Intern Team

Elina graduated from the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, Latvia in 2023. Alongside her university studies she also worked as a veterinary assistant in a clinic in Riga, Latvia. After graduating, Elina independently worked as a veterinary surgeon in Soft Tissue Surgery and Emergency & Critical Care for a year before commencing a rotating internship here at Willows.

Elina has moved to the UK to continue gaining more knowledge and skills to provide the best possible care for pets, taking on a rotating internship with a further goal to specialize in Soft Tissue Surgery.

Outside of the hospital, Elina enjoys painting and reading together with her lovely rescue cat Tristana.

Emily graduated from University of Pretoria in South Africa with a bachelor of Veterinary Sciences in 2019. Following graduation, she worked in South Africa in mixed rural practice for one year before moving to the UK. Emily then worked in a first opinion general practice before moving to night work.  

Emily is particularly interested in Emergency and Critical Care, but is looking forward to learning from the multidisciplinary teams at Willows.

Emily enjoys all things outdoors and will hike anywhere for a good view. Otherwise she likes to spend time at home with her two cats, Theo and Lily.

Rachel graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2022 before commencing work in a first opinion practice in Coventry and joining the Intern team at Willows in 2024. During her time in first practice Rachel developed a keen interest in surgery and hopes to be able to develop her skills in this area.

Outside of work, Rachel enjoys going on walks with her Border Collie, Cody, swimming and spending time with family and friends.

After graduating from the Universidad de Murcia, Spain in 2022 Pilar moved to the UK and started working in Leicester at a busy first opinion practice. There she was able to gain valuable experience and skills, as well as being part of a new graduate program.

Pilar developed a strong interest in diagnostic imaging during her university years and while it remains her main area of interest, she is very enthusiastic about learning more about all veterinary disciplines during her internship.

When not at work, Pilar enjoys travelling, outdoor activities, and playing the guitar.

Henry graduated from from Utrecht University in 2022 before completing a rotating internship at a specialist referral centre in the Netherlands. He then joined the Intern team here at Willows in 2024.

Henry has a particular interest in Veterinary Cardiology and in his spare time enjoys weight lifting, video games and wildlife & nature photography.