Administration

Linda Deadman - Practice Manager

Being the Practice Manager for Borden Lane includes helping ensure the smooth running of the surgery and making sure most importantly that you, our clients, and your pets have a top level of service.

I am always available for a friendly chat to deal with any problems that may occur or any advice relating to our practice. I get great satisfaction from my job and enjoy every day I am here.

When I am not here I love spending time with my two grandchildren Rebekah and James.  I love Karaoke and I manage a Quiz night every Thursday to raise money for The Royal Marsden Hospital.  To date we have raised over £35,000.00 over 9 years and will continue to raise this for the foreseable future.

I am at the surgery every Monday to Thursday from 8.30am to 4pm

I have 2 British Short Haired cats who also keep me busy at home. Raffe and Chiqua.

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Kristi Akhurst - Office Administrator

I started here in April 2010 to help with the office administation.  I work alongside Linda most of the day but enjoy a trip downstairs to see the receptionists, nurses and vets.

In may spare time I love to read but mostly my time is taken up with taking care of my son Ashton.

Jane Bourne - Receptionist

I have been working at Borden Lane for three and a half very enjoyable years, after many years in my previous very different occupation. I have 5 dogs varying in breed and size which I love to walk with my youngest daughter, who is training to be a nurse. I also have two tortoises, a lizard and a hamster, I really must learn to say no!!

My eldest daughter is a G.P in New Zealand and my son is a Furneral Director. In my spare time I really enjoy cooking which is my favourite pastime, together with going to the Theatre, Cinema, Gardening, Knitting and Dress Making. Nigela Lawson in the making, If only!!!

Vicki Elliott - Receptionist

I have worked as a veterinary receptionist for the past 12 years. I joined Borden Lane Veterinary Surgery in October 2005 after taking a year’s break to have my son. I find working for Borden Lane Veterinary Surgery on reception a very enjoyable and rewarding job.

I have two cats now but in the past I’ve hand reared ducklings and also looked after a number of different animals.

Chris Golding - Receptionist/Nurse

Having started work in the Veterinary profession in 1976.  I began my work for Mr Stewart at the London Road branch, until Mr Flower took over and we moved to Borden Lane.  Miss Helle Vendelbo is now the Manager and you wil still find me here, although on reception more now than being in my green nurses uniform.

Over the years I have taken in many stray animals that needed care.  Although most my time these days I spend my time with my 2 grandchildren when im not working.  We enjoy going swimming and pottering around in the garden. 

You will see me at the practice Monday to Friday mornings where I look forward to helping you with your pets.

Becky Lee - Receptionist

I joined the practice in November 2001 to assist in the busy reception area. Prior to this I had worked as a receptionist in customer services for a banking organisation in London, before taking a career break to be a full time mum to my two children.

Time away from work is spent with my family and an energetic Springer Spaniel, two cats, two rabbits, a parrot and an elderly chinchilla.

I enjoy meeting people and their pets and find it an interesting and rewarding career being part of a team dedicated to the welfare of animals.