Veterinary surgeons

Clinical Director

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 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.

Annabel graduated from Liverpool University in 2016. After working in mixed practice in Scotland for 14 months she decided to venture back home to the sunnier south. She has a particular interest in small animal medicine and hopes to go on to gain further qualifications in this area. When not at work she enjoys climbing mountains and generally being outdoors. She has two cats called Pumpkin and Pakora, although Pumpkin prefers to think of herself as a dog.

Katharine qualified from Cambridge Vet School in 2015 after a previous career in software development, and joined the practice in May 2018. She lives locally with her partner Mike and their imaginatively named cat, Kittykat. She is also an experienced rabbit owner, and has been known to hand-rear baby hedgehogs. When not vetting, Katharine enjoys time spent in nature, assorted handicrafts, and trying with varying degrees of success to keep her unruly garden under control. She can also bake a good lemon cake.

Fiona joined the practice in 2000. She works two days a week and most Saturdays. A very experienced vet who has worked in America, she is always full of enthusiasm. She firmly believes in having slim and fit pets. Fiona keeps Labradors so has plenty of expertise with hungry dogs.

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.