Meet The Team
Islanders Vet’s Dedicated Team – Our team of veterinary professionals is dedicated to delivering the best customer service and compassionate care to your pets and you

Dr Christiane Quernel
Director/ Head Vet Surgeon
E: director@islanders-vets.co.uk
T: 0208 330 3335
Personal Note…
Chrissie wanted to become a vet since she was kid and she has worked towards achieving her childhood dream. She is a strong believer in Animal Welfare and she believes that all pets should be cared for equally independently of their owners’ wealth.
Chrissie is also a believer in Life and has rescued many pets, who have become her own or have been cared for until they found their matching home.
Chrissie loves surgery and is interested in all aspect of surgeries. Chrissie is also passionate about ornamental fish and is very proud to offer a fish service in her first practice.
Chrissie’s team is composed of highly ethical and caring professionals, who you will have the pleasure to meet during your visit !
She has a cat called Sweety Pea.

Dr Rosie Holohan
Head Vet Surgeon
T: 0208 330 3335
Personal Note…
Rosie has a decade of extensive experience as a Vet.
She is very dedicated and will go the extra miles for her patients.
Her areas of interest are Emergency and Critical Care as well as Internal Medicine.
In her spare time, she walks her dog Louis and spends time with her two cats Chai and Wishy.

Dr Georgina Barry
Saturday Vet Surgeon
T: 0208 330 3335
Personal Note…
Georgie has been a Vet since 2018.
She loves meeting pets of all ages but she has a soft spot for geriatric patients that need a bit more love and care in their older years.
During the week, she works at the Royal Vet College, researching the Health of different breeds as part of her work towards earning a PhD.
Then on Saturdays, she enjoys working at Islanders Vets.
Georgie has a cat Einstein and two rabbits Rhubarb and Ryan. All of them are rescues !

Chekuri Nagaveni
Chekuri is a Vet from India who has recently moved to the UK and is currently in the process of registering with the RCVS.
In India, she worked mainly with dogs and cats and was involved in routine health care, vaccinations, internal medicine and Client education. She is interested in the human animal bond and appreciate how her involvement with pets reduce her stress and keep her motivated daily.
In the meantime, she works as a Pet Care Specialist and she is committed to provide out pets with the best possible care.
She is eager to continue learning and growing in our supportive team at Islanders Vets

Jenna Lyle
Jenna started as a Saturday placement when she was just 15.
She is currently studying at University.
However, during her Uni breaks, she enjoys working at Islanders Vets.
She has a dog called Tommy.

Liana Cala
Liana started at Islanders Vets as a placement for her VCA diploma a few years ago.
After she obtained her VCA diploma, she pursued a Bachelor degree at university.
She has now completed her university degree and is ready for her next career move.
In the meantime, she enjoys caring for our patients and clients.
Isabella Smith
Izzy just started at Islanders Vets. She will be helping with all our bits and bobs.