Jaimin has worked in small animal veterinary practices for more than 15 years. He has had the opportunity to work in hospitals and emergency care practices and is particularly interested in Orthopedics and soft tissue surgery.

Jaimin set up Happy Tails Vets with his wife Jaimin and is passionate about providing high quality care for pets and their owners.

Jaimin has always enjoyed getting to know clients and their pets, and is looking forward to doing the same at Happy Tails Vets.

Outside of work Jaimin loves trying different tea, enjoys travelling, spending time with his family and is kept busy with his son. Jaimin also loves to watch and play cricket whenever he gets time.

Amy first studied animals when she went to Plumpton college and studied animal care/management. She then went on to the Animal Nursing course and began working in practice as a kennel assistant and shortly after began training as an Apprentice to be a Qualified Veterinary Nurse.

Amy has been working in the Veterinary industry since 2015, most of it worked with Jaimin! Amy qualified as Registered Veterinary Nurse in January 2021. Amy took a short break from nursing while she had her beautiful daughter, Ava.

We were delighted when Amy agreed to join us prior to the opening of Happy Tails in August 2022, helping us set up processes, systems and the practice prior to opening.

Amy also helps manage our Facebook. If you don’t mind photos of your fur babies being posted on our Facebook page please let Amy/reception know.

Amy has got quite a lot of experience providing nursing support to Jaimin, including during the long orthopaedic surgeries.

Outside of work Amy enjoys spending time with her family and her two chihuahuas, Benji and Buddy!

Emily started as an Animal Nursing Assistant in 2011 and then started her veterinary nurse training at Plumpton College in 2012 and qualified in 2016.

Emily has been working in veterinary practices since 2011 and brings with her heaps of experience!

Emily joined the Happy Tails Vets team in March 2023, bringing her amazing organisational skills, wonderful sense of humour and vast experience to our practice. Emily has quickly integrated within the practice, supporting reception, helping with administration in addition to providing nursing support to our vet team, including during the wide variety of Ops we carry out at the practice.

Emily has an interest in weight management and diabetes.

In her spare time Emily enjoys spending time with her family, including her young son and rescue cat Terry, plus two Guinea pigs Fudge and ChuChu. Emily also loves gardening and travelling to her second home, Corfu!

Tracy is one of our receptionists. She started with us in September 2022 and is loving working at Happy Tails!

Not coming from the veterinary industry, since joining Tracy has hit the ground running and is an integral part of the team. Tracy helps with administration, in addition to setting up clients on the pet health club and working on reception.

Tracy has worked as a dental nurse on and off for most of her working life in between having her four children. Tracy has also worked managing a pub, before finding her dream job working around animals at Happy Tails.

Tracy is a warm and friendly face on reception, has incredible attention to detail and is passionate about providing our clients the best service possible. We are very lucky to have her.

Outside of work Tracy is owned by 2 elderly little dogs and her hobbies include collecting, customising and upcycling furniture and interesting things. Tracy is very talented at making beautiful furniture. Do check out her etsy shop if you like vintage furniture – it is called @rubyleighvintage. Tracy also loves cooking food (especially authentic Indian food), relaxing and spending time with her friends and family.

Pakeeza has worked in retail, in property management, before she found her calling working for us!

Pakeeza has worked as a team leader, worked in a busy retail environment, more recently helping to account for vat and other finance tasks in addition to supporting reception at our practice.

Pakeeza is a woman of many talents, is also a beautician, has made her own soaps and skincare!

Pakeeza loves having cuddles with inpatients and posts your fur babies’ photos on our Instagram. If you don’t mind photos of your fur babies being posted on our instagram page please let Pakeeza/reception know.

In her spare time Pakeeza loves fashion, shopping, spending time with family in addition to spending time with her cat Ella.

Hemali has previously managed finance teams, before she set up Happy Tails Vets with her husband Jaimin. When setting up the practice Hemali & Jaimin wanted to create a friendly practice where Jaimin can get to know clients’ pets.

Hemali is passionate about continuously improving Happy Tails and helps to implement new systems, processes and products and services offered.

Hemali loves meeting pets when she comes to work, especially since Hemali & Jaimin have no pets of their own. Hemali feels lucky to work with such a relaxed, friendly and committed team at Happy Tails Vets.

When not at work Hemali is busy running around after her energetic son, spending time with her family and cooking. Hemali also likes going to the gym when she has a bit of free time.

Zara joined the Happy Tails team in August 2023 as our first Kennel Assistant and Receptionist. Before joining us, Zara worked for two years as a zookeeper, where she developed her passion for animal care.

Zara has a particular passion for laboratory work, including running in-house blood and urine tests. She enjoys assisting the vets and the nursing team with their daily tasks and in keeping the practice clean. She is dedicated to providing the best care for each patient and also enjoys chatting to our clients. Zara is always eager to develop her knowledge and is an asset to our team.

Outside of work, Zara enjoys reading, going to the gym, and swimming. She is also a proud owner of a 5-year-old Ragdoll cat.

Maria graduated from the University of Veterinary Medicine in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, in 2020, and as of September 2024, we are thrilled to have her as our second permanent Veterinary Surgeon at Happy Tails.

Throughout her career Maria has gained valuable experience working in small animal practices both in Romania and Ireland, where she developed a strong foundation in general veterinary care.

Maria has interests in all aspects of general practice, with a strong passion for continually enhancing her surgical skills and expanding her knowledge in internal medicine.

She provides the highest standard of care to her patients and is always eager to learn and grow within her field.

Outside of work, Maria enjoys cooking, paddleboarding, reading, and watching films, often unwinding with a good book after a busy day. She also prioritises staying fit and enjoys regular workouts at the gym and looking after her overall well-being. Additionally, Maria has a creative side and enjoys making her own soaps and beeswax candles, adding a personal, handcrafted touch to her home life.

Sara qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in August 2018 and joined the Happy Tails team in June 2024. With her extensive experience, Sara has quickly become an integral part of the Happy Tails team, contributing her expertise and passion for animal care.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her two daughters and caring for her retired Hearing dog Beni, an elderly Shih Tzu. When she’s not at Happy Tails, Sara can usually be found at the stables working with her retired racehorse Arthur, who keeps her on her toes!

Philippa joined the Happy Tails reception team in August 2024, bringing with her many years of experience as a veterinary receptionist. Her extensive background in the field allowed her to settle into the Happy Tails team effortlessly, quickly becoming a key part of our front-of-house operations. Philippa’s professionalism, attention to detail, and warm, friendly nature ensure that clients always feel welcomed and well cared for.

Outside of work, Philippa has a passion for painting and silversmithing. You’ll often find her being creative in her spare time, where she enjoys expressing herself through art. Additionally, Philippa has had the opportunity to travel to some stunning locations around the world.

Lana joined the Happy Tails reception team in August 2024, bringing with her valuable experience and a strong organisational skill set.
Having worked as a veterinary receptionist since May 2022, Lana has seamlessly fit into the team at Happy Tails, where her expertise in managing client interactions and her attention to detail have been instrumental in keeping operations running smoothly.
Outside of work, Lana is a proud cat owner with two lovely cats at home. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, crocheting, and cherishing quality moments with her friends and family.