Harriet Winchurst
Harriet started at Tamar in August 2021 as a receptionist. She enjoys meeting all the lovely pets that come in to see us. Outside of work, She is kept busy with her horses, pet sheep, cats, dogs, and chickens.
Harriet started at Tamar in August 2021 as a receptionist. She enjoys meeting all the lovely pets that come in to see us. Outside of work, She is kept busy with her horses, pet sheep, cats, dogs, and chickens.
Having relocated from London in September 2022, Juliet is thoroughly enjoying her next life chapter here in Bude. When not working at Tamar meeting and greeting all our lovely clients and their amazing pets, Juliet can often be found at the beach or the Downs walking her 2 beautiful rescue spaniels. She loves all things sea-related, whether swimming in the sea pool, body boarding or attempting to learn to surf… she refuses to admit defeat!
Tina joined the practice in February 2016. Her main role is on reception and in the office, but she loves to help out with our four-legged and feathered patients if required. Outside of work, Tina enjoys spending time with her family and pets, walking in the countryside with their crazy Springer boy, Beano, and is a keen singer and member of her local choir.
Julie started working for Tamar Vets in May 1999 and enjoys working full-time from our Holsworthy office, where she says over the years she has made many friends.
Sue is married to Barry and they have two grown-up boys. Sue has worked at Tamar Vets since 2000 and loves her job as the main receptionist at our Bude branch. She shares her home with a wide variety of animals and runs a small wildlife rescue centre. She takes in any orphaned or injured wildlife which comes into the surgery, where she gets a great deal of support from our vets and nurses. Sue is also a keen photographer in her spare time …what spare time!
Demelza says she loves her job at Tamar Vets because every day is so different. Her main role is office and reception work, but she also gets to help with the animals when needed. In her spare time, she loves live gigs, festivals, long walks or chilling out on the beach with her friends and family.
Jo grew up on a dairy farm in Hartland. She started working for Locke and Preston (now Tamar Vets!) in 1988 and is our longest-serving member of staff. She started straight from school and worked initially as a veterinary nurse, then qualified as an accounting technician in 2006 and now she works part-time undertaking all the practice’s paperwork! Jo enjoys spending time with her family and can often be found with them, walking Arch, their black Labrador, on the beach.
Carina joined us in 2023 and has now qualified as an Animal Nursing Assistant from Bicton College. Carina will be starting her Veterinary Nursing studies in September. In her spare time, she likes to play with her dogs and meet with friends. In the summertime, she shows her pedigree flock of sheep at the local agricultural shows.
Nyah joined the practice in August 2021 after completing her A-levels. She started studying as an Animal Nursing Assistant in September 2021 and then progressed to Level 3 Veterinary Nursing in September 2022. She is currently in her final year of training and has her final OSCE practical exams booked. In her free time, she enjoys swimming, going out with friends or spending time at home with her family and pets.
Georgia started working for Tamar Vets in 2021 and qualified as an RVN in 2023. She has a keen interest in feline, in-patient, and emergency care and also volunteers for Cats Protection as a kitten fosterer. Georgia is currently halfway through her Certificate in Feline Nursing with the ISFM (International Society of Feline Medicine), which focuses on feline health, welfare and behaviour. By gaining this certificate, she aims to improve the care of cats within the practice to ensure they’re receiving the best nursing care and minimising their stress during visits. Georgia is hoping that, in the near future, she will be able to put her knowledge to good use and work towards making the practice an ISFM-accredited feline-friendly clinic! Outside of work, Georgia is kept busy with her own pets, including her dog Bertie, 3 cats and a tortoise, and loves spending time with her friends and family.