SEE WHO WE ARE
Sage Veterinary Group Family
GRAHAM CODD
Veterinary Surgeon
Graham and his wife Sally opened the practice in 1995. He has over 30 years experience as a vet, and as well as his veterinary degree, he has a degree in zoology. He also holds the RCVS certificate in small animal surgery.
Graham has a particular interest in orthopaedics and undertakes expert witness work for animal cruelty cases.
In what little spare time he has, Graham enjoys spending time outdoors with his family.
STEFANA LAZAROIU
Veterinary Surgeon
Stef graduated as a vet in Romania in 2017. She then worked in Romania for a year in a dermatology referal centre before joining our practice in 2019.
Stef has a keen interest in dermatology and is our second crazy cat lady!
Stef is an excellent baker and everybody at the practice enjoys her culinary treats.
BHABISHA PUN PUN
Veterinary Surgeon
Bhabisha graduated as a vet in Gran Canaria in 2021. She spent some time in Germany before joint us in January 2022.
Bhabisha has a keen interest in surgery and will be undertaking an RCVS post graduate certificate in surgery.
Bhabisha enjoys learning new languages and can speak fluently in Hindi, Nepali, English, Spanish and a smattering of German.
ABBIE STENNING
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Abbie has been with the practice for over 10 years and enjoys the medical aspect of her job. Abbie is very passionate about the health and welfare of cats and is our very own crazy cat lady!
Abbie is a keen traveller and recently took some time out to travel around New Zealand and Australia.
Abbie is currently on maternity leave.
LAURA ATKINSON
Veterinary Care Assistant
Laura has been with the practice since 2017 and has a very practical, hands-on approach to her work. Laura is also definitely on "Team Dog" (unlike her colleagues)!
When Laura isn't working, she can usually be found flying round her family's farm, on either a horse or a quad bike!
GEORGINA RUSHTON
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Georgina trained as a veterinary nurse at Sage and qualified in 2018. She then went travelling to Australia and New Zealand and worked in various practices before returning to the UK.
Georgina has worked at the PDSA and as a night and emergency nurse at a hospital. Georgina retuned to Sage in July 2021.
Her hobbies include hiking and running and spending time with her pet cat Crumpet!
LIZ TEMPEST
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Liz worked at Gatehouse veterinary group for 5 years where she undertook her veterinary training. Liz has a keen interest in theatre practice and anaesthesia.
Unlike the rest of the team, Liz is on “Team Rabbit” and currently has 4 of her own!