Amanda Finch

"I am very proud seeing the student nurses transform from keen pet lovers to competent, fully qualified VNs.  I love the teaching part of my position."

Previous Experience

• Rescued strays and wildlife from a very young age!
• Worked in a pet shop for 4 years
• Fostered and rehomed kittens for cats protection
• Volunteer at the PDSA
• Two previous practices

Specialism

• Joined Carmels in 1996, been Head Nurse since 1996
• Supervision of staff and responsibility for nurses' rota
• Clinical coach for student VNs
• Work experience placement management
• Pet behaviour consultations
• Special interest in feline medicine
• Knowledge of veterinary market and coordination of stock

Interests & Hobbies

• Spending time with her cats
• Music concerts, the theatre and eating out
• Foreign holidays
• Member of the chocolate tasting club

Pets

I have two fluffy rescue cats called Bobby and Penelope, they are both domestic long haired cats, Bobby is a beautiful brown tabby and is a senior boy now and Penelope is a gorgeous black and white young adult cat, they love to play and relax together and they live in feline fabulousness and are totally spoilt kitty cats.