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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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. In her spare time, she likes the outdoors, riding, dancing, crocheting, and baking treats for the team. She has two spoiled guinea pigs called Beanie and Spud.

Amy first joined the practice as a locum vet in 2019 and liked it so much that she decided to stay. She enjoys all aspects of small animal work - mainly seeing dogs, cats and small furries and is a compassionate caring veterinary surgeon who strives to make visits a happy experience for owners and their pets, especially the nervous ones! She is involved in the mentoring scheme for veterinary students and new graduates. At home, she is owned by a lovely Labrador and a spoilt rescue cat.

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.