Our Team

Laura Pattinson BVMS MRCVS

Originally from Sussex, I graduated from Edinburgh University in 2002 and have worked in the west country ever since, apart from an 11 month break in 2005 to complete a round the world trip of a lifetime! I joined the Bredy vets team in March 2009. I particularly enjoy the variety of experiences and characters that working in mixed practice brings. Although I don’t have any particular areas of specialisation, I do enjoy small animal dentistry, bovine production and horse vet work. I have also done training to do heart ultrasound scans in dogs and cats (called an echo or echocardiogram) & offer this service.

I am a Vet GDP advisor which means I mentor any newly qualified vets for their first 18 months in practice.

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

Rebecca Shepherd-Royal BVSc (Hons) MRCVS

Beccy joined us in October 2020, with a wealth of experience in several mixed (small and large animal) practices. Beccy is happy seeing dogs & cats (& other small animals) 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).

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.

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 am now trained as an Official Vet to 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 has been mentored by Laura for her first 2 years in practice.

Courtney is starting her TB (tuberculosis) testing training.

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

Juliette has been 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 work full time.

I am returning from maternity leave in August 2024.

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.

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

I have 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 now 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 reeptionist, I organise and do administration for TB (tuberculosis) tests in cattle. I work part time.

Kerry Tancock RVR

I joined the Bredy Vets reception team in April 2016 & I work full time, having previously worked in the banking industry for 17 years. In 2020, Kerry completed her British Veterinary Receptionist Award to Gold award level. Well done Kerry!

Elsie Swaffield

I started working at Bredy Vets in August 2022 as a full-time receptionist. I now do some of the TB administration with Teresa.

I am studying to become Suitably Qualified Person (SQP) for dispensing medicines.

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.