Receptionists at Hawthorn Vets

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.




Rebecca Jarrett

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.




Claire Keane

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!





Lizzie Layfield

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!





Nikki Noel

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 Noel

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.





Nikki Noel

Heather Duncan

Heather started at Hawthorn Vets in November 2023 after working over 22 years in the Veterinary sector. After 6 years working in the nursing team, Heather has since worked as a receptionist at a variety of practices. She absolutely loves the client/animal interaction. In her spare time Heather plays womens football, enjoys going to military shows, country shows and long brisk beach walks. The end goal being a latte and big piece of cake! She is married and shares her home with Lacy the cat. Heather says "you cannot beat a cat purring on your lap to ease away the stresses of life"





Nikki Noel

Gina Woodward

Gina started her journey into Veterinary practice in 2008 as a trainee Veterinary Nurse. She later moved over to the reception side in 2013. After a 5 year break to raise her 2 children, Gina returned to Practice in 2024 joining the Hawthorn team! If her 2 young children and husband don't keep her busy enough then her German Shorthaired Pointer puppy certainly does!





Nikki Noel

Samantha Panayi

Sam started working at Hawthorn in January 2025 after spending 2 years in a previous vet practice in Brighton, She particularly enjoys the client and animal interaction of her job role.In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her 2 children Gracie and Finley, going on long walks with her dog Bonnie and meeting up with friends.





Nikki Noel

Steph Triandafyllou

Steph started at Hawthorn in July 2025. She has worked in the veterinary industry for over 10 years and loves meeting clients and their pets. 





Nikki Noel

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