Our Team

Rebecca Shepherd-Royal BVSc (Hons) MRCVS

Beccy joined us in October 2020, with a wealth of experience in several mixed (pet and large animal) practices. Beccy is happy seeing dogs & cats (& other pets) or farm animals and enjoys the mix of work of treating all species.

Beccy qualified from Liverpool Vet School in 2010.

Beccy is an official vet (OV) for TB testing and can issue Animal Health Certificates (for pet travel).

Beccy is training to be a Vet GDP advisor which means I mentor any newly qualified vets for their first 18 months in practice.

Sarah Taylor BVSc MRCVS

Sarah qualified from Bristol vet school in July 2020. Sarah joined us in December 2020 and enjoys working with all species.  She previously worked as a meat hygiene inspector.

Sarah has a special interest in sheep and is starting to study towards her Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (Cert AVP) in 2025, specialising in sheep.

Sarah is an official vet (OV). She has also done a course to give tuberculosis advice to farmers (TBAS & BATVA). I am a Johne’s Veterinary Advisor (BAJVA). I am a BVD Veterinary Advisor. I am certified with Register of Mobility Scorers (RoMS). I also deliver NOAH Animal Medicines Best Practice farmer training courses.

Issy Buxton BVSc MRCVS

Issy qualified from Nottingham Vet School in July 2021 and joined us in August. Issy enjoys the variety which comes with mixed practice and is keen to help clients and their animals. She has an interest in small animal imaging and particularly looks forward to the lambing season.

Issy is an Official Vet (OV) and can do TB testing.

Courtney Chambers  MVB MRCVS

Courtney qualified from Dublin Vet School in July 2022. We welcomed her to the practice in Jan 2023. She is keen to work with all species. She was mentored by Laura for her first 2 years in practice.

Courtney is an official vet (OV) and is training to be able to do TB (tuberculosis) testing.

Juliette Perham RVN

I started working for Bredy Veterinary Centre in December 2013 after previously working at a veterinary practice in Yeovil where I completed my training, becoming a registered veterinary nurse in 2012. I have an interest in wildlife and exotic animals. I’ve completed a course in handling and caring for bats. I work full time.

Along with Claire Millard, I am a Cat Advocate for the practice. We became a silver award Accredited Cat Friendly Clinic, with the International Society for Feline Medicine (ISFM) in 2021.

I completed my year-long course – ISFM Certificate in Feline Nursing in 2022. I passed with distinction.

Juliette was nominated for Vet Nurse of the Year in 2024.

Rebecca Black RVN (Becky)

I joined the practice in July 2015, as a trainee Veterinary Nurse. I began my Vet Nurse training in January 2016 & qualified in March 2018.

I returned from maternity leave in 2024 and work part-time.

Leann McTaggart RVN

I started working at Bredy Vets in January 2016, having moved from Hertfordshire. I qualified in 2001 and have worked in vet practices ever since. I have been Head Nurse at a previous practice. I very much enjoy nurse clinics. I work part time.

Hayley Parr RVN

I joined Bredy Vets in January 2017. I have worked locally in veterinary practice for several years.

I process all the pet insurance claims at the practice and help with some other administrative roles too.

I have a particular interest in microscopy & cytology (looking at cell samples under the microscope).

I completed a Veterinary Nurse Merit Award in Dermatology (skin) in 2024.

Hannah Hansford-Harvey RVN

I started working at Bredy Vets on Saturday mornings, but then became a full-time trainee nurse in 2017. My finals were postponed due to Covid-19 in early 2020. I sat my final exam in Nov 2020 and I’m pleased to say that I passed. I am a Registered Veterinary Nurse.

Stephanie Toms RVN (Steff)

I joined Bredy Vets in 2023. I started working in a local practice in 2008 and qualified in 2011. I worked briefly in a referral hospital in Somerset before starting my family. I now work part-time and I am keen to develop my interests in radiography and orthopaedics.

Teresa Thomas

I joined the practice in March 2006, having previously worked in an office for 9 years covering all aspects of administration. Alongside being a receptionist, I organise and do administration for TB (tuberculosis) tests in cattle. I work part time.

Elsie Swaffield  – Head Receptionist

I started working at Bredy Vets in August 2022 as a full-time receptionist and became Head Receptionist in 2025. I also do some of the TB administration with Teresa.

I am studying to become Suitably Qualified Person (SQP) for dispensing medicines, which I hope to complete in 2025.

Julia Daubney

I joined the team at Bredy Vets in July 2019 as a full-time receptionist. I have previously spent over 30 years in the dentistry field.

I look after the administration of our Pet Health Plans.