Our Team
Veterinary Surgeons
Hannah Johnston
BVSc MRCVS PGCertSAS
Practice Principal
Qualified from Bristol University in 1997 and worked in small animal practices in St Albans and Hatfield before establishing Heath & Reach Veterinary Surgery in 2001. A dedicated general practitioner with interests in both medicine and surgery.
Jelena Ristic
BVetMed DSAM CertVC MRCVS
Advanced Practitioner
Qualified 1992, joined the practice January 2012.
Christine Dunsby
BVSc MRCVS
Qualified July 2001, joined the practice 2011.
Alex Buonpane
BVetMed (Hons) MRCVS
Qualified 2014, joined February 2021.
Kenneth Wong
BVSc (Hons) MRCVS
Qualified 2010, joined 2022. Currently studying for the BSAVA Certificate in Small Animal Surgery.
Ciara Richards
BVetMed BSc(Hons) MRCVS
Qualified 2024 and joined the practice the same year.
Nursing Staff
Helen Batchelor
BSc (Hons) RVN, Degree in Animal Science
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Graduated 2001, joined the practice August 2021.
Katie Chandler
RVN C-SQP, Clinical Coach
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Qualified 2009, joined the practice April 2010.
Hazel Ridsdale
RVN, Clinical Coach
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Qualified November 2002, joined the practice June 2003.
Sarah Bedford
RVN
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Qualified February 1995, joined the practice May 2019.
Lily Harwood
RVN, Level 2 Certificate in Monitoring Anaesthesia
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Qualified July 2022, joined the practice August 2016.
Emma Williams
RVN, Animal Management Diploma
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Qualified June 2022, joined the practice June 2018.
Sophie Green
RVN
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Qualified May 2011, joined the practice October 2024.
Lydia Oliver
RVN
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Qualified June 2018, joined the practice October 2023.
Lucy Butler
Animal Nursing Assistant
Joined the practice April 2022, having worked as a regular locum nurse for many years.
Paula Whiting
Animal Nursing Assistant
Qualified October 2018, joined the practice July 2018.
Charlotte Hall
Level 2 Certificate in Monitoring Anaesthesia
Animal Care Assistant
Joined the practice January 2013.
Ruth Keys
Diploma in Animal Management
Animal Care Assistant
Joined the practice February 2020.
Charlie Didcock
Animal Care Assistant
Joined the practice February 2024.
Sarah Krajczewska
Diploma for Veterinary Care Assistant
Animal Care Assistant
Joined the practice March 2024.
Administration Team
Jennifer Pettengell
Higher Education Certificate in Animal Management
Practice Manager
Joined the practice September 2008.
Sean Johnston
BEng (Hons)
Accounts & Systems Manager
Joined the practice 2006.
Amy Haskell
Practice Administrator
Joined the practice April 2016.
Casey Page
Receptionist
Joined the practice April 2022.
Susan Barker
Receptionist
Joined the practice April 2023.
Emily Ferguson
Receptionist
Joined the practice February 2024.
Amy-Lea Woods
Practice Administrator
Joined the practice July 2023.