Amanda Halford RVN

Amanda joined the practice in 1997 and was one of the first wave of modern and highly trained qualified veterinary nurses.

Amanda has had a huge influence on the quality and exceptional standards of nursing in the hospital. She is responsible for managing the technical demands of the practice laboratory, as well as her regular nursing duties. Her great interest is in inpatient care and nurse clinics, the development of which she has played an integral role in.  She will have met many of you out on the road as in 2019 Amanda also launched our mobile nurse clinics.

Much of her time outside work is taken up by the needs of her Springer Spaniel and her love of softball, in which she represents CPA Pirates and Jersey.

Becka Whitehead FdSc RVN

Jersey girl Becka qualified in 2019 with an FdSc in Veterinary Nursing from Myerscough College. Becka completed all her student placements with us, and we’re delighted that she’s joining us as a Registered Veterinary Nurse. The studying isn’t over yet as Becka’s now going on to top up her degree to a BSc (Hons) – while working full time of course!  As you can see her menagerie at home includes dogs and ferrets.

Bobbie Parris BSc (Hons) RVN VPAC

Bobbie graduated from Harper Adams University with a degree in Veterinary Nursing and Practice Management in 2017.  She completed her practical training of her degree at New Era and has a keen interest in chemotherapy.

In her spare time Bobbie enjoys playing rugby for the Jersey Reds Ladies.

Carla Mackay RVN

Carla qualified in 2011 from Myerscough College after working her way up from a kennel assistant here in Jersey

After a 4 year break away from practice she is now back with us at Archway. She enjoys all aspects of nursing as every day brings new challenges and highs.

When she isn’t working Carla can be found out and about with her dogs, doing agility or in her wellies with her ever growing flock of fancy chickens

Chloe Fuller BSc (Hons) RVN

Chloe grduatd in 2019 with a bachelors degree in Veterinary Nursing from Middlesex University in partnership with the College of Animal Welfare.  This was a big change for Chloe who had previously had a career in finance!  She also lived in Australia for 2 years before moving back home and settling in Jersey.  In work Chloe has a particular interest in welfare and ethics.  She has a Staffy called Marley and a moggy called Indie.

Donna Faulkner – Smith RVN

Donna has worked for the practice since 1996 and qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 2004.  She has been one of our full time night nurses at the 24 hour hospital since 2015.

She has two cats – Ash and Coal – and lots of tropical fish.

She got married in 2015 to Danny and has two daughters called Jaime and Ellie.

Georgia De La Cour RVN

Georgia is a long standing member of the team, and for a large portion of that time has been one of the night nurses at New Era. She has the City & Guilds Certificate in Nursing Exotic Species and British Wildlife.

Outside of work Georgia is very keen on dog agility and is a familiar face around the island and internationally on the agility circuit. She has three dogs: Obi, Hero and Bea.

Jasmine Harrison RVN

Jasmine joined the team in March 2015 as a kennel assistant and qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2018.  She has a very keen interest in exotics, small mammals and wildlife and hopes to do some further education in nursing these species.

She has wide variety of pets including snakes, rodents and fish and enjoys and is a keen gamer and photographer.

Jim Ritchie RVN

Jim graduated in 2010 from the pet health education collage in London.  Originally from Oxford he moved to the island in 2014 with his dog Trixie.

Jim spent a year in Australia working in a specialist accident and emergency centre and really enjoys that aspect of his work. He is heavily involved with arranging the quarterly visit of the MRI lorry to the island which keeps him very busy. He is also a keen drummer and member of practice band Wrong Direction!

Kerry Bassett RVN : Head Nurse/Deputy Practice Manager

Kerry is a prime example of an individual who has worked her way up from the ‘shop floor,’ having joined the practice as a kennel maid in 1990.

Always passionate about the comfort and wellbeing of the pets that came under her care, Kerry built on her practical experience, grafting through coursework, college and examinations. She led the way in taking the role of the veterinary nurse to the forefront of modern veterinary practice. When Kerry began her career, there was one qualified veterinary nurse in the practice; there are now sixteen, with three more currently training.

Having gained an extra teaching qualification, she dedicates huge amounts of time to training other nurses.  She was runner up for pet plan vet nurse of year 2014/15 and became Assistant Practice Manager in 2019, which means that she now has to share an office with John.

Louisa Bouchard RVN, CertVNES, Cert VNECC. Deputy Head Nurse.

Louisa is a registered veterinary nurse who qualified in 2003. She is also an A1 assessor and clinical coach, and has achieved the City & Guilds Certificate in Nursing Exotic Species and British Wildlife.

She particularly enjoys anaesthesia and critical care, nursing exotic species and rehabilitation.

In her spare time, Louisa enjoys looking after all her animals (dogs, cats, tortoises, chickens, quail and foreign finches) and wildlife photography.

Olivia Noble BSc (Hons) RVN NCert (Anaesth)

Olivia joined New Era in 2013 and is enjoying the warmer climate of Jersey compared to her native Yorkshire and her previous practice, a Veterinary Hospital in Sweden.

She particularly enjoys holding nurse clinics for weight management and being part of the surgery team.

Outside of work she a member of a roller derby team the ‘Jersey Royal Rollers’ and is also the bass guitarist in practice band ‘Wrong Direction! She has one cat called Germaine.

Rebecca Le Cornu RVN

Rebecca joined the practice in January 2001 and qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2009. She did her training at Myerscough college. In work Rebecca’s main interests include orthopaedic surgery, diagnostic imaging and training student nurses.

Outside of work Rebecca is kept very busy by her active 9 year old son James. She lives on  her family’s dairy farm and is often involved in helping with the various large animals on the farm. Rebecca has a dog, 3 cats and a horse.

Robin Allix SVN

Student nurse Robin already had some experience as an animal care assistant when she joined the team.  She has now started her Diploma in Veterinary Nursing in order to qualify as an RVN.  Robin really enjoys working with wildlife, including the many hedgehogs and bats that we see, and would like to learn more about nursing these special creatures.

Outside of work she competes internationally in paddleboard racing and she has a cheeky Staffy called Barney.

Ruth Skinner RVN

Ruth recently joined the team at Archway as their new veterinary nurse.
Ruth has gained a wealth of experience since starting in a UK veterinary practice in 1987, working her way up from trainee to head nurse and eventually practice manager. Ruth moved to Jersey in 2008 with her husband, a Jerseyman, where she returned to veterinary nursing.
When not working Ruth can usually to be found dog walking or turning her hand to arts and crafts, painting and drawing pets and wildlife in particular.

Tizane Gallichan-Tredant RVN ISFM DipFN

Tizane is a massive support to our team and a welcomed addition to the Leodis branch.  As a fully qualified veterinary nurse with a wealth of experience, Tizane provides valuable assistance to the veterinary surgeons on their busy operating days.

In 2017 Tizane got her Diploma in Feline Nursing with Distinction!