zumi in the Press
Award-winning, trade-recognised, and making news across the UK. Here’s what people are saying about zumi.
500+
Registered RVNs
Qualified professionals on platform
UK-Wide
Coverage
Expanding across the United Kingdom
4.9
App Rating
Average rating on iOS & Android
37+
Years Experience
Founder's veterinary nursing career
Press Coverage
From regional newspapers to national trade publications and industry awards.
Regional Press
“Local App Connects Pet Owners with Vet Nurses at Home”
The Northants Telegraph featured zumi as a local success story, exploring how founder Hannah Shepherd's 37-year career in veterinary nursing inspired a new kind of platform for pet owners across Northamptonshire and beyond.
Trade Publication
“New Platform Provides Flexible Working Opportunities for RVNs”
The UK's leading veterinary trade publication covered how zumi is reshaping career opportunities for Registered Veterinary Nurses — offering genuine autonomy, fair earnings, and the flexibility to build a practice on their own terms.
Industry Award
“PIF Pet Tech Award Winner 2024”
zumi won the prestigious PIF Pet Tech Award in 2024, recognised for its innovative approach to connecting qualified veterinary nurses with pet owners who need professional at-home care.
Business Award
“Midlands StartUp Awards Finalist 2025”
Nominated as a finalist in the Midlands StartUp Awards 2025, celebrating zumi's rapid growth and positive impact on pet welfare and veterinary nursing employment in the region.
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Everything you need to write about zumi — approved assets, brand guidelines, founder biography, and product screenshots. All in one download.
- High-resolution logo files (PNG, SVG)
- Brand guidelines & colour palette
- Founder biography — Hannah Shepherd RVN
- Product screenshots (iOS & Android)
- Official press release archive
- Approved photography assets
Founder Biography
Hannah Shepherd
Founder & CEO, wearezumi Limited
Registered Veterinary Nurse (RCVS)
Hannah Shepherd is a Registered Veterinary Nurse with over 37 years of clinical experience. She founded wearezumi Limited in 2024, driven by a vision to bring professional, qualified pet care into the home — reducing stress for animals and providing flexible, rewarding careers for fellow RVNs. She is a PIF Pet Tech Award winner and Midlands StartUp Awards finalist.
Media Contact
For press enquiries, interview requests, or additional information, please contact our media team.
press@wearezumi.comWe aim to respond to all press enquiries within one working day.