Medivet Leigh-on-Sea London Rd

Dr Kevin Wood

Branch Partner

After qualifying as a pharmacist in 2005, I returned to higher education to retrain as a veterinary surgeon. After vet school I worked for 11 years in a small animal practice in South Essex, progressing from Assistant Vet to Lead Clinical Director. I was offered the chance to become Branch Partner at Medivet Downes Leigh-on-Sea in November 2021. I particularly like the support structure within Medivet, working very closely with both hospital and branch level colleagues to offer exceptional care to our patients. I have extensive experience in all aspects of first-opinion medicine and surgery and look forward to meeting clients and their pets from Leigh-on-Sea and the surrounding areas. In my spare time I am a proud dad to two children. I enjoy skiing, theatre and my other passion, West Ham United!

MPharm (Hons) MA (cantab) VetMB MRCVS

Nuno Guedes

Lead Veterinary Surgeon

I've been the lead vet at Medivet Leigh-on-Sea for four years now. I enjoy soft Tissue Surgery and Cardiology. I'm of course an animal lover, and have two horses, two dogs and a cat. Unfortunately they live abroad, but they are very happy there. Outside of work I love fitness and playing golf.

Helen Miller

Head Veterinary Nurse

As Head Nurse, I’ve been a member of the team for over seven years after working for a small independent practice for 16 years. I qualified in 2002 and have learnt a lot during my 24 years of experience. I have four dogs, Granny, Howard, Flower and Peewee (three of which are rescues), a cat called Eugene and two bearded dragons. I’m a two-time world powerlifting champion and I hold the current British record in weighted single squats.

Laura Purssell

Veterinary Nurse

I've been a veterinary nurse for nine years and I enjoy all aspects of the job. I especially love nursing cats and rabbits. I love spending time outside during nice weather and enjoying barbecues with my friends. I have also recently started running and kitesurfing.

Jen Ambrose

Veterinary Nurse

I initially became a Patient Care Assistant with Medivet in December 2016 and I’ve now completed my second year as a Student Veterinary Nurse. I’m finding the course incredibly interesting and I look forward to qualifying. Outside of work, I enjoy going to yoga and socialising with friends and family. I also have two cats and two rabbits who take up a lot of my time.

Beth Haggar

Client Care Assistant

I joined Medivet in 2016, starting as an apprentice and joining permanently in 2017. I've gained a customer service level two certificate, and have volunteered for Essex Wildlife Trust. Outside of work I enjoy photography and walking with my golden retriever Mac.