I’ve lived in Bournemouth my entire life and a year ago moved in with my partner in ferndown. The area is full of wildlife and I love to hear the birds sing in the morning. I do miss the hustle and bustle of busy Bournemouth but am looking forward to exploring more of the local Poole area at the Poole branch.
I’ve always known I wanted to work with animals, although I thought I wanted to be a vet in the beginning, I soon changed my mind to wanting to be a nurse when I gained more work experience. I started working/helping out in veterinary practices from the age of 10 to 21. I would sweep the floors, walk the dogs etc. I did my 2 weeks of work experience in a veterinary practice and kept working in them until I got accepted into the Royal Veterinary college in London. I got to my 2nd year at uni but unfortunately didn’t make the cut to continue on to complete my nursing.
I then went into childcare and got my level 3 diploma, before returning to nursing at the PDSA charity hospital Bournemouth for 8 years, where I completed my diploma in Veterinary Nursing and finally got the title of a Registered Veterinary Nurse in June 2019.
I decided to move over to Natterjacks as I heard so much about the wonderful work they do, the friendly team and to experience some different species and veterinary techniques to further my career in nursing.
I’m a bit of a foodie. I love trying new foods or making up new recipes/meals. I even enjoy a good food challenge at times too, although I still haven’t managed to complete the 24/hr 10,000 calorie food only challenge, despite getting very close at 9,800 calories
I love going on walks either down the beach or anywhere woody. Nature and wildlife rescue are something I love and if there’s any animal (or insect) in need I’m sure to be there.
Animals have been a massive passion of mine ever since I could walk. I would always be saving the frogspawn from the fish in my grandparents pond, or getting eggs off the chickens.
I can’t wait to see what my future brings.
2. Profile quiz :-
1. The 3 things I would take on a desert island would be……unlimited food supplies (to feed my food addiction), my dog and 2 cats and my partner James.
2. When I was younger I wanted to be… A vet, but I soon changed my mind when I got to work with the nurses and saw how much after care they give in kennels. I wanted to be the one who took care of them the most.
3. 3 famous people (dead or alive) I would invite to a dinner party…… Steve Irwin, Valentino Rossi and Vin Diesel.
4. My guilty pleasure……Anything food related. I’m a massive foodie
5. What makes Natterjacks different…… The family feel of the team, the extra mile they go for clients and the amazing friendly and passionate atmosphere
6. My proudest ‘claim to fame’ or celebrity encounter…I met Patrick Stewart at a play in London and also saw David Attenborough IN Bournemouths book store Borders for a book signing.
7. Two things I consider myself to be very bad at….. I met Patrick Stewart at a play in London and also saw David Attenborough IN Bournemouths book store Borders for a book signing.
8. Two things I consider myself to be very good at…Cat behaviour, I’ve been nicknamed the cat whisperer in the past and eating more than most people can.
9. One thing that not many people know about me…. That I’m colourblind, I mix up certain shades of colour, so always check before I leave the house with outfit choices.
10. I was frightened for my life at work when… A 100kg dog had to be xrayed and he pulled me down the corridor as I couldn’t stop him due to his shear size and unknown strength to him. It also hurt a lot when he stood on my foot.
11. My most annoying habit .… …
12. The song I would perform in a Karaoke bar is… Probably any Disney song, but I’m very shy so may take some Dutch courage beforehand.
13. If I was forced to live anywhere else than the beautiful south coast of Dorset I would live… On a Caribbean island somewhere hot and exotic.
14. I you were to look in my fridge right now you would find…. Salad cream and a lot of cheese.
15. My favourite place to go for dinner is….Now this is a tough one due to my answer in number 7. I love Pinnochios in Bournemouth, they’ve known my family and I for many years and honestly do the best pizza I have ever had. I also love Miller and Carter… The entire menu is good and the banoffee pie is to die for.
16. If I won the lottery my first purchase would be….A sanctuary to house as many cats in need as possible or a wildlife rescue service.
17. One place I really want to visit before I die is…Either Australia or Africa.
18. My favourite holiday past-time is ……..Eating/trying new foods or sunbathing
19. If I was a vegetable, I would be a …. …
20. My weirdest phobia is …. People dressed up in masks or costumes that imitate giant animals. It’s a known phobia due to the natural instinct of not being able to read facial signals apparently. I avoid anyone dressed up and Disney is a nightmare for avoiding them.
21. If I could swap lives with anyone for a day it would be…. Either David Attenborough as he travels the world and sees so many amazing things or Valentino Rossi as he is the most amazing Motogp rider I have ever seen, he has a massive ranch, his own team, he loves animals and he’s Italian, so great taste in food.
22. My favourite place to go for a walk… The beach, everytime. I love it there. Dorset has been voted to be the number one beach/coastline in the UK. Who can blaim me!
23. The strangest thing I’ve ever seen at work …A skunk coming in for a health check or an egg bound tortoise.
24. I would hate to get stuck here ….Anywhere cold. I’m not keen on snow, it looks pretty from a distance but then it’s cold and wet. Don’t see the appeal.
25. One thing I really want to do before I die is…. Have a family and travel as much as possible.
