Meet our team

Tara, is a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) with over eight years of experience. Her journey has taken her through various aspects of veterinary medicine, including working in a referral hospital where she gained valuable exposure to oncology cases in pets. Tara’s transition from working in a referral hospital to general practice brought a new perspective on the challenges faced by pet owners dealing with a cancer diagnosis for their beloved dogs. In the referral setting, she witnessed the advanced care available to pets, but in general practice, she became acutely aware of the barriers many clients face when accessing these treatments often due to financial constraints.

Kevin has had a deep love of animals since his early childhood and many of the journeys in his life have been accompanied with a trusted dog.  He is now dedicating his efforts to improving the quality of life for dogs facing cancer as a legacy to two of his beloved dogs, Zeus and PJ.  Both provided him with so much love and joy in his life that it seemed an appropriate tribute to help other dogs who are in need of cancer treatment such that they can continue to provide love and joy to their owners.

Kevin spent over 25 years working in London and New York City for various banks including Deutsche Bank and Barclays Capital and currently is on the Board of Directors at Perenna Bank in the UK.  He earned an MBA from Cornell University and a BS in Finance from the University of Vermont.

Nicola is a specialist trained oncology veterinary nurse who has been diligently caring for animals with cancer for over 15 years; her first-hand expertise in understanding the unique needs of animals following a cancer diagnosis will be valuable in supporting the charity’s mission.

As part of her commitment to improving the lives of animals living with cancer, together with that of their families, Nicola is a strong advocate for oncology medicine so contributes to number of professional educational endeavours. She also has a pointer that she sees as her most trusted companion.

Nicola’s love for all animals drives her dedication to making a meaningful impact through responsible and compassionate service, she will play an active role in supporting the charity’s aims, helping to shape its vision and ensure long-term sustainability.

Sally is a former finance director of 25 years experience and currently works as a non-executive director on a number of financial services boards.

She is a strong believer in giving something back to the community, she has been a governor at local schools for more than 12 years and is proudly chair of her local housing association. Roles she feels that allow her to ‘look her boys in the eyes’ about doing something that makes a difference. Being part of Zeus and PJ is another way of helping improve peoples lives as our pets are such important family members. She grew up with labradors and Annie, her black labrador is a much loved part of the family.

With over 30 years of legal experience, Davinder Virdee brings invaluable expertise to the Zeus & PJ Charitable Foundation. Her professional journey spans roles as a Commercial Litigation Solicitor in private practice and as an in-house solicitor, where she has served as Head of Client Services since 2012. A graduate of London Guildhall University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Law (LLB Hons), Davinder also successfully completed the Law Society’s Final Examination, cementing her position as a highly respected legal professional.

Katy is a veterinary surgeon with a special interest in Internal Medicine. She has worked in first opinion practice for six years and is often the first port of call for a worried pet owner. She has seen how difficult a cancer diagnosis can prove for pet owners and the barriers they may face with accessing the next step for their pet‘s treatment. She is excited about the worthwhile work of this foundation and hopes it will make a valuable difference to many. Katy is a dog lover and is kept busy outside of work with her Springer Spaniel, Winnie.

Andy is an experienced veterinary surgeon and is an RCVS Recognised Specialist and EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Oncology, with his expertise in veterinary oncology crucial in supporting the charity’s aims. Andy has extensive hands-on experience treating pets with cancer and is passionate about helping as many owners as possible access specialist cancer care, whilst improving the quality of life of dogs with cancer and extending the time they have with their beloved families. Andy is a dog lover and owns two handsome border terriers!