Meet the Team

 

  • Dinu

    Dinu Achim

    Veterinary Surgeon

    DVM MRCVS OCQ(V) CA, ES, EX, PX OV66

    Hello, I’m Constantin or ‘Dinu’, and I graduated in 1996 from the Veterinary Medicine Faculty in Bucharest.  I have worked in Romania for many years, including owning my own practice; before deciding to move to the UK in 2019.  I have completed my OVQ(V)-CA certification & my OV66, Which enables me to perform Animal Health Certificates & Exports for traveling pets.  I regularly work at our Great Houghton branch and Brindley Way Hospital.

    I am happy to offer consultations in Romanian where required, helping to serve our diverse local community.

  • Jenny

    Jenny Braithwaite

    Veterinary Nurse & Practice Co-ordinator

    RVN

    Hello my name is Jenny, I am a Registered Veterinary Nurse & the Practice Co-Ordinator at The Veterinary Surgery.

    I started my Vet nurse journey in 2000 and over time I qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse. I joined The Veterinary Surgery as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in July 2015. After showing an interest in the management side of things I then got the position as practice coordinator in Jan 2018. I now do a mixed role which I enjoy, overseeing the smooth running of this branch, as well as providing nurse support.

    In my spare time I like to socialise with family and friends.

  • Nicola

    Nicki Dorman

    Veterinary Nurse

    RVN

    I qualified as a RVN in 2001 and after working at my previous employment for 18yrs,  I joined the Great Houghton team, initially as maternity cover. I now enjoy doing administrative tasks that are required by the practice which in turn also helps our practice co ordinator with the work load. I still do my nurse consults and help out the back on operating days. Outside of work, I have a hard work westie  (!) and 2 rescued Shetland ponies that give me the run around. I also enjoy baking and craft work which keeps me busy.