Jon graduated from the University of Liverpool in 1994 with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science and locumed extensively throughout the UK before moving down to London in 1997.

In 2005, after a further three years study, Jon achieved RCVS board certification in small animal internal medicine and is currently the only veterinarian in the surrounding area to have this qualification. Jon also has a Diploma in Companion Animal Behaviour and Therapy and is a government approved Local Veterinary Inspector.

Between 1997 and 2007 Jon worked in a large companion animal hospital and referral centre, seeing both first opinion and a variety referral cases from colleagues.

In 2007 Jon returned to his native Worcestershire where he grew up and currently lives with his daughter Carys and son Morgan in Leigh.

In his free time Jon can be found walking his dog through the beautiful Worcestershire countryside.

Sharon first started in veterinary practice in 1985 helping out at a local practice in the evening after school.

In 1987 she gained a distinction in Animal Care at Rodbaston College of Agriculture. In 1988, whilst working at a large veterinary hospital, Sharon returned to Rodbaston to train as a Veterinary Nurse, qualifying in 1990.  Between 1990 – 2009, Sharon worked at a multi-vet companion animal practice in Hampshire as Head Nurse.

Sharon joined the Best Friends team in January 2009 bringing with her a wealth of experience and expertise.

Sharon’s professional interests are all aspects of nursing, especially rehabilitation, neonatal care and behaviour.

Sharon has a fox red Labrador named Ralphie along with nine cats and likes nothing better than taking the Labrador for long walks through the Worcestershire countryside.

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Georgia first started in veterinary in 2022 as an aminal care assistant, before progressing on to her nursing studies. She joined Best Freinds in May 2025 as a final-year student at the end of her studies, eagerly awaiting her OSCE’s in September.

Georgia has keen interests in many areas of nursing and is planning to achieve lots of certificates and extra qualifications in the future. She is particularly interested in feline behaviour and will be joining Sharon as an ISFM cat advocate when qualified.

At home, she is accompanied by a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Pip and two cats named Olive & Nero. In her spare time, she enjoys nature walks with her dog, or if the weather is bad, you can often find her crocheting on the sofa in front of the telly.

Kelly has been a Malvern resistent her whole life.  She Thoroughly enjoy walks on the Malvern Hills with her Border Terrier Bertie.  

she joined Best Friends after working as a nanny for two children and a dog. Her past has been within childcare but during the many lockdowns she decided to look for something new.  She is also fully qualified in holistic therapies and has a great interest in aromatherapy and massage.  In her spare time, Kelly enjoys reading, baking, working on her allotment and anything creative.

Kelly has hopes to help out within our local animal rescue centres and become more involved in animal care and behaviour in the future. But for the moment, Kelly is enjoying her materinty leave with her first baby and will be back wth us soon.

Claire joined Best Friends in September 2024 after working at veterinary hospital in Staffordshire.

Claire completed a veterinary nurse assistant course at Solihul College in 2014. Claire has a daughter who is equally passionate about animals and share their home with Bentley the black lab, Raisin the cat who has recently joined them and Frankie the horse who Claire often competes in Britsh Dressage with in her spare time.

Lucy started her career in the veterinary world as a receptionist at her previous practice and instantly fell in love with the industry. She joined the Best Friends team in April 2025 and progressed to the role of Animal Care Assistant. She is loving working more closely alongside the nurses and vets. She will be embarking on her journey to become a registered veterinary nurse this September when she starts college. She is very excited to start advancing her knowledge and skills.

Since joining Best Friends, Lucy has developed a particular interest in our in-house laboratory testing, finding the diagnostic side of veterinary medicine fascinating.

In her spare time, she loves the outdoors and keeping active. She has recently completed her first ever half marathon, and her favourite sport is snowboarding.