01303 840499

reception@elhamvalley.com

FOR

PET OWNERS

Bartek Bielecki

DrVetMed PG Cert (SA Ophthal) MRCVS

Veterinary Ophthalmologist

Debbie Summers

RVN, NCert (Anaes), CVLM

Practice Manager

Debbie originally joined the clinic as an RVN in 2013, having qualified in 1997. Having been appointed Head RVN in 2018, Debbie brought a wealth of experience to the EVR team & pursued a Nurse Certificate in Anaesthesia. In January '24, Debbie changed direction moving into a Practice Management role taking the reins from Katherine, then had a brief sojourn into general veterinary practice management in the first half of 2025, but returned as PM in August of the same year!

At home she has 2 dogs; Emma, an elderly Labrador, and Sirius, a Min Longhaired Dachshund, as well as 2 British Shorthair cats , 2 teenage sons & a husband!

Veterinary Ophthalmology

Sirius

Miniature Longhaired Dachshund

Sirius is the self-appointed staff welfare dog; feeling sad or having a bad day? Sirius is here with heart-melting eyes & a lovely cuddle!

​​​Reece Young

RVN 

Registered Veterinary Nurse

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Reece graduated from Middlesex University in June 2024 and is joining the EVR nursing team over the summer. He has a particular interest in anaesthesia, and is looking forward to working with our highly skilled vet & nurse team and developing his skills & knowledge. Reece & his family own a Bulldog named Lola. and Reece himself has a cat called Jinx who rarely leaves his side!

Rebecca Elks

BVetMed DVOphthal MRCVS

Veterinary Ophthalmologist

Katherine Elks

Practice Director

Katherine joined the clinic as Practice Manager in 2017, having had an extensive teaching career in London. Katherine brings a wealth of experience to the EVR team and ensures the smooth running of the business side of EVR .

Katherine loves to travel in her spare time, and has undertaken trips to South Africa and USA in recent times.

At home she has 2 dogs; Arlo a Cockerpoo, & Raphie, a Cocker Spaniel.

Kate Bartelsmeier

RVN

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Kate qualified as an RVN in 2016, but has been working in the veterinary industry since she was 17 working locally within Kent for much of her career. She joined the EVR team as an experienced RVN, and currently works Tuesday to Friday. At home she has 2 children that keep her busy, and two adorable cats called Florence and Oreo!

Emily Goff

Animal Nursing Assistant

Emily joined us in February

'24 as a part time ANA, however her 

'normal' job is as a highly experienced 

hairdresser! Welcome aboard Emily 

& we are very happy to have you as

part of the team! Emily is owned by her gorgeous French Bulldog, Rio!

Bartek qualified from the Wroclaw University of Environmental & Life Sciences in 2021. During his studies, he undertook externships in both Poland and the UK, and since then he developed a keen interest in ophthalmology. He completed an internship and worked in a small animal ophthalmology practice in Poland. In 2022 he was granted a scholarship from the East European Society of Veterinary Ophthalmology and spent a month in Rowe Veterinary Referrals in Bristol. 
He really enjoys expanding his knowledge and getting to meet clients and their pets. Outside of the consult room he loves playing tennis. 
Bartek owns a dog called Pchelek and a rabbit called Precel.
He joined Elham Valley Referrals in January '23.

Miguel Perry Vidal

Dr Vet Med, MRCVS

Miguel joined the EVR team in July '25

from Optivet Referrals in Hampshire, following an internship.

Miguel graduated in 2020 from UTAD in Portugal, following an externship at University of Tennessee.

He is currently studying for the PG Certificate in Veterinary Ophthalmology.

Selina Jackson
RVN, ISFM Cert. Feline Nursing
Registered Veterinary Nurse

Selina has been working in the veterinary industry for 36 years and has been a qualified RVN for 8 years. She has a keen interest for geriatric nursing and all things feline, from which she gained her ISFM certificate in Feline Nursing. 

Selina has a Elderly JRT called Dolly, as well as, two Birman cats called Meena and Bailey.

In her free time Selina enjoys reading and going for countryside walks.

Milo 

Border Collie x Greyhound

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Milo hasn't ever quite grown into his legs. He is an expert chewer and will lick any unguarded elbows.

Tempah & Buddy

Crossbreeds

Tempah & Buddy are regular reception attendees, with Tempah keeping a keen eye on customer service from below the desk! 

Jenny Payne

RVN

​Head Veterinary Nurse

Jenny joined EVR in May '24 taking over the reins as Head RVN.

Jenny qualified as an RVN in 2003, and has worked locally her whole career. She is kept busy at home with 3 children & 2 furbabies; Bertie, a Boston Terrier & Ernie, a (very naughty!) British Bulldog.

Jenny loves the challenge of referral practice, and the opportunity to develop advanced nursing skills.

Roux

Greyhound x Rough Collie

Roux is the baby of the EVR dog pack, having joined the team in June 2024. He is a terror with shoes & loves to play!

Sonia Chenais

Receptionist/Administrator

With a background in languages and education, we are delighted to have Sonia on the team.

Her previous experience at Eurostar as well as teaching enables her to be the friendly & welcoming face of EVR.

Sonia has been involved with fostering dogs over many years, and currently has 2 permanent guests, Tempah & Buddy!

Pchelek

Wirehaired Fox Terrier

Pchelek loves nothing more than laying upside down on the sofa, or in office doorways!

FOR

REFERRING VetS

Becky Hackett

Admin and Accounts Manager

Becky is primarily our admin manager & deals with accounts and financial issues for the practice. However, 2 days a week you will find her on reception,  responsible for arranging referral appointments and taking care of clients when they arrive.  

Outside of work, Becky is learning the piano, and has a teenage daughter & husband as well as an adorable cat called Alex!

Elham Valley Referrals

Rebecca qualified as a vet from the Royal Veterinary College London in 1987.  She initially worked as a GP vet, returning to the RVC for a Residency and gaining the RCVS Diploma in Veterinary Ophthalmology - the highest level of specialisation for UK vets - in 2002.  She was appointed Lecturer in Ophthalmology and Head of the Clinical Ophthalmology service at the RVC's Queen Mother Hospital for Animals, responsible for teaching undergraduate vet students and at postgraduate level.  She worked as a private Ophthalmology consultant from 2004 before setting up Elham Valley Referrals in 2008.

Marty

Greyhound x Rough Collie

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Eleven-year-old Marty loves belly scratches and being a draught excluder.  He specialises in cardboard boxes and games of tug.

Meet our staff

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Emma

Labrador

Emma has been a long term blood donor at EVR, often donating to save the sight of our patients. Now she has reached her elderly years, she has retired and lives for treats & attention!

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