Katy Halbert
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Katy studied veterinary nursing at the Royal Veterinary College, and graduated in spring 2020. She trained at Beechwood during her studies, and joined us shortly after, in autumn 2020. Her main interest in practice is medical nursing, she is keen to further her skills in this aspect of nursing. In her spare time, Katy enjoys caring for all her animals, including three horses, two dogs, and four cats.
Claire Robinson BA (Hons) DipHECVN Dip AVN RVN
Head Nurse and Advanced Registered Veterinary Nurse (Diploma)
Claire qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 2013. She has completed the Advance Diploma HE in Clinical Veterinary Nursing and is currently studying towards her Emergency Critical Care certificate . Claire has a particular interest in surgical nursing and is also the main nurse involved in our CT and MRI scanning service.
In her spare time she enjoys riding her horse, Mischief and looking after her cats Nigel and Tilly.
In her spare time she enjoys riding her horse, Mischief and looking after her cats Nigel and Tilly.
Pam Whelan RVN
Pam has worked at Beechwood since 1987 and qualified as RVN in 1995, becoming head nurse in 2010. She has a keen interest in geriatric care in dogs and cats and has owned and cared for quite a few over the years. Pam enjoys the pharmacy aspect of veterinary nursing and also enjoys making all sorts of craft work to raise funds for our dedicated charity. Out side of work Pam enjoys caring for her numerous pets which include two rescue dogs, two cats, four old terrapins, two cockatiels, three budgies and the occasional overwintering hedgehog.
Rachel Morgan RVN
Rachel joined Beechwood as a trainee veterinary nurse in January 1999 and qualified in 2002. Since this time she has developed a keen interest in orthopaedic surgery and regularly assists veterinary surgeon Mark Straw with his procedures in theatre. Rachel has also trained as a clinical coach which means she can guide student veterinary nurses through their studies. Outside of work, Rachel is the proud of owner of a Golden Retriever called Jazz and they often enjoy going for long walks in the countryside together.
Zoe Oxley RVN
Zoe began studying Veterinary Nursing at The College of Animal Welfare in 2017 and completed her training here at Beechwood Veterinary Hospital. She qualified as a veterinary nurse in March 2020. Zoe's main interests within the practice are wound management, in patient care and nursing clinics.
Outside of work Zoe splits her time between her 4 dogs, rabbit and 2 horses.
Outside of work Zoe splits her time between her 4 dogs, rabbit and 2 horses.
Lisa Peckham
Student Veterinary Nurse
Lisa is currently studying towards a level three diploma in veterinary nursing to become a qualified veterinary nurse. She has a particular interest in behaviour. She enjoys walking her dogs in the local countryside and taking them sheepherding.
