Meet our Team

  • Marcus

    Dr Marcus Johnstone

    Veterinary Surgeon/Branch Partner

    BVM&S MRCVS

    After graduating with distinction from Edinburgh University in 1994 Marcus won a BVA scholarship to visit the Middle East to do a study on diseases of the indigenous livestock of Oman. Upon his return, Marcus joined Charter Vets. After an enjoyable 3 years, the travel bug hit again and Marcus ventured overseas through South East Asia to work and travel in Australia and New Zealand. Marcus rejoined the practice in 1999 and took over the running of the Biddulph Surgery from his former colleague and mentor John Clewlow. Marcus is particularly interested in small animal medicine and orthopaedics. At home, Marcus’s menagerie included fish, a tortoise, guinea pigs and a mischevious cat.

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    Kresimir Krnic

    Veterinary Surgeon

    MRCVS

    Kresimir graduated 2012, in Zagreb Croatia. He has worked in Croatia, Ireland, UK, then Ireland again and now back at Charter again.

    He has 2 cats, Tripod and Flora and a Whippet called Pluto.

    Kresimir likes long walks on sunny beaches.

  • Natalie Davenport - Charter

    Natalie Davenport

    Veterinary Surgeon

    Natalie is a dedicated and compassionate veterinarian with over 10 years of experience in providing high-quality care to pets, and their families. Natalie enjoys all aspects of general veterinary medicine and surgery.

    Having grown up on a dairy farm she has been fortunate to have a lifetime to being able to follow and develop her passion for caring for animals, and their ongoing welfare.

    Her veterinary career was launched from the University of Liverpool where she graduated in 2013. Since then she has had a varied career starting with large animals before moving onto small pets fulltime.

    Outside of work Natalie can be found walking her two Spaniels Ben and Mr Darcy. Alongside her dogs, Natalie also shares her home with her rescue cat called Peppa. In the last year she has been training for and successfully completed a half marathon. Over the last few years, she has started learning to play the piano.

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    Marion Collins

    Practice Co-ordinator

  • Sam Smith RVN - Biddulph

    Sam Smith

    Registered Veterinary Nurse

    Sam moved to Charter in May 2021 after working as a Veterinary Nurse in Surrey for 30 years. When Sam is not working, she enjoys going for walks around Cheshire and Staffordshire with her two rescue Springer Spaniels, Hazel and Danger Mouse and spending time with her friends and family. Sam also has 2 elderly cats called Helix and Ludo.

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    Gemma Boughey

    Head Registered Veterinary Nurse

    Gemma has worked at Charter Vets since 2003 as part of the nursing team.Gemma began as a trainee at our Congleton Branch, then transferred to Biddulph where she completed her training and became head nurse. Gemma enjoys all aspects of her job, but particularly enjoys anaesthesia and inpatient care. At home, Gemma owns a horse called Ricky, a Frenchie called Reggie and a Lhasa Apso called Lottie.

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    Jenni Ramcharan

    Registered Veterinary Nurse

    Jenni started working for Charters as a qualified nurse in 2007 until 2015. After working elsewhere, Jenni returned as a locum nurse and has never left!

    During her spare time, Jenni enjoys walking her two Labradors (Trini and Bago) and travelling around in her campervan. She also has a lovely Ginger and White cat called Bugsy, who was rescued from Charter Vets.

  • Charlotte Shore ACA - Biddulph

    Charlotte Shore

    Veterinary Care Assistant

    Charlotte started with Charter in 2017, following her graduation, when she was awarded a distinction in Veterinary Care. Charlotte enjoys all aspects of veterinary work but has a passion for end-of-life care and geriatric patients.

    Outside of work, Charlotte enjoys country pursuits and family life with her husband and two daughters. At home she has a very crazy and loveable Border Terrier Wilf, a tiny but mighty dachshund Bertie, a rescue cat, and two rabbits.

  • Ray

    Ray (Erena) Wallis

    Lead Receptionist

    BVRA Gold Award

    Ray joined the Charter Vets Team 15 years ago. She has achieved the British Veterinary Gold Award, and she is an Accredited Veterinary Receptionist.

    At home, she lives with her husband, and her Patterdale Terrier Cross Tilly and outside of work she loves Formula One and gardening.

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    Stephanie Dale

    Receptionist

    Competent Vet Dispenser

    Steph joined the team in 2021. She has previously worked in other animal settings. Steph loves to learn, and has recently got her British Veterinary Association Silver Award. Her favourite animals are primates and she loves to explore. Outside of work Steph is a busy mum to her 5-year-old son and 1 year old golden retriever.

  • Gemma Beech Receptionist- Biddulph

    Gemma Beech

    Receptionist

    Gemma has been part of the reception team since since 2020, although she has been a Veterinary Receptionist since 2006.

    Gemma has recently achieved her British Veterinary Association Silver award.

    Outside of work Gemma enjoys spending time with her husband and two children.

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    Pat Bernard

    Volunteer

    Pat joined the team at Biddulph in 2006 as a volunteer as she loves to be around animals. At home, Pat has 2 dogs, 2 cats and a hedgehog.