Nicola

Nicola graduated from the Royal Veterinary College, London in 2015. She undertook an internship in an equine hospital for her first year out of vet school, before moving into a small animal focused role in 2017. She joined the Orchard team in 2021. Nic grew up around animals - her mother is a veterinary nurse, and her grandmother ran a boarding cattery - so she always knew she wanted to work with animals! She particularly enjoys surgery, and loves forming a bond with her patients.

Nicola shares three pets with her parents - a beautiful and very chatty Tortieshell cat called Molly, and two cute & cuddly but naughty Miniature Dachshunds called Pepper and Saffron.

In her free time, Nicola likes to unwind by riding her bicycle, playing video games and board games, relaxing in virtual reality, drawing, and cosplaying. She also likes to dance in costume, and in 2025 won first place in a major UK costume character dance competition!