 Meet the team
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Bex
Atherton BSc RVN:
I am co-owner and full time hydrotherapist at CaNine plus. I began my career as a trainee Veterinary nurse in April 2002 on my return from travelling in Australia (following completion of my degree in Environmental Science at Nottingham University). I qualified as an RVN (registered veterinary nurse) in 2005. During my training and as a qualified nurse I work alongside an orthopaedic vet and built up an interest in orthopaedic and neurological cases. I have assisted in countless orthopaedic operations and this in turn led to an interest in the rehabilitation of these cases. I could see that there was a need for a facility offering canine hydrotherapy in our area and set up Canine plus in 2007. I have attended hydrotherapy training at both Hawksmoor hydrotherapy training centre and K9 hydro services, recently having completed all the modules needed to gain the new Level 3 Qualification in small animal hydrotherapy. My interest in rehabilitation has continued to grow and in 2010 I decided that I needed to increase my knowledge further and started to research animal physiotherapy courses. I was soon enrolled on the Advanced Certificate in Veterinary Physiotherapy run by CEPTraining and accredited by IRVAP (Institute of Registered Veterinary and Animal Physiotherapists). I completed by first year in July 2011, obtaining a merit in my practical assessments. I am confident that the advanced knowledge I am gaining from this course will increase the level of service we can offer at CaNine plus. I still practice as a Veterinary Nurse one day a week alongside my hydrotherapy work and feel that this is important to maintain a link with the veterinary profession. On the rare occasion you might find me not in the pool, I enjoy an outdoor life. I love living by the sea and enjoy water based sports, I try and surf, own a sea kayak and I am a PADI qualified open water diver. The rest of my spare time is commanded by Alfie-Rossi, our rescue springer spaniel...........
Holly Goodridge RVN:
I have known and worked alongside Holly for approximately 8 years both in veterinary practice and now at CaNine plus. Holly qualified as an RVN in early 2009 and has attended hydrotherapy training at K9 hydro services. Working alongside Holly in practice has always been a pleasure; she is dedicated to the animals in her care and has a passion and devotion that is second to none. Holly also worked alongside an orthopaedic vet so like me has plenty of experience with orthopaedic and neurological cases. When Holly joined Canine plus in September 2009 she also began working part time for a busy emergency clinic in Portsmouth where she works nights, also keeping her nursing knowledge up to date. Outside of work, Holly’s main interest is her horses. She has 3 horses as well as Charlie the Border terrier, Scooby the black Labrador and numerous cats, rabbits and guinea pigs!!
Barbara:
My Mum! Barbara is co-owner of Canine plus and is our shop proprietor and also administrator for the hydrotherapy. She works hard to maintain the stock in the shop, always on the lookout for new and exciting lines to keep all the local dogs (and their owners) happy. Alongside this she keeps an eye on all the paperwork. She owns ‘Brucie’ the border terrier!! Like me she enjoys the outdoors and can often be found on the beach or in the Alver Valley with Brucie (often with Alfie in tow!!).
Meghan:
We first met Meghan as a client in early 2009. Her Springer spaniel ‘Abbey’ suffered humeral condyle fracture (not uncommon in this breed) and had extensive repair work at Fitzpatrick Referrals. Abbey was an intermittent visitor in between her various surgeries and x-rays. During her weekly visits it became apparent that Meghan was a true dog lover and I discovered that she was planning to start her Animal Management studies at Sparsholt College. I then discovered that she would be looking for a part time job and we needed someone to help in the shop...the rest is history. Meghan joined the team in September 2009. She is responsible for helping our canine and human clients, fielding enquiries and dealing with hydrotherapy customers and general day to day running of the shop and pool. She has since completed her studies at Sparsholt College. She has proved to be a real asset to the team. As well as ‘Abbey’ the Springer spaniel she also owns ‘Bailey’ a lab x cocker and Izzy the cat. Megan is also a foster carer for English Springer Spaniel welfare.
“Auntie” Jan:
Jan has been with us since the very beginning! She was involved in the evolution of Canine plus and she gives up a lot of her time to help in the shop and with our hydrotherapy clients. She was a natural from the very beginning and we are grateful for her input not only in the day to day running of the business but also for her unwavering support. She is also know as ‘nanny knit’ and will make to order jumpers for you canine friend!
Simon:
My ‘significant other’. Trained in hydrotherapy and canine first aid, computer wizard, DIY and maintenance guru and well known for his bad jokes! Simon helped me, research, design and build Canine plus. He is an engineer by trade and designed most of the pool room and even helped me build the pool after it arrived in boxes. He helps maintain all our pool plant equipment and on most of our weeks off can be found in the pool room or plant room ‘fiddling’ and improving! Simon gives up his Tuesday and Thursday evenings, sometimes looking after the shop and sometimes in the pool itself. He has built up his own set of long term clients following his hydrotherapy training in 2008. Lately he has been responsible for setting up our water treadmill which again arrived in boxes and needed installing! I would not be where I am today without Simons understanding and deep interest in what I do for a living.
Brucie: Border terrier.
Owned by Barbara, Brucie was bred in Stubbington and joined our family 3 ½ years ago. He spends most of his days at the business keeping Alfie company although he is not a big fan of the pool. However, he has recently proved himself to be a rather a star on the water treadmill!!
Alfie-Rossi:Springer Spaniel.
Alfie came into mine and Simon’s lives about a year ago, thanks to Holly! He desperately needed a home and although I was adamant we did not have time for a dog........he ended up coming to live with us and has turned our lives upside down! He came to us as Alfie but has found himself with a middle name due to Simon’s huge interest in Moto GP racing!!!!
I am co-owner and full time hydrotherapist at CaNine plus. I began my career as a trainee Veterinary nurse in April 2002 on my return from travelling in Australia (following completion of my degree in Environmental Science at Nottingham University). I qualified as an RVN (registered veterinary nurse) in 2005. During my training and as a qualified nurse I work alongside an orthopaedic vet and built up an interest in orthopaedic and neurological cases. I have assisted in countless orthopaedic operations and this in turn led to an interest in the rehabilitation of these cases. I could see that there was a need for a facility offering canine hydrotherapy in our area and set up Canine plus in 2007. I have attended hydrotherapy training at both Hawksmoor hydrotherapy training centre and K9 hydro services, recently having completed all the modules needed to gain the new Level 3 Qualification in small animal hydrotherapy. My interest in rehabilitation has continued to grow and in 2010 I decided that I needed to increase my knowledge further and started to research animal physiotherapy courses. I was soon enrolled on the Advanced Certificate in Veterinary Physiotherapy run by CEPTraining and accredited by IRVAP (Institute of Registered Veterinary and Animal Physiotherapists). I completed by first year in July 2011, obtaining a merit in my practical assessments. I am confident that the advanced knowledge I am gaining from this course will increase the level of service we can offer at CaNine plus. I still practice as a Veterinary Nurse one day a week alongside my hydrotherapy work and feel that this is important to maintain a link with the veterinary profession. On the rare occasion you might find me not in the pool, I enjoy an outdoor life. I love living by the sea and enjoy water based sports, I try and surf, own a sea kayak and I am a PADI qualified open water diver. The rest of my spare time is commanded by Alfie-Rossi, our rescue springer spaniel...........
Holly Goodridge RVN:
I have known and worked alongside Holly for approximately 8 years both in veterinary practice and now at CaNine plus. Holly qualified as an RVN in early 2009 and has attended hydrotherapy training at K9 hydro services. Working alongside Holly in practice has always been a pleasure; she is dedicated to the animals in her care and has a passion and devotion that is second to none. Holly also worked alongside an orthopaedic vet so like me has plenty of experience with orthopaedic and neurological cases. When Holly joined Canine plus in September 2009 she also began working part time for a busy emergency clinic in Portsmouth where she works nights, also keeping her nursing knowledge up to date. Outside of work, Holly’s main interest is her horses. She has 3 horses as well as Charlie the Border terrier, Scooby the black Labrador and numerous cats, rabbits and guinea pigs!!
Barbara:
My Mum! Barbara is co-owner of Canine plus and is our shop proprietor and also administrator for the hydrotherapy. She works hard to maintain the stock in the shop, always on the lookout for new and exciting lines to keep all the local dogs (and their owners) happy. Alongside this she keeps an eye on all the paperwork. She owns ‘Brucie’ the border terrier!! Like me she enjoys the outdoors and can often be found on the beach or in the Alver Valley with Brucie (often with Alfie in tow!!).
Meghan:
We first met Meghan as a client in early 2009. Her Springer spaniel ‘Abbey’ suffered humeral condyle fracture (not uncommon in this breed) and had extensive repair work at Fitzpatrick Referrals. Abbey was an intermittent visitor in between her various surgeries and x-rays. During her weekly visits it became apparent that Meghan was a true dog lover and I discovered that she was planning to start her Animal Management studies at Sparsholt College. I then discovered that she would be looking for a part time job and we needed someone to help in the shop...the rest is history. Meghan joined the team in September 2009. She is responsible for helping our canine and human clients, fielding enquiries and dealing with hydrotherapy customers and general day to day running of the shop and pool. She has since completed her studies at Sparsholt College. She has proved to be a real asset to the team. As well as ‘Abbey’ the Springer spaniel she also owns ‘Bailey’ a lab x cocker and Izzy the cat. Megan is also a foster carer for English Springer Spaniel welfare.
“Auntie” Jan:
Jan has been with us since the very beginning! She was involved in the evolution of Canine plus and she gives up a lot of her time to help in the shop and with our hydrotherapy clients. She was a natural from the very beginning and we are grateful for her input not only in the day to day running of the business but also for her unwavering support. She is also know as ‘nanny knit’ and will make to order jumpers for you canine friend!
Simon:
My ‘significant other’. Trained in hydrotherapy and canine first aid, computer wizard, DIY and maintenance guru and well known for his bad jokes! Simon helped me, research, design and build Canine plus. He is an engineer by trade and designed most of the pool room and even helped me build the pool after it arrived in boxes. He helps maintain all our pool plant equipment and on most of our weeks off can be found in the pool room or plant room ‘fiddling’ and improving! Simon gives up his Tuesday and Thursday evenings, sometimes looking after the shop and sometimes in the pool itself. He has built up his own set of long term clients following his hydrotherapy training in 2008. Lately he has been responsible for setting up our water treadmill which again arrived in boxes and needed installing! I would not be where I am today without Simons understanding and deep interest in what I do for a living.
Brucie: Border terrier.
Owned by Barbara, Brucie was bred in Stubbington and joined our family 3 ½ years ago. He spends most of his days at the business keeping Alfie company although he is not a big fan of the pool. However, he has recently proved himself to be a rather a star on the water treadmill!!
Alfie-Rossi:Springer Spaniel.
Alfie came into mine and Simon’s lives about a year ago, thanks to Holly! He desperately needed a home and although I was adamant we did not have time for a dog........he ended up coming to live with us and has turned our lives upside down! He came to us as Alfie but has found himself with a middle name due to Simon’s huge interest in Moto GP racing!!!!
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* CaNINE plus * 95 High Street * Lee on the Solent * Hampshire * PO13 9BU * TEL * 023 9255 6080 * FAX
* 02392 984868 *
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