Dallas
BVSc MRCVS
Practice Principal
Having joined Parkside in 2004 Dallas progressed to Head Vet and subsequently managed to become sole owner of the practice in 2011. Since then the practice has undergone a major expansion and refurbishment to accommodate the growing client base and to enable the practice to offer a wider range of services and operations on-site. Dallas enjoys all aspects of surgery and has a particular interest in non-invasive (laparascopic) techniques.Having worked with Shar-Peis closely over the last 15 years she has developed an in-depth understanding of the particular conditions associated with the breed.
She has two small children and enjoys cooking for friends and travelling.
Sophie
BVSc MRCVS
Sophie graduated from Liverpool University in July 2015. She initially worked in a mixed practice in Bedfordshire before focusing on small animals and moving down south and joining Parkside in 2017. She loves all aspects of being a small animal vet from working up an interesting medical case to performing a range of different surgeries.
In her spare time Sophie loves catching up with friends, playing hockey and going for long walks with her working cocker spaniel Hugo.
Roisin
BVetMed MRCVS
Roisin graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2018 and joined the Parkside team in 2021. She enjoys all aspects of small animal practice but has particular interests in surgery and small mammals.
Outside of work, Roisin enjoys travelling, socialising with friends and singing in a choir.
Emily
Emily graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2018. After a few years working in small animal practices in the North West of England, she joined Parkside in 2021. Currently, Emily is studying towards a certificate in small animal medicine and enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine especially working with Parkside’s many feline patients.
In her spare time she enjoys everything that living in London has to offer and is still waiting for the perfect rescue cat to come along!
Nikki
Nikki graduated from the University of Bristol; after which she spent 2 years in small animal practice in Hampshire prior to joining the team here at Parkside Vets. She has professional interests in all aspects of small animal general practice but especially canine and feline medicine.
Outside of work you will often find her on a dance floor doing Smooth Jive or up in Scotland enjoying the outdoors.
Olivia
Olivia graduated from the University of Surrey Vet School in 2022. She has worked at Parkside ever since graduating (apart from a 6-month stint where she travelled South and Central America!). She enjoys all aspects of small animal veterinary, however has a particular interest in diagnostic imaging and surgery. Outside of work, Olivia enjoys everything active, including hiking, running, cycling and the gym. She loves to travel, but also enjoys spending time with family and friends, and her rag doll cat of course!
Wakana
Wakana graduated from Royal Veterinary College in 2019. She has a particular interest in Dermatology and has two dogs at home, a Cockapoo and a Cocker spaniel. In her spare time, she enjoys playing lacrosse, going for runs and spending time with her dogs.
Rachel S
Rachel graduated from the Royal Veterinary College, London, in 2008. She has worked in small animal practice in the UK, and Australia, and joined the Parkside team in 2019. Rachel enjoys all aspects of small animal practice and is happy to see medical and surgical cases. In her spare time, she enjoys travelling, yoga and spending time with her French Bulldog, Camembert.
Rachel B
Rachel graduated from Bristol in 2019 and spent her first four years working in Stoke-on-Trent, before moving down to London last year. She enjoys all aspects of veterinary work but particularly surgical cases and emergency treatment. Outside of work, Rachel plays for a local korfball team, enjoys acrylic painting and spending time with her dog Fern, and cat Flora – both of whom were rescues from her last job.
Clare
Practice Manager
I started working full time at Parkside 26 years ago as a Trainee Veterinary Nurse and went on to qualify as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2000. I became Head Nurse in 1999 and proudly lead a wonderful caring team of 16 nurses. I became Practice Manager in February 2020.
I love my role and enjoy the friendly working environment of Parkside where the client and patient care is always to a high standard. I have an interest in surgical nursing, especially orthopedics.
Growing up I always had pets from hamsters to rabbits (all kept in my bedroom) and family dogs. I knew from an early age that I wanted to work with animals and after completing many different work experiences I choose veterinary nursing. At home I am a mum to three children and we have a family Goldendoodle called Archie who at the age of 12 years still thinks he’s a puppy.
Registered Veterinary Nurses
At Parkside Vets we are proud to say that we have many qualified and registered veterinary nurses. A few of our nurses have been in this industry for over 10 years, whereas others have passed their final exams only a year or so ago. We have nurses here who hold certificates in nutrition, emergency and critical care and nurses who have done courses in bereavement counselling, dental care, anaesthesia and exotics. All of our nurses bring something different to the team which is what makes Parkside so unique!
Student Veterinary Nurses and Veterinary Care Assistants
At Parkside Vets we have student veterinary nurses who are at various stages in their courses. All of our nurses will have to have studied for a minimum of three years and will need to pass various practical and theory examinations before gaining their qualification. They work closely with our qualified nurses to help them gain vital skills as they work towards their diploma.
We also have a couple of veterinary care assistants who ensure that the practice is kept to a high standard of hygiene. They also ensure that the animals in our care have enrichment and assist the nurses in their everyday duties.
