Managers
The Management Team
Our management team is responsible for ensuring that the practice runs smoothly so that we can maintain both an excellent service to our clients and their pets and an excellent working environment for our staff.
Danielle Kaelin (RVN, DVLM) - Practice Manager and Associate Director
Sussex born, Danielle started her veterinary career in 2005 and trained to be a veterinary nurse in Devon. She then spent almost 3 years in Switzerland where she worked in a mixed practice enjoying both small and large animal work. Danielle moved back to England with husband Fabian in 2013, and after working in a practice along the coast joined Fabian here at Hawthorn Vets in 2015. Danielle became an Associate Director in June 2021 and moved from the Head Nurse position to Practice Manager in 2024 and has completed a Leadership and Management certificate (ILM) level 5. When not in practice Danielle is busy balancing being mum to her two boys with training for her latest open water swimming event. On top of that Danielle also takes care of the family dog, a Lurcher called Beryl, Spud the one eyed cat and a flock of rescue chickens.
Kara Sayers - Practice Administrator
Kara came to Hawthorn Veterinary Surgeries in August 2004 as a
receptionist, after working as a dental nurse for 7 years. She enjoys
all aspects of her role, and is primarily responsible for managing the Practice Health Plan and Accounts .
Outside work Kara enjoys spending time with her two young sons, and
caring for her rather quirky tortoise Hattie, her cat Arlo, and her VERY
quirky Old Time Bulldog Obie! Kara is also a keen photographer.
Rebecca Jarrett - Head Receptionist
Becs started working at Hawthorn Vets in March 2015 after spending 5.5 years working in a town veterinary practice along the coast. She enjoys all aspects of her role but particularly enjoys the client/animal interaction. In her spare time she can be found out walking her three dogs, Tia, Bow and Remi. Travelling and exploring new parts of the country and beyond with her husband and son, catching up with friends and family over good food or in the Springtime helping with lambing of the family flock of 170 ewes.
