Our Staff

Routine Appointments

Keeping your pets healthy starts with regular check-ups. Our team is here to make sure they get the care they need, whenever they need it. Book an appointment today and let’s keep your furry family members happy and well.

Repeat Prescriptions

Keeping up with your pet’s prescriptions is simple with us. We’ll make sure their medications are ready when needed, so you never have to worry. Just reach out to arrange a quick and easy refill, and we’ll handle the rest.

Veterinary Surgeons

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Hannah Johnston

Hannah BVSc MRCVS PGCertSAS, qualified from Bristol University 1997 and worked in small animal practices in St. Albans and Hatfield before setting up Heath and Reach Veterinary Surgery in 2001.

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Jelena Ristic

Jelena Ristic BVetMed DSAM CertVC MRCVS Advanced practitioner- Veterinary surgeon qualified 1992, joined the practice January 2012.

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Petros Petrou

Petros Petrou DVM MRCVS Cert AVP PgCertVPS, qualified 2016 – joined the practice in 2021. Petros has completed post graduate studies in Advanced Veterinary Practice towards Dermatology.

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Christine Dunsby

Christine Dunsby BVSc MRCVS , qualified July 2001 – joined the practice 2011.

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Alex Buonpane

Alex Buonpane BVetMed (Hons) MRCVS , qualified 2014 -joined the practice February 2021.

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Kenneth Wong

Kenneth Wong BVSc (Hons), qualified 2010 – joined the practice in 2022. Ken is currently studying for the BSAVA certificate in Small Animal Surgery

Nursing Staff

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Helen Batchelor

Helen Batchelor BSc (Hons) RVN, Degree in Animal Science, graduated 2001 – joined the practice August 2021

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Katie Chandler

Katie Chandler RVN C-SQP and clinical coach, qualified in 2009 – joined the practice in April 2010.

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Hazel Ridsdale

Hazel Ridsdale RVN, clinical coach, qualified in November 2002 – joined the practice June 2003.

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Kate Reynolds

Kate Reynolds RVN, ISFM cat friendly veterinary professional, qualified April 2021 – joined the practice June 2021

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Sarah Bedford

Sarah Bedford RVN, Qualified February 1995 – joined the practice May 2019.

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Lily Harwood

Lily Harwood RVN, Qualified July 2022. Level 2 certificate in monitoring anaesthesia – Joined the practice in August 2016.

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Emma Williams

Emma Williams RVN. Qualified June 2022. Animal management diploma 2011 – joined the practice in June 2018.

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Paula Whiting

Paula Whiting, Animal Nursing Assistant qualified October 2018 – joined the practice in July 2018.

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Charlotte Hall

Charlotte Hall, Animal Care Assistant, Level 2 certificate in monitoring anaesthesia – joined the practice in January 2013.

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Ruth Keys

Ruth Keys, Animal Care Assistant, Diploma in animal management – joined the practice February 2020.

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Lucy Butler

Lucy Butler.  Joined the practice April 2022, having worked for us as a regular locum nurse for many years.

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Charlie Didcock

Charlie Didcock.  Animal Care Assistant.  Joined the practice in Feb 2024.

Support Staff

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Jennifer Pettengell

Jennifer Pettengell, Practice Manager, higher education certificate in animal management – joined the practice September 2008.

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Casey Page

Casey Page,  Receptionist –  joined the practice April 2022.

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Amy Haskell

Amy Haskell, Admin Team – joined the practice in April 2016.

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Susan Barker

Susan Barker.  Receptionist – joined the practice in April 2023.

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Emily Ferguson

Emily Ferguson.  Receptionist – joined the practice in Feb 2024.

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Sean Johnston

Sean Johnston BEng(Hons) – Accounts and Systems Manager – joined the practice in 2006

Dedicated Family Veterinary Team

Heath and Reach Veterinary Surgery prides itself in having trained, qualified and experienced staff who are dedicated to offering the best in client and animal care. 

The clinical team consists of seven veterinary surgeons, six qualified veterinary nurses, two student nurses, three animal care assistants, and a veterinary care apprentice.

The administration team is made up of a practice manager, four receptionists and two customer care assistants.​

At very busy times of the year, the surgery also makes use of a small number of regular locums and temporary personnel, who work under close supervision of the permanent members of staff.​

The practice also depends on the services of an accounts & systems manager, along with a site manager to help keep things running.

Dedicated Family Veterinary Team

Heath and Reach Veterinary Surgery prides itself in having trained, qualified and experienced staff who are dedicated to offering the best in client and animal care. 

The clinical team consists of seven veterinary surgeons, six qualified veterinary nurses, two student nurses, three animal care assistants, and a veterinary care apprentice.

The administration team is made up of a practice manager, four receptionists and two customer care assistants.​

At very busy times of the year, the surgery also makes use of a small number of regular locums and temporary personnel, who work under close supervision of the permanent members of staff.​

The practice also depends on the services of an accounts & systems manager, along with a site manager to help keep things running.

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