Julia Barton
Business Manager
Julia has been with the practice since 1989. Her current role is business manager for Priory and the out of hours service MiNightVet. Julia is hub manager for the local region supporting the local CVS practices in the area dividing her time between practices throughout the week which keeps her busy.
Janine Swain
Head Receptionist
Janine joined Priory Vets in December 2011 as a receptionist mainly at the Ilkeston surgery. She lives in Stapleford and when she is not at work most of her time is spent by chasing after her cat, monkey and dog, Belle.
Carolyn Blake
Receptionist
Carolyn is a receptionist at the Ilkeston, Derbyshire surgery. Her hobbies are horse riding, walking, reading and going to the gym.
Kelly Hodgett
Receptionist
Kelly joined the practice in January 2016 as a receptionist and works at both the Ilkeston and Derby Road practice. She lives with her family and two mad Staffies, Polly and Sid. Kelly also has a horse called Jet which keeps her and her daughters busy. Kelly thoroughly enjoys her job working with the animals and the public as every day is different and challenging.
Michelle Pezaro
Receptionist / Practice Administrator
Michelle is a receptionist and practice administrator at Priory and joined the team in April 2015. She lives with her children, their Staffie cross, Bailey, and tortoise Terry. They enjoy going on long walks with Bailey to different places.
Katie Watson
Receptionist
Katie has been working at Priory as a receptionist since October 2016. She especially enjoys meeting new clients and their pets. Katie used to work in horse racing as a jockey and has grown up with pets her whole life. She lives with her own little Jack Russell named Barney who she loves to pieces and he keeps her busy, taking him everywhere with her. Katie also especially enjoys horse riding in her spare time.
Terri Wright
Receptionist
Terri joined Priory Vets in August 2017 as a receptionist. She currently owns a pet rabbit and a West Highland Terrier called Lilly. Terri is a people person who is very approachable with a bubbly personality and in her spare time she enjoys socialising, attending car shows and being around animals. Terri has a Level 5 Animal Management qualification that she recently completed at Derby University and would like to further her career into veterinary nursing in the near future, as working with animals has always been a passion of hers. For three years Terri did voluntary work at Babbington Rescue Kennels and in numerous pet shops around the Ilkeston area.
Katie Waddingham
Groomer
Katie joined the team here at priory after working self employed as a groomer for 18 months. She is a Level 3 City & Guilds qualified in dog grooming and previously worked as a canine hydrotherapy assistant. Katie loves all animals great and small, and has three pet ferrets at home. She loves that every day is different with a variety of breeds of all sizes. Sending you home with a perfect pampered pooch is her greatest reward. Katie looks forward to seeing you and your furry companion soon!
