Veterinary nurses

Esther_Jones: Daniel_O'Leary: Carole_Burke: Rebecca_Hillman: Vicky_Brewer: Rebecca_Pye: Heidi Young: Amie Jones: Sandra_Mills: Jess_Morril: Fari Keene: Ashleigh_Caffull

Esther Jones RVN - Head nurse

My name is Esther Jones. I have been working at Belmont Vets since August 2007. I have 14 years experience in general practice and 2 years in a referral only practice (ophthalmology). I have three children and 4 King Charles Cavalier spaniels. I enjoy walking, swimming and going out, as well as showing my dogs. In 2007 we travelled around Australia which has given me the incentive to travel more.

Daniel O'Leary RVN - Deputy head nurse

My name is Daniel O’Leary I have been at Belmont Veterinary Centre since July 2004 I have completed my BVNA animal nursing assistant qualification, in 2006 with distinction. I then progressed onto doing the RCVS Small animal veterinary nursing Level 2 and 3 qualifications in 2007/8, and qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in January 2009. I have particular interests in birds, and my hobbies include flying and hunting my Harris hawk, fishing, playing tennis and rugby.

Carole Burke RVN

My name is Carole and I am a qualified veterinary nurse and pet behaviourist. I trained in a small animal hospital in Gateshead and attended a residential course at Berkshire College of Agriculture before qualifying in 1978. I then lived and worked in several busy practices in Birmingham before moving to Hereford in 1985. I joined Belmont Vets in 1987 just before our move from St Peters Square to Belmont Road.I now enjoy part-time employment as theatre manager where, as well as keeping theatre running smoothly, I also help teach the trainee nurses about all the various roles in theatre that I perform. These include anaesthetics, patient care, fluid therapy, blood sampling, theatre hygiene, radiography, dentistry and health and safety.I have always had an interest in dog training and animal behaviour and in October 2008 I passed an advanced diploma with the Centre of Applied Pet Ethology (COAPE) in “Practical Aspects of Companion Animal Behaviour and Training”. This is both interesting and challenging and I am pleased to be able to offer BVC this new service for their clients and, of course, their pets.
As well as my love of animals my other passions are gardening, which includes organic vegetable growing, which as a vegetarian is important to me, travelling and music.

Rebecca Hillman RVN

My name is Becky Hillman. I qualified as a veterinary nurse in February 2006. I joined Belmont Vets in October 2008 after returning from a 5 month around the world backpacking trip. I was brought up on my family farm in Worcestershire, and in July 2006 I had the opportunity to work on a large sheep and cattle station in New Zealand for 3 months. I am studying for a diploma in Veterinary nursing and in the future hope to continue to travel.

Vicky Brewer RVN

Hi my name is Vicky Brewer, I have been working at Belmont Vets for many years, I started as a Saturday girl in 2000.
I qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2010
I have always been around animals as I live on a farm and have helped with the sheep and lambs since I was a young girl.
I have an energetic border collie called Leonardo, two cats and two rabbits. I enjoy going to the cinema, walking and going to the gym.

Rebecca Pye RVN

Hi, my name is Rebecca. I’ve been working at Belmont Vets since 27th December 2006. I have done my BVNA Animal Nursing Assistant qualification, which I completed in July 2008 with distinction. I have now started my veterinary nurse training. My hobbies/interests are horse riding, reading and off roading

Heidi Young RVN

Hi! My name is Heidi Young. I joined Belmont Veterinary Centre on 3rd June 1996, at the tender age of 19 and they haven't been able to get rid of me since! I began my training & qualified in the summer of 1999. I am now a senior registered veterinary nurse. I love my job and the team of staff that I work with. For as long as I can remember, I have always wanted to work with animals. With the dedication and hard work I made it happen. And now I am surrounded by cuddly animals that I can nurse & care for......and I get paid for it! When I am not at work, I am kept busy by my two children & our pet dog, Max. Because of them, I work part-time and my work involves the Cats Protection clinic and theatre. In any spare time that I manage to get, I enjoy running, reading, horse-riding, socialising with friends and spending time with my children.

Amie Jones RVN

Hi, my name is Amie Jones, I have recently moved to Hereford and joined Belmont vets as a qualified veterinary nurse. I previously worked between 3 small branch practices in Surrey. I have a keen interest in surgery and emergency treatment.
I have 2 cats of my own called Ralph and Rita who are very much spoilt!!

Jess Morril - SVN

Hi there. My name is Jess Morrill and I am 23 years old. I have been at Belmont Vet Centre since June 2008 and I really enjoy it. Before this I was at Bishop Burton College in Beverley (near my home town of Hull) for three years studying Animal Care and management. In 2011 I passed my Animal Nursing Assistants exam with distinction.I have now started my first years training to be a qualified Veterinary Nurse.

Fari Keene - Nursing Assistant

My name is Fari Keene. I am originally from Zimbabwe where I grew up surrounded by various dogs and cats. I have always had a passion for helping animals and have now been given the chance to persue a career in animal care. I had worked and travelled through Europe for 2 years before settling in Hereford. I now share my home with a rather lazy persian cat and a very spoilt rabbit

Ashleigh Caffull - Nursing Assistant

Hi, I'm Ashleigh and I joined Belmont Veterinary Centre at the begining of June 2011, and am thoroughly enjoying working in the veterinary environment. Previously I studied a National Diploma in Animal Management at Holme Lacy with the goal of hopefully training as a veterinary nurse in the future. At home I am owned by my two dogs Tara and Millie, and my six rats!