Philip qualified in Sydney in 1981. He started in rural practice in his homeland before coming to England on a cattle ship with 2,000 cows.  He joined the practice in December 1983 and became a Director in 1989.  He has a keen interest in ophthalmology and has attended numerous eye courses including a two year structured ophthalmology course.  He runs our Stony Stratford branch and operates weekly at our Walnut Tree hospital.

Debbie qualified from Liverpool University, along with her future husband in 1992 having spent much of her university holidays with us.  Her initial employment was in a mixed small animal and equine practice in Southend where she worked for eighteen months.  Debbie joined us as a Veterinary Surgeon in December 1993, married Philip in 1994 and they both became partners in 1995.  We sadly lost Philip in 2021 but Debbie has continued treating our pets, sharing her time between our Veterinary Hospital and our Willen branch.  She has an interest in reptile medicine and dentistry.  She is “mum” to the angelic Rooby, who is the face of our posters, and the devil puppy Bagel!

Rory qualified from the Royal Veterinary College in 1996 and joined the group in September that year. He has attended surgical and radiology courses including two year structured modular courses in both subjects. Rory achieved the RCVS Certificate in Small Animal Surgery in 2005 and has a wide depth of knowledge of varied orthopaedic and soft tissue surgical procedures. Rory joined the partnership in July 2006 and works mostly at our Hospital and Stony Stratford branch.

Andre joined the practice in 2002 after qualifying from the University of Pretoria, and became a Director in 2012.  He holds an ESPV General Practice Medicine Certificate and has a keen interest in feline medicine.  He works mostly at our Walnut Tree hospital and at our Stoke Road branch, where he holds Cat Clinics on Tuesdays.  He has two cats at home – Ludi and Marko – possibly the best cats in the world.

Sonia joined Milton Keynes Veterinary Group in 2008 and started when Stoke Road was our main hospital.  She is interested in small animal medicine (particularly feline) and soft tissue surgery, having attended courses on both subjects.  She works from our Willen branch and Walnut Tree hospital.  She has two recue cats at home and when not at work enjoys Dragon Boat and outrigger canoe racing.  She was lucky enough to be able to compete for her country in the World Dragon Boat Racing Championships in 2011.

Bob graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2012 and spent the first part of his career in a mixed practice. He spent time as a student on placement with MKVG and joined the practice as a full time vet in May 2013. He enjoys all aspects of being a small animal vet but has a particular interest in Veterinary Dentistry, and has recently completed a certificate in the subject. He spends most of his time working out of our Walnut Tree branch, but on Wednesdays he runs a dental clinic at our Stoke Road branch in Bletchley. He owns a Springer Spaniel called Obi and spends far too much free time attempting to stop him chasing birds across the fields, and from rolling in all sorts of unspeakable things when out on a walk.

Marina joined Milton Keynes Veterinary Group in January 2017 having worked in Cardiff for the previous twenty nine years.  She has a strong interest in all aspects of surgery including orthopaedics.  Having owned a variety of animals over the years, including horses, soay sheep, hens, ducks and up to five cats at one time she is now sharing her home with just one cat.  She enjoys going skiing for as many weeks as she can fit in during the winter months and is out cycling regularly for the rest of the year.

Carl qualified in 1997 at Pretoria University in South Africa.  After qualifying, he returned to the UK to work in small animal practice.  Carl has always enjoyed and had a strong interest in both soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery.  Carl was lucky enough to work in Australia for seven years, learning and becoming proficient in advanced orthopaedic procedures. With an interest in all things surgical, Carl has undertaken further training to be able to surgically treat Narrowed Airway affecting the Bulldog breeds. Carl returned to the UK in 2014 with his wife and attained a small holding, with his family growing to include Mini, his Jack Russell Terrier, Ginger and Truffle, his pet pigs, his seven lovely lady hens.

Matt qualified from Cambridge Vet School in 2013.  He spent three years as a small animal vet in West Yorkshire before moving to Milton Keynes in 2016.  After a short period as a locum, Matt joined MK Vet Group permanently in May 2017.  Matt enjoys all aspects of small animal work but has a growing interest on Ophthalmology, gaining his BSAVA Post Graduate Certificate in Small Animal Ophthalmology in 2022.  Outside of work, he enjoys walking his two dogs, a Border Collie and a Jack Russell, and looking after his two cats, bearded dragon and red-footed tortoise. He is also a keen 5-a-side footballer and Manchester United fan.

Amanda qualified from Edinburgh University in 2001 and joined us in June 2017. She began her career in a practice in her hometown of Leeds before joining a mixed practice in Bedford in 2002. Initially, she worked with large animals as well as small but gradually moved towards concentrating solely on small animals. She holds an ESVPS Certificate in Small Animal Medicine and has become particularly interested in feline medicine. Amanda particularly enjoys being a part of our Cat Clinic at the Stoke Road branch and is there regularly on Thursdays.
Outside work, Amanda enjoys spending time with her two football mad children, as well as their cat Jamie and their newest addition to the family, a rehomed tortoise called Margo.

Jan has worked within small veterinary practice for many years and enjoys all aspects of her job.  At home she has two rescue cats Nemo and DeeDee, as well as two German Shepherds Ruby and Gem (mother and daughter).  Jan competes in agility with Gem, and enjoys spending time in her garden.

Lawrence qualified from Cambridge in 2016, and moved to Milton Keynes in 2019 after spending three years at another small animal practice in Bedford.  He has a particular interest in medicine and cardiology and has completed his Certificate in Small Animal Medicine.  He lives in Bedfordshire with his wife Mary, cat Sam and Cocker Spaniel Jarvis.

Romina qualified in 2009 from the Royal Veterinary College and has worked in small animal practice since.  She enjoys general practice, with an interest in feline medicine and surgery.  She is a keen traveller (pre-covid!) and speaks two other languages.  In her spare time she keeps fit at the gym or training muay thai, volunteering or baking something tasty.  She has a very spoilt cat named Frida (female empowerment) who has her own Instagram page.

Rachael qualified from Cambridge University in 2010 and joined us in February 2020.  Rachel initially worked in mixed practice before joining a busy small animal hospital in Bedford, where she worked for eight years.  She has a particular interest in canine and feline medicine and gained an Advanced Practitioner Certificate in this area in 2018. She is Green Champion for our practice as we focus on improving our sustainability, and has helped us achieve the Investors in the Environment Bronze award in 2022.  In her spare time she enjoys time with her husband and two children, and walks in the countryside with Labradors Bracken and Poppy.

Joanna graduated from the University of Bristol in 2015 and has since worked in small animal practice.  She joined us in 2022 and has since gained a Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice and has a particular interest in soft tissue surgery, anaesthesia and analgesia.

Ade graduated from the University of the West Indies, Trinidad in 2005 and her career began in 2006 where she worked at a mixed practice in the countryside of East Sussex. Years later, her love of travel inspired a move to Dubai and then Johannesburg, South Africa working as a veterinarian for charitable organisations in local communities, and this is where she rescued her cat, Suri. Ade returned to the UK in 2020 with her family and cat and has made Buckinghamshire her home.

Jordan qualified from the Royal Veterinary College in 2020 and joined the group two year later, having moved from a small animal practice in Bedfordshire.  She enjoys all aspects of being a general practitioner, in particular communicating with clients.  When not at work she is found hiking or cooking, joined by her poodle Kinder.

Sarah qualified from the Royal Veterinary College in 2022. Originally from Bermuda, she has now made the UK her permanent home. She recently moved from London to Milton Keynes and is relishing getting to know the community and their pets. She enjoys general practice and has a particular interest in dermatology. In her free time Sarah is an avid traveller and spends as much time outdoors with her fiancé and Springador, Phoebe.

David qualified as a vet in 1988 and has had a career in practice treating pets, including nine years in a feline-only practice and also nine years involved with the laboratory side of skin disease and internal veterinary medicine. He has post-graduate qualifications in small animal dermatology and small animal internal medicine as well as in feline practice and has been involved with veterinary dermatology for more than 25 years. He is caring, friendly, approachable and knowledgeable.

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Vickie joined the practice in April 2013 as Head Nurse having gained many year’s experience in busy small animal practice.  She achieved the Advanced Diploma in Advanced Surgical Nursing in 2007.  In May 2013 she took on additional responsibilities and became the Practice Manager.  She has four dogs at home and enjoys competing in agility, with her highlight qualifying for finals at Crufts in 2013.

Penny has been working at Milton Keynes Veterinary Group since 2008 after graduating from Lincoln University with a degree in Animal Management and Welfare. She started with us as a receptionist before moving to a more administrative role doing lots behind the scenes at Walnut Tree. She gained the Deputy Practice Manager position in June 2021.  Outside of work she spends time with her partner, going for walks and taking photos.

Jayne became a permanent part of our team in January 2019 and thoroughly enjoys the accounting world of equations and transactions.  When not bean-counting, she loves exploring archaeological sites and archive libraries (she is also a not-so secret Star Trek and Downton Abbey fan!).

Caroline has been in practice since 2007, qualifying in 2011. She completed her Advanced Nursing Diploma in Clinical Veterinary Nursing, her Diploma in Feline Nursing and her Advanced Certificate in Feline Behaviour through ISFM. Her main interests are in feline medicine and behaviour, limiting stress in the hospital environment is also very important to her. Caroline spends Tuesday’s at our Stoke Road branch for one of our cat clinic day. She is also the Cat Advocate for the practice and is responsible for ensuring adherence to the principles of ISFM’s Cat Friendly Clinic. Caroline has recently been promoted to Head Nurse and is currently studying for her Certificate in Practice Management, a course which will support her in her new role. In her free time Caroline enjoys reading and propagating some of her many houseplants.

Jade has been working in the veterinary industry since 2015, working her way from a Animal Care Assistant to a Registered Veterinary Nurse, and is currently covering as Deputy Head Nurse for maternity cover. She registered in November 2018 and joined MK Vet Group in October 2020. Jade has completed a certificate in medical nursing, expanding her knowledge on species specific diseases. This interest came when her own cat Bruno was diagnosed with Kidney disease and diabetes and she wanted to provide the best care for him. Jade is also in the process of completing a dentistry certificate.
At home Jade has 2 dogs, a very chatty GSD called Bee, and a bouncy Springerdor called Ivy, who came in as a stray. Together they are trouble makers, and keep Jade on her toes!

Natalie qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 2015.  She worked for the group previously and has now returned following a short break.  Her main interests are feline nursing, medical nursing and emergency and critical care.  Natalie gained her Level 4 Certificate in Veterinary Nursing for Emergency and Critical Care in 2018, her Certificate in Feline Nursing in 2019 and her Certificate in Medical Nursing in 2023. In her spare time she enjoys yoga and baking. At home she has two cats at home Kola and and a tabby with one eye named Odin, both rehomed through the practice and very spoilt!

Kelly has worked for Milton Keynes Veterinary Group since she left school in 2002, so the practice has been like her second family.  In her spare time she enjoys arts and crafts, going to the ballet and looking after three legged cat Herbie.

Sandra qualified as a veterinary nurse at a local practice in May 2004 shortly before joining us in June 2004 initially as part of our emergency team.  She left in July 2005 to tour the world before re-joining our nursing team in May 2006.  In 2010 she left to have her first child, and now works part time at the Walnut Tree branch.  In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her two children and partner.  She has one cat, Frankie, who came into the practice as a stray, and two dogs, Harvey and Florence.

Cara started her first job in the veterinary world with us in June 2004.  She completed her initial nursing examinations in 2005 and passed her finals in 2007.

Alison has been working for the group since 2006, and is now based at our Willen surgery. She has a Siberian Husky called Lexi at home with cat Alvin and parrot Jerry.  She enjoys spending time with her family and going for long walks with Lexi.

Emma qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in January 2018 whilst working for a busy Northamptonshire practice.  She then joined Milton Keynes Veterinary Group in April of the same year when she moved back to the area.  She has a love of all nursing aspects, particularly surgical and medical nursing and working with exotics.  When she is not caring for animals at work she is busy with her children or own small zoo at home – including two cats, several guinea pigs, hamster, bearded dragon, chameleon and corn snake!  In whatever time is left over she enjoys walking or cycling with her partner and spending time with family.

Maria joined the practice in July 2015 having previously trained and worked in a small animal practice in Oxfordshire for six years.  She qualified in 2013, and since then has gone on to complete a Certificate in Anaesthesia, a Diploma in Feline Nursing, and a Diploma in Pet Bereavement Counselling and has completed an additional Surgical Certificate.  Surgical and theatre nursing are a particular interest, and is part of our Cat Clinics team at Stoke Road on Thursdays. Maria has two cats, Astrid and Floki and they are both very spoilt.  In her spare time Maria is a keen runner and has taken part in many events over the years and raised money for various animal charities.  The Great North Run and the Great South Run are particular favourites.

Naomi qualified in 2019 from the Royal Veterinary College and found a place at Rossdale’s Equine Hospital  in Newmarket.  She moved back to Milton Keynes in November 2019 to work with small animals.  She has a rescue Lurcher at home named Lilly and horse Finn, and had played rugby for Olney Ladies since 2016.

Claire joined Milton Keynes Veterinary Group in 2003 as a student nurse, and qualified as an RVN in 2006.  In 2013 Claire decided to take a break from clinical practice, but in 2019 decided to dip her tow back in to the veterinary waters and rejoined us.  After completing a period of supervised practice to bring her skills up to date, Claire is now a Registered Veterinary Nurse again.  Claire divides her time between Walnut Tree hospital and the Stony Stratford branch.  She is currently studying towards the ISFM certificate in Advanced Feline Behaviour. Claire is a self confessed crazy cat lady.  She has a most handsome black cat names Oreo who was in need of a home when Claire was in need of a cat!  In her spare time Claire loves cuddling Oreo, walking her boyfriends crazy Jack Russel Deefa, going to the cinema and taking part in musical theatre productions.

Courtney qualified with a Degree in Veterinary Nursing in 2017 while working at a busy Northampton practice.  She joined Milton Keynes Veterinary Group in August 2020.  She has a keen interest in exotics and behaviour, which she hopes to further her knowledge in.  Outside of work she enjoys socialising with friends and going out for walks, and also keeps busy at home with cats Inky, Kali and Luna.

Sam joined the Milton Keynes Veterinary Group team in January 2020.  She qualified as a nurse in 2012, having worked in the industry since 2005.  Sam loves inpatient care and has an interest in lab work, particularly urine and ear cytology.  Most of her spare time is taken up by her daughters, but when she gets the chance she is a keen baker.  She also has a rescue cat called Rolo.

Dani has been in practice since 2018 and started with Milton Keynes Veterinary Group as a Veterinary Nursing Student back September 2020 whilst on placement from university. In July of 2022 she qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse after studying at the Royal Veterinary College- University of London. She enjoys Anaesthesia, Wound management, Microscopy and Clinics. She currently has two senior cats called Tinkerbelle (16) and Poppy (8) and a rescue dog called Annie.

Melissa grew up in Essex but moved north after she graduated from the Royal Veterinary College with a First Class bachelor’s degree.  Before joining us, she worked at a local referral centre, nursing patients in the wards.  She has an interest in emergency and critical care and all things feline.  Her partner and home are shared with a very spoilt rescue cat with FIV called Bob’s Burgers.

Kimberley qualified in 2016 and joined us in November 2022. She enjoys inpatient nursing and has a particular passion for cats. She also takes pleasure in clinics and runs weight clinics at Walnut Tree. Outside of work she has one cat, loves a country walk, a good book and runs an Etsy shop for stitched cards.

Grace qualified from Harper Adams in 2019 after studying BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing and Practice Management. Once qualified she moved back home to Northern Ireland to work in a Small Animal Veterinary Hospital for two and a half years, before moving back to England in June 2022. Grace enjoys the varied shift pattern in her job as it means no two days are the same and she particularly enjoys nurse clinics as well. Outside of work she enjoys traveling and has a nine year old boxer called Lola who she enjoys walking after work

Gemma joined the practice in November 2022.  At home she has three cats, Percy, Chester and Ginger who are all older gents and live alongside dog Leela who is blind.  Outside of work she plays drums in a band, and is also a fully qualified florist.

Sophia started her training four years ago as a kennel assistant in a busy hospital where she then went on to start her nursing career. She joined Milton Keynes Veterinary Group in September 2022, and qualified as an RVN in January 2023.  Her family have rescued many dogs in Spain, which is where her love for caring for animals began! Sophia has two dogs at home, Betty and Pip and a keen interest in medical nursing.

Harleigh has previously worked as an emergency out of hours Veterinary Care Assistant at a practice in Northampton.  She has now begun her studies to become a registered veterinary nurse at Milton Keynes Veterinary Group.  She has two cats at home as well as two beautiful horses.  In her spare time she can be found at the stables with the horses, riding and taking care of them both.

Rebecca has been working with us since March 2022, and working with animals has always been something she has been passionate about. After taking a gap year with the intentions of doing a degree in Veterinary Nursing, she decided to continue working full time and progressing within her previous career. She began her studies as a Student Veterinary Nurse in September of 2022. Rebecca has an elderly Lab-Collie cross called Piper who is a big princess, loves her routines, and only likes cuddles on her terms!

Emily started working for Milton Keynes Veterinary Group at the beginning of summer 2016, after working at a kennels and cattery for the previous 10 years. She qualified as a Veterinary Care Assistant in 2018. She has a cat named Lola and chocolate Labrador Zelda to keep her busy at home.

Billie joined Milton Keynes Veterinary Group in March 2022.  She has always loved and been passionate about animals, and is very excited to start her studies to become an Animal Care Assistant..  In her spare time she loves spending quality time with friends and family, as well as travelling and reading.  At home she has a German Shepherd named Zimba who loves singing, bottom scratches and plenty of treats!

Holly started working with Milton Keynes Veterinary Group in early 2023, after working with equines for the past six years.  She plans to study as a Veterinary Nurse in the near future and is excited to develop her skills with us.  When not at work she is looking after her own animals at home, which include six horses, three dogs, two guinea pigs and bearded dragon.  In her spare time away from the animals she enjoys painting and reading.

Bev joined Milton Keynes Veterinary Group as an ACA after spending twenty years working the equine industry. Bev would like to go on and train to become a Veterinary Nurse. At home she has a Nova Scotian Duck Tolling retriever called Doro and the pair regularly participate in agility and scent work trials. Bev also rides horses and competes in equine TREC.

Jess qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 2008 and joined the practice in 2012. In 2016, she enrolled MKVG as a host practice for Pet Blood Bank UK and has been running the PBB sessions ever since. She also manages our FaceBook pages.
Jess became Client Care Manager in 2018 and ensures the smooth running of reception across our branches.
After losing her beloved Dobermann Westwood, Jess now has a brown dobie called Louis.
In her spare time she enjoys going to the gym and going on doggy holidays

Bev has worked for the practice since 2000 and is based at our Stony Stratford and Whaddon Way branches. She also spent 10 years as a nursing assistant at our Walnut Tree Hospital gaining valuable experience. Outside of work, she is a huge rugby fan and enjoys her wildlife garden and her 3 cats. Bev also co-runs a voluntary group called Dog Squad MK where they help people find their lost dogs in Milton Keynes.

Lee joined the practice in November 1999 at the then newly opened Walnut Tree hospital, but now works at our Stoke Road branch.  In her spare time she enjoys walking, reading and spending time with her daughter and her terrier cross called Teddy.

Laura joined the practice in January 2019 and has been around animals all her life, growing up with a house full of furry and feathered friends.  She has two horses, April and Buddy, as well as cats Neo and Hugo and bunny Chip.  She enjoys spending any spare time with daughters Emily and Maisie, as well as horse riding and playing board games from an extensive collection!

Michelle joined our team in 2004. She is owned by crossbreed Dotty and cocker spaniel Norman! She also has rabbits and guinea pigs. In her spare time, she loves arts & crafts, knitting, sewing and designing things, and going for holidays with her dogs.

Jasmine qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 1970 and joined our practice nursing team in 1976.  When we opened our then new Walnut Tree hospital, she took on the role of Nurse at our Stoke Road branch for many years before moving over to our Client Care Advisor team at Walnut Tree.

Liz has worked in the veterinary industry for several years and has been a part of the Milton Keynes Veterinary Group team since 2008. She has a big fluffy cat called George but loves all animals especially her grand corgi Pumpkin who is just one year old. In her spare time she enjoys gardening, reading, knitting for charity and watching films and spending time with the grand children

Angie has worked part time at our Stony Stratford surgery for over thirty five years, originally with Ken Pitman when the surgery was in a shed in his garden!  When the practice moved to Timor Court, she moved too and has now come with us to the High Street.  She has a great relationship with many of our long standing clients.  She has a farm on the outskirts of Milton Keynes to keep her busy, along with her children and grandchildren to take up any spare minutes left!

Ann has worked on and off in the veterinary industry or in wildlife rehabilitation since 1977. She has been in the U.K. having emigrated from South Africa several years ago and worked for another practice before joining us. Her time is taken up by her grandchildren and numerous other interests. At home she has a cat called Madiba who she hand-reared from when he was just hours old 15 years ago. She also has an ever-expanding collection of budgies brought in as strays.

Cathy was born and bred in Surrey and lived there until 2012 when she moved to Bedfordshire. She has worked in veterinary practice in various roles since 1977. Her three Irish setters Lois, Kitty and Lottie are her pride and joy. When she is not working as a receptionist or dog walking, she loves spending time in her garden, growing her own vegetables and flowers. On rainy days, she prefers to be inside tracing her family history and is currently studying for a genealogy qualification.

Becca works at our Whaddon Way branch, as well as Walnut tree on Saturdays and has been with us since July 2017. Becca has previously volunteered for Hemel Hempstead Cats Protection, where she was as a fosterer and helped to run the Branch. Becca has completed many Cat Care courses over the years with C.P and has recently passed a Vet Assistant course. Becca lives with her Partner, Son and is owned by 3 cats named Willow, Neelix and Wade, as well as Luna the white German Shepard, who is often at Whaddon Way with her. In her spare time, Becca loves anything Sci-Fi, Marvel/DC, as well as listening to Rock/Heavy metal music.

Julie joined the practice in June 2019 working at our then newly opened Stony Stratford branch.  She worked in the same building when it was Castles Store for over thirty years – this was a career change for Julie!  She enjoys seeing familiar local faces visiting with their pets, and although she doesn’t have any of her own she loves to cuddle those who come through the doors.

Wendy has been part of our Client Care Advisor team since 2020 after previous employment in customer care.  She thoroughly enjoys the challenging aspects of our Client Care team and loves seeing all the animals who visit us.  She is especially fond of cats and has two very cheeky black felines at home.  When not at work she spends quality time with her husband and family, and likes to relax as much as possible.

Margaret joined the team at Walnut Tree in August 2020 as part of our Meet & Greet crew.  In December 2020 she joined the Client Care Advisor team.  Margaret moved to the UK from South Africa and intends to add a couple of furry friends to her family.  Besides the two languages she speaks, in her spare time she enjoys yoga, meditation, Latin American dancing, reading, and cooking her favourite Portuguese cuisine to take her back to her roots.

Molli joined Milton Keynes Veterinary Group in October 2021 as part of our Meet & Greet crew, before joining our Client Care Advisors in March 2022.  She has two spaniels at home, Dotty and Norman, as well as several guinea pigs, rabbits and budgies.  She is currently studying a degree in Sociology and Criminology, and in her spare time she enjoys bike racing and attending music gigs.

Natalie has worked with animals since the age of fifteen, she has a BSC(Hons) degree in Applied Animal Studies and previously worked as an Animal Care Assistant for the RSPCA.  Natalie is now part of our Client Care Advisor team alongside her dog walking and pet sitting business (Time Four Paws).  She has four cats Marley, Bagheers, Tiger-Lily and Simba alongside puppy Kovu.  In her spare time she loves trips to the beach and spending time with her son Romain.