OUR FRIENDLY TEAM

Charlotte Aston

Vet

Charlotte has always wanted to be a vet and look after animals, and that’s lucky as that’s what she does!

She has her own pets at home including two naughty dogs, four cats and a parrot. She also has a little flock of sheep and some chickens to keep her busy.

When she’s not vetting you’ll usually find her in the garden, although she does enjoy a bit of yoga and the occasional swim!

Helen Franklin

Head Nurse

Helen has been nursing since the 1990’s and she is our Head Nurse. Originally from Northern Ireland, she moved and settled in Melton in 2001. She loves all aspects of veterinary nursing, but has a special interest in nutrition and behaviour. Helen is also known for her love of wildlife and enjoys rehabilitating the sick and injured back into their natural environment. In her spare time she enjoys running and spending time with her two dogs.

Louise Elford

RVN

Louise enjoys all areas in nursing but has a keen interest in Surgical nursing and exotics. In her spare time she can be found at the sidelines watching her boys play football and taking longs walks with her dog.

Emmadee

Receptionist

Emmadee is our receptionist. We are proud to have a martial arts expert working for us – Read all about Emmadee our kickboxing star!

Giles Constant

Vet

Giles’ interest in natural history and wildlife lead him to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. He has worked in various parts of the country but has settled quite nicely in Melton!

He enjoys his job, particularly surgical cases.

In his spare time you might find him walking the dogs, doing a spot of gardening, but he also enjoys climbing, tennis and he’s a bit of a birder.

Kate Bailey

RVN

Kate is a busy working mum to 3 boys so she comes to work for a break!

She loves her job, particularly caring for critically ill patients as it is very rewarding; they call her “the feeder”!

In her spare time she looks after her two dogs, two cats and chickens. She also enjoys a bootcamp exercise class and walking her dogs.

Vicky Bennoson

Receptionist

Charlotte Sanderson

Reception/Admin

PA to your pet. You will find Charlotte keeping busy in the office, working
away to keep everything in order behind the scenes. When she is not keeping
us all organised she loves walks with her two girls Lexie and Brook.

Emily Roper

Vet

Emily grew up in Norfolk and moved to the Midlands for University. Graduating from Nottingham in December 2024, she moved to Melton with her partner and Border Collie Ronnie.
Emily loves all aspects of veterinary and especially the surgical cases.
She plays hockey in her free time and when she’s not throwing a ball for Ronnie, she likes dyeing her hair bright colours.

Amanda Disney

RVN

Amanda joined our team in December 2021, after a busy few years working as a night nurse. Amanda enjoys all aspects of nursing, but especially kitty cat cuddles.

I’m her spare time she loves to bake and makes beautiful jewellery. Amanda shared her home with her 3 lovely cats and her two children that visit at weekends when home from college.

Steph

Reception

With over 20 years experience in customer care & finance (shes’s even won awards!!) Steph is on hand to give you & your pet a warm welcome whilst dealing with all your admin needs.
Growing up on a farm she has a love for all animals & when not at work she is busy running round after her two children and taking her very reluctant bulldog for a walk!!

Tina Reynolds

Receptionist

Tina is married with two grown up daughters and is Melton born and bred! She has worked as a veterinary receptionist for over 20 years as it combines her interest in people with her love of animals.

She has two rather lazy rescue lurchers, Wizzy and Zinge, two rescue cats, Wotsit and Mishka and a horse Sutts, who is 23!

When not dealing with the family or menagerie she enjoys going to the theatre – musical theatre is her favourite, followed by a nice meal – lovely!