Staff

Anne Nelson BVMS Cert SAO MRCVS

Anne graduated at Glasgow University Veterinary school in 1982. She spent a year as a house surgeon at Glasgow, followed by a year at the Royal Veterinary College. She then spent two years in private practice followed by two years at the PDSA in South Croydon. In 1988 she joined what was then Michael and Mark Nelson. In 1997 Anne gained her certificate in Small animal Orthopaedics and this continues to be her area of interest. Anne currently owns seven horses and regularly competes in show jumping. Anne also owns Jasper a Jack Russell, Sky – a naughty whippet, and three cats!

Anne is happy to take referrals from surrounding practices for orthopaedic surgery.

Jose Almansa Ruiz MRCVS – Veterinary surgeon

Jose joined the practice in March 2011. He has a keen interest in Dentistry and has travelled around the world working with other dental experts in a range of different animals. He is now putting his experience into practice here at Anne Nelson Vets. In his spare time Jose enjoys going to the gym and socialising.

Ashley Wells Bvetmed MRCVS –Veterinary surgeon

Ash joined the practice in August 2008, having studied at the RVC where he graduated in 2007. After his graduation Ash worked at a companion animal practice in Hertfordshire for a year, before moving down to join Nelson vets and be closer to family and friends. His interests are Cardiology and diagnostic imaging, as well as soft tissue surgery. Ash owns a cat called "Pepper" which he re-homed recently from our surgery. Pepper loves eating shoes, cat grass and generally making a nuisance of himself!

Vicky Murphy RVN A1 PHC– Veterinary nurse and Practice Manager

Vicky first came to the practice as a locum Nurse in Sept 2007 and took up a permanent position as practice manager in March 2008. Vicky started nursing in 2001 and has worked in several companion animal practices in that time. She enjoys all aspects of veterinary nursing, in particular nurse clinics and interacting with clients. She is also a PHC Pet health counsellor and can advise on dietary and preventative health care. Vicky is the Lead Assessor at the practice and so is involved with the training of the student nurses and other assessors.  She enjoys running the practice and is constantly striving to provide excellent service to our clients. Out of work Vicky enjoys going to the gym, socialising and making cakes! Vicky has  2 cheeky cats Tiger and trouble.

Elle Stevens RVN c-SQP– Head Veterinary nurse

Elle is responsible for leading the team of nurses here at Nelsons. She qualified as a veterinary nurse at the University of Pretoria, South Africa in 1998. After which she worked in Cape Town for 2 years.  Over the next couple of years, Elle travelled around America and Europe before joining us at Nelsons in 2003. Elle is the owner of a gorgeous Tortoiseshell cat  "Uzuri" (which means Beauty in swahili!), and also would love to be the proud owner of a Jack Russell soon! In her spare time, she loves the outdoors and anything madly adventurous that goes with it!

Elle has a keen interest in small animal Physiotherapy and is currently studying a Diploma in this. She will in the near future be setting up her own clinic times for patient rehabilitation.

Dawn Bas RVN A1 PHC  c-SQP– Senior Veterinary nurse

Dawn qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 1996. She has gained a lot of experience in various practices including large animal and equine. Dawn worked in a large practice in Bristol where she obtained her PHC –pet health counsellor status and set up and ran various nursing clinics, with particular interest in behaviour and senior pets clinics. She originally came to Nelsons as a locum but became a permanent member of staff in Nov 2003. Dawn enjoys all aspects of nursing and also has the A1 assessor qualification, which means she assists with training the student nurses.

Karen Davison Bsc RVN A1 c-SQP – Veterinary nurse

Karen graduated from the RVC and Middlesex universities in August 2007 and has been a member of the Nelsons team since then. Her main interests are surgical nursing, including post operative care of patients. Karen also has the A1 assessor qualification and so is involved with training the student nurses. At home Karen has 2 cats,Oscar and Shandy. In her spare time Karen enjoys going to the gym, shopping (for shoes especially!) and socialising with friends.

Karen runs  'Youth club' here at the surgery for puppies and kittens, which is extremely popular. For more information see our services page.

Jo Brenson RVN - Veterinary nurse

Jo used to work at the Nelsons surgery in Thornton Heath and has recenetly rejoined us again at Anne Nelson Vets in April 2011. She qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 2004 and enjoys all aspects of nursing, but in particular puppy parties and youth clinics.  Jo has 3 cats and would love a dog at some point in the future. Jo has particular interest in the environment and recycling which she actively encourages here in the workplace. She also enjoys walking and borrowing dogs to walk untill she gets her own!

Keira Downie – Student Veterinary Nurse

Shelley Ottewill c-SQP -Student Veterinary Nurse

Shelley is currently studying Veterinary Nursing at Harper Adams University in Gloucestershire and has regularly undertaken her student placements with us. She is now undertaking a year long placement with us as part of her course and is a valued member of the nursing team. Shelley has a great passion for animal welfare and has seen many unwanted or mistreated animals find new homes.

Harriet Goodall– Receptionist

Harriet joined us in July 2011 as a receptionist. She owns a variety of animals herself, including two ferrets 'Boris' and 'Oscar', an African Pygmy hedgehog 'Maisie', a Bearded dragon 'Archie' and a guinea pig called 'Marge'! When shes not busy looking after all of them, in her spare time Harriet goes to watch Crystal Palace Football Club where she is a season ticket holder.

Bernie Gill – Receptionist

Bernie has worked at Nelsons since 2005. She enjoys communicating with clients and offering support when needed and says that no two days are the same! At home Bernie has two Cocker Spaniels, Millie and Grace and two cats Buffy and Miffy.  She also looks after her son’s snake Tango whilst he is away at university.