Hannah Laker
Practice Manager
Hannah joined Farthings Vets as practice manager in October 2018 and has several years' experience running various healthcare organisations. She has also, in her personal life, spent many years training horses and dogs. Hannah has a black Labrador named Lexxi and in her spare time enjoys horse riding, drawing pet portraits and baking.
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.
Amy Martin
Head Receptionist
Amy joined Farthings Veterinary Group in February 2018 having previously worked locally at a large animal vet practice. She works at both the Horsham and Billingshurst branches and is enjoying getting to know the clients and their pets. At home she has a cat called Whiskers.
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.
Samantha James
Receptionist
Sam joined Farthings Veterinary Group in December 2018. She has previously worked in education. Sam loves meeting all our clients pets; at home she has a black Labrador called Cassie who loves nothing better than playing in the sea!
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.
Jacqui Peters
Receptionist
Jacqui started working at Farthings Veterinary Group in December 2018. She has previously worked in healthcare but enjoys working with animals. She is kept busy at home looking after her two cats and six rabbits.
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.
