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Meet the team

We are a dedicated, caring and professional team of people, here to look after your animals and pets. Please take a look at each individual team member, within their specific category, to get to know us a little better.

Farmer examining a cow in a barn

Practice Manager and Clinical Directors

Sam, Practice Manager, RVN, Veterinary Nurse

I joined Calweton in October 2014 as a receptionist and have since progressed through several roles, qualifying as a veterinary nurse, becoming joint head nurse and now have the privilege of being Practice Manager. I enjoy supporting both our team and clients to ensure the practice runs smoothly. Outside of work, I love spending time with my family and friends, enjoying good food and drink , and being by the sea. I have rescued two animals whilst working at Calweton, Coral my dog & Maggie my cat.

Tamsin, Farm Clinical Director

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Lesley, Farm Clinical Director

Lesley has worked in farm animal practice in the South West for nearly 20 years’ , developing a focus on beef and sheep enterprises and grazing dairy herds. She has a particular interest in herd health planning, infectious disease control and parasite management.

Outside of work Lesley plays Hockey for her local club and spending time watching her 2 children compete in their various sporting activities.

Veterinary Surgeons

Emma, BVM&S MRCVS, Senior Farm Veterinary Surgeon

Emma worked at Westpoint Veterinary Group before joining us in 2020, and has a keen interest in cattle health and productivity, fertility and youngstock management.

Stephanie Patel

Farm

Kim Daniels, BVSc MRCVS DBR

Kim qualified from the University of Liverpool in 2018 and has worked exclusively in farm animal veterinary medicine since then. She has a particular interest in dairy herd health, with a focus on improving herd performance, youngstock health and nutrition. She is particularly passionate about calf monitoring and management, helping farmers optimise the health and performance of both calves and youngstock and, ultimately, the productivity of the wider herd.

Anna,  BVM BVS MRCVS, Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Gaduated from Nottingham University in 2017 and started at Calweton straight after!
Love everything but especially enjoys ultrasound scanning and have a postgraduate certificate in Diagnostic Imaging! But equally love surgery.

Emma,  BVM&S MRCVS, Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Emma is originally from Northern Ireland and joined the practice in 2020 as one of our small animal vets, shortly after graduating from the University of Edinburgh. She is currently working towards a certificate in small animal medicine. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, playing the guitar, hiking and exploring Cornwall. 

Monique, MRCVS, Farm Veterinary Surgeon

Monique joined the practice in 2023 and has a particular passion for emergency response work. She focuses mainly on out of hours work, and holds a certificate in sheep health and production.

Jordan, BVM BVS MRCVS, Farm Veterinary Surgeon

Jordan has been with us since 2023 and enjoys all aspects of farm veterinary work!

Matilde, MRCVS, Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Matilde graduated from the University of Milan in 2022, and has since combined her love for animals with her passion for travel. She has volunteered in a South African wildlife reserve, worked with small animals and exotic pets in Italy, and then in a wildlife rescue centre in Costa Rica before moving to Cornwall in 2024. Her main interests are exotic animals, and she is currently studying for a certificate in the field. She is always on the lookout for her next adventure… or a good slice of pizza.

Thivya, BVMSci MRCVS, Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

I graduated from the University of Surrey in 2025 and joined Calweton in September 2025 as a new graduate. I like getting involved in all aspects of the job but find surgery particularly interesting. Outside of work, I enjoy exploring Cornwall and going on hikes up Dartmoor and the SW Coast Path.

Laura Jimenez-Moncayo

Small Animal

Veterinary Nurses

Hayley, RVN, Deputy Head Veterinary Nurse

I have been at Calweton vets for over 20 years. I enjoy anaesthesia and nurse consults.
I have an allotment and enjoy paddle boarding.
I have a naughty rescue Kitten called Diego.

Tina, RVN, Head Veterinary Nurse

Tina has been an integral part of our team since 1986, and became our head nurse in the late 1990s. She is vital to the management of our small animal team, and has a wealth of experience in pet care and customer service.

Penny, RVN, Veterinary Nurse

Penny has been with the practice since 1999, and is known by many for her legendary ‘cat whispering’ skills.

Hannah Hewitson

Hannah, RVN, Veterinary Nurse

In addition to being a Registered Veterinary Nurse, Hannah is a member of the Canine Hydrotherapy Association and runs the hydrotherapy service at our Pengelly site.

Jenny, RVN, Veterinary Nurse

Jen has been part of the Calweton team in various guises for many years, and now works as part of our veterinary nursing team.

Emma, RVN, Veterinary Nurse

I started work at Calweton as a student nurse in 2015 and qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in March 2021 and enjoy all aspects of veterinary nursing. I particularly love getting to know our clients and their pets, supporting them through every stage of their healthcare journey.

I have a keen interest in canine behaviour and have completed my certificate in canine fear, aggression and anxiety and my diploma in companion animal behavioural counselling(canine).

Outside of work, my free time is spent mostly with friends and family or out walking with my labradoodle, Teide.

Natalie, Student Veterinary Nurse

Natalie joined the Calweton reception team in late 2020 and has now progressed to become a student veterinary nurse. In her spare time, she enjoys baking and taking care of her four cats.

Sophie, RVN

Sophie is training to become a Registered Veterinary Nurse.

Courtney, SVN

I joined the Calweton team in April 2026 as an Animal Nursing Assistant (ANA) and am now progressing towards becoming a Student Veterinary Nurse. Becoming a veterinary nurse has always been my dream, as I am passionate about caring for animals and making a positive difference to their health and wellbeing in a way that not many people can.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my two Chihuahuas and horse riding.I absolutely love working at Calweton. Being part of such a supportive and dedicated team has helped me develop my skills and knowledge while working towards my dream career.

Daisy, RVN

I joined Calweton in 2020, first completing an animal nursing assistant course before going on to qualify as an RVN, C-SQP in 2025. I particularly enjoy working in wards and doing night shifts to care for inpatients. Outside of work I enjoy seeing friends and walking my dog, Mabel.

Danielle, RVN, Branch Lead

Danielle joined Calweton in 2020 after relocating to Cornwall. Danielle qualified as a nurse in 2018 and gained an advanced nursing qualification in small mammals in 2025. She can be found expertly running the Saltash branch. Danielle has a keen interest in all small furries, from rabbits and guinea pigs to hamsters and rats.

Evie, RVN

Aston, SVN

My name is Aston, joined the Calweton team in March 2026 as an ANA, progressing on to be a student veterinary nurse. I have a particular interest in anaesthesia, IVDD cases, and patient care. I am passionate about promoting animal welfare and enjoy building relationships with both pets and their owners.

Lauren, RVN

Polly, RVN

Sarah, SVN

I’ve been part of the Calweton team for five years, beginning my journey as a receptionist before progressing to Animal Nursing Assistant and then into Veterinary Nursing. I’m currently in my final year as a Student Veterinary Nurse and hope to qualify in autumn 2026.

When I’m not acting as a personal taxi service for my two teenage daughters, I enjoy riding my horse, Dolly, walking our young Labrador, Frank, and discovering new foodie hotspots.

I love being part of the team at Calweton and thrive on the variety and pace that each day brings. For me, the most rewarding part of the job is seeing the smiles on our clients’ faces when they collect their pets and knowing how much they appreciate the care we provide. It’s what makes the role so worthwhile.

Farm Admin Team

Charlotte, Farm Admin and ATT / Vet Tech

I joined the farm team in May 2021 as a Farm Administrator. Since joining Calweton, I have become an Approved Tuberculin Tester and continued to develop my skills as a Vet Tech.
I am a ROMS-accredited Mobility Scorer and carry out a wide range of other on-farm duties, disbudding, vaccinating, faecal egg counting and much more.

Outside of work, I help on my family’s beef and sheep farm on Dartmoor and enjoy showing our Whiteface Dartmoor and Scotch Blackface sheep at agricultural shows throughout the southwest.

Emma, Farm Admin

Emma has been with us since 2016 and works from our St Columb office.

Becky, Farm Admin

I started working at Calweton in April 2023
My parents are dairy farmers, and I live on a beef and sheep farm, so farm animals are my pets!

I enjoy spending time with my family, showing cows and sheep and going on holiday!
I enjoy that no two days are the same working at Calweton!

Ros, TB Admin

Ros has been with Calweton since 2013, working from our Callington office. She organises all the TB paperwork for our ATTs and farm vets.

Lisa, Farm Admin

I have been with Calweton Vets since 2022 when I started on small animal team as a receptionist and moved to Farm in 2025 as Admin.

I have 3 rescue dogs, who I love to bits, and make me laugh out loud at their antics. I am partial to DIY if it involves Power Tools. I enjoy hearing the good news results of all animals.

Sarah, Deputy Practice Manager (Farm)

Receptionists

Caroline, Head Receptionist

I relocated to Cornwall from the South East in 2021 with my husband and two children.
I have worked within the veterinary industry for many years, having qualified as an RVN in 1999.

I now head our reception team here at Calweton. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, our two labradors, and my cat who rules the household and a small flock of chickens.

Jane, Accounts Manager

Jane joined us in 2012 and has never looked back! If you see her around the practice, she might be accompanied by her dog, Oscar.

Elaine, Receptionist

Elaine has been part of the Calweton team since 2019, and loves to see all the lovely pets and animals coming through our doors. When she’s not working, she likes going on sunny walks and spending time with her family.

Anita, Receptionist

As a lifelong animal lover, Anita jumped at the chance to join our team. She has three dogs of her own at home, and loves getting to meet all the pets in our practice.

Freya, Receptionist

Following university study, Freya joined the team in 2024 as a receptionist. Not long after, she rescued little ‘Mulch’ the kitten who was brought into our Callington practice after being found in a compost bin. Staying true to his roots, Mulch loves to accompany Freya whilst out in the garden, taking his role in quality control very seriously by sitting on young seedlings. Besides gardening, Freya spends much of her free time snorkelling the SW coast, taking a sauna with friends, and making ceramics in her studio.

Kim, Receptionist/PHP Administrator

Joined Calweton in March 2024. I have a cat called Monty. No previous experience in the veterinary sector; my background is primarily in customer service.

My focus is on the clients and ensuring that they and their pets receive a high standard of service and care. My work with the pet health plan gives me the opportunity to do this and meeting our lovely clients and their gorgeous pets is what motivates me. Outside of work I enjoy gardening and watching wildlife.

Laura, Receptionist

Nicky, Receptionist

I’m a huge animal lover with a particular soft spot for Dachshunds and ponies. I love spending time outdoors, whether it’s enjoying the countryside or being around animals whenever I can. My passion for animals has always been a big part of who i am, and i love the joy and companionship they bring to everyday life. When I’m not at work, you’ll usually find me spending time with family and friends, making the most of life’s simple pleasures, and of course admiring every dachshund I meet!

Charlotte Dawes

Charlotte, Receptionist/Insurance Administrator

I joined Calweton in January 2025, starting as a receptionist before stepping into my current role as Insurance Administrator, alongside my receptionist duties. One of my favourite parts of working at Calweton is getting to meet such a variety of pets and their owners every day. No two days are ever the same, and that’s exactly what I love about it.

When I’m not at work, you’ll usually find me hopping on a train to London, at a concert, or baking something sweet.  I have two fox red Labradors who specialise in causing mischief in the best possible ways, you’ll often catch me talking about the silly things they get up to.

Sarah, Receptionist

I’m Sarah-Jane Barber, Ive worked for Calweton Vets since April 2026, I’m the very lucky owner of two amazing handsome dogs called Duke & Freddie, one is a Golden Retriever and the other is a Kooikerhondje, Freddie can be alittle antisocial at times and Duke loves everyone and everything. Im very interested in the whole process at the veterinary practice, from receiving the first phone call to building bonds with clients and their lovely pets. My favourite part of my job is seeing all the wonderful animals and getting to know their characters and helping them in their hour of need. My hobbies outside of work at dog photography and walks of Dartmoor.

Holly, Receptionist

Hi, I’m Holly! I am a new member of the Calweton team, coming from a similar background working around animals. I have enjoyed the company of animals and advocating for their welfare and care from a young age and aspire to go far within the welfare side of pet care.

In my spare time I enjoy doing extra educational courses such as canine nutrition, to widen my knowledge to help support clients and keep updated on the new products being developed within the feeding industry. I also have a few pets at home: Milo my cat (who really is my best friend) and my 2 tortoises, George and Rex who are 30 and 16 years old. There is nothing more I love than keeping them pampered and giving them some extra company on my days off. I occasionally go horse riding, but I stick to casual hacking rather than competitive sports! I love all kinds of horses, big, small, Cobs, Arabs, Hackneys, and have a particular passion for hoof health! If you see me on the front desk, feel free to say Hi! I’ll be sure to make conversation (especially about my cat)!

TB Testers and Vet Techs

Marian, MRCVS, TB Tester

We welcomed Marian to the team in 2018, and he has since become an integral part of our Callington branch team, working as a TB tester.

Rochelle, ATT and Vet Tech (RoMS accredited)

Based at our St Columb office, Rochelle joined us in 2022 and assists with our artificial insemination training courses for farmers. As a registered mobility scorer ((RoMS-accredited), she carries out mobility scoring for several of our dairy clients.

Zoe, ATT and Mobility Scorer (RoMS accredited)

Zoe joined our practice in 2022, and works from the Callington office as a RoMS-accredited mobility scorer for dairy clients.

Jess, Farm Admin and ATT / Vet Tech

Jess joined our Callington branch team in 2023, and carries out a range of farm admin and Vet Tech work, as well as ATT TB testing.

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