Meet the team... our nurses

Leanne Jarvis RVN - Head Nurse

I originally started working as a VCA (Veterinary Care Assistant) back in 2011. I then did a Level 2 Certificate in Assisting Veterinary Surgeons in the monitoring of Animal Patients under Anaesthesia and Sedation, before qualifying as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2019, and later becoming Head Nurse. My favourite part of nursing is meeting all the lovely patients and clients and helping to make a difference in their lives.

My role involves running nursing clinics, caring for inpatients, monitoring anaesthesia, taking x-rays and running lab samples. I have a lot of admin work with organising the diary, the nurse rota and keeping the practice well stocked. The clients, patients and my amazing colleagues make my job so rewarding, I love getting to know them all and couldn't imagine working anywhere else. Another amazing part of my job is being Head Nurse, having the ability to help and support my colleagues and the practice.

At home I'm kept busy with a hectic toddler and a cat called Podrick, that charmed his way into our house at 3 weeks of age when he was taken in by the practice and has been a constant, slightly annoying but funny part of the family ever since. Unfortunately, you may not see me for a while as I will be adding another member to the family and will be on maternity leave very soon.

Hannah RVN - Lead Medical Nurse

I'm Hannah and I'm the Lead medical nurse, RVN and clinical supervisor. I have been in the veterinary industry for 12 years and qualified as a registered veterinary nurse in 2021.

I have 3 dogs - Millie the Labrador and Poppy and Arthur the Lhasa Apsos. I also have a very needy rescue cat called Mavis.

Millie comes to work with me day to day and makes sure she inspects everybody's lunches and the treat jars! 

My favourite part of my job is the medicine side and helping and advising owners during consultations. It can be a very confusing and challenging time and I enjoy trying to put people's minds at ease whilst doing the best for their pets. As a clinical supervisor, I help train the nursing students we have within practice with all the practical skills they need to know for when they newly qualify. 

I have also recently participated in a schedule 3 surgical course which has extended my knowledge of minor surgical procedures such as dental scale and polishes, minor lump removals and aural haematomas so hopefully I can get more hands on with the patients during surgery. 

In my spare time, I love to cook and bake, potter round the garden like an old lady and I have an unhealthy obsession with house plants!

Kimberley RVN 

I'm Kimberley, a registered veterinary nurse at Westgate and joined the team in 2025. I have been an RVN since 2019 and I can't imagine doing anything else. My favourite part of being an RVN is being able to make a difference to pets’ lives when they need us most. I have a special interest in dentistry and feline nursing. 

I have 3 beautiful cats at home who are all special in their own way. Penny is a greedy girl and very sassy, Autumn is our baby at 8 years old, she's a nervous nelly but very loving on her terms and our geriatric boy Mowgli at the grand age of 15 who has no concept of personal space and will give you love no matter what.