Veterinary Surgeons

Guy Smith B.Vet.Med., MRCVS (Principal)

That's me on the left, before the pressures of running my own business aged me prematurely. Still, I've got less grey hair than Spot (on the right).

I qualified from the RVC in London, in 1994, then went to work in a "Traditional" mixed practice in Tamworth. Going from "State of the art", to the state of that practice, has given me an insight to the different levels of care and equipment that can be used to solve the same problems.

I'd like to think the practice is somewhere in the middle ground. If we think we need equipment, we buy it, but we don't have to use it on every case that comes through the door.

Niall Morton, BVMS, MRCVS

 (Hair colour and style subject to change)

Niall has worked at the practice since July '07 and is proving a popular addition. Clients wanting to see Niall often ask to see the Scottish vet. He's also been described as the Irish vet, the ginger vet, or the nice vet. He's obviously learned somethings from his congenial Boss, and whilst he's catching up in the "Thankyou Card" competition, he's yet to get one with his name spelt "correctly".

Alistair Wilson, BVMS, MRCVS *Unavailable- currently on World Tour*

John Daft, BVM&S *End of range- discontinued*

John was our regular locum until he retired. We wish him well, (but wish he hadn't.)

Veterinary Nurses

I've now added the coveted letters A1 after my name. We're a Nurse Training Practice. We've already trained Gemma, and Kelly our second nurse qualifies this year.

*Congratulations to Kelly on passing her second-year RCVS exams*

Receptionists

We keep it in the family, and maybe that's a strength of our Practice. You'll usually find either my Wife or Mother-in-Law behind reception, assisted by 1 or 2 dogs, and possibly a toddler. While young vets tend to move between jobs, it's reassuring to see a familiar face behind reception.

Hannah Smith

Our youngest member of staff (aged 4 years) starts school in September, and so may not be on hand to stroke your puppy/kitten. I'd hope that the experience she has gained here might be relevant to her future career. I'll let you know in 20 years, when I next update this site.