Veterinary surgeons

Simon qualified from the vet school at Cambridge University in 1987. He worked in a mixed practice on the edge of Dartmoor then returned to academic life at the Royal Veterinary College, London, for five years where he earned his PhD. When he returned to private practice he became a partner in a multi-vet small animal and equine practice in rural Essex where he worked for over 20 years. But Simon is from the Isle of Wight and always hoped to return at some point. He was therefore very pleased when the opportunity arose to join Pet Doctors in 2015. His wife is also a vet; outside of work they love getting out into the countryside of the island walking their assorted dogs.

Kerry started working here as a new graduate vet in 2007 and is usually based at our Newport Hospital or our Cowes surgery. She has an Advanced Practitioners Certificate in internal medicine and a special interest in cardiology. Kerry has three dogs called Brae, Tilly and Rosie, and in her spare time she enjoys walking over the downs in West Wight with her three dogs. She has also been known to complete Walk the Wight for charity. Kerry is a keen Southern region Petsavers representative. PetSavers is the charitable division of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association and has been dedicated to improving the health of the nation’s pets since 1974.

Dimitrios graduated from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Greece in July 2017. He did his national service in the Greek Aviation the following year and when that was completed joined the Pet Doctors team as a new graduate. At work he has a keen interest in internal medicine and would like to strengthen his diagnostics skills. Outside of work he enjoys practicing his Lute (traditional musical instrument from Crete, Greece) and the drums.

Sara joined Pet Doctors in March 2015. She has an interest in surgery and is currently studying for a further certificate in this area. Away from work Sara enjoys time on the island with her dog, Nuka.

Heather graduated from the RVC in 2015 and joined Pet Doctors in 2017. She has a keen interest in dentistry and surgery. Outside of work she enjoys regular gym sessions and walking on the Isle of Wight with her two dogs.

Nick joined Pet Doctors in 2015 and has a special interest in surgery. In his spare time he likes to cook lovely Italian dishes for his colleagues. He also takes a keen interest in cars and motorbikes, and going on holiday with his beautiful wife who also works at Pet Doctors.

Nuria started working in March 2015 in Lake. She graduated from Barcelona in 2010 and after completed several externships in France and the United States. Her main interest is medicine but she also enjoys other aspects of the veterinary practice. Nuria lives with her two dogs, a gorgeous English Setter called Tac and a crazy Springer Spaniel called Olive.

Alessandra joined Pet Doctors in 2016. She has a keen interest in internal medicine and outside of work enjoys travelling and oriental culture, she would love to visit Japan and Korea in the future. She also loves shopping and has an interest in toy breeds such as Chihuahua's.

Fang graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in London in July 2017 and joined us shortly after. He is mainly based in both our Newport and Lake branches. He enjoys hiking, running, rock climbing and all kinds of outdoors activities. In his spare time he also likes to play the guitar, cook, eat and sleep.

Virginia joined Pet Doctors in October 2017. She qualified in 2013 from Extremadura University in Spain. Virginia has previously worked with Sara (our surgical vet) who introduced her to us. She has a keen interest in surgery and diagnostic imaging.

Lucie graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2018 and started her first job at Pet Doctors in Newport as a new graduate. At work she has a keen interest in internal medicine and hopes to develop her knowledge of exotics further whilst here. Outside of work Lucie enjoys sketching, music festivals and relaxing with her family dog.