The Staff

Neil qualified in 1992 from The Royal Veterinary College, London. A short spell in mixed practice in Devon was followed by 4 years in a busy small animal practice in south London. Here he gained extensive experience of all types of practice but particularly surgery. He was also one of the vets responsible for Catford greyhound stadium. He moved to Churchdown in August 1996 and became a partner in 1998. With Ivor's retirement in 2001 he became the sole owner of the practice.

Inside work he does a large percentage of the consulting but still has a keen interest in surgery. Outside of work he spends most of his time running around after his two children and the families extensive menagerie and in what little free time they leave him (usually before they get up in the mornings) he enjoys running, having completed 7 marathons in the last few years.

Emma qualified from Cambridge University in 2004 where she completed an elective in farm animal medicine, gained a degree in history of art and rowed for her college for 6years. After graduation she spent 4 months working In New Jersey, USA in both large and small animal practices … and became addicted to doughnuts.
After 5 years of mixed practice she decided to focus on pet medicine and surgery, but still enjoys spending time in the countryside and maintains an interest in farming.
Emma joined The Brambles in 2010 and has continued to expand her skills and experience in medicine and surgery. She particularly enjoys dermatology cases, supporting the geriatric patient and pain management.
When not working she can be found growing some oddly shaped vegetables , visting art exhibitions, and going camping and biking with her family.
At time of writing Emma is still hopelessly hooked on doughnuts…

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RCVS and European Specialist in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging

Esther graduated from Cambridge Vet School in 1997. Following six years in mixed practice, she took up a residency in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging at Bristol Vet School, obtaining the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and European College Diplomas in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging in 2006.

Esther spent a further three years working at Bristol and Liverpool Vet Schools, before setting up a freelance veterinary imaging service to South Wales and the West Country.

She regularly attends the practice to provide specialist ultrasonography

Ellen is another nurse who originally joined the practice in 2005 and has undertaken her training here. Since qualifying she has developed her skills in all areas of the practice and now is actively involved with both the inpatient care and the nurse clinics. Her main responsibility within the practice is the in-practice laboratory facilities.

Amy qualified in 2006 and has worked at the practice since 2009. She has an active interest in rabbit and exotic medicine and has been studying extensively in this area. She runs regular rabbit health clinics at the practice alongside the regular nurse clinics.

Kim started with us as a trainee in 2009, qualifying in 2011. She has a keen interest in dog training and behaviour and is an instructor with The Happy Dog Training Co. She runs our puppy parties at Churchdown on a Monday evening, providing invaluable socialisation for the puppies and hints and tips for the owners.

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