing up in our procession entry.

Becky joined us as a receptionist in 2000, and as one our longest serving team members has seen us through many changes! The Sandhurst team are like family to her, and she loves meeting the pets and clients that come through our doors.

Sam has worked for us since 1991 and has been there for all of the changes along the way! She works part-time at our Fleet and Cove branches, primarily dealing with pet insurance claims and queries. Her dog Kobo often accompanies her to the office.

I love ice hockey and spend my spare time at my local ice rink doing my figure skating. I have a cat called Violet and joined the practice in August 2024 and am based at the Sandhurst branch