Callum Brook

Head Veterinary Nurse

Registered Veterinary Nurse RVN

Callum is a Registered Veterinary Nurse with a strong connection to Shepton Vets, having grown up in the local area. He brings enthusiasm and a team-oriented approach to his role. Callum’s early start in the veterinary industry, beginning as a care assistant at just 15, has equipped him with valuable experience and a strong foundation for his career, to work his way up and now excel in his role as Head of the veterinary team.

As Head Veterinary Nurse, Callum’s primary responsibilities involve organising the nursing rota across both of our Shepton and Wells practices to ensure that they run as efficiently as possible, whilst playing a large role in supporting the other members of the nursing team. Callum is passionate about developing our younger members of staff into Qualified Veterinary nurses or care assistants.
Alongside the nursing and management side of the role, Callum also takes care of preparing equipment for advanced surgeries, maintaining dental machines and organising the servicing across both practices.

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Where did I go to school?

Wells Blue school
Lynwood school of Veterinary Nursing

Level 2 Veterinary Care Assistant  

Level 3 Veterinary Nursing  

What do I enjoy most about working at Shepton Vets? 

Working with a great team and seeing a variety of cases.

What am I passionate about?

I am passionate about Shepton vets in all ways! I have essentially grown up here so if I can do my bit to drive Shepton forward then that’s great.

What are my primary responsibilities?

Managing the nursing team, preparing equipment for advanced surgeries, maintaining dental equipment, servicing, making people laugh. 

What accomplishments am I most proud of in your career? 

Qualifying as a nurse by the age of 19 and being within the business from the age of 15.

Can I share any advice or words of wisdom for someone just starting in the field? 

Get your foot in the door early and learn how to make a half decent cup of tea.

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Rewarding Wildlife Releases – Buzzards & Little Grebes

Rewarding Wildlife Releases – Buzzards & Little Grebes

Breaking Gender Stereotypes in Animal Care

Breaking Gender Stereotypes in Animal Care

Caring for your pet as we do our own

At Shepton and Wells Vets, we understand what your pets mean to you, and so our Pets team aim to care for each and every one of them as we would do our own.

We care about your pet

Our primary focus is keeping them fit, happy and healthy with comprehensive and effective preventative healthcare, advice and treatment.

We care about you

We aim to communicate clearly and honestly with you, and discuss different treatment options so that you can make the right informed choices for you and your pet.

We care about clinical excellence

We take pride in providing a high level of medical and surgical care, working together as a team to do the very best we can for your pet.