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Emily is the Head Veterinary Surgeon at Nine Lives. Emily graduated from the Royal Veterinary College, London in 2001 and after 4 years working in private practice decided to open Nine Lives Veterinary Centre. Emily has enjoyed seeing Nine Lives grow into a successful and caring practice.
Emily has particular intests in feline and exotic medicine and since opening the practice, has created a superb first opinion and referral service in exotic medicine and surgery.
At home, Emily lives with husband Andy and their dogs (Charlie and Rosie), cats (Stanley and Pretty), tortoises (Marian and Geoff) and an array of chickens. In her spare time she enjoys looking after the hoard and is an avid gardener.
Emily Boreham
BVetMed MRCVS
Rachel is a Veterinary Surgeon at the practice. She qualified from the Royal Veterinary College in 2008 and came to Nine Lives shortly after graduating. At university she took electives in exotic and zoological medicine and carried out two research projects at Whipsnade zoo.
Rachel is an enthusiatic surgeon and enjoys performing a variety of surgical procedures including soft tissue, orthopaedic and exotic operations. She also has particular interests in avian and small mammal medicine.
Rachel lives with her boyfriend Tim and pets, Lenny and Puss. She loves running with her dog, snowboarding and socialising with family and friends in her spare time. She also enjoys watching Saracens and England play rugby.
Rachel Barnes
BVetMed BSc MRCVS
Katherine is the Head Veterinary Nurse at Nine Lives. Katherine began her career by acheiving a diploma in animal care at Oaklands college, St Albans. She then went on to train as a veterinary nurse with a local practice, where once qualified, she continued to work for two years. Together with Emily, she helped set up the practice in 2005 after previously working together.
Katherine is particuarly interested in exotic husbandry and anaesthesia and plays an important role in the practice in educating owners of how to care for a variety of exotic species now kept as pets. She also enjoys feline medicine and radiography.
At home, Katherine helps look after her family's small hold. She has two cats, Weaner and Marv, and a tortoise called Lolly. Katherine is a big Aston Villa fan and bakes lots of cakes to keep the team at work happy.
Katherine Corbett
VN, Diploma Animal Care
Tracey is the Deputy Head Veterinary Nurse at the practice. She qualified from Massey University, New Zealand and worked in the UK as a locum before taking on a position as a head veterinary nurse at a practice in Ireland. Tracey returned to New Zealand for a short period to get married before starting work at Nine Lives in January 2009.
Tracey is keen on preventative medicine and is particuarly good at advising owners on dental care in their dogs and cats. She is very intested in emergency medicine and critical care and is enjoying learning more about exotic medicine.
Tracey lives with her husband Ed and cats, Holly and Brian. She plays netball in a local league where she also helps train other members in the club. She enjoys following the NZ rugby premiership and playing poker.
Tracey Ward
VN
Carrie is a trainee Veterinary Nurse at Nine Lives. Carrie started at the practice on a short work experience placement with the local college. After her placement she finished her National Certificate in Animal Management and Chemistry A Level before being offered a trainee position at Nine Lives, enabling her to go to college one day a week and work the rest.
Carrie is very knowledgable in reptile husbandry and enjoys observing and helping with the reptile medicine and surgery. She is also very good at dealing with clients and keeping up team morale.
Carrie lives with her daughter, Isabelle, and together they help foster many animals that come through the practice. She also enjoys socialising and reading.
Carrie Wallis
Trainee Veterinary Nurse
Sian is the newest member of the practice team. She is currently finishing her National Diploma in Animal Management whilst working at Nine Lives part time. When she finishes her diploma she is going to become own new trainee Veterinary Nurse.
Sian is enjoying learning more of the practical side of veterinary nursing and getting more confident at dealing with the general public.
In her spare time Sian is learning to drive and likes socialising with friends.
Sian Davies
Lindsey has worked as a veterinary nursing assistant for around six years. She worked at a previous practice with Emily and Katherine and was keen to help out at Nine Lives after the practice was up and running. She completed the first year of her nursing course before taking on a variety of animals at home in need of care.Lindsey enjoys assisting the vets and veterinary nurses and also works at reception.
Currently Lindsey looks after her dog Islay, a number of horses, chickens, small mammals and her pet tortoise. She is very knowledgable in poultry husbandry and management and enjoys caring for wildlife.
When Lindsey is not caring for animals she attends a carpentry course and enjoys reading.
Lindsey Harrison
Nursing Assistant
Julie has been a receptionist at the surgery since 2007. Her and her husband moved to the area to help with the practice and be close to her daughter, head vet Emily. Since starting at the practice Julie has managed the accounts and is one of our receptionists. She plays a vital role in making sure things run smoothly and looking after everyone.
Julie pays special attention to spoiling practice cat Mr Tabs!
At home Julie lives with husband Clive and their well loved cat, Tiffin. She also enjoys dog sitting Emily's two terriers and spending time with her daughters and sisters.
Julie Boreham
Reception and Accounts
Anne came to Nine Lives in 2007 to work on reception. Her daughter Katherine is the Head Nurse at the practice. As well as keeping clients happy and making sure reception runs smoothly, Anne has a great sense of humour and helps the team keep smiling.
Anne looks after Max and Bernie - the practice guinea pig and rabbit.
Anne lives at home with her new puppy Twesel, cat Sparky and a number of chickens. Anne has rehomed a number of animals from the practice including Sparky and the chickens. Her house is a great haven for animals that need a home. In her spare time she enjoys horse riding and racing. She is also a great skier.
Anne Corbett
Reception and Administration
Practice Pets
Mr Tabs
Max
Bernie
Clockwise from top left: Tracey, Carrie,
Katherine, Emily and Rachel
Nine Lives Veterinary Centre, High Street, Redbourn, Herts, AL3 7LZ Tel 01582 793636 Fax 01582 794309 email: ninelivesvets_live.com
