Meet The Team
Our Team
Our nurses and receptionists form a hard working and dedicated team. They play a vital role in the caring for you and your beloved pets. Although many have been with the practice from the beginning we are adding new staff all the time.
Vet Team
Deborah Wragg
MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon
Head of the team, she has been a general practitioner in the area for many years and does some acupuncture. She owns several grey hairs, and even more rescues. The most recent addition is a young dachshund!
Clare
MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon
Clare is our dedicated all rounder who joined the Hope team in 2010. She is a local lass and the proud owner of an energetic border terrier and three playful cats.
Barbara
MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon
Bethan
MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon
Bethan joined us in September 2019, and soon after rescued an ex-RSPCA cat called Arthur and dog called Archie!
Ellie
MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon
Esme
MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon
After a short peroid away Esme has returned to the fold, and we couldn’t be happier she’s back with the team.
Eve
MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon
Gabriel
MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon
Lucy
Veterinary Surgeon
Nursing Team
Ali
RVN Veterinary Nurse
Ali finally settled at Hope vets in 2018 after working as a vet nurse “down under” and all over the UK! She loves her cockers Dolly and Minnie, and tortoise Marilyn.
Bethany
RVN Veterinary Nurse
Beth re-joined us in 2021, with her gang of dogs, cats and ferrets!
Becky
RVN Veterinary Nurse
Becky has been with us since 2012 and has recently completed her veterinary nurse training. She has a rescue dog Bailey who recently had a DNA test and is a mix of 4 breeds!
Caroline R
RVN Veterinary Nurse
Caroline joined us in 2014 and since has gained 2 cats Bear and Pumpkin, and a rescue collie called Barney! She enjoys days out with her family.
Emily
RVN Veterinary Nurse
Emily joined us in early 2021. She has a cockerpoo called Cash.
Jane
RVN Veterinary Nurse
Jane is one of the original members of the team, with us since 2009. Deborah once referred to her as our “geriatric nurse”, but she is far from it! She has a dog, 2 cats and a guinea pig.
Kayleigh
RVN Veterinary Nurse
Kayleigh joined us in 2019 and currently has 1 horse, 2 cats and 3 dogs. She has a passion for rescues old and young.
Kristy
RVN Veterinary Nurse
With over 21 years of experience in the veterinary industry, Kristy has now ditched the stripes and qualified as an RVN in 2021. Sasha the rottie is so proud of her mum.
Laura B
RVN Veterinary Nurse
Laura studied and qualified with Hopes as a veterinary nurse from Harper Adams, she rejoined our team in March 2021. Laura is a keen baker (we will vouch for her skills!). Her furry family are Penny the sprocker, Boo the cat and Peter the rabbit.
Laura B
RVN Veterinary Nurse
Laura joined us initially as a veterinary care assistant but has since started her veterinary nurse training. She owns a German Shephard, Labrador, and several cats.
Laura R
RVN Veterinary Nurse
Layla
RVN Veterinary Nurse
Layla joined us in 2013. She enjoys taking her wirehaired viszla Jola for long walks with her family (especially if it ends in a pub!)
Libby
RVN Veterinary Nurse
Libby, pictured with beloved family member Belle, fulfilled her childhood dream of becoming an RVN by graduating from Harper Adams Univeristy in 2021.
Sarah D
RVN Veterinary Nurse
Sarah has been a veterinary nurse in the area for several years. She enjoys long walks on Cannock Chase with her Jack Russell Joey and collie Tess.
Sophie
RVN Veterinary Nurse
Toni
RVN Veterinary Nurse
Toni joined us in early 2021, she is a self-confessed crazy cat lady and lives with her two and a half cats!
Alice
Student Veterinary Nurse
Gemma
Student Veterinary Nurse
Rachel
Student Veterinary Nurse
Rachael joined us in 2018. She loves all animals and is a proud owner of staffy Maisy and cat Kit!
Reception/Admin Team
Yvonne
Practice Manager
Yvonne is one of the founding 4, with us since 2009. Her menagerie includes a cockerpoo, cat (who thinks she is a tiger), tortoise and chameleon!
Angie
Receptionist
Angie is our resident crazy cat lady, having 6 cats at home. She joined us in late 2018 and has only rescued 3 cats so far… (watch this space)
Cal
Receptionist
Cal has been with us since 2017. She owns 2 cats, Dilbert and Spud, and a Puggle called Merle.
Hannah
Receptionist
Hannah joined the team in 2019 from a neighbouring practice. She is very experienced, having worked in the veterinary field for 18 years.
Jayne
Receptionist
Jayne joined our front of house team in April 2021. She has a lovely sprocker called Yogi.
Norean
Receptionist
Teagan
Receptionist
Nikki S
Cleaner
Nikki is our original “Domestic Goddess”. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family.
Appointments
To make an appointment with a vet or veterinary nurse, please call our surgery number during the opening times listed.
Call Us
Emergencies
For emergencies during opening hours please call the main surgery telephone number:
Outside of these hours, emergency cover is provided by MiNightVet Stoke, please call: