MEET THE TEAM

Kate co-founded Nirvana Vets and acts as company director whilst also working as a practicing vet between her duties at Nirvana Vets.

 

Kate is passionate about running a company which is a value-based organisation, which prioritises looking after our clients and staff in line with Nirvana Vets compassionate ethos.

 

In Kates spare time she enjoys showing Standard Poodle Carmen who is a French champion and has qualified at Crufts for life. Kate also enjoys walking on Dartmoor, stand up paddle boarding and socialising with friends. 

India, our Registered Veterinary Surgeon, joined the Nirvana team in October 2022.

 

India is a practicing Vet, who is especially passionate about end of life care, and endeavours always to make those final moments with our treasured pets, the most comfortable and peaceful they possibly can be.

 

In her spare time India enjoys silversmithing, running and kayaking when the weather is nice!

Sam co-founded Nirvana Vets after several years working in veterinary practice. His inspiration to setup Nirvana Vets came after he sadly lost a family pet and had to say goodbye to his black lab in a consult room before he trained to be a vet.

 

“Looking back, I would have much preferred to have had a home visit at such a difficult time. However it just wasn’t an option with the profession being generally very short-staffed, the vast majority of practices had to keep their vets in the building. It has been hugely rewarding delivering Nirvana Vets services and acting as Director of a company that I wished existed several years ago”. 

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Sam is also still a practicing vet and works as a locum between his duties at Nirvana Vets and is also an airline pilot. In his spare time Sam enjoys socialising, walking on Dartmoor, stand up paddle boarding, travelling and piloting aircraft. 

Mhairi joined the Nirvana team in January 2023 and has become a great member of the team. Mhairi is an experienced small animal nurse working in practice in Plymouth, whilst also providing support to owners who contact Nirvana Vets.

 

Mhairi delivers pets ashes back to owners and keeps the practice running smoothly. 

 

If Mhairi isn't working, she is most likely exploring the coast with her labrador! 

Abi, our Registered Veterinary Nurse joined the team earlier in 2022 and has since become an essential member of the team. With her years of experience as a Nurse, Abi provides invaluable advice over the phone as well as helping owners with insurance claims and hand delivers pets ashes back to owners. 

 

In her spare time, Abi loves to walk her dogs on the moors and enjoys travelling. 

Meet our vet Deirdre, she graduated from Edinburgh in 2013 and has been working in a small animal practice since.

 

Deirdre enjoys dog walks with her two dogs, travelling and the outdoors.

 

Deirdre completed a rotating internship in South Africa and has worked in referral practices as well. She is a very experienced and knowledgeable vet!