Support team

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.

Carolyn is a receptionist at the Ilkeston, Derbyshire surgery. Her hobbies are horse riding, walking, reading and going to the gym.

Rebecca joined the reception team at Priory in September 2017, after working for over 10 years as a veterinary receptionist at other practices. She lives in Arnold with her teenage son, a cheeky Jack Russell Terrier called Dotty and her two cats, George and Treacle. Outside of work she has many interests which include music, football and motor sport, as well as enjoying spending time with her friends and family.

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.

Abigail joined Priory Veterinary Group in June 2018. She is currently a second year biomedical student and lives at home with her two Yorkshire terriers, Jake and Misty, as well as her Herman tortoise, Flash. Abigail works as a part time receptionist at Priory and is also the out of hours MiNightVet receptionist at Derby Road.

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.

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!