Small animal general surgery and medicine plus emergency and critical care experience
Meet Our Team
Our dedicated community of caring pet advisors is waiting to offer you advice, second opinions and support.
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David Brooks
Master Advisor
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Matthew Homfray
Master AdvisorAll aspects of small animal medicine and surgery, with interests in reproduction and oncology.
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Selena Carnell
Master AdvisorQualified as a VN in 1998, and took the City and Guilds Certificate in the nursing of Exotic Species.
My last work place was a small animal clinic dealing with oncology, cardiology, medicine, orthapaedics, exotics and soft tissue surgery.
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Stacey Crompton
Veteran AdvisorI qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2004 at a busy 1st opinion clinic. After 4 years in this clinic I moved to an emergency hospital, mainly being involved with intensive care nursing. I have also run nursing clinics and puppy parties since 2000.
I then moved to ER Vets and was employed as a night nurse dealing with numerous emergencies on a daily basis, from pregnancy advice to road traffic accidents. Now employed at an orthopaedic referral centre as a surgical nurse.
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Brian Spar
Master AdvisorAssociate Veterinarian at Crawford Dog and Cat Hospital April 2008 - present.
Associate Veterinarian at Terry Animal Hospital August 2003 - April 2008.
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Angela Spar
Master AdvisorI worked for a short while after qualifying from the Royal Veterinary College in London (2002) at a small animal and exotic practice in Dudley, UK. After this I crossed the pond to America and have since worked at Terry Animal Hospital as an associate veterinarian working mostly with dogs and cats. I have a special interest in dermatology.
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Deepa Gopinath
Master Advisor3 years' experience in small animal general practice in both Australia and the UK. Currently doing a small animal rotating internship at a University in the UK. Aspire to specialise in small animal surgery.
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Helen Fines
Master Advisor8.5 years experience in mixed practice, including 2 years full time in companion animal emergency clinic. Special interest and experience in canine behavioural problems.
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I have been qualified as a vet since 2001. I worked in Banbury for 1 year and then moved to Chipping Norton in 2002 where I have been based for the last 5 years. This is a RCVS accredited small animal practice. I have a keen interest in Surgery and Behaviour. I am passionate about what I do and am especially keen to educate people in the proper way to train dogs but welcome any questions about dog and cat behaviour. I am currently studying to become a dog psychologist. I am qualified in veterinary acupuncture which is a very effective treatment for managing chronic pain and welcome questions about this too. I have a great deal of experience in general cat and dog practice but also am very knowledgable about rabbits, rats and guinea-pigs. I pride myself in keeping up to date and have attended many courses relevant to every day small animal practice.
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Rosie Barclay
Veteran AdvisorI have been a qualified companion animal behavioural counsellor for 7 years. I am a full member of The Association for Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC) and a fully accredited certificated clinical behaviourist (CCAB). I run my own consultancy in Jersey (Channel Islands) dealing mainly with dogs and cats via veterinary referral. I hold a BSC (Hons) in Zoology and an MPhil in animal behaviour and welfare from Nottingham University UK. I was regularly featured on Channel Fours "Pet Rescue" as a behavioural expert and a contributing author in "The APBC Book of Companion Animal Behaviour!. I have also recently published my own book "Good Dog? Bad dog" which concentrates on changing the traditional views of how we perceive and treat our dogs.
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Jo Philpott
Experienced AdvisorQualified as Vet Nurse in Jan 2005 after 2 years on the job training (NVQ 2 and 3 passed with credit). I locumed at various small animal 1st opinion and referal practices for 18 months and then became head nurse at a 4 nurse practice for 18 months. I have recently moved closer to my family and am now a member of a 6 nurse small animal practice.
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Samantha Adams
Veteran AdvisorThe Ark Veterinary Practice
October 2003- June 2004
Heathcote Veterinary Centre
June 2004- August 2006
Avonvale Veterinary Centres
August 2006- present
Carry out all duties of veterinary nurse, CPD in rabbits, physiotherapy and surgical procedures:mass removals and suturing. Currently studying BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing with Business Management at Morton Morrell, Warwickshire.
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I have been veterinary nursing since 2000. I qualified in 2004, passing NVQ Level 3 with credit. I have worked at several practices including two very busy hospitals.
In 2007 I achieved an HE Certificate in Applied Animal Behaviour and have been doing pet behaviour consults for 1 year.
I also teach part time at an agricultural college in subjects such as veterinary nursing and animal behaviour.
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Barry St.george
Veteran Advisor18 years of Small animal care and Having the luxury of working in progressive veterinary Clinics with a great staff of Technicians and Veterinarians.
Work Experience & Education:
Metzger Animal Hospital, State College, PA , 1999 Present Veterinary Technician
Merrick, NY 1990 1999 Veterinary Technician / Kennel -Supervisor
Bide-A-Wee Home Association, Wantagh, NY 1988 1990 Kennel worker / Adoptions
Education :
Small Animal Care (1985) Nassau Technological Center Nassau County, New York
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Holly Marvin
Experienced AdvisorI have worked at several animal hospitals including an externship at the Animal Medical Center. The last animal hospital I worked at before the birth of my daughter was Animal General in NYC. I performed various duties including medicating patients, placed catheters, venipuncture, took xrays, assisted in surgery, and performed dentals. I also assisted in client education and answered many questions in person and on the phone.Resume furnished upon request.
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Juan Contreras
Veteran AdvisorSmall animal, Exotic-avian, reptile, pocket pets. Special interest in dentistry, surgery, radiography, rehabilitation/physical therapy.
NorthPointe Animal Hospital - Fresno, Ca
Fresno Pet Emergency and Referal - Fresno, Ca
Cedar Veterinary Hospital - Fresno, Ca
Clovis Veterinary Hospital - Clovis, Ca
Shieldstone Pet Hospital - Fresno, Ca
Joaquin Veterinary Hospital - Fresno, Ca
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Sami Mieir
Experienced Advisor2 years experience in emergency-only medicine, 6 years previous experience in small animal practice. Experience in treating, breeding and housing exotics...mainly reptiles and arachnids.
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Kristina McCurdy
Experienced AdvisorI have been practising emergency veterinary medicine since 2003, in addition, I have knowledge of orthopedics, internal medicine, patient care, and rehabilitation services. As an emergency tech I am prepared to answer
several different questions!
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I have worked as a small animal veterinarian for the last 5 years. My primary interests are preventive medicine, surgery and theriogenology.
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Island Trees Veterinary Hospital 2003-present
Glen Animal Hospital 2002-2003