Veterinary nurses

Nichola has been with us since 1997, joining the practice after completing her national diploma in animal management and NVQ level 2 in animal care at Bishop Burton College. Whilst working at the practice, she continued her training, becoming a qualified veterinary nurse in 2000. Nichola left the practice to become a lecturer in 2003, but after teaching for five years, she missed vet nursing and returned to the practice as head nurse. As head nurse Nichola provided advice to our clients on a wide range of topics including pet insurance, Dental Clinics, Royal Canin Weight Consultant and runs our puppy parties.

Nichola has now progressed to become our Practice Manager which she is loving the new role and challenges. Outside work Nichola enjoys spending time with her husband, son and daughter, a cat Arthur and various fish - which keeps her very busy!

Nikki joined the Cundall and Duffy team in September 2014, following a lifelong passion and a real desire to build a career caring for animals. Nikki worked at the practice for three years as a nursing assistant, before starting her nurse training at the College of Animal Welfare in Leeds for two years. She qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in August 2019. Nikki is from a local farming family, where she likes to muck in (and cuddle the calves) wherever she can! In her free time she loves to spend time with the family and exploring the coast with her Border collie, Barley.

Anna came to Cundall & Duffy in 2015, after completing a BSc (Hons) in animal management from Askham Bryan and a BTEC National Award in animal rehabilitation from Bishop Burton College. Anna is now looking to gain experience and develop her knowledge by attending as many courses as she can. Anna has combined her love of animals with a passion for travel, and has volunteered with some spectacular animals in Australia, completing a conservation internship at a game reserve in South Africa. When not at work, Anna enjoys long walks along the Yorkshire coastline. She has two cats, Monty and Flex, as well as various fish. Anna is hoping to add a dog to the list sometime soon, to accompany her on the long country walks.

Fiona came to the practice in 2002, after completing a higher national diploma in zoology, herpetology and behavioural sciences course at Bishop Burton College. Fiona then completed her nurse training at the practice, which she loves. When not caring for her animals at home (which include dogs, cats, ferrets and guinea pigs), Fiona loves to travel. Her husband and children love meeting the orphaned animals she brings home, and are really tolerant of the unpredictable hours the job sometimes involves.

Sarah joined Cundall & Duffy in 2003 after studying animal care at Bishop Burton College. She has a special interest in Pet Insurance and is a trained Pet Insurance Advisor. In her free time she enjoys walking her two lurchers with her son, craft projects and reading.

Chloe joined Cundall & Duffy in April 2019 and has completed a Diploma in Animal Management at Askham Bryan College. She is currently receiving guidance and training and is hoping to start training to become a Veterinary Nurse in the near future. She has always loved animals and always had a passion for helping animals ever since she was young. In her spare time she likes to go for long walks in the rain, spend time with her friends and do lots of baking. She also has three cats named Missy, Frankie and Cyril.