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Vasco Amaro Lopes
Owner & Veterinary Surgeon
Tell us a little about yourself and what you do?
I like to travel, especially when this coincides with my work which is why my work is so perfect for me.
What’s the best part of your job?
The opportunity to work with so many clients and horses at such a mixture of locations.
Do you have any pets/horses? Tell us about them!
I have a sausage dog who likes to eat everything he can get hold of. I also have a dressage horse, but my animals are like secret agents so I don’t share much information on them!
What does a perfect day off look like to you?
What’s a day off!? Spending the day with friends sailing on the open ocean, followed by a game of polo (its my perfect day so of course, I’ve learnt how to play well!) and an evening BBQ.
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Quick-fire:
Tea or Coffee? Coffee (with honey if you’re offering)
Cats or dogs? Dogs
Sun or ski? I’ve only seen snow twice in my life .. lets go for sun!
What’s your favourite film? E.T
What’s your party trick? Chicken dance
Night in or night out? Out
Nicola Keene (Nikki)
Veterinarian Surgeon
Tell us a little about yourself and what you do?
I was born and raised in Australia, I studied Animal Science at La Trobe University in Melbourne before studying Veterinary Science at Massey University in Palmerston North, New Zealand. I moved to the UK in 2009.
What’s the best part of your job?
Every day is different! And as we drive so much around the countryside, I see a lot more of England than I ever would otherwise.
Do you have any pets/horses? Tell us about them!2 dogs, Biscuit a 10-year-old border terrier and Axel a 2-year-old Vizsla
What does a perfect day off look like to you?
A nice ride on my horse followed by a pub lunch with friends
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Quick-fire:
Tea or coffee: Coffee
Cat or dog: dog
Favourite film: Clueless
Favourite day of the week? Saturday
Sweet or savoury? Sweet
Early bird or night owl? Somewhere in between?
Dressage or showjumping? Showjumping all day long
Beach or mountains? Controversially for an Aussie I love the mountains
Amie Duckett
Practice Manager
What’s the best part of your job?
Our clients. We are fortunate to have fabulous clients who genuinely want the very best care for their animals and work with us to get the very best outcome with Vascos treatments.
Do you have any pets/horses? Tell us about them!
I have a very “naughty tortie” house cat who thinks she’s a dog! I also have a very handsome ex racer thoroughbred who thinks he’s prince charming!
What does a perfect day off look like to you?
What’s a day off!? A day in the sunshine with friends and family that starts with jumping Raven (and getting a clear round!) and then having fun at the beach.
Quick-fire:
Tea or Coffee? Big mug of Tea
Cats or dogs? Dogs
Sun or ski? Sunshine
What’s your favourite film? Pretty woman (although really its Tangled)
What’s your party trick? Hula Hooping
Night in or night out? Out