Support team

Michaela is our practice director and has been working at Briar Dawn since December 2004. She was previously practice manager and head nurse and was also a clinical coach, which means that she was involved in the day to day training of our nurses. She had a keen interest in nurse clinics, and set up the clinics at Briar Dawn back in 2004. Michaela is responsible for the day to day running and administration of the practice, including health and safety, team wellbeing, the team rotas and ensuring that the team undertake further training.

Outside of work she has four cats; George, Shingi, Sonic and Bella, two rabbits, Wispa and Oreo and a Border Terrier called Sage. She loves spending time with her partner and two sons and enjoys visiting historical places, walking and gardening. Michaela was a finalist in the UK Veterinary Nurse of the Year competition 2006.

Mandy joined the Briar Dawn Veterinary Centre reception team in May 2017 after many years working in the local branch of Natwest where many of you will already have had the pleasure of meeting her. Outside of work Mandy is kept very busy with her two very sporty sons and husband. She loves to relax by spending time sharing cuddles with her two cats, Tilly and Mitzy.

Emily’s passion has always been animal welfare. Before she started at Briar Dawn Vets she went back to college and studied Animal Management for two years at Hopwood Hall College, completing the course with Distinction star. Emily started her animal career working full time at a local animal rescue where she worked for four years and she now volunteers there in her spare time. Emily has two cat kids called Mona and Joe and enjoys long dog walks, travelling to different countries and binging on the latest films/series.

Martine joined Briar Dawn Veterinary Centre as part of our Reception team in March 2021 after previously working at Dogs Trust. She has a real love of animals, with one dog of her own called Honey and two cats called Amber and Stripes. When not in work Martine likes to keep active, taking Honey on long walks and enjoys traveling.