I completed my veterinary nurse training in 2012. I have worked in various different practices from mixed animal, companion animal and a referral practice. I particularly enjoy looking after hospitalised patients and doing out of hours work.
Outside of work I enjoy gardening. I enjoy spending time with my three spaniels and two horses and looking after my aviary birds.
Latest articles by Sophie James
Will you have a pet funeral when your pet passes?
When it comes to losing a pet it is a very difficult time. They are part of the family after all. When it comes to what to do next there are various options. There is no right or wrong thing to do when it comes to the fi…
January 21, 2023
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Keeping your dog warm when the house is cold.
With the cost of living rising we are all doing what we can to save money. A big part of this is energy bills. They are constantly on the rise, meaning we are likely reluctant to turn on our heating on those cold nights.
January 3, 2023
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Caring for older rabbits in the winter
As the colder nights are creeping up on us, we need to think about how we look after our rabbits during this time. Whilst it is fine for rabbits to live outside (in fact they often cope a lot better during the colder mon…
Pet cremation: 10 worst nightmares and how to avoid them
When it comes to pet cremations there are always some horror stories that people will always remember from reading, with that being on social media or in the news. I have read many. They are horrifying - and they make yo…
November 15, 2022
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What do I need in a pet first aid kit?
So most of us would have some sort of first aid kit in the house for ourselves, but how many of us have thought about having a first aid kit for our pets? Personally, owning three spaniels(!), I always carry a first aid…
How far is too far when choosing a vet?
How far is it ok to travel to a vets? When looking at practices to register at, I think looking at how far the practice is away from you is very important. There are quite a few reasons as to why - which I will go throug…