Stephanie Kern MRCVS
Clinical Director
Stephanie qualified at the University Giessen in Germany in the summer of 1998. She joined Ark Veterinary Clinics at the end of 2009. She enjoys walking with her husband and dog Rosie in the Peak District, but also enjoys quiet times at home doing all things crafty. She makes her own jewellery and knits.
Agnieszka Komoterska MRCVS
Aga joined Ark Veterinary Clinics in March 2015 after working for practices in Peterborough, Leicester and Derby. She qualified from the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland in 2002. She recently gained a certificate in small animal medicine with distinction and also has a Master’s degree in endocrinology and clinical biochemistry from the University of Ulster, Northern Ireland. Aga has two rescue cats called Mambo and Pandi. Out of work she enjoys dancing, the gym, travelling, photography and walking.
Jennifer Rees BVSc MRCVS
Jenny qualified in 1982 from the University of Liverpool and has worked in general practice ever since as a small animal clinician, with a special interest in small pets such as rabbits and rodents. She joined Ark Veterinary Clinics in January 2017 and works three days a week, mainly at the Chilwell branch surgery. In her spare time, Jenny enjoys being active and tries to stay fit by swimming, cycling and spinning. She also loves spending time with her family and three cats: Molly and Barney – who are kittens – and Murphy who is nearly 18 but still the boss!
Samantha Hood MRCVS
Samantha graduated from Nottingham University in July 2020, joining Ark vets in September 2020. She has two pets: a Labrador called Molly and a horse named Hugo. In her spare time she likes to go horse riding, swimming and hiking.
Jenny Hirson
Graduate Veterinary Surgeon
Jenny joined the Ark in July 2020 after graduating from the University of Surrey in Guildford, and enjoys all aspects of small animal practice. Her main goal in practice is to work with our clients to get the best outcome for them and their beloved pets.
Jenny lives under the watchful eye of her dog, Susie, and three troublesome cats: Sooty, Misty and Smog. In her spare time she enjoys walking, reading, puzzles, and starting running (tomorrow!).
