Medivet Maidenbower

Nazrene

Veterinary Surgeon

Nazrene joined the Veterinary team in May 2014 and has expertise in the areas of holistic medicine. Particularly homeopathy and acupuncture. Nazrene qualified from the university of Pretoria in 1988 and came to work in the UK in 1997. She qualified in homeopathic medicine to gain her Vetmfhom (Member of the Faculty of Veterinary Homeopathy) in 2003 and has been relieving pain in dogs and cats with acupuncture since 2008. She has an extensive range of very successful treatment available for a wide varity of conditions. She has 2 very stunning cats called Nisaa and Zakki.

B.V.Sc. VetMFHom. M.R.C.V.S.

Dragana

Veterinary Surgeon

Dragana graduated in 2010 from University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Kosice in Slovakia,with a degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. As a new graduate Dragana started working in a first opinion Clinic in Bratislava Slovakia. After moving to the UK she completed a multidisciplinary Internship at Wey Refferals.Following the internship she has worked on various skills – as sole charge vet, as a locum working in various clinics and as Emergency and Out of hours Vet in Reading. After having experience with different roles and positions, Dragana decided to follow her passion for Heart Disease. She joined Harvest Vets in 2015 and is now working towards a Certificate in Cardiology. She enjoys ultrasonography, emergency cases and doing keyhole spays. In her free time. she likes to go shoe shopping and spending time with her adorable dog Munni (Hindi: sweetheart).

MVDr M.R.C.V.S.

Emma

Animal Nursing Assistant

Emma is an animal nursing assistant who has been here at Harvest for 20 years. She has 2 cats called Lenny and Lola, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier named Eddie and a rescue Cockapoo called Lexie. Emma loves to go on countryside walks with her dogs and spending time with her family and friends.

Faye

Head Veterinary Nurse and Hydrotherapist

Faye joined Harvest in 2002 and qualified in 2005. She completed her level 3 certificate in small animal hydrotherapy in 2014 and went onto complete the diploma in 2015. She set up and manages the Hydrotherapy and Rehabilitation Unit at the practice, since this opened in 2014. She particularly enjoys x-rays and medical cases, and has comprehensive knowledge of conditions such as diabetes, oncology and hyperthyroidism. In her spare time, Faye enjoys spending time with family and friends. She has a black Labrador Retriever called Chester.

Karen

Practice Manager, Veterinary Nurse and Clinical Coach

Karen began Veterinary Nursing in 1998, gaining her qualification in 2003. Shortly after qualifying Karen became Head Nurse and Clinical Coach. She was given her current role as Practice Manager in 2013. Karen remains passionate about animal care and welfare. In her spare time Karen enjoys spending time with her family and friends and, of course, walking her energetic and charismatic Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Tigs.

Amy

Veterinary Nurse

Amy joined the nursing team here at Harvest in June 2008, and later qualified in 2013 after attending MYF training as a day student. Amy runs weight clinics alongside Charlie. Amy has a keen interest in exotics, such as guinea pigs, as well as orthopaedic surgeries. Before becoming a Registered Veterinary Nurse, Amy studied Photography at University. In her spare time, she is kept very busy looking after her three Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla’s Nessie, Fluke & Lisel, as well as doing landscape photography and socialiasing with friends.

Laura

Veterinary Nurse

Laura joined the team in early 2015 and became a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2018. She splits her time between Harvest and another local practice, doing emergency out-of-hours night shifts. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her many animals. She has a cavapoo called Ozzy, 2 cats; Coco and Maple, a beareded dragon called JoJo, and three horses; Oaka, Eric and Star.

Hannah

Veterinary Nurse

Hannah joined the nursing team at Harvest in 2019, having qualified from her Foundation Degree in the summer. Hannah enjoys medical nursing, and therefore enjoys being on inpatients. She also enjoys ensuring all patients recieve cuddles! She has a very sweet Chihuahua cross puppy named Rex

Prudie

Veterinary Nurse

Prudie started with Harvest in July 2021. She qualified as an RVN in 2020 at Hartpury University. Her particular interests are in exotic anaesthesia, laboratory and pharmacy, she would also love to become a clinical coach too, to help train the future veterinary nurses! Prudie has a passion for diabetes management so much so she wrote her dissertation thesis on diabetic care in cats and dogs. At home, she has 2 dogs (Mississippi and Lulu), 2 horses (Jacob and Tilly), 3 cats and a few other farm animals. In her spare time she likes to compete Jacob in dressage and showing. Prudie will be splitting her time between both Maidenbower and Broadbridge Heath clinics.

Tori

Veterinary Nurse, Clinical Coach and Hydrotherapist

Tori came to Harvest in 2013 as a student veterinary nurse, and qualified in 2017. Tori joins Faye in the hydrotherapy unit weekly. Alongside nursing and hydrotherapy, Tori is also Amy’s clinical coach. This means Tori helps Amy during her traning to complete her Nursing Skills Log. She has a Springer Spaniel called Bella, that she has rehomed from the RSPCA.

Sarah

Receptionist

Sarah joined the reception team in 2008. She has re-homed two cats and two guinea pigs from the RSPCA, and has a collection of tropical fish. She has also got a young Labrador puppy called Flynn who brings a lot of mischief to Sarah’s life!

Carys

Receptionist

Carys joined our practice in June 2022. Her background originated in hospitality. She wanted to be a vet growing up, studying all the sciences and volunteering at Swan Lifeline, Windsor, as a teenager, but somehow fell into pub work mid degree and has only just escaped! She has a springer spaniel called Delilah and two cats: Merlin & Morgana. Growing up she wasn't allowed pets, other than hamsters, so the aim is to eventually have a domestic pet zoo!! Carys is very excited to now work with animals which is where her heart lies, even if it's just seeing them come through the door. Working with people is also close to her heart and she gets great satisfaction from good customer service and brightening someone's day.

Katie

Receptionist

Katie joined the practice in July after working briefly at another vet practice in London. She has 3 cats called Melody, Cheshire and Pavel and 2 little Rat men called Gus and Gaz. Katie is looking forward to meeting all the friendly faces, and happy pets!