Veterinary surgeons

Carl took over the clinic in 1989 and since then it has grown from a single vet practice to its current size. He has an interest in many aspects of veterinary care, including expertise in exotics and orthopaedic surgery. He has introduced laser surgery and therapeutic laser to West Berkshire. Carl is an editor of a veterinary journal, and has written books (The Aged Dog, Clients and Pets and Vets) as well as contributing articles to journals. He is currently Honorary Secretary of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association, and a member of Surrey Vet School’s Admissions Regulatory Group.

Outside of work Carl is a keen tennis player and will have crossed rackets with many clients over the years. Three dogs, four cats and three tortoises share his home.

Peter joined the clinic in 1996. He has a wide range of interests both medical and surgical. A very popular vet with his clients, he holds the general practitioner certificate in medicine.

He is a cat and tortoise owner, and rather good at badminton.

Federica joined the practice in 2019. She graduated from the University of Perugia, in Italy, in 2016. She has worked in various small animal practices both in Italy and in the UK before moving to Newbury and joining Falkland. She has a keen interest in surgery and she is currently studying towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Small Animal Surgery.

Outside of work Federica likes travelling, hiking and climbing and she loves baking.

Francesco graduated at the University of Pisa in 2018 and shortly after moved to Bristol for a six months traineeship at a veterinary referral hospital, being tutored by a specialist in exotic animals.

Since then, he has worked in various small animals practices around the UK, enjoying working with cats and dogs and taking over all of the exotic cases when possible. Since 2021 he has started studying towards his Certificate in Advance Practitioner in Exotic Animal Practice.

Outside of work, Francesco likes to do sport, trek, and has a keen interest in music and technology.

Hannah joined the practice in June 2018 but has lived in the area and worked in Reading for over 10 years. She works two days a week and some Saturdays and has broad interests in medicine and surgery.

She is kept busy the rest of the time looking after her two children and black Labrador and in her spare time enjoys dog walking, karate, food (cooking, baking and eating!) and listening to and playing music.

Alan joined the practice in 2021. He graduated from Cambridge in 2009 and received his Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice in 2015. Originally from Glasgow, he has worked with pet animals in various practices, including 2 years as a night vet at an emergency clinic, before coming to Newbury.

In his spare time he runs, sometimes quite far. He lives with a teenaged terrier named Tess who has yet to realise her age still thinks she is a puppy despite having gone mostly grey.

Alice joined the practice in August 2020. She enjoys all elements of veterinary work but has a keen interest in wildlife and exotic animals. She is not often seen without a hedgehog in tow.

Outside of work she likes the outdoors, riding, dancing, crocheting, and baking treats for the team. She has two spoiled guinea pigs called Beanie and Spud.

Clare joined Falklands in the summer of 2019 after graduating from the University of Surrey. She is keen to pursue interests in both medicine and surgery.

She has a very cuddly Cocker Spaniel and two corn snakes at home and enjoys long dog walks, yoga and paddle boarding.

Peter has been with us since 1994 and has been part of the major practice growth over the years. Rarely flustered, Peter will be a calming influence. He also does our weekly Cats Protection visits. Peter is a dab hand with duck and other waterfowl as well as other birds.

He has children, a terrier, a tortoise, guinea pigs and Bantams to keep him occupied at home.