Veterinary nurses

Polly joined cedars from Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists in 2019 and began her Training as a Veterinary Nurse in September 2021. Polly particular enjoys looking after our in-patients but has loved learning about all aspects of veterinary care.

In her spare time she enjoys riding her 5 horses and walking her 2 crazy Cockapoos in The New Forest.

Emma-Kate Qualified in 2000 and has worked in a variety practices all over the south including referrals. Emma-Kate runs our nurse clinics at Verwood and Ringwood and is keen on Osteoarthritis care and Nutrition. Emma-Kate shares her home with her Husband Matt, daughter and 11 year old Lurcher call Midge.

Outside of work she enjoys walking, yoga, swimming, reading, drawing and painting. Emma-Kate is a true nature lover and is working on developing an artwork business focused on drawing wildlife.

Holly qualified in 2020 and Joined Cedar Vets earlier in 2023. Holly particularly enjoys emergency surgery and emergency and critical care. She loves to see patients under her care making a quick recovery.

Outside of work Holly enjoys paddle boarding, walking her dog and car mechanics.

Claire began her veterinary nursing career at Cedars and qualified in 2002, before gaining her Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Nursing (Surgical) in 2008. In 2012, Claire left Cedars to work as a referral nurse at Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists near Winchester. Claire continued to visit Cedars regularly as a client and re-joined the Cedar team as Head Nurse in 2019. Claire juggles her many responsibilities efficiently, while always ensuring our patients take first priority! Claire and her partner share their home with a cat and two gorgeous Staffies.

Helen started working at Cedar Vets over 20 years ago as a weekend kennel assistant. In 2006, after moving away to go to university and travel the world, she returned to the practice to start her veterinary nursing training and qualified in 2009. Helen achieved the BSAVA level three veterinary nursing award for passing her final exams with the highest marks in the country. She loves the variety of nursing but especially loves caring for the inpatients. In her spare time, Helen likes going to the races and travelling and has recently adopted a kitten named Arnie. Helen also shares her home with a hand-reared sparrow.

Freya started working at Cedar Vets as a Saturday kennel assistant, before qualifying as a veterinary nurse. Freya loves taking care of our inpatients, and when she isn’t at work, enjoys baking, playing the guitar and looking after her beautiful cat, Winnie.

Steph studied animal management for three years at Kingston Maurward College before joining Cedar Veterinary Group in July 2014 as a trainee veterinary nurse. She qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2019. At home, Steph has guinea pigs, chickens and two pygmy goats. In her spare time she enjoys going to the gym.

Kayleigh joined Cedar Vets as an RVN in April 2015, having previously worked with us as a trainee. She enjoys all aspects of veterinary nursing, particularly enjoying canine behaviour and running nurse clinics. Kayleigh has an English Springer Spaniel called Guinness who can often be seen at the practice.

Away from work, Kayleigh enjoys watching football, riding her New Forest gelding named Legend and reading. She lives on a farm with her fiancé Damien, their young daughter, a Cedar rescue cat named Tequila who suffers from cat flu and a flock of rescue chickens.