Here at Local Vets, we have an amazing team of committed, talented and enthusiastic staff.
Here is a brief introduction to the team...
Ruby and George
Practice Owners
Ruby and George are the backbone and foundation of the practice.
Their passion for animals stems from years of hands-on experience with their own animals at home.
They set out with vision to be better; they based this practice around their past experiences with other vets and pioneered ways to make it better.
Jade
Operations Manager
Jade has a lengthy history demonstrating her love for animals; when she was just 14, she started her first job as a stable hand at her local equine centre and later on in life, she volunteered at her local animal sanctuary and dog rescue kennels. On the flip side of this, Jade holds a Level 2 Business and Administration Degree and has worked in customer service and administration for many years having worked for solicitors and large manufacturers. Jade has two dogs of her own and understands how important it is that our furry friends get the very best treatment.
Rumen
Rumen graduated from Trakia University in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria as a Veterinary Surgeon in 1988. Anyone who knows Rumen, knows that his passion is for Bull Breeds and he has spent his career building a clear picture of this. He is part of multiple schemes and programmes which promote the health and wellbeing of dogs, particularly Brachiocephalic Breeds. He is part of the Cambridge approved boas assessor and other bulldog health programs which focus on bettering the breed standards for the health of the animals. In his free time, Rumen enjoys being out in the fresh air or taking trips with his family.
Noemi
MRCVS
Noemi decided to be a vet when she was only 4 years old. She was preparing to be a vet during her whole education. She spent 5.5 years at the University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest. She volunteered every summer in small animal hospitals in Hungary. She is interested in soft tissue surgery, dermatology, exotics pets and internal medicine. She has done several pharmacology courses this year and she will complete a soft tissue surgery and abdominal ultrasound course later this year. She is very passionate about animals welfare and rights and she is always happy to help you and your pets.
Maria
MRCVS
Maria graduated from Universidad de Murcia in 2019, soon after university she started working as a farm animal vet and then for the last 3 years has been working in general practices with small animals. Maria has a keen interest in animal dentistry, Orthopedics, soft tissue surgery and emergency and critical care. She is currently doing a 1 year post graduate program on Emergency Critical Care. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her French bulldog Bruno.
Luana
MRCVS
I studied veterinary medicine at the university of Agricultural Sciences and veterinary medicine of Cluj- Napoca, Romania this is were is graduated in July 2020. After graduation I decided to move to the UK to test myself in a different country. Here I worked in public health were I mainly dealt with animal welfare and food safety. My dream then came true as I started to work in small animal practices, I am very passionate about my job and I have a particular interest in ophthalmology and dermatology. Outside of work I enjoy travelling, reading and spending time with my family and beloved cat Louie!
Rose
MRCVS
I graduated in 2016 in Bucharest, Romania. I knew I wanted to be a vet when I saved a cat that was injured and looked after her, only a few days before applying for superior studies. That was my turnover point. I love to help animals in need and to offer them all my support and love and I will go the extra mile to make them feel comfortable. My passions outside the clinic are singing and shopping and I love to spend time with my family and look after them.
Sarah
RVN
Sarah studied at Rodbaston and qualified in 2021, she has been in the industry for 10 years and enjoys every aspect of nursing. Sarah is currently undertaking a certificate in Consulting which will broaden her knowledge even further. Sarah has always been an animal lover and has 2 dogs and a cat of her own at home. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends and she loves reading.
Shell
RVN
Shell studied at Rodbaston College and has over 20 years of experience under her belt. She is most passionate about client care and animal behaviour having taken several courses to better understand animals and pass this knowledge onto pet owners. Shell likes to do both the surgical side and the customer facing side of nursing and is available for behavioural consults at our Oldbury branch. Shell has 2 beloved cats called Baily and Doc and a Harry the terrier mix.
Charlotte
RVN
Charlotte is one of our RVN's , she graduated in 2018 from Warwickshire Collage with an honours degree. She has a huge interest in Orthopeadics and also X-rays. In her spare time she shows her Pomuter Hunter. Hunter has also qualified for Crufts several times so keeps Charlotte on her toes
Amy
RVN
Amy became a registered veterinary nurse in September 2022, after graduating from Rodgbaston collage. She has been in the veterinary industry for 11 years, and has nursed a range of different animals varying from cats, dogs, meerkats, skunks and storks. Amy particularly enjoys her time in theatre and is focused on continuing her education in surgical nursing. Outside of work Amy enjoys spending time with her Pug called Thor, and cat called Steve who are both real characters guaranteed to put a smile on her face after a long day at work.
Emma
Student Nurse
Emma is currently studying at Rodbaston College, this is her first year with us as a student nurse but has spent the last 6 months with us as an animal technician. Her love of animals runs very deep having started her working career as a riding instructor. Emma hopes to work in emergency and critical care once she qualifies as an RVN. In her spare time, she goes out riding on her horse Misty.
Hayleigh
Receptionist
Hayleigh is one of our receptionists, she has worked at Local Vets for almost a year and has a rescue cat called Luna. Prior to this, Hayleigh spent 5 years travelling to a variety of different countries including Australia, Thailand, Indonesia and Sri Lanka.
Abi
Receptionist
Abi has always loved animals and has previously volunteered for the RSPC, in 2021 she went to work in an animal environment for West Midlands Safari Park. She loved being up close and personal so much that she wanted to come and work more closely with animals in a veterinary environment. Abi comes from a customer service background and has an adored rescue dog herself called Milka, who is more fondly known as Moo
Olivia
Receptionist
Olivia has always had a passion for caring. She is currently studying childcare at college. She works here part time and plays a critical part in keeping our practice safe and clean for all our patients.
Kat
Receptionist
Kat is a Student Veterinary Nurse in her final year of university. Kat has a keen interest in behaviour and nutrition, and is a lover of cats! In her free time she enjoys keeping fit, doggy walks and cuddles.
Zara
Receptionist
Zara is a student veterinary nurse she is currently in her first year of training. In practice, Zara has a keen interest in emergency and surgical nursing. In Zara's free time she enjoys taking her two English Bulldogs Boris and Oscar to fields to run around, she also enjoys reading, meeting up with friends and spending time with her family.
