Meet the team

Si grew up in London and gained a BSc in zoology from The University of Leeds, before studying veterinary medicine at The Royal Veterinary College, completing the degree with merit and honours. Si began his career in Surrey before moving to East London where he spent 8 years working in a busy independent practice, finishing his time as Head Veterinary Surgeon. Si moved to East Sussex in March 2025 and joined Meridian as Clinical Director.

Larissa graduated from Milano University in 1999, but she’s been passionate about animal care since reading James Herriot when she was 10. She has worked in practices across Europe and is particularly interested in the use of acupuncture for pain management. She spends her spare time volunteering in different parts of the world and loves all of the weird and wonderful cases which come with her role.

Sarah qualified in 2003 and has a wealth of experience in small animal practice. She joined the Meridian team in January 2025 after relocating to East Sussex from the Isle of Man, she has two dogs called Chico and Kita. Sarah enjoys being out with her dogs and her daily running.

Orlaith graduated from University College Dublin in 2020. She worked as a veterinary surgeon for various charity and private clinics across England and Australia before settling down in Brighton with her partner and dog Bean. In her spare time she enjoys practising yoga, travelling and spending time with her family and friends

Fiona joined our team as Head Veterinary Nurse in 2007, and has since completed a diploma in surgical nursing and a certificate in canine behaviour, in which she achieved a distinction. When she’s not working, she enjoys exploring Eastbourne with her husband and their son, Harvey.

Rowena qualified as a Royal Veterinary Nurse in 2012, and joined the Meridian team in 2019. She’s incredibly passionate about animal welfare, and volunteers with the British Hen Welfare Trust, helping to rehome battery hens. In her spare time, she enjoys vegan cooking and strolling along the River Ouse with her husband and Jack Russell called Alma.

Vicki joined the Meridian team in 2012, after earning her foundation degree in animal science at Plumpton College, where she helped to hand-rear a skunk called Hugo! She qualified as a Royal Veterinary Nurse in 2016, and has a baby and a milk snake called Milky Joe at home.

Alisha studied at Plumpton College and qualified as a Royal Veterinary Nurse in February 2025. She has been at Meridian since 2020 and lives in Peacehaven with her collie dog called Bonnie, and her cat called Cheeto.

Ryan joined Meridian Veterinary Practice as a kennel assistant in 2022 and has since started his veterinary nurse training. He is attending Plumpton College alongside working with the team throughout the week. Ryan lives locally and enjoys long walks with his two dogs Storm and Bella, as well as looking after his rescue cat Alfie.

Henry joined the Meridian team as Practice Co-ordinator in March 2025 and works across two sites as part of a joint contract with Coastway Vets in Brighton. Henry’s career in the veterinary industry began when he was 16 years old and has worked within the profession ever since.

Lorraine has been a member of our reception team since 2012 and usually works on Mondays and Thursdays. She runs her own dance club in her spare time, which features 1940s and 1950s music on heavy rotation! She lives in Saltdean close to her three children and her Staffie-cross Maddy, who is completely mad!

Suzanne joined the Meridian reception team in 2019 and lives locally in Peacehaven with her husband, three cocker spaniels and mad cockerpoo. She finds all aspects of the veterinary industry fascinating and is always eager to learn. In her own time, she enjoys cross-stitch – she has been published in a few Jane Greenoff books – and knits jackets for rescued hens.

Claire joined our team in 2022 and has never looked back. She loves all aspects of animal and wildlife care, and can often be found exploring the beach and countryside. She lives in Rottingdean with her husband, three cats and two crazy cocker spaniels, and is a keen amateur wildlife photographer.

Katie joined the Meridian team in February 2026 and has always wanted to work here since she did her work experience aged 15! Katie grew up in Peacehaven and is often found walking her Border Collie Roxy along the beach and in the forest. Outside of work she is busy with her three children, two tortoises and a rabbit.