Veterinary surgeons

Nikki is the clinical director here at Crescent Vets. She has a strong interest in exotic animal medicine and has completed a post-graduate certificate this area. She is also studying for a certificate in cardiology. Nikki lives with her partner where they care for an assortment of pets, including two rescue horses, Gypsy and Oscar, two sheep named Oreo Cookie and Hershey Bar, and two cats, Onyx and Fleck (who has three legs). She also has four dogs, Topaz, Tanzi, Tank who are Springer Spaniels and a Jack Russell Terrier called Bertie, who she loves to take on long walks. When not taking care of her houseful of beings she pursues a number of exciting hobbies including skiing, diving and travel.

Rachael qualified from the University of Nottingham in 2016 and initially worked in a mixed practice in Cheshire, treating horses, farm animals, small animals and exotics, including Knowsley Safari Park. In 2017 she moved to the East Midlands area to focus on small animal and exotic medicine. She hopes to specialise in exotic animals and would love to see your unusual feathered and furry friends! At home Rachael has a crazy rescue Cockerpoo called Lola and two family Labradoodles called Louie and Branston. She also has a parrot called Charlie and helps her boyfriend with their horse, Tom. During her spare time Rachael is normally found on a yard looking after and exercising/riding carriage horses ranging from Friesians to Gelderlanders; she enjoys competing with them – her favourite place to compete and have fun is at Chatsworth Country Show. Rachael is also a fine animal artist who enjoys producing pet portraits.