Veterinary nurses

Becky qualified from Bristol University in 2013 and moved back to Sussex in 2017 to be closer to family. Becky has worked in all types of practices, from mixed to charity to referral and has settled happily into general small animal practice over the last few years, joining Ark Veterinary Group as Head Nurse in January 2020. Her areas of special interest are anaesthesia and theatre nursing. She is currently studying for her advanced certificate in anaesthesia. Outside of work she enjoys paddle boarding as well as walking and training her springer spaniel Holly.

Paula joined the team here at Ark Veterinary Group in 2018, after moving to a practice closer to her home following getting married. Paula enjoys spending her spare time gardening and even grows her own catnip for her cat Evie.

Becky qualified as an RVN in 2022.

Outside of work her working Cocker Spaniel Winston, and Golden Retriever Molly keep her occupied on long walks in the countryside. Becky also has one cat at home too.

Jenny joined the Ark Team in 2016 and has since gone on to train as our Pet Bereavement Advisor, Mental Health First Aider and qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2021. She has a special interest in emergency and critical care, anaesthesia and surgical nursing and aspirers to do additional courses in Schedule 3 Nursing. Outside of work, Jenny has a passion for photography and is kept busy with her lovely Lurcher cross Nova, and two rabbits Luna and Pluto. Jenny has a big soft spot for anything to do with sighthounds, or simply anything to do with dogs in general.

Chloe trained to be a Veterinary Care Assistant in 2010 at the PDSA and worked there for six years before coming to The Ark. She enjoys every aspect of her job from cuddling the patients and helping the vets and nurses to cleaning the kennels and answering the phones. She works part time and when she isn’t at work she is busy with family life at home. She has two children called Pearl and Rowan and a cat called Nando. She enjoys visiting National Trust places at the weekends and spending time with her family.

Natasha is an patient care assistant who completed her Animal care management course in 2012 at Plumpton College. She enjoys the outdoors, wildlife, drawing, paddle boarding, kayaking and a good book. At home has two cute house Mini Lop rabbits called Honey and Merlin.