We’re here when you need us, open 7 days a week for your convenience
Our spirit of teamwork dedicated to caring for our patients
Taking A positive and proactive approach to patient wellbeing
We are so proud to be a Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Accredited Practice
Shinfield Vets is a clean, calm, professional and quality clinic which has been trusted to care for pets in this area for over 40 years. Providing the very best care to our patients is at the heart of everything that we do.
Each patient receives a bespoke service, receiving treatment that meets their individual needs. We believe that the calibre of our Veterinary Surgeons and Nurses, our spirit of teamwork and our dedication to quality care make our clinic very special.
We believe that the calibre of our Veterinary Surgeons and Nurses, our spirit of teamwork and our dedication to quality care make our clinic very special.
We feel fortunate to have a team of such highly qualified and enthusiastic people. All of the team regularly partake in further professional education so that we can offer your pet the most up to date treatments and best levels of care.
Choosing the right practice for you and your pet is a big decision. We know that there are a number of choices of Veterinary Practices in Reading but we believe that Shinfield Vets is different. We always aspire to be the best Veterinary Practice in Reading, though not necessarily the biggest.
Our clinic is equipped with the latest technology and first-class facilities allowing us to deliver the highest levels of care for our patients.
Being open 7 days a week makes our service available to you and your pet during convenient times.
Our clinic has a wide range of comfy, warm and safe kennels so our patients can feel relaxed while they recuperate.
Our onsite laboratory allows us to get results within 15 minutes of taking a sample; this can prove to be lifesaving in an emergencysituation.
We maintain a complete inventory of prescription only medicines, flea and tickcontrol products, worming treatments and shampoos.
Our custom-built surgical suite is equipped with a complete range of surgical and advanced anaesthesia equipment.
The best way to explore the healthcare options available to your pet is to give us a call. Our friendly Client Care Team will be happy to answer any questions that you have.
I graduated from Edinburgh University with a degree in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery in 2009. Since graduating I have worked in an independent multi-site small animal practice, worked as a Locum and volunteered at the PDSA. I am proud to have been a member of the Shinfield Vets team since January 2014. I am currently working towards a Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice. I am passionate about all aspects of my vocation; including medical cases, soft tissue surgery, end of life care, preventative therapeutics (looking at the whole picture and using lifestyle / diet / environment to try to optimise health rather than waiting to treat a disease that may arise). I live with my husband James, our son and daughter Joshua and Lily and our Labrador and Border Collie Nero and Dylan (needless to say both rescues!).
I graduated from The University of Bristol in 2008 with a degree in Veterinary Science. My first job was at a small animal practice in Worcestershire where I spent three years. I then took some time out to go travelling. After returning to the UK I worked as a locum at a number of small animal practices. I have now returned to my home town of Wokingham and I started working at Shinfield Vets in 2014. Clinically my main interest is soft tissue surgery. Soft tissue surgery includes neutering, removing lumps and exploring the abdomen to aid diagnosis of disease or to remove objects which shouldn’t have been swallowed (eg stones and socks). I also enjoy treating small mammals (such as rabbits and guinea pigs) and dental treatments for cats and dogs, which includes cleaning to teeth to keep them healthy and removing them if they are rotten. Outside work my interests include travelling, photography, horse riding and swimming.
I was born in 1990 in Romania in a Hungarian family. I grew up in an animal loving family and have always known that I wanted to work in healthcare. After graduating from high school I decided to help animals instead of people as have always enjoyed animal’s company. I went to study Veterinary Medicine in 2009 in Cluj-Napoca, Transylvania and graduated in 2015 as a Veterinary Surgeon. After graduation, I worked with both large and small animals in my home country. In 2017 I moved with my family to the UK and started working in a small animal practice in Surrey. I joined Shinfield Vets in March 2018. While working in practise I have developed a passion for clinical pathology especially looking at things under the microscope. I am a proud owner of 5 cats. My eldest is Tigga, and then comes Süti, Mihur, Csuri and Dezső. In my free time I spend a lot of time outdoors, where I enjoy gardening and also enjoy playing basketball. I often swim in the morning before work.
I qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2005 and joined Shinfield vets in 2011. I have enjoyed an exciting career including 2 years spent as a local dog warden helping to collect and rehome local stray dogs. I have always been passionate about animal welfare and I have raised large amounts of money over the years for various animal charities through sponsored runs, hikes and parachute jumps. I enjoy all aspects of nursing but I have a particular interest in feline medicine and have been studying for the last 2.5 years for my Diploma in feline nursing in which I have just completed. In my spare time I enjoy keeping fit through a variety of group fitness classes and running. I have a passion for travelling and have been fortunate enough to visit many amazing places including Thailand, Malaysia, Dubai, Peru and Colombia to name a few. I am a certified open water diver and a keen skier and snowboarder. I currently live in Thatcham with my partner and my rescue cat Mister Meowington
After graduating from the Royal Veterinary College in 2013 I returned to my home town of Reading and joined the team at Shinfield Vets. I have always enjoyed the company of animals and my two cats, Tiger and Koko, are certainly part of the family. Many owners have the same family bond with their pets, so I constantly aspire to improve the nursing care we provide, as I would expect nothing less for my own boys. Since graduating I have completed numerous courses to improve my skills, most recently I gained a British Veterinary Nursing Association Certificate in Veterinary Nursing Wound Management and before this a rabbit awareness course supported by the RAWF association. I also have a particular interest in the public image and advancement of the nursing profession and have published research on the subject. Outside of work I volunteer as an Assistant Scout leader in the local area, working hard to provide young people with opportunities and activities which they may not have otherwise. Most of all I look forward to time away with my family, we frequently escape the busy life of Reading to Swanage in Dorset, our much loved second home.
Having always wanted to work with animals from a young age, I joined Shinfield Vets in 2010 as part of my work experience and have since qualified from Middlesex University in 2015 with a first class BSc Hons degree in Veterinary Nursing. I have also recently become a clinical coach and find it extremely rewarding to be able to pass on the skills I have learnt to our students. I find all aspects of nursing enjoyable but have a particular interest in surgical nursing. I have undertaken a course in small animal anaesthesia and I am hoping to complete an emergency and critical care course in the near future as I am eager to further my knowledge in this area. Outside of work I am a member of the Reading and District netball league and enjoy playing in tournaments at the weekend. At home I have a mischievous cat called Tilly, who was brought into the practice as a stray at only a couple of days old. Since then my passion has grown and I have spent many sleepless nights’ hand-rearing kittens!
I began my nursing career as a student in a small practice in Hastings where i grew up. I moved to Reading as i felt i needed to gain experience in a larger practice,i completed my training there and qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 1997.I remained in the same practice until 2013 but decided to take some time out to concentrate on my cat sitting business,Kitty Daycare and to spend more time with my three children. I decided to return to nursing and joined Shinfield Vets as a nurse in 2015.I enjoy all aspects of nursing and caring for all animals but i have a special love for cats and anything cat related,especially their behaviour. I live in Reading with my husband,our three children and two rescue bengal cats Savannah and Luna. In my spare time when i am not caring for cats, I enjoy keeping fit and spending time with my family,travelling to various Irish dancing competitions with my daughters and visiting theme parks.
I joined Shinfield Vets in April 2016 having worked as a qualified nurse for many years. I have always wanted to work with animals from a young age and began my training at MYF College in 2003 and qualified in 2006. Prior to becoming a veterinary nurse, I was an administrator for a media company in London for 3 years. I enjoy all aspects of nursing such as monitoring anaesthetic, looking after inpatients or nurse clinics. However, I do have a particular interest in ‘Wound Management’ and passed this course last year. It has been great to apply the knowledge in practice. This year, I am planning to complete a course in diabetes and to further my knowledge in anaesthesia which is a crucial part in a nurse’s role. I live with my husband in Hermitage, my 9 year old daughter, a rescue cat called Marmite and a mischievous hamster called Razar. Whilst not working, I enjoy spending time with my family, going to the cinema and listening to 80’s music.
In 2013, I joined Shinfield Vets as a nursing assistant, and since 2016 I started my Veterinary nurse training at MYF in Aldershot. I enjoy all aspects of my nurse training and I have a particular interest in exotics and laboratory diagnostics which I hope to specialise in once I have qualified. I have owned animals all my life and currently have 4 cats at home; Marmaduke, Taz, Saphire and Pumpkin. When I’m not studying I enjoy American Football and I hope to watch it live when it comes to the UK. I also enjoy watching movies, spending time with friends and clay pigeon shooting.
I am one of the longest serving staff members of the surgery which gives an indication of my dedication and enjoyment of the work I do here. Over many years I have taken on various roles both in the animal care through to being the current Practice Manager. I am focussed on developing and maintaining good client relationships and understand that good communication is vital. I am also well motivated and enjoy the daily challenges of a busy small animal practice. To help develop my management skill and to keep current I am studying towards the nationally recognised Certificate in Veterinary Practice Management (CVPM). I use my experience and academic knowledge to support the surgery team that aims to provide excellence both in the provision of treatment for animals brought to us and in the quality of client care. I have over time built a good relationship with local charities and continue to be a point of contact within the surgery for treatment of animals brought to us by them . I see my future at Shinfield Vets being to help keep the practice running smoothly on both a day-today-basis and from a more strategic sense to ensure we are prepared for the...
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Shinfield Vets
Alstonby, Shinfield Road
Reading, RG2 9BE
