Meet the Staff

SENIOR VET
Sarah Probert BVSc MRCVS

Sarah qualified from Bristol University in 2000 and has lived in Shropshire ever since. In December 2003 she set up on her own, starting Bridgnorth Veterinary Centre. She takes great interest in preventative care to ensure the well being of your pets and also a particular interest in anaesthesia and pain management. Sarah is a local girl returning to her home patch. She has 2 border collies herself, Moss & Lad, who often pop up to say hello at reception. Consequently she has a keen interest in canine behaviour!! When not at the practice she can often be seen out on her horse Harvey - but blink and you miss them!

ASSISTANT VET
Vicky Scarlett BVMS MRCVS

Vicky qualified in 1998 from her hometown University in Glasgow. Since qualifying she has worked in various small animal practices both in Scotland and Shropshire. She now lives in Bridgnorth and is often seen out walking her dog Uisage (or Colin as we usually call him here!!). She has a keen interest in behaviour and has a qualification in canine psychology.

HEAD NURSE
Lynne Jones RVN

Lynne qualified in 1999 from Rodbaston College. As head nurse Lynne keeps our nursing staff in order(!) and gives advice and help on all the clinics the nurses offer. Lynne is the senior member of staff involved in hydrotherapy working with Sarah.She is a local girl and when not at Quatt Cricket Club or the practice, enjoys walking with her dogs and life in Bridgnorth. Her latest fad is salsa dancing and we often get to see the latest moves!!!

NURSE
Jodie Baynam RVN

Jodie qualified in 2004 and joined the practice in July 2005.Aswell as running nurse clinics Jodie takes care of producing the monthly newsletter and the practice monthly offers.When not working enjoys spending money, holidays and going to the gym!!!

NURSE
Vicki Bell RVN

Vicki qualified in 2008 after completing her 2 years nurse training with us and shows a keen interest in intensive care nursing. Vicki also helps Jodie with the monthly newsletter and display boards at the practice.

STUDENT VETERINARY NURSE
Gemma Vardill SVN

Gem joined us in October 2007 and attends Rodbaston college once a week. She lives in Shrewsbury with her family's 2 cocker spaniels. She enjoys dancing of any variety! and breeds budgies as a hobby. Gemma previously worked at a rescue kennels so has plenty of experience with rescue dogs.

SENIOR RECEPTIONIST
Kim Hodgson

Kim has lived in Bridgnorth all her life and is the first welcome you will get at BVC. She has worked in veterinary practice for over 7 years and (along with Moss and Lad!) is there to deal with our clients requests and queries, as well as providing help and advice. Kim has 2 cats.

RECEPTIONIST
Claire Upton

Claire previously worked with children but has now turned her interests to animals. Since joining BVC she has already followed the trend in giving a home to our waifs and strays, as Smudge a three legged cat will tell you! She is our point of contact for insurance matters as she deals with mountains of insurance claims!

PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Di Stevens MCSP SRP

Di is the daughter of a vet, and sensibly went into physio instead!! Di is here once a month at the moment, as she also sees private clients – including horses and of course people. Di qualified in 1988 and performs massage, trigger release, energetics, ultrasound and gives specific home exercises.