Our Team
Our loyal and experienced team are here to take care of your animal care needs. We are very proud of our dedicated and friendly team. We were nominated in 2023 & 2024 for ‘Practice of the Year’. Meet our team below.
Claire Millard MA Vet MB BSc (Hons) MRCVS
I qualified from Cambridge Vet School in 2004 and have worked in mixed and small animal practices since graduating. My veterinary interests are varied but include many areas of small animal medicine & soft tissue surgery. I have a passion for cats. I am also a director and work part-time on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
I am a Cat Advocate for the practice, along with Juliette Perham (one of our registered Vet Nurses). We became a silver award Accredited Cat Friendly Clinic, with the International Society for Feline Medicine (ISFM) in 2021.
I am an official vet (OV) and can issue Animal Health Certificates (for pet travel). I am now OV66 accredited (for Australian pet exports).
Claire was nominated for Vet of the Year in 2024.
Barry O’Mahony MVB MRCVS
I qualified from Dublin Vet School in 1999. Originally from Ireland, I spent 4 years working in New Zealand returning to the Northern Hemisphere in 2010. I joined the practice in August 2010. I am now a director.
I am an official vet (OV) for TB testing and can issue Animal Health Certificates (for pet travel). I am now OV66 certified (for Australian pet travel).
I am a Johne’s Veterinary Advisor (BAJVA) and BVD Veterinary Advisor. I deliver Milksure Training Courses.
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.
Milly Del-Nevo BVetMed MRCVS
Milly qualified from the Royal Veterinary College in London in July 2024 and joined the Bredy Vets team in September. I enjoy treating a wide variety of patients. Beccy is my mentor for my first 18-24 months in practice. The whole team support me too with case discussions, vet meetings etc.
Milly is training to become an Official Vet (OV) so that she can TB test cattle.
Anna Willmore RVN. Clinical Coach & Head Nurse
I’ve worked at Bredy Vet Centre since 1985 and am Head Veterinary Nurse. I have a keen interest in animal behaviour. I manage the Vet Nurse team and also organise various events for our clients. I work part time.
I was nominated as Vet Nurse of the Year in 2023 & 2024!
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.
Alexandra Desmond RVN (Alex)
I qualified as a registered veterinary nurse in 2008. I joined Bredy vets in 2023 after previously working at another local practice for the last 16 years. I really enjoy anaesthesia, radiography and laboratory work. I am also a self confessed crazy cat lady! At home I am kept busy by my two children, 2 cats and a dog!
Michelle Machin RVN CVPM –Approved Tuberculin Tester (ATT) (Mimi)
I have worked at Bredy Vets since 1992, starting as a trainee Vet Nurse, becoming a qualified nurse and then taking on the role of Head Vet Nurse. I then became Practice Administrator. I have a great depth of understanding and knowledge locally, being a farmers’ daughter. I have spent time maximising the use of our computerised management software, ensuring our staff management and Health & Safety is up to date, and ensuring we comply with the latest Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) accreditation standards. In December 2018, I passed my exams for the Certificate of Veterinary Practice Management.
I passed my training in 2019 to become an Appoved Tuberculin Tester (ATT) so I now conduct TB skin testing of cattle. I spend most of my time out on farms.
I am certified with the Register of Mobility Scorers (RoMS). I am qualified as a Vet Tech to do Artificial Insemination (AI) & Pregnancy Diagnosis in Cattle.
Rosey Botwright – RVN & Approved Tuberculin Tester (ATT)
I joined Bredy Veterinary Centre in August 2021. I started nursing in May 2018 at a previous practice and qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in January 2021. My favourite part of nursing is anaesthesia and I hope to one day complete a certificate in this area of specialty.
I have always had a passion working with livestock, being a farmer’s daughter. I passed my training in December 2021 to become an Approved Tuberculin Tester (ATT), so you may see me out on farm conducting TB skin testing or blood sampling of cattle. I work full time.
Tamara Broom SQP VPAC – Practice Administrator
I joined Bredy Vets as a full-time receptionist in June 2013. I am a Suitably Qualified Person (SQP), having obtained my qualification in 2015 with AMTRA (Animal Medicines Training Regulatory Authority), qualified to advise & dispense medications for companion & farm animals.
I completed the Certificate in Veterinary Practice Administration (VPAC) in 2022.
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.
Clare Butcher RVN A1
I started working at Bredy Vets as a trainee veterinary nurse in January 2002. I qualified in 2005 and became a registered veterinary nurse. I am also a qualified vet nurse assessor. I now work as a receptionist.
Steph Fooks
I joined Bredy Vets in September 2024. Prior to this, I worked locally as a veterinary receptionist and in 2015 I qualified as a small animal hydrotherapist. I found great job satisfaction when rehabilitating patients post surgery and seeing the positive effects hydrotherapy had on our older patients.
I enjoy the mixed practice aspect of Bredy Vets and hope in the future to study to be a SQP (suitably qualified person to dispense medicines).
Tia Groves
Tia Groves works on Saturdays and helps with the nursing team and administration.
We use a local cleaning company to keep the practice clean. They work outside of our normal hours every day.