About Samantha
Tell us a bit about you
Hi, I’m Sam! I’m your short, chatty, blonde receptionist. I started working at Knutsford Vets in 2021. Before this, I worked as an ecologist in Scotland and later at a doggy day care in Stockport. I wanted to move into a role where I could be more directly involved in helping care for animals… and, honestly, the idea of working indoors was pretty exciting too!
What are your qualifications and Interests?
I have a Degree in Marine Biology and Zoology, which doesn’t help me too much in my reception role; however, I have received a silver award in Veterinary Client Care. I really enjoy my reception role. I have specialised in animal travel and have become the one to talk to if you plan on travelling abroad with your pet!
What pets do you have?
I have a dog, Satsuki, who is a rescue from Romania, 2 rescue cats, Howl and Arrietty, a gargoyle gecko called Twig and around 20,000 – 80,000 bees in my back garden.
What’s your dream Holiday/travel location?
I have been fortunate enough to travel to South Africa for a Safari honeymoon (Namibia was my favourite place to visit). I also have been to Iceland to go whale watching, anything animal or nature related. My next dream holiday would probably be New Zealand.
What’s your favourite wild animal?
I have always loved Manatees; they are a very odd (and to some people, ugly) marine mammal who live in Florida. They are the reason I did my Marine Biology degree, and I was fortunate to be able to focus my dissertation study on them.
What is your favourite thing about Knutsford?
I think Tatton Park is always a firm favourite. However, I am a sucker for good food and drink, so the number of amazing restaurants and bars is really appreciated (e.g. Mowgli, The Tea Room, Dexter & Jones)
What do you enjoy outside of work?
I still spend a lot of my free time outside, I freely choose to venture underground in caves and mines, and I volunteer for Derbyshire Cave Rescue. I am a member of the British Beekeepers Association and tend to my hives in my garden. When indoors, I like to bake, sew, crochet, play video games and play Dungeons and Dragons. I love photography, recently I have been helping with historical re-enactments and events, photographing everything from Medieval Jousting to the Battle of Waterloo. Most of my weekends involve something a bit weird!