
Sophie Hodder RVN
Sophie joined Oaklands in October 2013 as a student from Myerscough College, becoming part of the permanent team in January 2014. After qualifying, Sophie’s particular interest is in-patient care and after completing further qualifications, is establishing nursing clinics for weight management in pets and diabetic patients. Sophie spends her free time riding her horses, Beckham and Lena, walking her four dogs, or getting her regular fix of retail therapy.

Nicola Chadfield
Nursing Assistant
Nicola joined the practice in 1989 and has gained extensive, valuable nursing experience in both small and large animal departments, although is currently part of the small animal team. Outside of work, Nic’s son, Aaron, keeps her busy. She also enjoys horse riding, walking, reading and walking her dog, Lulu.

Chloe Edmondson RVN
Chloe previously worked at Oaklands for three years and re-joined us in July 2021, once her daughter had started nursery. When not at work Chloe spends her time with her gorgeous little girl, Nicole, her dog ‘Annie’, her two horses and five rescue cats.