Meet our team

At Westhorne Vets our professional team of vets and nurses care passionately about animals and treat every patient as a sentient being. Every member of our team is hand selected for their compassion and ability to go above and beyond for our clients. They have the skills to provide a timely diagnosis and first-class veterinary treatment.

Vets

Veterinary Surgeon

Marcella-MRCVS

Marcella:

Nursing Team

Head Nurse

Leanne

Leanne qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in June 2013 after gaining eight years of hands-on experience in veterinary practices. She completed her training at Hadlow College and has been dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care ever since.

Leanne enjoys all aspects of veterinary nursing, with a particular passion for diagnostic imaging and medical nursing.

Outside of work, Leanne loves spending time outdoors hiking with her family and their Golden Retriever. When indoors, she enjoys reading or writing her own stories, usually with one of her cats curled up beside her.

Leanne:

Support Staff

Practice Manager

Amber

Amber is our clinic manager and has been with the company since 2006. She started her career off as a veterinary receptionist and trainee veterinary nurse before transitioning into the management role. Amber enjoys working with her teams, and seeing them give their utmost attention and care to the sick pets and owners, plus also helping with the occasional cuddle for the patients herself! Amber loves horse riding in her spare time.

Amber:

Veterinary Care Assistant

Eden

Eden began her career in the veterinary industry in 2019 as a Client Care Assistant at a busy veterinary surgery. After taking a short break to start a family, she joined the DNA Vetcare team as a Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA) in early 2025. She is now working towards her goal of becoming a Registered Veterinary Nurse.

At home, she has a lively and mischievous kitten who keeps her on her toes, along with an older, more reserved cat who patiently puts up with the antics! Outside of work, she enjoys reading and painting in her spare time.

Eden:

Veterinary Receptionist

Amy

Amy has a massive love and care for all animals and joined the reception team at DNA Vetcare in May 2025. She has a black Labrador named Luna, whose name means “the moon.” Amy loves to travel the world and has already ticked off 2 of the 7 wonders of the world.

Amy:

Veterinary Receptionist

Klare

Klare has worked as a Veterinary Receptionist for over six years, bringing warmth, efficiency, and a friendly face to the front desk. She plays a key role in supporting both clients and the clinical team, ensuring every visit runs smoothly.

Outside of work, Klare enjoys dancing and is currently learning salsa and bachata. At home, she shares her life with a beloved dog and cat who keep her busy and bring her endless joy.

Klare: