Jonathan Newman

Qualifications: Partner, Qualified Veterinary Surgeon

Jonathan graduated from Cambridge University in Zoology in 1991 and in Veterinary Medicine in 1994. He worked for a veterinary hospital for 7 years as the senior veterinary surgeon over a large number of branches, responsible for both clinical standards, client care and staff welfare. In 2002, he started Newman Watters with Jane here in Newark. His focus is surgical, with interests in both soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery. He performs a wide range of advanced procedures such as fracture repair and joint corrections, so we have to refer very few clients to distant referral centres. Jonathan has a dog called Moth, a cairn terrier rescued from the dog warden who found her running wild with multiple problems! He also has two cats - Patsy and Maggie - two parrots, bees and chickens.

Jane Watters

Qualifications: Partner, Qualified Veterinary Surgeon, Clinical Coach

Jane graduated from Bristol University in 1997. She first worked at a veterinary hospital, then an out-of-hours-emergency clinic, before setting up Newman Watters with Jonathan in 2002 .Here she has been able to develop her special interest in feline medicine by ensuring the practice has the equipment and staff skills to offer services such as blood pressure monitoring and to provide fluid therapy and anaesthetic techniques suitable even for geriatric or paediatric patients.

As a qualified nurse assessor, Jane is also responsible for nurse training and welfare and is very proud of our 100% success rate at the RCVS Nurse Qualification. She has three cats, Tibble-Wibble, Bunny and Pink, rabbits and three hens.

Martin Stevens

Qualifications: Qualified Veterinary Surgeon

A 1997 Glasgow graduate, Martin has been associated with the practice since 2002, but formally joined our veterinary team 4 years ago. His clinical interests include skin disease and feline medicine and he is also responsible for pet booster reminders and supervising the practice stock control. Martin has two cats, Pablo and Eek and a rabbit called Toffee.

Kerry Braines

Qualifications: Qualified Veterinary Surgeon

Kerry is a graduate from Liverpool University. She joined Newman Watters in 2006. Clinically, Kerry has a special interest in microbiology, which she studied at university for a year additionally to her veterinary degree. Kerry is also very interested in guinea pig husbandry and medicine and has 4 guinea pigs herself, Daisy Lou, Betty Boo and Peggy Sue as well as a very vocal cat called Seth. Kerry is responsible for the clinical audits in the practice which ensures that we maintain the highest standards in areas such as anaesthetic safety, radiography and post-operative infection rates.

Jes Summers

Qualifications: Veterinary nurse

Jes joined Newman Watters in January 2008, bringing a degree in zoology with her. As well as a love of domestic species, Jes is also interested in conservation work and has spent time in Kenya helping with cheetah and whale shark projects. Jes passed the RCVS nursing course in Jan 2012 with flying colours making her a Qualified Veterinary Nurse. She runs our very popular Puppy Parties on alternate Weds evenings - these free socialisation classes are great fun. Jes has a cat called Misty who is very sweet.

Marie Anguige

Qualifications: Veterinary nurse

Marie studied for a degree in psychology from the University of Lincoln, before deciding to pursue a career with animals. She then worked at Waltham Pet Centre for 3 years as an animal technician, before moving to Newman Watters in 2008. She quickly integrated into the team here, taking on responsibility for insurance claims and other administrative tasks. Marie is in the second year of her nursing qualification - this enables her to focus on the further development of her clinical skills during her formal training. Tasks achieved are recorded on the new on-line nursing log, which means that her IT skills are also required. Marie has two cats, Brandy and Jack, both ex-Waltham food tasters!

Amy Hennessy

Qualifications: Veterinary nurse

Since joining the Newman Watters team in October 2008, Amy has become a key member of the practice, performing vital administration tasks to a high standard, as well as gaining a grounding in clinical work. Amy, like Marie, is now in her second year of formal training and attends Bottle Green college every Monday where she attends lectures, tutorials and practical sessions in anatomy and physiology and general nursing of all companion animals, including horses. Amy has a dog called Alfie and a cat called Molly. Both Amy and Marie consistently come in at the top of their classes and are doing brilliantly!

Daisy Heneghan

Daisy joined Newman Watters in July 2010, following 6 years in the retail sector and brings customer care and team skills to the practice. She has attended the 'reception purrfection' course where she further refined her ability to provide a high quality of service for our pet owners. She has a cat, Vlad, and a hyperactive English Bull Terrier, Nox. Nox is a bit of a handful and a real character!

Yasmin Fisher

Yasmin has been known to Newman Watters since attending work experience with us three years ago. She joined the practice as a full-time member of staff in June 2010, since which she has developed her animal handling skills and her telephone communication. She spent some time last year volunteering at Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre in South Africa with cheetahs and other exciting wildlife! Yasmin  lives with a pug called Smudge and a conure called Rocky. She also attended the 'reception purrfection' course.