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!

Lara joined the practice in 2021 as Head Veterinary Nurse after relocating to the coast from Leeds to be closer to family. She studied at Myerscough Vet Nursing college and qualified in 1997. She has a cat called Simon, a dog called Wilson and plenty of nieces & nephews to keep her busy outside of work. Lara is looking forward to the challenges the role of Head Nurse will bring and caring for your furry family members.

Anna joined the Cundall & Duffy team 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. After a challenging two years studying towards her nursing qualification during lockdown, Anna qualified as an RVN in July 2021 and was entered onto the RCVS register. Anna has combined her love of animals with a passion for travel, volunteering with some spectacular animals in Australia as well as completing a conservation internship at a South African game reserve. When not at work, Anna enjoys long walks along the Yorkshire coastline with her Border Collie, Jessie.

Lauren joined Cundall and Duffy in 2019, after completing a FdSc in Animal Collections with Conservation at Askham Bryan College. She has a love for travelling to which she has completed a round the world trip and gained her PADI open water diving certificate. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her horse George and Golden retriever Marshall.

Emily joined Cundall and Duffy in 2021 after previously completing a Foundation Degree in Management of Animal Collections with Conservation at Askham Bryan College. She is now working towards gaining vital experience and training within the practice to hopefully proceed onto Veterinary Nurse training in the near future.

Emily likes to travel and has worked and travelled around Australia (where she hopes to move to eventually), even taking part in conservation efforts in the Amazon rainforest. In her spare time she likes to go to the gym and spend time with her Beagle, Patch, and hamster, Willow.

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.