Claire Landsberg RVN
Head Nurse
Claire joined Ark Veterinary Practice in 1998 as a trainee and qualified in 2004, before being appointed head veterinary nurse in 2006. She is also a clinical coach and helps train our student nurses. Claire has several English Springer Spaniels of her own and a lizard called Stitch. She had a short break from the practice in 2010/11 and 2012/13 to have her two sons but has since re-joined the practice part-time.
Leonie Kearn
Student Veterinary Nurse
Leonie joined the practice in October 2017 to begin her training as an SVN and started her studies at MYF Training in January 2018. Her life previous to veterinary work revolved around her childhood sport, synchronised swimming. Although she no longer swims herself she still coaches every week for her home club. Leonie enjoys going to the gym and taking her two dogs, Milo (a Dalmatian) and Cleo (a Labrador), on woodland walks.
Sarah Radley
Student Veterinary Nurse
Sarah joined the practice in September 2015 to begin her training as a student veterinary nurse (SVN) and attends MYF Training to study. Previously she has worked at a small pet shop as an SQP and has an animal science degree. She has many animals at home, which include: a rescue dog, guinea pigs, rabbits, budgies, chinchillas, gerbils, a hamster, a tortoise, goldfish and an array of invertebrates.
Karen Southward
Student Veterinary Nurse
Karen joined the practice in October 2015 after volunteering with us on a Monday as work experience. She is now training to become a veterinary nurse and goes to MYF Training for her studies. Karen previously worked as a nanny looking after triplets. At home she enjoys arts and crafts and crocheting.
