Clare Sparling is our Head Nurse and completed her training at Bristol Vet School, qualifying in 2000. Since then Clare has worked in a variety of different practices including a clinic in Alice Springs Australia and joined us here at Eastcott Vets in 2003, becoming head nurse in 2006. When she is not busy managing the nursing team Clare also runs our popular puppy parties once a month at our Cricklade Road Branch Surgery. In her spare time Clare loves travelling and has recently been to Nepal to do a trek to Everest base camp. She also enjoys running and completed the Flora London marathon in 2007 & 2008 to raise money in aid of Phab kids.

Shelley spends most of her spare time looking after her cats, rabbit and hamster. Shelley's area of interest within the practice is providing advice and support for the owners of diabetic patients. Shelley qualified from Berkshire College of Agriculture with credit in January 1999. She worked for 4 1/2 years at Walters, McFadyen and Lloyd Vets in Chippenham, 1 year of which was as co- head nurse. She joined us in April 2002. Shelley shares the running of the practice

Clare is a second year student veterinary nurse who joined the Practice in January 2006 and enjoys all aspects of nursing especially surgery, diagnostic imaging and inpatient care. Having recently moved to Swindon from Northern Ireland she is looking forward to having a house of her own so that she can have pets again. Clare has also been to Australia and New Zealand during the summer of 2005 and took part in white water rafting and bungee jumping. Away from work she enjoys horse riding, going to the gym regularly and salsa dancing.

Melanie joined us with her National Certificate in Animal Care from Lackham College and the British Horse Society - Horse Owners certificate. Mel achieved her Nursing Certificate in August 2010 and is a valuable member of the Nursing Team. In her spare time Mel enjoys going to the gym, cooking, cycling and singing/playing drums. She also enjoys spoiling her cats Cookie & Smartie & enjoys spending time with her two horses Lily & Clover.

Maddi is currently studying veterinary nursing in her 3rd year of a foundation degree. She originally resides in Worthing (near Brighton) Maddi has many rescue rats who she spends a lot of my time with outside of work as well as going to gigs, playing guitar, going to the cinema and reading. Maddi has a particular interest in wildlife and exotics.

Emma joined us in February 2007 with her National Diploma in Animal Management from Lackham College. She has had lots of experience with working with small animals after taking part in work experience in 2 veterinary practices and a boarding kennels and cattery. Outside work Emma enjoys long walks with her dog Holly who is a Collie/Labrador and looking after her cat called Musty. She also enjoys swimming, going to the cinema, shopping and socialising with friends

Tracey joined us bringing with her many years experience in handling animals ranging from family dog breeding and running a friends cattery to working as a dog groomer as well as having a diploma in animal care and welfare. When Tracey isn't hard at work assisting our nurses and caring for our in patients you will find her training down at the gym or out and about socialising with her friends.

Lucy is a valuable member of the nursing team. She started in September 2001 and fitted seamlessly into her role as a Veterinary Nursing Assistant. Her role varied from assisting the in patient nurse in the day to day care of the inpatients to keeping Eastcott vets open by ordering all the necessary medicines and supplies. In September 2005 Lucy successfully enrolled as a student Veterinary nurse. Outside of work Lucy cares for her two rabbits Bobby and Mabel that were adopted from the RSPCA.

Vicky graduated from Hartbury College, Gloucester with a degree in Veterinary Nursing Science in November 2007. Vicky qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in August 2007 and moved to Devon to work in mixed practice before moving to Swindon in July 2008. Vickys particular interests are, medical nursing and companion animal behaviour. Vicky is originally from Bristol and makes regular trips back to her parents home to visit her many pets including her Boxer (George), 3 Cats (Matilda, Fred & Cleo) 3 Rabbits (Barney, Warren & Betty) and Rat (Del-Boy). In her spare time Vicky enjoys running, horseriding & kickboxing, also taking her dog George for long walks.

Jemima is a qualified registered nurse who joined the practice in January 2008. Jemima has completed a BSc (Hons) degree in Veterinary Nursing Science at the University of the West of England and her RCVS Veterinary Nursing qualification. Jemima enjoys many aspects of veterinary nursing, but has specific interests in dentistry and oncology. Jemima is also very passionate about animal welfare and as a member of the Worldwide Veterinary Service Charity she is taking part in neutering trips to Greece, this year Jemima is going to Samos Island in Greece. Away from work Jemima’s time is spent looking after her own animals, many of which have been rescued; these include two dogs, three cats and two chinchillas. Jemima takes pleasure in socialising with friends, outdoor activities, surfing, skiing, cycling and swimming. She is also a keen photographer.