Our caring, friendly and professional team at Uplands Way Vets, consists of Client Care professionals, Veterinary Care Assistants, Registered Veterinary Nurses, Veterinary Surgeons and Administrative professionals. Each member of our team cares deeply about animal welfare and will treat your pet as if they were their own.
Clare started as a nursing student at our Attleborough branch in 1999. She qualified in 2002 and has worked at a variety of practices since then as both a Veterinary Nurse and a Head Veterinary Nurse.
She started working as a Practice Manager in 2010 and returned to Uplands Way in 2018.
She recently gained a Certificate in Veterinary Leadership and Management
She has a ferret called Hoyt, a sweet ginger cat called Carter and a naughty kitten called Reagan.
Lucia has a wealth of experience in both small animals and horses. Lucia has been working as a vet for over 10 years, in both the UK and Europe. She joins us following a short career break, to start her young family. Lucia is an adventurous person with a love of rock climbing in her spare time.
Janine is returning to East Anglia, having been working in beautiful Herefordshire for the past two years. She has been nominated for the Petplan Vet of the Year on numerous occasions, thanks to her passion for building strong relationships with her patients and their owners. Janine spends most of her spare time with her children and has recently discovered a passion for growing her own vegetables. Her family love getting out in the countryside with their two dogs and getting muddy! Janine has a passion for travelling and has an adventurous streak, she has enjoyed diving with sharks, bungee jumping and sky diving!
Lauren trained in Australia and moved to the UK in 2019. Lauren joined the Oakwood Vets team in 2020 and the Uplands Way Team in 2025 Lauren holds a post-graduate certificate in surgery.
In her spare time she enjoys running, hiking, travelling and being outdoors.
Lauren and her husband have a spaniel cross called Kenny who keeps them very busy!
Emily joined Uplands Way in 2015 and has been leading the small animal nursing team since 2018.
She is particularly interested in wildlife, inpatient care and offering exceptional customer service.
She has a penchant for old rescues of all shapes and sizes, resulting in a vast menagerie of animals ranging from a flock of chickens, to rats, to dogs and cats!
Her side hustle is making and selling items inspired by the things she finds on dogs walks and various jaunts around the country.
Shannon joined Uplands at the end of 2020 after recently qualifying as a veterinary nurse. She has particular interests in feline nursing, laboratory diagnostics and inpatient care.
Shannon has two rescue cats both acquired from working within veterancy practice, called Pickle and Chutney.
In her spare time, Shannon enjoys gaming, the outdoors and being creative by making one-of-a-kind pieces out of resin.
Esme is a newly qualified nurse who has been working at uplands for 3 years during her degree.
Esme particularly enjoys caring for hospitalised patients and doing nurse consultations.
Out of work, Esme loves attending festivals and music concerts. When she’s not dancing in a crowd, Esme spends time with her dog Hector, together they often go for beach walks around the Norfolk coast.
Charlotte started nursing in 2017 and joined Uplands Way in July 2022 after recently qualifying from Dick White Academy. She has a particular interest in exotics and radiography.
She has a Pug called Maverick and loves taking him on adventures, especially to the beach.
She also enjoys travelling, baking and spending time with friends.
As of September 2022 I began my studies as a student veterinary nurse at the College of Animal Welfare, Cambridge Campus. I have a BSc hons Degree in Animal Behaviour and Welfare and a Level 3 National Diploma in Animal Care and Management. All my life I have wanted to do everything I could to protect and save animals and the environment. I have a background in various animal care roles, wildlife rescue/rehabilitation, conservation and I have worked with animals all round the world. I have 3 rescue ferrets and in my spare time I enjoy snowboarding, visiting new places and creating up-cycled Art.
Amy has been volunteering at Uplands since September 2020 and is now training to be a Veterinary Care Assistant.
When she’s not at the vets she is busy raising her 4 children who ask her hundreds of questions about the animals she encounters at work. She has 3 cats, 3 guinea pigs and 2 rabbits of her own and in her spare time she enjoys walking, gardening, drinking a cup of tea in peace and sleeping.
Stacey has been at Uplands since October 2017. She has always had a passion for animals. She has previously worked in the equine industry for 9 years and has worked within the veterinary industry as a receptionist for the past 3 years. She loves her job,and her lifelong dream is to become a small animal veterinary nurse.
An interesting fact? She used to live in the USA!
Rebecca has been working at Uplands Way Vets for 5 years. She adores cats and has 2 of her own. She also has guinea pigs, hamsters and tropical fish at home which she looks after with the help of her two daughters. She enjoys long walks and meeting friends for coffee.
Kate joins our client care team with 5 years experience working in a busy veterinary practice. In her free time Kate enjoys taking care of her 2 horses and cheeky Shetland pony Della. She also has 4 cocker spaniels and a parrot to keep her busy.
Helen started with Uplands Way in September 2006 at the Stanton branch and transferred to the Bressingham branch in 2020. Brought up in a farming environment she has always been surrounded by animals. Helen has 4 llamas, a retired racehorse, 10 cows, 2 geese and a cat! One day she hopes to learn how to spin the llama fibre and make something useful!
Marie joins our team with 20 years experience in customer care. She lives in Upper Marham with her partner, their 3 cats, Merlin, Winnie, Mickey and new puppy Roo. As you can tell by their names she loves Disney!
Lizzie joined our client care team in 2022, after working as a travel agent. She has swapped sunny skies for furry faces! In her spare time, she enjoys snuggling on the sofa with her 3 dogs whilst reading a good book.
Gaby has always had an interest in animals and had lots of pets throughout her childhood. She currently has a dog, 2 cats, a chicken, a rabbit, a cockatiel, and many fish. In her spare time, she likes to read and spend time with her friends, family, and pets. She also enjoys listening to music. Her favourite animals are pigs.
Lisa joined us in 2019 having worked as a veterinary receptionist since 2003. She has years of experience in various aspects of the veterinary world and particularly enjoys solving account queries and insurance claims. Although she doesn’t currently have any pets, she has two young children that keep her on her toes. Lisa enjoys baking, embroidery and reading in her spare time, if she ever gets five minutes peace!
Hadleigh works hard to keep our practice in tip top shape and functioning well. In his spare time he likes to take part in various running events and obstacle courses.
