Claire Ross
RVN, ISFM CertFN, ISFM DipFN
Registered Veterinary Nurse, Practice Principal
Special interests
Medical Nursing
My pets
My best friend, Jess - my border collie
If you could have any animal in the world as pet, what would you have?
I already have the pet I have ever dreamed of - Jess is one in a million.
What is your favourite travel destination?
Ibiza - this was my first foreign holiday at the age of 49!
What is an interesting fact about you?
Prior to joining Pennard Vets, I was a sheep farmer.
Name three words that describe you
Organised, reliable, compassionate
What did you want to be when you grew up?
I didn't get the grades to become a vet so went into nursing and haven't looked back. And still here 20+ years later!
What would be your personal motto?
Be yourself
What do you think are the best skills that you bring to your job?
I have a huge soft spot and compassion for all the older pets that come into the practice

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