14/08/2026
Some of you may have noticed a new voice answering the phones in our equine office over the last few months, or may have spotted a new face if you have popped in to collect medication. We are very lucky to have had Melissa helping us out in the office while Jennifer is on maternity leave.
🚨STAFF SPOTLIGHT - MELISSA🚨
I have worked at Parkside Vets for over 9 years as a receptionist on the small animal side of the practice, and recently joined the equine team in February of this year. I am part of the busy reception team at the Dundee and Barnhill branches as well as working with the office team while Jennifer is on maternity leave.
I have worked in many different fields over the years from TV sets to admin and training as a florist before working on the front desk at The Discovery and The Verdant Works.
The animals are my favourite part of the job, especially seeing so many different varieties of animals on a daily basis. I love the fact I can come to work and have the opportunity to cuddle so many dogs - where else could you do this?
The hardest part of my job is saying goodbye to our furry clients who we have known for many years.
In my spare time, I spend all of my time with my three little dogs - they are my life. We go everywhere together and I wouldn't have it any other way. If we are not curled up on the couch, we will be out walking in the park or down by the beach. I love to read and have more books than bookshelves at this point! I also like to rescue all house plants that are in desperate need - I have over 40 plants in my care at the moment. I have also recently taken up embroidery as a new hobby.
I've grown up around animals from my first love - cats to terrapins, many a fish to guinea pigs and now dogs. I have three little dogs - Bella (Patterdale), Emma (Chihuahua) and Mika (Heinz Variety).
