She obtained her exotic nursing certificate in 2014 and has been heavily involved with the training and development of nursing clinics and student nurse training in her previous roles. She has just completed her Advanced Diploma in Veterinary Nursing and is currently studying towards her top-up BSC (honours) degree in Veterinary Nursing as well as her level 3 leadership and management qualification.
Lauren is kept busy outside of work with 2 spaniels; 4 cats; 2 rabbits; various tropical fish and her horse, as well as a photography business which she owns with her husband.
Amber has a keen interest in surgical nursing and medicine. She is really enjoying learning about all the exotics we see at Birch Heath.
Amber has three cats called Alfie, Moose and The Payrot, named because she sits like a parrot.
She has an interest in all aspects of exotic nursing, particularly raptors. Kirstie has also completed her exotic nursing qualification to further her skills. She has a degree in zoology and gained a qualification in zoo animal management whilst working at a zoo for two years.
Kirstie is the owner of Spike the dog, and two cats.
In her spare time she is busy with her two cats Freddie and Vale, along with her Tortoise Mr T.