About
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Meet the Team
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Kaitlin Turnbull, President
Hello I’m Kaitlin, I’m the president of Vets in the Community. I’ve been on the committee for more than a year now and loved every minute of it! My role mostly includes liaising with Jenny, deciding on the current aims/goals of VIC and helping out the rest of the committee. Ultimately I want to make sure the committee are happy and work well as a team for the good of the charity. Outside of VIC I play hockey, work part time on local farms when I’m home in Yorkshire and have been known to go for the occasional run now and again when forced! Last year I even ran the Robin Hood half marathon – no idea how but it was worth it in the end! I also love travelling and trying new things. I’m currently learning to ski and my next destination is New Zealand this summer!
Hello I’m Kaitlin, I’m the president of Vets in the Community. I’ve been on the committee for more than a year now and loved every minute of it! My role mostly includes liaising with Jenny, deciding on the current aims/goals of VIC and helping out the rest of the committee. Ultimately I want to make sure the committee are happy and work well as a team for the good of the charity. Outside of VIC I play hockey, work part time on local farms when I’m home in Yorkshire and have been known to go for the occasional run now and again when forced! Last year I even ran the Robin Hood half marathon – no idea how but it was worth it in the end! I also love travelling and trying new things. I’m currently learning to ski and my next destination is New Zealand this summer!
Izzy Hanny, Vice President
I'm Izzy and Vice President this year. I was on the committee last year as social media officer and enjoyed it so much I decided to stay! My favourite part of being on the Vets in the Community committee is attending clinics to meet clients and their lovely pets! My main role this year is fundraising to ensure our clinic can stay open and keep helping the homeless population of Nottingham! I have 3 of my own pets including my hamster and 2 guinea pigs!
I'm Izzy and Vice President this year. I was on the committee last year as social media officer and enjoyed it so much I decided to stay! My favourite part of being on the Vets in the Community committee is attending clinics to meet clients and their lovely pets! My main role this year is fundraising to ensure our clinic can stay open and keep helping the homeless population of Nottingham! I have 3 of my own pets including my hamster and 2 guinea pigs!
Katie White, Secretary
Hi I'm Katie and I am a fourth year vet student! I am the Vets in the Community General Secretary. I am in charge of the rotas and taking the minutes and other general admin duties. I'm really excited to take on this new role! In my time away from vet school I spend alot of time playing lacrosse and drinking a lot of coffee!
Hi I'm Katie and I am a fourth year vet student! I am the Vets in the Community General Secretary. I am in charge of the rotas and taking the minutes and other general admin duties. I'm really excited to take on this new role! In my time away from vet school I spend alot of time playing lacrosse and drinking a lot of coffee!
Sarah Febry, Treasurer
Hi I’m Sarah and I’m the Treasurer for Vets in the Community. This means I manage our money as well as helping out with clinics, fundraising and whatever else is needed! In my spare time I like to play with my pet rabbits and watch dodgy netflix documentaries.
Hi I’m Sarah and I’m the Treasurer for Vets in the Community. This means I manage our money as well as helping out with clinics, fundraising and whatever else is needed! In my spare time I like to play with my pet rabbits and watch dodgy netflix documentaries.
Alex, Senior Outreach Officer
Hi, my name is Alex Willes and I’m the new Senior Outreach Manager for Vets in the Community this year. I’m about to start my 4th year as a Vet Student and I’ve been lucky enough to have grown up surrounded by animals on our farm at home! I’m really excited to be able to get involved with this fantastic organisation so that we can help more vulnerable animals and people in Nottingham. My role as Senior Outreach involves communicating with different charities and organisations based in Nottingham to ensure that the work done by Vets in the Community is promoted and advertised throughout the local community and especially to the people and animals that need our help!
Hi, my name is Alex Willes and I’m the new Senior Outreach Manager for Vets in the Community this year. I’m about to start my 4th year as a Vet Student and I’ve been lucky enough to have grown up surrounded by animals on our farm at home! I’m really excited to be able to get involved with this fantastic organisation so that we can help more vulnerable animals and people in Nottingham. My role as Senior Outreach involves communicating with different charities and organisations based in Nottingham to ensure that the work done by Vets in the Community is promoted and advertised throughout the local community and especially to the people and animals that need our help!
Masie Hopkins, Junior Outreach Officer
My name is Maisie and I’m the Junior Outreach Officer for Vets in the Community this year. I’m really excited to get involved in this amazing organisation and hope I will have a positive impact on it while I’m in the role. I’ve previously worked with similar organisations and hope I will be able to bring my experience to the committee and help make the most of my time with ViC. In my spare time, I volunteer at a local kennels, and when I’m not doing that, I’m looking after my own four crazy dogs! When I’m not with the dogs, I’ll usually be doing yoga or some other form of exercise. I love baking and am always making a cake or some form of sweet treat, hence lots of exercise!
My name is Maisie and I’m the Junior Outreach Officer for Vets in the Community this year. I’m really excited to get involved in this amazing organisation and hope I will have a positive impact on it while I’m in the role. I’ve previously worked with similar organisations and hope I will be able to bring my experience to the committee and help make the most of my time with ViC. In my spare time, I volunteer at a local kennels, and when I’m not doing that, I’m looking after my own four crazy dogs! When I’m not with the dogs, I’ll usually be doing yoga or some other form of exercise. I love baking and am always making a cake or some form of sweet treat, hence lots of exercise!
Polina Boynova, Social Media Officer
Hi, my name is Poli and I am a second year vet student going into third year. I am the social media officer for Vets in the Community and I am so excited to be part of such an incredible charity. It is so rewarding to be involved in this charity and to witness the bond between our clients and patients is incomparable. Outside of vet school, I ballroom dance and am currently spending time getting ready for the Robin Hood half marathon!
Hi, my name is Poli and I am a second year vet student going into third year. I am the social media officer for Vets in the Community and I am so excited to be part of such an incredible charity. It is so rewarding to be involved in this charity and to witness the bond between our clients and patients is incomparable. Outside of vet school, I ballroom dance and am currently spending time getting ready for the Robin Hood half marathon!
James Statton, Stock Manager
My name is James Statton, I’m a 2nd year vet student and I’m the current stock manager on Vets in the Community. My role is to ensure the clinics are fully stocked with all the essential drugs and vaccines we need to be able to treat all the pets that come through our doors. After each clinic the team will relay to me what has be used and what we are running low on, I will then top up what we are running low on and what we need more of for the future. Outside of Vets in the Community I like to take part in different activities including running and swimming, as well as enjoying trips to the cinema and restaurants for food and cocktails.
My name is James Statton, I’m a 2nd year vet student and I’m the current stock manager on Vets in the Community. My role is to ensure the clinics are fully stocked with all the essential drugs and vaccines we need to be able to treat all the pets that come through our doors. After each clinic the team will relay to me what has be used and what we are running low on, I will then top up what we are running low on and what we need more of for the future. Outside of Vets in the Community I like to take part in different activities including running and swimming, as well as enjoying trips to the cinema and restaurants for food and cocktails.
Our Vets:
Jenny Stavisky, Founder
I started up the Vets in the Community clinic back in 2012, and it’s changed a lot since then, as each student committee has faced new challenges and made it better and better. Being at the ViC is one of my favourite things, and our clients are great. I teach primary care and shelter medicine at the vet school, and also have a research interest in shelters, infectious diseases and the relationships between people and their pets. Outside of work I enjoy walking my dogs, running and reading old detective novels.
I started up the Vets in the Community clinic back in 2012, and it’s changed a lot since then, as each student committee has faced new challenges and made it better and better. Being at the ViC is one of my favourite things, and our clients are great. I teach primary care and shelter medicine at the vet school, and also have a research interest in shelters, infectious diseases and the relationships between people and their pets. Outside of work I enjoy walking my dogs, running and reading old detective novels.
Sarah Cripps
After 16 years in private practice I moved to teach clinical and professional skills across the course at Nottingham Vet school and along with the on-site teaching and ongoing clinic work, I’ve got involved with running the Vets in Community Clinics. I thoroughly enjoy seeing the students run consults, chat to the clients and get to grips with preventative healthcare, in a friendly and stress-free environment. I love the fact that lots of times I’ve been the one to guide some students through their first ever consultation! The clients are interesting and it’s great to feel I’m helping them keep their pets healthy and the fact they come back clinic after clinic means we must be important to them too!
After 16 years in private practice I moved to teach clinical and professional skills across the course at Nottingham Vet school and along with the on-site teaching and ongoing clinic work, I’ve got involved with running the Vets in Community Clinics. I thoroughly enjoy seeing the students run consults, chat to the clients and get to grips with preventative healthcare, in a friendly and stress-free environment. I love the fact that lots of times I’ve been the one to guide some students through their first ever consultation! The clients are interesting and it’s great to feel I’m helping them keep their pets healthy and the fact they come back clinic after clinic means we must be important to them too!
Bree Merritt
I’m Bree. I’m a vet and teach final year vet students: mainly in a small animal practice and rescue centres, and sometimes at Vets in the Community. I love the relaxed atmosphere at Vets in the Community, it’s much more like a home visit than a hospital and such a great way to meet owners and their pets. And help them stay healthy of course. Outside of animals I relax by creating things: usually dressmaking, knitting, or gardening.
I’m Bree. I’m a vet and teach final year vet students: mainly in a small animal practice and rescue centres, and sometimes at Vets in the Community. I love the relaxed atmosphere at Vets in the Community, it’s much more like a home visit than a hospital and such a great way to meet owners and their pets. And help them stay healthy of course. Outside of animals I relax by creating things: usually dressmaking, knitting, or gardening.
Louise Corah
I'm Louise and I am a vet doing a PhD at Nottingham Vet School about consultations with the vet. I worked in clinical practice for 4 years including a year at a very busy charity hospital, so I was very keen to continue with clinical work in the charity setting. I love supporting the students and having the time to get to know the clients and their pets. Outside of work I am a very enthusiastic (novice) gardener and enjoy riding my bike (especially if there's tea and cake involved!)
I'm Louise and I am a vet doing a PhD at Nottingham Vet School about consultations with the vet. I worked in clinical practice for 4 years including a year at a very busy charity hospital, so I was very keen to continue with clinical work in the charity setting. I love supporting the students and having the time to get to know the clients and their pets. Outside of work I am a very enthusiastic (novice) gardener and enjoy riding my bike (especially if there's tea and cake involved!)