Southend Victoria Vets for Pets

Peter graduated with a B.V.Sc degree in 1992 at the University of Zimbabwe, worked 10 years sole charge mixed practice based in Centenary - Zimbabwe which was a very vibrant commercial farming District. He had vast experience working with companion animals and livestock over the decade and took special interest in Animal Reproduction as he did Artificial Insemination in cattle and dogs then. He came for post-graduate studies in the United Kingdom and graduated with a Master of Science degree in Animal Reproduction at Liverpool University in 2005, became a MRCVS in 2007 and has worked in Small Animal Practice since then. Peter has worked at Upton Vets on the Wirral, at Beech House Vets in Warrington, Chester Gates Animal Referral Hospital in Chester amounting to vast experience since he started practicing as a vet in 1993. He has recently joined Companion Care Southend as a Joint Venture Partner [JVP] and shall be offering Companion Animal Reproduction Services – ranging from fertility testing of breeding animals, semen collection, cryo-preservation & storage, semen import & export services and Trans-Cervical Inseminations [TCI]- thus helping all companion animal breeders realise their potential in producing top pedigree pets through the use of current reproductive technologies.

In Peter's spare time he enjoys gardening as well as watching football.

I have been a veterinary surgeon for the last 1 years working all over the world. I have been privileged to live and work with some great people in Essex for the last 8 years practising veterinary medicine. My passion for excellent delivery of animal care and high quality customer centered service has been the main drive throughout my career. My special interests are all aspects of internal medicine and cardiology; I am currently studying for a certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice. When I am not working, I enjoy reading, jogging, playing football with my three boys and actively policing our exotic fishes from being overfed by the boys!

Hi, my name is Samantha I graduated as a vet surgeon at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Perugia Italy where I also come from. I arrived in the UK in 2009 and worked in the public health many years before joining the amazing vets4pets Southend Victoria team in 2018 . My special interests are felines, internal medicine and soft tissue surgery.

In my spare time I enjoying spending time with my children, going out with friends, running, doing yoga and travelling in hot places. I have a cat called Olaf white and fluffy as snow and he’s my third furry baby.

Hello!  I'm Laia, I graduated as a vet surgeon in Zaragoza (Spain), in 2020. In November 2022 I moved to the UK to join Vets4Pets team.  I am far from home but I have met wonderful people and that makes the experience worthwhile.  When I'm not working I enjoy discovering places in the UK where I haven't been before and giving money to all Harry Potter's merchandise (yes, I'm a huge fan).

Hi, my name is Katarina. I graduated as a Vet Surgeon from the University of Pretoria, South Africa in 2013. I have worked in a mixed animal community clinic in the rural northern part of Namibia for 9 years. The work has been predominantly large animals with few small animal cases. My special interests are canine internal medicine and soft tissue surgery. During my spare time, I enjoy watching TV game shows, spending time with my kids and taking a short walk. My favourite TV game shows are "' The chase" and " Tipping point".

Hi, my name is Oana and I am from Romania. I graduated in 2014 and since then I have worked in the UK in various veterinary fields. I have been working for Vet For Pets for over 3 years and I recently joined the Southend Victoria team in September 2024. I am a vet GDP advisor which means I can support new graduates and I am an official veterinarian being able to issue animal travel certificates.

I am passionate about surgery and wound management. 

In my free time I enjoy baking and spending time with my daugher.

Hi I'm Chelsea. I joined the practice back in 2016 as a student nurse. Since registering as a qualified nurse I have now progressed onto clinical lead nurse at the practice and enjoy working with an amazing team. I enjoy the job as it is very interesting and I have always wanted to work with animals. I enjoy helping the animals and helping to educate owners.

Hi, I'm Angela, I graduated in 2016 with a BSc Animal Science and joined Vets4Pets in April 2017 as a Student veterinary Nurse. I qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in January 2022 and have also completed training in diabetes management.

I am looking forward to continuing my development and training in minor surgeries such as wound repairs and emergency critical care.

I love being able to meet so many wonderful pets and speak to their lovely owners. At home I have a Beagle who gets endless hugs and walks in my spare time.

Hi I'm Tap.

I have been working as part of V4P Southend Victoria family for the past few years and I am now looking forward to training and becoming a part of the nursing team. I enjoy playing football and basketball but my main focus is working on my studies so that I can provide the best care to our patients and service to our clients.

It is soon to be decided whether I am a dog or cat person or both....

Hi I’m Georgia. I graduated from RVC in 2019 and joined the Vets4pets team in July 2022. I enjoy all aspects of nursing but have a keen interest and love for feline nursing and medical nursing. I hope to further my studies and gain my ISFM Feline nursing certificate.

Hi I’m Nadia, 

I recently joined Vets4pets Southend in November 2022 having been at a different branch since May 2021. I’m in my second year of being a student veterinary nurse and I’m looking forward to seeing a variety of cases which continue to go towards my e portfolio and help me progress into a registered veterinary nurse. Having had a love for animals ever since I was young I always hoped I would be able to work alongside them and give them the best care possible which I’m really enjoying being able to do. In my free time I’m either socialising with friends or family or enjoying spending time with my older black and white cat and two young black cats. 

My name is Jack and I love animals!

Hi I'm Lorraine, I joined Vets4Pets in July 2018 and since joining I have progressed to a Head Client Care Advisor. I enjoy working with such a great bunch of people. I have a cat, tortoises, fish and a guinea pig at home and in my spare time I like spending time with family and friends.

Hi I’m Caroline, I joined companion Care in July 2012. I previously worked in London for many years as a receptionist dealing with accounts. I enjoy working for companion care as I enjoy working with a great team, meeting all the clients and their animals. At home I have two guinea pigs, three fish and a Scottish terrier called Woody. In my spare time I enjoy walking my dog, meeting friends and I also enjoy drawing and painting.

Hello, my name is Kudakwashe, I am a client care advisor. I've been working with animals here for a little over a year now and I can say it is the best part of the job. Dogs are great! I am looking to be a dog owner in the future.

In my free time I love playing and watching sports, my favourite sport is basketball and my favourite team is the Indiana Pacers.