Angela Batchelor
Practice Manager
Angela joined Farthings in May 2016. She loves being part of a great team and continues to build on our strong relationship within the local community. At home she has two cats, Madison and Cassidy. Together with her husband Darren, Ange runs her own disco business at weekends, which she says keeps them young (at heart!).
Jenny Page
Practice Administrator
Jenny is our insurance expert with over 20 years’ experience. In addition, she is also in charge of the holiday book and biscuit rationing affording her an unprecedented level of power over the rest of the practice.
Anita Beaken
Head Receptionist
Anita has a wealth of experience having worked as a receptionist at Farthings since 1999 and as head receptionist since 2009. In addition to looking after her guinea pig, parrot and family, Anita also has her own allotment and is an avid fan of Brighton’s football team.
Gill Barney
Receptionist
Gill is a well-known face at Billingshurst and almost as well known is Rufus, her Weimeraner, who is frequently to be found in the reception. Outside of work Gill likes to keep fit and enjoys playing tennis regularly.
Nikki Heyward
Receptionist
Nikki joined the practice in January 2018. She has had cats her whole life and has worked with horses previously.
Ann Peacock
Receptionist
Ann has been working at Farthings Billingshurst since 2006 and hugely enjoys meeting and getting to know our clients and their pets who come to visit the surgery. Ann herself has three Jack Russell Terriers, a cat and horses, and in her spare time enjoys ballroom and Latin American dancing.
Kay Roots
Receptionist
Kay joined the practice in 2017 and worked as a veterinary receptionist previously. She has a dog called Meg and two rabbits at home. Kay also works as a volunteer at the ABC animal sanctuary in West Chiltington.
Vivienne Smith
Receptionist
Vivienne joined Farthings in August 2015. After working for several years as a teaching assistant she swapped children for animals and is very much enjoying getting to know our clients and their pets. Vivienne works in our Horsham and Billingshurst branches and is always ready with a welcome smile. She is interested in all creatures both creepy and cuddly. Outside of work Vivienne enjoys the outdoors and walking her Springer/Poodle cross, Bella.
Jen White
Receptionist
Jen started working at Farthings in 2010. She loves getting to know our clients and making a huge fuss of their pets when they come to visit us. At home Jen has a guinea pig called Splodge.
