THE TEAM

Our team are the beating heart of The Vet Clinic

Ricardo Remon - MRCVS

Ricardo graduated from the University of Zaragoza, Spain in 1994. He moved to the UK in 1996 and after working in several different practices, joined ICKNIELD Veterinary Group in 2002. Based primarily in Dunstable and Luton surgeries, Ricardo enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine but has a particular interest in orthopaedic surgery. At home he has a family cat called Mimi and a rescue dog called Patch. They enjoy long walks in the countryside (with Patch not Mimi). Ricardo also enjoys skiing, music and photography.

Egbert DeVries, MRCVS

Clinical Director – Egbert has been qualified for many years and joined us from running many practices in Wales. Egbert has a keen interest in learning new skills. In his spare time Egbert enjoys spending time with his family and the occasional exercise class.

Ilona Uibu

Andre Almeida – Veterinary Surgeon

Paul Verschueren, Cert SAS, MRCVS

Clinical Director – Paul is an Advanced Veterinary Practitioner and holds a certificate in Small Animal Surgery. Paul enjoys performing life changing airway surgery for our many bulldogs and orthopaedic surgery where he can get ‘in the zone’ In his spare time Paul enjoys cycling in different settings and at home he has a Jack Russell Terrier called Tiny and a Greyhound called Larry.

Rebecca Tremlett MRCVS

Rebecca qualified in 2019 and has been working in small animal practice ever since. She has a keen interest in dentistry and also enjoys working with our small furry patients! Rebecca has 3 rescue cats and 2 guinea pigs at home.

Katrin Parker MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon Katrin comes to us with a wealth of experience in busy veterinary practices. Katrin has a keen interest in surgery and is undergoing an advanced certificate in surgery. In her spare time Katrin enjoys dancing and the outdoors.

Alyssa Palma - Veterinary Surgeon

Alyssa joined the team in November 2024. She has always had a passion for working with animals since she was a child. Outside of work, she loves to attend bookclubs, go for a run around the park, and explore the different parts of the UK.

Robyn Johnston – Veterinary Surgeon

Robyn has been part of the team since August 2024. She enjoys all areas of surgery and has a special interest in ophthalmology. At home, Robyn is kept company by her beloved rescue cat, Klaus. When she’s not at work, she can usually be found in the kitchen cooking or baking, or tending to her growing jungle of houseplants.

Emily Freeman – Veterinary Surgeon

Emily joined the team in October as a new graduate vet. Her interests are trying to solve the intricate problems we find and chatting to new clients and meeting all the new pets that come in. In her spare time Emily likes to socialise with her friends.

KIM CLIFFORD, RVN – Head Nurse

Kim joined us in July 2002 as an animal care assistant, she is now our Head Theatre Nurse. Her veterinary interests are rabbits and guinea pigs and she is also interested in surgery. Apart from animals, her main hobby is swimming.

Ashleigh Booth - Registered Veterinary Nurse

Ashleigh qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2023. Prior to nursing, Ashleigh studied animal sciences at university and has spent time volunteering with large animals such as lions, leopards and hyenas in Namibia! Ashleigh loves all animals, big and small, and has a soft spot for Staffies and other chunky dogs.

Lucy Boughton-Craddock – Deputy Head Nurse Luton

Eleanor Stack – Student Veterinary Nurse

Bethany Harwood - Student Veterinary Nurse

I have a level 3 extended diploma in animal management and working towards becoming a registered veterinary nurse. I love all animals but have a soft spot for little fur balls such as guinea pigs and rabbits and love giving cuddles and a fuss to all patients that come in. In my spare time my favourite thing to do is spend time with my family and friends.

Niamh Nolan – Student Veterinary Nurse Dunstable

MANDY CRONIN - Patient Care Assistant

Mandy joined the Harpenden branch more than 30 years ago as a General Assistant and is now a Animal Healthcare Assistant. In her spare time she spends time with her family, 3 cats and her dog Stanley.

Deborah Oswald-Paul - Reception Luton

Jo Gale - Reception Luton

Karen Jackson - Reception Luton

Hayley Kenney - Reception Harpenden

Frankie Wise – Reception (Luton)

Frankie has worked within the vet industry for 11 years and loves all animals but has a soft spot for dogs paticularly Yorkshire terriers and at home has a yorkie called Mika who loves going out with her mum exploring new places!

Frankie has recently joined our team and is looking forward to working with us and meeting all your lovely pets!

Rosie Besnu – Reception (Luton)

Lorraine Carnell - Reception Dunstable