About
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Meet the Team
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Sarah Febry, President
Hello I’m Sarah and the current president of Vets in the Community. This will be my third year on the committee and I’m absolutely in love with it! As President I guide the committee towards long term goals and check in to make sure everyones getting on well with their roles. I’m also the contact between the student committee and the clinical leads. In my spare time I attempt to train my five rabbits and travel (when I can afford it!).
Hello I’m Sarah and the current president of Vets in the Community. This will be my third year on the committee and I’m absolutely in love with it! As President I guide the committee towards long term goals and check in to make sure everyones getting on well with their roles. I’m also the contact between the student committee and the clinical leads. In my spare time I attempt to train my five rabbits and travel (when I can afford it!).
Poli Boynova, Vice President
Hi, my name is Poli and I am a fourth year veterinary student and this years vice president for Vets in the Community. For the second year in a row I am lucky enough to be involved in this amazing organisation and can honestly say it is one of the best experiences I have ever had. It is so rewarding to be involved in ViC and to witness the bond between our clients and patients is incomparable. I hope this year we are able to extend our help further than ever before! In my spare time, I teach ballroom and latin dancing and where I can I enjoy having some me time at the gym.
Hi, my name is Poli and I am a fourth year veterinary student and this years vice president for Vets in the Community. For the second year in a row I am lucky enough to be involved in this amazing organisation and can honestly say it is one of the best experiences I have ever had. It is so rewarding to be involved in ViC and to witness the bond between our clients and patients is incomparable. I hope this year we are able to extend our help further than ever before! In my spare time, I teach ballroom and latin dancing and where I can I enjoy having some me time at the gym.
Katy Leckie, Secretary
Hi I’m Katy and I’m the new General Secretary for Vets in the Community this year. I’m thrilled to have the chance to be involved with such an amazing organisation and I hope I can help make a difference to vulnerable people and animals in our community. My role involves various admin duties such as organising clinic rotas, taking meeting minutes and keeping our all documents in order. Outside of vet school I spend time looking after my menagerie which includes a snake, chinchilla, tortoises, a dog and our small flock of pedigree Southdown sheep!!
Hi I’m Katy and I’m the new General Secretary for Vets in the Community this year. I’m thrilled to have the chance to be involved with such an amazing organisation and I hope I can help make a difference to vulnerable people and animals in our community. My role involves various admin duties such as organising clinic rotas, taking meeting minutes and keeping our all documents in order. Outside of vet school I spend time looking after my menagerie which includes a snake, chinchilla, tortoises, a dog and our small flock of pedigree Southdown sheep!!
Claudia Treasure-Chapman, Treasurer
Hi, I’m Claudia and I’m a fourth year vet student! As Vets in the Community Treasurer, I’m in charge of managing finances, as well as helping out with clinics, fundraising and events. I love meeting clients and their pets at clinics and I’m so excited to be involved in the running of this wonderful service. In my spare time I like hanging out with my own dog, Polar (who I bribed heavily for this photo), going to gigs and the gym.
Hi, I’m Claudia and I’m a fourth year vet student! As Vets in the Community Treasurer, I’m in charge of managing finances, as well as helping out with clinics, fundraising and events. I love meeting clients and their pets at clinics and I’m so excited to be involved in the running of this wonderful service. In my spare time I like hanging out with my own dog, Polar (who I bribed heavily for this photo), going to gigs and the gym.
Maisie Hopkins, Senior Outreach Officer
My name is Maisie and I’m the Senior 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 Senior 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!
Meg Whitwam, Junior Outreach Officer
Hi everyone, my name is Meg Whitwam and I am your Junior Outreach Officer for VIC this year. I cannot wait to get properly involved with this amazing cause around Nottingham. As outreach, I want to get as physically involved as possible and expand as much as we can this year. I will be sending the clinic emails to make sure we get many clients and help as many people as possible. Not only email, but also I think word of mouth is a powerful thing and getting out into Nottingham will benefit VIC greatly – alongside the great social media following we have.
I can’t wait to be at the clinics with tea, coffee and cake in hand to give out and to have a wonderful chat with all of our clients. I love getting to know everyone just as much as I love helping the little furries in need.
We have many events in construction like the Annual Christmas Party and fresh new fundraising ideas so look out for exciting things coming your way from Outreach…
Hi everyone, my name is Meg Whitwam and I am your Junior Outreach Officer for VIC this year. I cannot wait to get properly involved with this amazing cause around Nottingham. As outreach, I want to get as physically involved as possible and expand as much as we can this year. I will be sending the clinic emails to make sure we get many clients and help as many people as possible. Not only email, but also I think word of mouth is a powerful thing and getting out into Nottingham will benefit VIC greatly – alongside the great social media following we have.
I can’t wait to be at the clinics with tea, coffee and cake in hand to give out and to have a wonderful chat with all of our clients. I love getting to know everyone just as much as I love helping the little furries in need.
We have many events in construction like the Annual Christmas Party and fresh new fundraising ideas so look out for exciting things coming your way from Outreach…
Tyler Willard, Social Media Officer
Hi I’m Tyler! I’m a 3rd year student at Nottingham Uni and Social Media Officer for Vets in the Community this year! Homelessness is an issue close to my heart, and I want to give back to people that have so much to offer but aren’t in the best position to do that now. Everyone we meet on our clinics has a story and every animal they bring to us is joy, love and a lifeline and I want to make sure that they are looked after and cared for as best we can! I also want to make sure everyone is aware of what we do, how you can help and how you can get involved! Feel free to contact us via our email, social media outlets or our bi weekly clinics, I’m more than happy to answer any questions you guys have!
Hi I’m Tyler! I’m a 3rd year student at Nottingham Uni and Social Media Officer for Vets in the Community this year! Homelessness is an issue close to my heart, and I want to give back to people that have so much to offer but aren’t in the best position to do that now. Everyone we meet on our clinics has a story and every animal they bring to us is joy, love and a lifeline and I want to make sure that they are looked after and cared for as best we can! I also want to make sure everyone is aware of what we do, how you can help and how you can get involved! Feel free to contact us via our email, social media outlets or our bi weekly clinics, I’m more than happy to answer any questions you guys have!
Jamie Scott, Stock Manager
Hi I’m Jamie- I’m the stock manager for Vets in the Community and my main role is to ensure that the clinic is well stocked with all of the equipment and drugs we need to help the people of Nottingham! I am just coming to the end of my second year at vet school and I have an interest in small animal practise, especially making it as accessible as possible to all clients.
Before vet school I worked Saturdays in a small animal practice, in an admin role, helping the pet and client to get what they need. Meeting new people and working with them to help their pet is one of my favourite things about the clinics! In my spare time I like to get outside and enjoy anything in the countryside like running, as well as playing lacrosse at university.
Hi I’m Jamie- I’m the stock manager for Vets in the Community and my main role is to ensure that the clinic is well stocked with all of the equipment and drugs we need to help the people of Nottingham! I am just coming to the end of my second year at vet school and I have an interest in small animal practise, especially making it as accessible as possible to all clients.
Before vet school I worked Saturdays in a small animal practice, in an admin role, helping the pet and client to get what they need. Meeting new people and working with them to help their pet is one of my favourite things about the clinics! In my spare time I like to get outside and enjoy anything in the countryside like running, as well as playing lacrosse at university.
Laura Beesley, Sponsorship Officer
Hi, I’m Laura and I’m a 1st year vet student! I’m the sponsorship officer for ViC and I’m super excited to be joining such an awesome and interactive team! My role involves addressing clinic or sponsorship administration and events and helping to make sure ViC is very much active within the local community. Previously I’ve worked in a vet practice as a receptionist and thoroughly enjoyed getting to know clients and their pets alike. I hope to help continue the successful service and fundraising that ViC has carried out over the years and to positively contribute to the expansion of the charity and accessibility of services to the people and pets of Nottingham. Outside of vet school I enjoy horse riding, baking, yoga and dog walking.
Hi, I’m Laura and I’m a 1st year vet student! I’m the sponsorship officer for ViC and I’m super excited to be joining such an awesome and interactive team! My role involves addressing clinic or sponsorship administration and events and helping to make sure ViC is very much active within the local community. Previously I’ve worked in a vet practice as a receptionist and thoroughly enjoyed getting to know clients and their pets alike. I hope to help continue the successful service and fundraising that ViC has carried out over the years and to positively contribute to the expansion of the charity and accessibility of services to the people and pets of Nottingham. Outside of vet school I enjoy horse riding, baking, yoga and dog walking.
Maddie Eggleton, External Relations Officer
Hi I'm Maddie, a second year vet student, and I am your External Relations Officer for ViC this year. I am really grateful to be involved with such an amazing project. My role is to improve publicity within the homeless community and help organise outreach walks in Nottingham where we approach people on the street and tell them about our clinics. I'm also here to establish a personal relationship with our partner services and help with fundraising. In my spare time, I play netball and lacrosse, and love spending time with friends. I worked with lots of animal charities all throughout school. This is me and Hanley a rescue Scottish Deerhound!
Hi I'm Maddie, a second year vet student, and I am your External Relations Officer for ViC this year. I am really grateful to be involved with such an amazing project. My role is to improve publicity within the homeless community and help organise outreach walks in Nottingham where we approach people on the street and tell them about our clinics. I'm also here to establish a personal relationship with our partner services and help with fundraising. In my spare time, I play netball and lacrosse, and love spending time with friends. I worked with lots of animal charities all throughout school. This is me and Hanley a rescue Scottish Deerhound!
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!)
Chris Stavisky
Chris is our absolute super star! He not only bakes for Vets in the Community every week but he also works for The Big Issue and so represents a large proportion of our clients. Chris is always there to give us advice and to expand and improve our charity!
Chris is our absolute super star! He not only bakes for Vets in the Community every week but he also works for The Big Issue and so represents a large proportion of our clients. Chris is always there to give us advice and to expand and improve our charity!
