Receptionists
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.
Claire New
Claire started working at Hawthorn in April 2015, previously she worked as a dental nurse for many years. She enjoys all aspects of her role as a veterinary receptionist and when she is not at work spends her time catching up with friends and walking her 5 dogs Dotty, Belle, Stella, Dolly and Mabel.
Alison Chapman
Alison joined the reception team in December 2016 and loves her role having spent many ( many ) years in the banking industry. She loves welcoming our clients and making a fuss of all the animals along side her other various duties. When Alison is not working she enjoys socialising with her family and friends, volunteering for the Cats Protection and the Cinnamon Trust, walking, planning her next holiday and learning Greek !!! She shares her home with her husband, cat Mrs Norris ( who rules the roost) and her pony Champagne.
Lizzie Layfield
Lizzie joined the practice in November 2018 after moving back to West Sussex from Manchester. She lives in Hassocks with her husband, son and Chinese Crested Powderpuff Suzie. Lizzie previously worked for 5 years at a vets in Manchester. Prior to that she was a keeper at Chester Zoo, looking after animals ranging from elephants and giraffes to anteaters!
Nikki Noel
Nikki had worked in the Veterinary industry for 5 years before joining our practice in January 2020. She is married with 3 children and a lurcher called Monty so she doesn't have a lot of spare time for much else! She once ran the London Marathon and has always said she would do it again but is more likely to indulge in DIY at home with a glass of prosecco!
Helen Price
Helen has worked at Hawthorn for around 15 years! She originally started as a registered veterinary nurse, but since having her daughter Alice 4 years ago, has moved to the reception team. She loves meeting and talking to clients old and new. She lives in Lewes with a man, a cat , and her much awaited, and very lively daughter Alice!
Nikki Green
Nikki started work at Hawthorn Vets in June 2022 having had a varied career in reception work, she lives in Henfield with her partner and crazy Cocker Spaniel, Leo. When Nikki is not working she loves to socialise with friends and spend time with her little grandaughter.
Heather Duncan
