Meet the Professionals who will be looking after your pet
Veterinary Surgeons

Natalie Devleeschouwer DVM PGDip CABC MRCVS
Clinical Director
Natalie joined The Shrubbery in 2011, She became Clinical Director and part owner of the practice in 2015. As well as running the practice Natalie take part in consults and surgeries every day. Natalie particular interest is internal medicine, including geriatric care indeed Natalie's previous dog Sherka had a number of issues related to her age and so Natalie has a particular interest in managing pets with chronic pain and carries out acupuncture treatments on animals in practice. She also carries out audits to maintain our high standards of care.
At home Natalie has a German Shepherd called Ziva. They both volunteer for the National Search and Rescue Dog Association, where Ziva is learning to be a scent specific trailing dog.

Angela Vallerga MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
Angela graduated from the University of Glasgow in June 2019, and joined us at the beginning of November. Angela loves to develop her surgical skills, and has a keen interest in exotic animal medicine. In her spare time, she enjoys dancing and reading. She has a pet Royal Python named 'Turk' back home in California

Ines Bras MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
Ines graduated in December 2017 at the university of trás-os-montes e alto Douro, Vila real, Portugal. She joined our team in November 2019. Ines enjoys Neurology and loves to learn about this in practice. At home she has a cockatiel named Kali, and a lovebird named Floyd.
Veterinary Nurses

Katie Duckett RVN
Deputy Head Veterinary Nurse
Katie joined the team in 2003 and qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2010. Her main interest at work is radiography.
In her spare time Katie enjoys going for walks with Charlie, her Border Collie rescue dog who she adopted through the practice.

Kate Faiers RVN
Veterinary Nurse
Kate joined the team in 2006 and has a range of responsibilities within the practice. She particularly enjoys supporting in theatre and taking care of day patients and inpatients in the kennels as these are the times when she is directly involved with the animals. However, she also helps to prepare prescriptions, monitor anaesthetics and test samples in the laboratory as well as running weekly puppy parties.
Kate enjoys the variety of her work and finds it rewarding and fulfilling to see animals recover as a result of the team’s work.
Kate is a keen horse rider and spends much of her spare time with her loaned horse Merlin. She also has two cats – Digsy and Lyla – who she adopted after they were brought into the practice as strays.

Nicola Medhurst RVN
Veterinary Nurse
Nicola completed work experience at the practice in 2005, and joined the team as a student nurse in 2006. She qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2011 after completing her studies alongside working with the patients.
In her spare time, Nicola’s hobbies include dog walking and keeping fit.

Caitlin Harris RVN
Veterinary Nurse
Caitlin Graduated as a Veterinary Nurse from the College of Animal Welfare in August 2016, after carrying out her nursing training at The Shrubbery Veterinary Centre. Caitlin likes nurse clinics particularly weight clinic. she also enjoys radiography. In the picture you can see her two lovely boy cats Rocky and Mr Tibbs. she also has a girl cat called Misty and a little Pony

Clare Martindale RVN
Veterinary Nurse
My name is Clare and I have been Veterinary nurse for 12 years. I enjoy all aspects of nursing but have a passion for rehabilitation. I have worked in general and referral practice and a hydrotherapy rehabilitation centre. I love helping clients and their animals and I hope to see you in one of the nurse clinics I run weekly.
Trainee Veterinary Nurses
Reception
Administration

Andy Bridges
Practice Manager
Andy joined the team in 2004, and as Practice Manager it is his responsibility to oversee the smooth running of the practice on a day-to-day basis. He deals with all accounts and financial matters as well as Health & Safety and Employment Law matters.
Andy’s favourite part of the job is working with a friendly and dedicated team of people, and he also enjoys the fact that no two days are the same – each day brings new challenges!

Deborah Hams
Customer Service Manager
Deborah has worked at The Shrubbery Vet since 2006. Her job role means she is responsible for handling insurance claims, as well as assisting clients and charities with queries, carrying out administration work, and providing IT support.
Deborah particularly enjoys working with her great team of colleagues, and dealing with a wide variety of tasks on a day-to-day basis.
At home Deborah has a Jack Russell called Alfie.