Support team

Nikki joined Farthings in January 2018, having previously worked in healthcare and education. All her life she has either looked after children, adults and animals. Nikki has a kind and caring personality which she demonstrates whilst looking after clients and their pets. Nikki has a cat at home called Rocky, a husband and two sons and it’s hard to work out who makes the most mess!

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 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.

Sophie joined Farthings Veterinary Group in 2019 having previously worked at Mercedes Benzs as part of the Sales team. Before that she worked at a veterinary centre as an animal nurse assistant. Her passion and love for animals drew her back to work within a veterinary centre. Sophie very much loves to travel and has travelled to the furthest point from England, being Tonga, where she worked for two months running a resort and spend her days swimming with humpback whales. She has visited many countries but would love to see more.

Sam has worked on reception at Farthings for almost 3 years. Previously she has had dogs, cats, rabbits, chickens, hamsters and rats; she loves animals! In her spare time she enjoys walking, water sports and cooking.

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.

Priscilla lived for a long time in Bodrum, Turkey, and had a magical time educating local people (young and old) about cats and dogs. She would often re home any whenever she could and always raising money for neutering of street animals. She joined Farthings in 2019.

Sam has worked a vet receptionist for over seven years. She started working as a receptionist after her work experience in practice for her Diploma in animal care and management level 3. Over the years she has gained three lovely cats from work, Storm, Mia and Emmi, who are now six years old but still act like kittens.

Sue joined Farthings in September 2020 and previously worked in the travel industry. She has always had pets her whole life from budgies to dogs and everything in between! She now owns a ‘Pomsky’ called Bonnie and enjoys daily walks in the countryside with her. Sue also enjoys travelling and appearing on TV Quiz shows.

Nikki joined Farthings Veterinary Group in September 2020, having previously worked in the entertainment industry. She has a passion for animals and loves being able to merge her hobby with her profession. Nikki has a cat and horse, and works hard so they can have nicer things than her!

Katie is one of our receptionist, who loves seeing all the adorable animals and makes sure they get lots of attention on arrival She has two dogs, a Labradoodle called Ralph and a Springador named Izzy, and two hamsters who get properly spoilt with toys, treats and cuddles. Katie has been working for Farthings since November 2019 and has loved all the people and pets she has met.

Victoria is the Farthings Veterinary Group dog groomer who works in the Billingshurst Jengers practice every Wednesday. In 2028 she completed the Level 2 Dog Grooming award and previous to this she was a technician and teaching assistant, teaching mature students dog grooming skills at an agricultural college. Victoria also has a National Diploma in Animal Management that she received back in 2010.

Outside of work, she loves nothing more than exploring the countryside with her Wire Hair Daschund, Digby (who can sometimes be seen at the parlour).