Meet the veterinary team at Shepherd's Vet Centre in Kidderminster, Worcestershire

Sophie Ashbourne RVN – Head Nurse 

Sophie joined the practice in January 2020 to lead the nursing team.

Sophie graduated with a degree in Veterinary Nursing from Harper Adams University in 2012 has worked as a RVN ever since. Sophie has a passion for cats which lead to  her undertaking a post graduate certificate in Feline Nursing. Sophie enjoys performing minor surgeries and has a special interest in emergency and critical care, pain management and wound care.

Shannon joined the practice in 2021 as a  registered veterinary nurse and was quickly promoted to deputy head  nurse. Shannon has a keen interest in surgery and anaesthesia and loves  spending time on inpatient care.

Jodie joined the nursing team as a student vet nurse in 2020 and qualified in 2021. Jodie has recently been promoted to deputy head nurse  She has a very keen interest in inpatient care and nurse clinics.

Becky has worked in the practice since 1993. She worked her way up to become Head Nurse, having qualified in 2008, and then, following maternity leave, she rejoined the practice as a fully qualified veterinary nurse in 2010.

Tammy Banks - Veterinary nurse

Tammy has been within the veterinary industry for over 20 years. Tammy has a special interest in surgical nursing and anesthesia.

Tammy has a young family at home and enjoys running, meditating and long walks in the countryside.

Anastasia joined the team in Dec 2018 as a 3rd year student veterinary nurse and qualified in 2021. Anna, now predominantly does night shifts for the practice as she loves emergency  care and is studying for a certificate in critical care medicine.

Megan is a qualified animal nursing assistant with a degree in animal welfare and behaviour. She is now studying to become a registered veterinary nurse.  When not at work she enjoys spending time with her French bulldog Rossie.

Simone has been a part of the practice for almost 19 years. She has a passion for all areas of client care and has a wealth of knowledge on insurance and pet health plans. When she isn’t at work she has 3 boys and a 2 dogs to keep her busy.

Libby Keelan

Office administrator - Libby works alongside Simone to
make sure all your client care needs are met. She is also in training to be our lead health and safety co-ordinator. In her spare time she likes to attend festivals to watch her boyfriends band play.

Paulette Fitzgeorge - Receptionist

Paulette joined the practice as a full time receptionist in 2023. She loves all animals, and you will often find her in the waiting areas offering out treats and fuss to all the pets.

Emma White - Receptionist

Emma is actually Louise (our company secretary) Sister. Emma joins us to pursue a change of career and is proving to be a fantastic new addition to the team.

Megan Smith - Receptionist

Meg is new to the practice but is making her presence felt with her super organisation skills and proactive attitude. Meg is a dog lover and loves to walk her little dog Daisy.

Cordelia Grigg - Receptionist

Cordelia is our newest reception team member joining the practice in June 2023. Cordi, as she likes to be known, has qualifications in equine therapeutics and massage. She lives oa farm with a wide variety of pets.