Intern Team

Catarina graduated from the University of Porto (ICBAS School of Medicine and Biochemical
Sciences), Portugal, in 2023. Alongside her studies, she undertook extracurricular and curricular internships in clinics and hospitals in Porto, and Valencia (Spain), where she developed an interest in Internal Medicine and Imaging. After graduating, Catarina worked as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine of Small Animals.

Catarina has moved to the UK and joined the Intern team here at Willows to grow her knowledge and develop more skills, whilst also studying for her Postgraduate in Internal Medicine and her goal is to specialize in one of these areas.

At home, Catarina has two dogs, Kali and Coda, and two cats, Normi and Defi. In her
spare time she enjoys playing the piano and being with friends.

Ieva graduated from the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies in 2023. She then went on to work in general practice in Latvia before joining the Intern team here at Willows in 2025.

Ieva is especially interested in Emergency and Critical Care but she plans to acquire a deeper insight into other specialties before proceeding to work towards becoming a specialist.

Outside of work Ieva enjoys travelling, hiking and spending time close to nature.

Jamile studied Veterinary medicine at the University of Milan, where she completed an internship in Anesthesiology and one in Obstetric surgery of small animals. After graduating in 2023, she started working as an Anesthetist and General Practitioner in Milan and then completed a 4-month internship at a small animal clinic in Ireland.

Before joining Willows in 2025, she spent four months in Brazil, her second country, volunteering in a marine wildlife conservation programme.

At Willows she’s looking to improve her knowledge and skills in all fields of small animal veterinary medicine and find her main discipline of interest.

Outside of work, Jamile enjoys travelling, hanging out with her friends and going for walks with her dog Aquille.  

Charlotte graduated from Massey University in New Zealand in 2021. Since then she has been working in small animal general practice as well as working part time as an emergency vet in Camberra, Australia.

Charlotte is particularly interested in Emergency & Critical Care and outside of work likes to spend time with her cat and dog as well as getting outside and exploring nature.

Dania graduated from the University of Leon, Spain in 2021. After graduation, Dania worked as a veterinary surgeon in General Practice in Leon before completing a rotating internship followed by an internship in Emergency and Critical Care in the Autonomous University of Barcelona. Dania then spent a year working as an emergency vet in Barcelona before joining the Intern Team at Willows in January 2025.

Dania has a particular interest in Emergency and Critical Care although she is enthusiastic to learn from the different specialty teams at Willows. In her free time, Dania enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with her rescue dog and cat, Seth and Auri.

Fabio graduated in 2022 from the University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain). After graduation he worked in an Emergency and Critical Care service in Madrid, before moving to the UK and working in General Practice in Manchester.

Fabio is interested in both Ophthalmology and Ultrasound and is passionate about constantly learning to become a better professional.

Fabio loves animals, nature and sports and outside of work likes to be outdoors with his family and friends.

Natalie graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2023 with a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (BVMS). She then went on to work in general practice in Glasgow before joining the Intern team at Willows in 2025.

Natalie enjoys all aspects of Veterinary medicine with a particular interest in Surgery. Outside of work, Natalie enjoys bouldering, hiking and occasionally baking.

Rachel graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2023 and spent two years working in a first opinion practice before joining the internship program at Willows in 2025. She has a particular interest in orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery and is currently undertaking a research project focused on surgical site infections.

Outside of her clinical work, Rachel enjoys staying active through CrossFit, running, and cycling. She also loves relaxing at home with her cat, Boo.

Laura is originally from Spain and earned her degree in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Murcia, graduating in the summer of 2022. During her university years, she volunteered and worked at a veterinary referral hospital, where she developed a strong interest in soft tissue surgery and emergency care.

In late 2022, she relocated to the UK and has since been working in general practice.

Laura shares her home with her dog, Zipy, her loyal companion since her university days, and a one-eyed cat named Alberto. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, reading, and practicing analogue photography.

Eloise graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2023 and before joining the Intern team here at Willows in 2025 worked in practices in both Preston and Doncaster. Eloise is particularly interested in Ophthalmology and is hoping to pursue a residency in this discipline following her internship.

Outside of work Eloise loves all kinds of live music, as well as spending time with her crazy Cocker Spaniel, Dylan.