INTRODUCING OUR STAFF

VETS

Caroline Baker MA VetMB MRCVS

Caroline graduated from Cambridge Vet School in 1988. Having worked for 3 practices before purchasing The Good Companions she knew exactly what she didn't want her practice to be! Caroline currently works 4 days and one evening a week, with the rest of her time occupied by her 2 children, Emily and Ben. Caroline has 3 dogs (Merry, Alice and mischevious little Pippin) and a playful cat (Freddie). Don't mention 'Lord of the Rings'!

Pip Mason MA VetMB MRCVS

Pip graduated from Cambridge Vet School in 2003, and despite having seen practice with Caroline from the age of 9, chose to return to the practice as a 'grown up vet'. Pip became a partner in the practice in December 2006. Pip has a keen interest in soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery and is currently working towards a further qualification in small animal surgery. Pip has 2 dogs (Rocky and Bobby) who are often heard causing chaos at the practice, a cat, and a chicken.

NURSES

Wendy Cole VN

Wendy joined the practice in November 2005 and has qualified as a veterinary nurse during her time with us. Wendy is a very experienced veterinary nurse able to offer advice on all medical and pet ownership queries. Wendy owns 2 dogs, 1 cat, and a goat that she hand reared!

Christina Trickett VN

Christina first came to us on a work experience placement with her veterinary nursing degree ... and hasn't left us since! Christina studied canine and feline behaviour as the 4th year of her course and is happy to discuss any behavioural problems you may be having with your cats and dogs. Christina set up and runs our puppy party program to assist owners with socialising their puppies - these have proven a great hit with puppies and their owners.

Hailey Williams VN

Hailey joined the practice when Becky left us to adventure in South America. Hailey is also a qualified veterinary nurse Hailey joined us from a large veterinary practice - prefering to nurse in a smaller, practice in which clients and their pets are treated as individuals. Hailey takes pleasure in nursing all of our patients - no matter how ungrateful they may be! Hailey has many pets of her own, and regularly needs restraining from offering a loving home to sick and unwanted animals that come our way!

RECEPTIONISTS

Belinda Barry

Belinda is our evening receptionist, she is master of keeping her cool when the pressures of the day are just starting to wear on other staff. So what does Belinda do all day? A question we often ask ... apparently 2 children and a deliquent beagle are enough to keep anyone busy!

Jess Dickinson

Jess is our morning receptionist/practice manager. Jess joined us early in 2005. Jess gets the nasty job of account management and as such any administrative queries should be directed to Jess. Jess has recently taken on a golden retriever puppy called Walter, who now terrorises her cats!