About Us

Born in Bolsover, I returned to my hometown after qualifying as a veterinary surgeon and set up Croft Veterinary Centre in 1992.  We continue to serve Bolsover and the surrounding areas, dedicated to ensuring the health and wellbeing of your pets.

With the advancement in veterinary equipment, care and diagnostics we are moving to exciting new premises in Bolsover to continue providing you with the best service possible.

We remain, family owned and independent with an exceptional veterinary team, loving and caring for your pets as if they are our own.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Pete

After graduating from the Royal Veterinary College in 2017, I moved back home to the East Midlands and have worked in small animal practice in the East Midlands ever since. I moved to Croft in 2021, and have loved meeting your furry friends and helping them stay healthy. I enjoy surgery, and like to keep busy learning new skills to give the best care I can.

In my spare time, I love to take my Cocker Spaniel, Bertie, on long walks in the countryside.

My name is Bob and I’m the Accounts & Data Analyst here at Croft
A True Yorkshireman, I live in Leeds, and I’ve been associated with Croft Veterinary Centre for the past 14 years. When the opportunity came in May 2022 to join them full-time there was no hesitation and being no stranger to Bolsover it made the decision easier.

I find the whole process of Veterinary care fascinating, and the level of professionalism that goes into the treatment and care of pets here at Croft is of upmost importance and I feel proud to be a part of the team
Outside of work and back up North, I live a typical family life, unfortunately I don’t have a Whippet but up until recently we had two house rabbits. I have a keen interest in sport, still playing some football, a bit of cycling and I’m a student in the Martial Art of Taekwondo.

Hello! My name is Jemma, I joined the Croft team in 2016 and in 2018 I progressed to become a Registered Veterinary Nurse. I have a particular interest in Radiography and Emergency and Critical Care. In 2021 I will be starting a certificate in ECC.

In my spare time I enjoy walking my own pooch Bruce, we both quite like woodland walks. I also have 3 cats; Rio, Sir Tabbington and Mr Jenkins.

During lockdown I really got into hiking and started to appreciate the outdoors much more. In 2021 I am hoping to complete the Yorkshire 3 peaks and in 2022 the National 3 Peak Challenge in 24 hours!

Hi, my name is Jodie, I recently joined the Croft team October 2021 as an animal nursing assistant and hope in the future I can progress onto a nursing apprenticeship. I come from a completely different background working in the makeup and retail industry, however in lockdown I was furloughed for 6 months out of the year. In those months I decided to do what I love, spending time with my dogs Stanleybobs the Rottweiler and Elkie the sprockerpoo. That led me into pet sitting and then volunteering with a variety of animals at different sanctuaries on my days off from my full time job. I was over the moon when I got the job, I can’t wait to see how far I can go in the future.

Hi, I’m Meg and I joined the team in early 2018 as a receptionist after being offered a permanent role following some voluntary work experience. In 2019 I progressed to be an Animal Nursing Assistant and am due to become a Student Veterinary Nurse in September 2021. My passion has always been providing the best care for animals. At home I have a Border Collie called Nelly who keeps me very busy in my free time. I will look forward to meeting you!

I have extensive experience in small animal practice, having worked in a wide variety of clinics, but particularly enjoys caring for older pets and ultrasound. At home I’m is sad to say that I’m too busy for a dog at the moment, so I have to make do with just one cat, called Fatty!

My main interests are internal medicine and surgery and hope to progress further in the areas. Outside of work I am kept busy with 2 dogs, 2 cats, a tortoise, a horse and a husband!