Our Team

The Sundean Team

Our Vets
	Beth Keyte, B.VetMed MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon Beth qualified in 1995 and has lots of experience gained from working in various practices from Wales to Australia, where the clients' journey to the vets could take an hour or more. Beth's black Labrador Lottie is usually seen under the desk when her favourite person, Jo, is on Reception. Beth also has 2 ginger cats and 2 children!! Little known fact: Beth was the best long jumper in the UK when she was 14 years old!
	Ruth Williams, MRCVS - Veterinary Surgeon Ruth enjoys the dubious privilege of being the oldest member of the clinical team, having been in practice for more than 30 years. During this time she has gained a wealth of experience in small animal medicine and surgery. Nonetheless she still gets the same pleasure from cuddling puppies and kittens when they come in for their vaccinations as she did 30 years ago. Little known fact: Ruth once appeared on TV operating on an enormous African cow. Due to her small stature she had to stand on a specially made (& labelled) "runt box" to reach the operation site.
	Hannah Bose, BVMS, MRCVS - Veterinary Surgeon Hannah qualifed in 2007 and has a special interest in rabbits. She has recently started working as a locum vet in the Bristol area. Little known fact: Hannah is a keen orchid grower.
Our Nurses
	Teresa Horspool, RVN, Exotic Nursing Certificate - Head Veterinary Nurse Teresa has been in practice for 30 years or so and there isn't a lot she hasn't seen or done, including working with elephants, tigers and gorillas. Her experience ranges from the smallest mouse to the longest snake - be sure she can help! At home she has Pekin chickens, dogs, cats, guinea pigs and horses. Little known fact: She starred in Casualty in 1992 - on horseback!
	Christine Wright, RVN - Veterinary Nurse Chris is another caring and qualified member of the nursing team. Chris runs the puppy parties on a Tuesday night. This is a good excuse for her to play with the pups but also give owners a lot of useful information and advice. Chris has two chinchillas and two dogs. Little known fact: Chris was a 4x4 off road enthusiast.
	Louise Woodington, RVN - Veterinary Nurse Louise has 20 years experience of veterinary nursing. She has worked all over the UK and spent 2 years nursing in Athens. She has 3 horses including a miniature Shetland - Treacle who is just 40 inches high and two guinea pigs.

	Aaron Skelton - Student Auxialiary Nursing Assistant Aaron came to us from Whitecross School as a work experience student initially but his enthusiasm and commitment have enabled him to start the ANA training. Aaron does a lot of the TLC and bonding with the patients, so he has the best job in the house! Little known fact: AKA a 6 foot tiger for Children in Need last year.
Our Admin Staff
	Jo Read - Receptionist Jo is a local lady, always cheerful and welcoming and eager to put you and your pet at ease. Talking and listening are her strong points so she can help you with any problem, big or small. Jo has a beautiful black Labrador, 3 mad cats and a bearded dragon Little known fact: Ask her about her tattoo!
	Claire Burke - Receptionist Claire has worked for the last 15 years in Veterinary Practice, so she has masses of experience and can absolutely be relied on for her common sense and calmness in an emergency. She is bubbly and always eager to help you sort out any problems. Claire has lots of animals, the most unusual of them being a 3 legged, one eyed ferret, a corn snake, a Harris hawk and a tarantula! Little known fact: Claire was a Hooker! (Drybrook Ladies Rugby Team)
	Tracey Baker - Receptionist Despite being a relative newcomer to veterinary life in Practice - Tracey has a good background in dealing with people having worked in the hotel trade for many years. Always keen to help people, happy to chat to our patients as well as our clients. She owns 3 dogs ranging from a large Rottweiler to a small terrier. Little known fact: Tracey looked after the "Shoestring" cast incuding Trevor Eve.
	Roger Cooke - Office Manager Hidden mainly in the office poor Roger deals with paperwork all day unless something breaks, then he is released for short periods to repair it! One mad canine in his life, Phoebe a pointer cross Springer and 3 cats. Little known fact: Been gored by a Boar!