Cat Burdett DipAVN CertVNECC RVN
Cat is our head nurse and has been working in practice since July 2006.
Cat grew up in Weaverham and began her nursing career working at veterinary practices in Northwich. She then moved away to Worcestershire where she completed her training and gained her qualification. She joined Hollybank as a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) in 2012.
In work Cat has a keen interest in feline nursing and has achieved a distinction in the Advanced Award in Feline Nursing. She also holds a Certificate of Veterinary Nursing in Emergency and Critical Care (CertVNECC). Cat recently achieved her Advanced Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (DipAVN) at Harper Adams University.
Outside of work Cat likes to grow her own veg, enjoys baking and decorating cakes and spending time with her cat- Lupin.
Aimee Richardson BSc (Hons) CertVNECC RVN
Aimee began working at Hollybank in June 2015 after completing her degree at Harper Adams University. Originally from Manchester, she now lives locally, and has a dog called Homer, and four pet rats called Pixie, Nutmeg, Minnie and Smudge.
Aimee particularly enjoys medical nursing of inpatients and getting to know the animals and their owners. She holds a Certificate of Veterinary Nursing in Emergency and Critical Care. She also enjoys training student nurses, often with the help of Homer, who is always happy to help out with bandaging practice!
Outside of work Aimee enjoys going for long dog walks, reading and making handmade dog collars and pet accessories.
Alicia Steele BSc (Hons) CertVNECC RVN
Alicia is our Deputy Head Nurse and Lead Nurse at our Winnington practice. She studied for her Veterinary Nursing degree at Myerscough College for four years and became a Registered Veterinary Nurse in July 2015, she has been at Hollybank since then.
Alicia enjoys all areas of nursing but has developed an interest in emergency and critical care and holds a Certificate of Veterinary Nursing in Emergency and Critical Care. She also enjoys nursing inpatients and surgery.
Alicia is one of our clinical coaches and is responsible for training veterinary nurse students on their placement year. She also coordinates our work experience placements.
Outside of work Alicia loves cuddles with her two cats Gylly and Morty, going hiking, climbing, trips in the campervan and watching her favourite bands!
Zoe Curtis RVN
Zoe graduated from Middlesex University in 2015 and after qualifying worked as a head nurse for four years. Since then she has worked in various veterinary hospitals over the UK as well as volunteering for veterinary charities abroad in Grenada and Sri Lanka.
She has an interest in inpatient care and anaesthesia.
When Zoe is not at work she is either back home visiting my in Essex or visiting a different country!
Laura Davenport RVN
Laura studied with the College of Animal Welfare in Wigan, whilst working at a practice in Runcorn, and qualified in March 2021 after a long wait due to covid. She joined the nursing team in January 2022. She enjoys everything about nursing, particularly nurse consultations, with a keen interest in weigh clinics.
Laura is a proud mum of five cats, a large ginger boy called Simba, brother and sister Percy and Luna, and older rescues Ed and Nev. She loves travelling and dragging her partner along for adventures.
Rebecca Donington RVN
Becky studied at Harper Adams University and completed her placement year here at Hollybank. She originally grew up in Leicestershire but decided to move to Cheshire after she graduated in 2022 so that she could return to Hollybank as an RVN!
Becky is now one of our clinical coaches meaning that she is responsible for training the next generation of student veterinary nurses and supporting them through their placement years. She has also taken on lead roles in our behaviour referral advice service and our orthopaedic service.
In practice Becky particularly enjoys inpatient care – nursing our patients back to health, as well as meeting and getting to know clients and their pets through nursing consultations. In her spare time Becky enjoys running, going for walks, travelling and spending time with her family and friends.
Katie Cotter RVN
Katie trained as an apprentice nurse at a local hospital and became a registered veterinary nurse in March 2022. She joined the team at Hollybank in August 2022.
Katie loves all aspects of her job but particularly enjoys consulting and nursing our in-patients. She loves chatting to owners and getting to know their pets.
In her spare time Katie likes to explore with her crazy collies Jock, Millie and Molly, and have cuddles with her cat Toby.
Holly Kendall RVN
Holly graduated from Harper Adams University in 2022. Following the completion of her degree, she spent six months working in a feline only practice before moving to Cheshire to join the Hollybank team. Holly finds consulting and inpatient care extremely rewarding.
In her spare time Holly enjoys swimming, shopping, reading and spending time with her family and friends.
Francesca Masuri RVN
Francesca studied at Sparsholt University Centre in Winchester and graduated in 2022. She previously worked at an exotic vets before moving here in October 2023. She enjoys all aspects of being a veterinary nurse but particularly surgery and inpatient care.
She has two cats at home – called Lexi and Lucian. In her spare time she likes to spend time with friends and family and going swimming and hiking.
Jess Hinder SVN
Originally Jess is from Essex but she moved to Cheshire to study a Veterinary Nursing degree at University Centre Reaseheath.
She is really enjoying gaining experience at Hollybank Vets and seeing the variety of procedures that take place, especially the surgeries, as she is very keen on surgical nursing!
Jess has two dogs and four rats at home and she enjoys spending time with them, as well as horse riding, when she can.
Charley Antonsen-Roberts SVN
Charley is Originally from Shropshire but moved to Cheshire for her placement year at Hollybank.
She is currently completing a BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing degree at Harper Adams university. She enjoys all areas of nursing, especially applying her new knowledge and skills to in-patient care, nutrition, and surgical nursing.
At home she loves to spend time with her family, two pugs and rabbit. She also loves to travel and go on adventures with family and friends
Clare Allum SVN
Clare is currently studying BSc (Hons) veterinary nursing at Harper Adams and is doing her placement year at Hollybank.
She has a keen interest in learning inpatient care and growing her skills at Hollybank.
In her spare time she loves spending time with her two cats Floppy and Shadow, as well as reading and going to concerts.
Jessica Capel SVN
Jessica lives locally and began studying Veterinary nursing at University Centre Reaseheath.
She has joined Hollybank for her year placement and has loved being able to put all the theory she has learnt into practice, especially getting involved in the surgical aspect of veterinary nursing.
At home, Jess has two dogs and loves taking them out for walks. She also enjoys playing the guitar, travelling and going to concerts with her friends.
Charlie Davies SVN
Charlie is originally from Yorkshire and moved to Cheshire to study veterinary nursing at University Centre Reaseheath.
Charlie is hoping to learn and gain new skills and is very much enjoying her time with us so far. Her favourite parts of veterinary nursing are the surgical aspects, inpatient care and wound management.
At home Charlie has three crazy dogs and she loves taking them to the beach. She also loves going for hikes in the Peak District and Wales and meeting up with her friends for a good chitchat!