Chris qualified from the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies in Edinburgh July 2004. He has a wealth of experience ranging from mixed and farm practice to dedicated small animal practice.

Chris set up Coastal vets in November 2009 as an ambulatory vet service covering West Norfolk, before converting a bungalow on the current site in 2012.

Chris has an interest in surgery in particular orthopaedics. He also holds an OV (official veterinarian) position for the issuing of animal health certificates to enable pets to travel.

Out of work time is filled with family time with his 3 sons, walks with dogs Bella and Elsie, who also share their home with their cats Jasper and Yoda.

Clare qualified from the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies in Edinburgh July 2004.

Clare has always worked in small animal practice, in some Exotic locations and here in the UK, whilst setting up Coastal Vets with Chris. Clare has a special interest in medicine and soft tissue surgery. Clare works part time seeing clients on Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturday mornings, also processes all the insurance claims and keeps the vet rota organised.

Home life is busy spent looking after her 3 sons, two dogs Bella and Elsie and cats Jasper and Yoda.

Lucy joined Coastal Vets in October 2010. Originally from Gloucestershire moving to Norfolk in 2001 to start her Veterinary Nurse training and Qualified in November 2006 whilst working in another local practice.

Lucy enjoys all aspects of veterinary nursing but particularly nurse consults, qualified as a RAMA (registered animal medicine advisor) for the practice. Lucy has also completed training to administer laser therapy to patients. She is also the first to offer foster care to orphan kittens.

Home life is busy especially when RAF husband is away when Lucy juggles family time with her 2 daughters and pets Fraz the Cat, Gucci the African Grey parrot, and chicken.

Karen joined the practice in January 2017.  Since qualifying in February 1998 Karen has worked in a variety of roles in both private and charity practice. Starting her career in 1994 at the PDSA before continuing on to emergency/critical care and mixed practice.

Following a move from Yorkshire in 2005 Karen was Head Nurse in a large multi-site practice.  Awarded a national accolade for Vet Nursing in 2009 and 2012 Karen enjoys all areas of nursing, sharing her knowledge and experience with the team and championing veterinary nursing. Wildlife is a particular interest and has completed a certificate in Advanced Program in Wildlife in November 2020. Karen has also completed training to administer laser therapy to patients.

In her spare time Karen enjoys open water swimming, walking the Norfolk coastline, and crafting.

Ivo graduated with a Masters degree from Lisbon University in September 2015, presenting his master thesis in behaviour (canine aggression) in 2017.  Ivo has worked in France, Portugal and Scotland before moving to Norfolk to join Coastal Vets in September 2021.

Ivo has a keen interest in soft tissue surgery and diagnostic imaging having done a post-graduation in diagnostic imaging and working in a neurological hospital with CT scanner.

Outside of work Ivo enjoys travelling, socialising with friends and walking on the beach with his dog Findlay.

Miriam graduated from the University of Liverpool in June 2013. Originally working in mixed practice on the Isle of Man before moving to Devon to work in small animal practice.

Joining Coastal Vets in May 2017 after a move to Norfolk. Miriam has a particular interest in imaging and in February 2022 completed her certificate in Diagnostic Imaging. Miriam also holds an OV (official veterinarian) position for the issuing of animal health certificates to enable them to travel. 

Spare time is spent exploring the Norfolk coastline and countryside and enjoys spending time with her cat Olive.

Jackie started working in the veterinary profession in 2012 as a head receptionist and subsequently reception manager for a four branch practice in Kent. Previous to this Jackie spent several years involved with a local Cat Protection branch and has a great affection and interest in cats and their behaviours.

Following a move to Norfolk in November 2015, Jackie became Coastal Vets first receptionist in March 2016. Jackie is a qualified RAMA (registered animal medicine advisor) for the practice. Currently studying for the Gold Certificate British Veterinary Receptionist Award after attaining both Bronze and Silver.

Jackie spends most of her spare time outdoors as a keen ornithologist and loves exploring the Norfolk countryside and its diverse bird life. Supporting the RSPCA as a Wildlife Casualty Volunteer helping to collect and  transport many different types of wildlife to the local RSPCA wildlife hospital. Jackie also loves to travel and attend her wildlife garden at home.

Emma has a very diverse background having worked in retail, designed kitchens and bathrooms for MFI and ran restaurants in Spain!

After returning back to the UK from Spain she worked for many years in Boots in Heacham as a dispenser before joining us here at Coastal Vets.

In her spare time Emma loves cooking and eating out, walking and going to the theatre and has a beautiful Labrador, Sam.

Serena joined Coastal Vets in October 2020 with a wealth of experience and a varied career working with animals.

Serena worked for the Cats Protection for 6 years before spending 10 years with the RSPCA in charge of the small animal section which included domestic rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, pigs, goats and geese. Serena is qualified in Animal Care and has attended many RSPCA training courses whilst working with them.

Serena loves spending time walking the North Norfolk coastline with her dogs Ellie, Bree, Honey and Robyn. Enjoys fitness at a local bootcamp, running and cycling. Cats Ruby, Penny, Tommy and rabbits Gretal and Max also share their home with Serena.

Maddie has lived locally most of her life. After spending 20 years working in the car industry on reception and before that in a local pharmacy, she joined Coastal Vets reception team in September 2019.

After attaining Bronze in Certificate British Veterinary Receptionist Award Maddie is planning to study for the Silver.

Maddie has a particular love for French Bulldogs and has 3 herself Mitch, Oscar and Sidney. Spare time is taken up with days out with her grandson.