Our veterinary surgeons

We have a team of five veterinary surgeons. The breadth of knowledge and experience within the team help us set the standards for excellence in veterinary care.

All of our vets only treat dogs, cats and small family pets. The days of James Herriott have been replaced by a time where medical and surgical advances make knowledge and experience across many species impossible. Within the team the vets have their own areas of interest and specialization and frequent case discussions pool that knowledge for problem cases.

	Ian Hart Ian graduated from Cambridge University in 1988 and co-founded the practice with his wife, Clare, in 1993. Ian's main areas of interest are surgery and oncology. He is studying for a certificate in small animal surgery. Outside work Ian spends as much time cycling and running as family life will allow.
	Clare Hart Clare graduated from Cambridge University in 1988 and co-founded the practice with Ian in 1993. Clare works two days a week as well as looking after three children. Clare's main areas of interest are medicine and routine surgery. Clare enjoys swimming and skiing.
	Tim Chapman Tim graduated from Cambridge University in 1999. Tim's main areas of interest are medicine and ultrasound and he is studying for his certificate in small animal medicine. Tim has been with the practice since 2002. In his spare time Tim enjoys spending as much time as possible with his two sons. He also enjoys walking and digital photography.
	Gemma Prophet Gemma graduated from London University in 2004. Gemma’s main interests include dermatology. When Gemma has any time to herself she likes to ski, swim and spend time with her beloved Labrador, Flick.
	Ariane Jass Ariane graduated from Munich University in 2000. Having joined the practice in 2006, Ariane has quickly established herself as our specialist in rabbit and small mammal medicine. In her spare time, Ariane likes to run and takes part in equine acrobatics.

Our nursing team

Lucy Westcott VN is our head nurse. Lucy qualified in 2005. Lucy's main interests are in-patient care and physiotherapy.

Karen Booth VN joined the practice fifteen years ago. Karen was our head nurse before she stepped down to work part-time. Karen's main interests are dental health and in-patient care.

Katy Quinn VN qualified in 2007 and has a particular interest in in-patient and critical care. Katy also enjoys running some of our nurse clinics and enjoys helping out with our puppy parties.

Lizzie Boon VN qualified in 2008 and particularly enjoys caring for rabbits and small family pets. Lizzie has a keen interest in dentistry and nutrition and helps run our weight watchers clinics.

Mel Matson VN qualified in 2007 and has a particular interest in in-patient and critical care.

Sheree Smith VN has a particular interest in accident and emergency patient care.

Alison Seaton VN is an extremely experienced nurse and is one of our gallant night nurses with Jen Forrest VN as her opposite number. Both of our night nurses have a particular interest in critical and emergency care which eminently compliments their role as night nurses.

We also have two invaluable nursing assistants, Linda Wells and Jason Tingey.

Our support team

Kate Mathis is our practice manager. Kate is responsible for the smooth day to day running of the surgery.

The Reception Team - All our Receptionists are qualified veterinary nurses, which enables us to continue the high standard of care that we offer in every facet of our service:

-Cathy Prior BSc VN qualified as a veterinary nurse in 1980 and has a BSc in applied biology.

-Carolyne Mollon VN qualified as a veterinary nurse in 1982. Carolyne has quite a menagerie of her own including alpacas, goats, hens, guinea pigs, rabbits and Corky the Bedlington Terrier… oh yes… and two teenage daughters.

-Rachel Newman VN qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2001. Rachel has returned to work with us following the birth of her son, Adam. Rachel runs our evening puppy parties which are extremely popular.

-Sam Connor VN qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2003. Sam returned to work with us following the birth of her two sons Ethan and Joshua.