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 dogs through the beautiful Worcestershire countryside.

My name is Kelly and I live in the town I grew up in, Malvern.  I thoroughly enjoy walks on the Malvern Hills with my Border Terrier Bertie.  

I came to work at Best Friends after working as a nanny for two children and a dog.  My past has been within childcare but during the many lockdowns the family started working from home more frequently so I decided to look for something new.  I am also fully qualified in holistic therapies and have a great interest in aromatherapy and massage.  

My past times include reading, baking, working on my allotment and I enjoy anything creative.

I hope to help out within our local animal rescue centres and become more involved in animal care and behaviour in the future. 

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 alongside Kirsty is our Cat Advocate.

Sharon has two Labradors and six cats and likes nothing better than taking the Labradors for long walks through the Worcestershire countryside.