Veterinary nurses

Rose began working in veterinary practice in 2005 as a veterinary receptionist and assistant. Since that moment she knew she wanted to pursue a career in veterinary nursing, and in 2012 finally got the opportunity to begin her nursing diploma, qualifying in the summer of 2014. Earlier in the same year she began working at Linden House and in 2019 became our Head Nurse. Rose has a particular interest in dental hygiene, coaching and mentoring. She lives with her husband, two children, Hedge the Patterdale Terrier, two cats named Fred and Bob, a rex rabbit named Walter, 3 guinea pigs Jackie, Bella and Sneaky and several goldfish.

Ingrid qualified in 2003 from the Onderstepoort Veterinary University in South Africa. She began working as an emergency nurse and continued this upon moving to the UK in 2005. Her clinical interests include critical care and wound management. Before studying vet nursing she completed a degree in classical English literature so enjoys writing poetry and reading. Her other hobbies include watching tennis (Roger Federer in particular), rugby and cricket, listening to music (particularly Elvis) and completing endurance walking for charity. She has a three-legged cat called Isla that was rescued by the practice when she was found with her leg in a trap.

Before becoming a veterinary nurse Tammy worked in the equine sector doing everything from coaching to working in a racing yard. She knew however that her passion was really with all things furry so she began her training to become a veterinary nurse in 2011 and qualified in 2013. Tammy has loved her time in small animal practice and still feels as passionate about the work she does now as she did when she first started. She undertook her training at a practice in the midlands and after five years made the move back to Suffolk with her husband, daughters and their furry family, Herbie, the Cairne terrier and Beatrix, the cat.

Rosie qualified in 2015 and married soon after. She lives at home with her husband, two sons and crazy cocker spaniel on their family farm. Rosie has worked with a variety of animals during her career so far, from dogs, cats and rabbits to lions, snakes, birds of prey, giant tortoises and giraffes. Rosie enjoys all aspects of veterinary nursing but has a particular interest in nurse clinics and in-patient care.

Grace joined Linden House in September 2021 as a patient care assistant, after graduating from Writtle University College with a BSc in Animal Science. She has always had a passion for animals and thrives in trying to help them in any way. She is currently studying for a Level 6 Canine Behaviour qualification and has recently started her student nurse training. She hopes to combine both to specialise in animal behaviour in the future.

Her hobbies are sitting watching films with her dog Winnie and dancing in the kitchen to the old classics.

Lauren started at Linden House Veterinary Centre in January 2020, but has been in practice since 2017. She has a very keen interest in physiotherapy and rehabilitation and is aiming to become a qualified small animal physiotherapist. Lauren lives with her three dogs Pip, Bumble and Scrumpy and two cats Darwin and Lola who keep her on her toes. In her spare time Lauren enjoys playing sports, baking, reading and going for weekends away with her boyfriend and dogs.

Ellen started working in veterinary practice in 2018 as a receptionist and is now a patient care assistant. Although she loves all animals she has a fondness for cats with two of her own called Luna and Nova.

In her spare time she enjoys baking, walking and cycling.