I love the group of practices we have created. I really enjoy working with people and pets alike. I have always appreciated the bond families have with their pet, which is one of the reasons we have worked so hard to create a great group of practices. I wanted to be a vet since I was a teenager. I graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2004 and joined the family business, working alongside my father. I completed my RCVS Certificate in Surgery in 2009 and have since developed a team of advanced care practitioners, and a 24hr emergency and hospital team, to compliment the high standard of work we provide across our primary care practices. 

I am based at Surbiton and I visit each practice regularly, for meetings, and to support the team with training and development. I am available for primary care consultations and am part of the advanced care surgical team. I perform a wide range of advanced surgeries, and I particularly enjoy reconstructive and minimally invasive surgeries, such as endoscopic/laparoscopic (key-hole) techniques. A hugely rewarding part of our work is to help pets who need a second opinion, as our advanced care practitioners can often really help. Surgery for pet owners is always a little worrying, but I hope our support and understanding, makes the process as easy and stress-free as possible. 

I know your pets will be in the safest of hands with us. We have a friendly, knowledgeable and experienced team, who really care about our clients and the patients we treat, which makes coming to work even more enjoyable.

The Manro family has a dog - Bagel The Beagle, who visits the Surbiton practice and will often be found greeting all our clients and patients, alongside the team.

I graduated in 1975 and started working as a vet in Surbiton in 1978, when the practice was known as Henderson and Keywood. Even then it was one of the most advanced practices in the area, it was one of the first Surrey practices to purchase an X-ray machine and surrounding vets would arrive with pets to X-ray!

Today we are still one of the most advanced practices. The new extension, refurbishment and investment in state-of-the-art facilities and equipment at our Surbiton Hospital, further supports our approach to integrated veterinary medicine, offering primary, advanced care, 24hr emergency and hospital care.

One of the most important aspects of our role is creating a personal touch. Getting to know our clients and patients well is what I have enjoyed most, and even as the group has grown, this remains true. Veterinary medicine has become more and more advanced over the years and every practice is set-up to deliver the highest standards of care with ease.

I have a special interest in general surgery, cardiology and feline medicine and have undertaken many courses over the years. I am also qualified in veterinary acupuncture, which can be a useful, complimentary treatment for many conditions.

The Manro family has a dog - Bagel The Beagle, who visits the Surbiton practice and will often be found greeting all our clients and patients, alongside the team.

I started working in Surbiton in 2004, after my son, Kavit, said I was good with people and could help with reception. I have really enjoyed the role ever since I started.

The group has grown considerably, but we maintain our friendly, approachable and personal service. I am responsible for patient transfers into the hospital and the co-ordination of the advanced care team that works here, alongside the primary, 24hr emergency and hospital care team.

I understand how distressing it is when pets are unwell and need hospitalisation or specialist attention. I am here to support and ease the process and keep all our clients informed on their pet’s progress throughout their treatment plan.

I know that our team will give your pet the very best of care and we are here to help whenever we are needed, round the clock. This is something I am very proud of. 

The Manro family has a dog - Bagel The Beagle, who visits the Surbiton practice and will often be found greeting all our clients and patients, alongside the team.

I did my schooling and qualified in South Africa before the dawn of time, and then spent two years doing National service in the SADF.

I then returned to the UK, and worked in first Opinion practices doing a mixture of GP work and Orthopaedic referrals. I gained the RCVS Certificate in Orthopaedics in 1992, and became a partner in a practice in 1999. I ran a successful referral service from there for many years until we sold to CVS in 2017. I then worked at Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists for three years, and at Davies Veterinary Specialists for about a year.

My passions are actually spinal surgery, and DPO, though I spend most of my time doing knees!! I have been on the BVOA committee as treasurer for about six years, but have now moved on. I enjoy seeing patients regaining their feet after Spinal surgery, but also find complex fractures and arthroscopy very rewarding when the outcomes are good, which thankfully, they normally are! I do regular work at Voo Vets and enjoy working with the team there.

In 1985 I qualified from the National Veterinary School of Nantes. In 1991 I obtained the French Certificate in Small Animal Orthopaedics (CES D’Orthopédies Animales) and the European Diploma in Small Animal Surgery in 1993.

Initially I worked in referral practices in France (Limoges and Lille), then in 2005, I started work for referral practices in the UK, as a consultant in small animal surgery.  From 2005-2006 I was also a Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Surgery, at Cambridge University.

In 2014, I was honoured to be appointed Associate Professor and Head of The Surgery Department, at the Veterinary School of Nantes, as well as continuing my work as a surgical consultant in the UK. Initially I focused on performing orthopaedic and neurosurgery, but I soon found surgery in soft tissue and oncology to be just as rewarding.

Similar to the world of human medicine, veterinary medicine continues to evolve, and even after many years of experience, I remain passionately driven to continue my research, studies and workshops into new approaches, techniques and treatments, in both human and veterinary science. 

Surgery has always been fascinating to me, as it’s wonderful to be able to save and improve the quality of the lives of our small companions.

I qualified form Bristol University In 2003. After developing an interest in Veterinary Dermatology, I gained my RCVS Certificate in 2009. I then went on to complete a residency program at one of the busiest veterinary dermatology referral centres in the UK. I passed my European Veterinary Dermatology Diploma Specialist in 2014 and gained RCVS Specialist status in 2016.

I really enjoy the challenge of referral work in my chosen field. As many of my patients suffer from chronic, life-long illness, my aim is to achieve an accurate diagnosis, to provide the best possible treatment therapy, to improve every animal’s quality of life. We provide an integrated approach to pet healthcare, and as a specialist, I work very closely with our primary care team, to ensure continuity of care.

I divide my time between The Voo Hospital in Surbiton, a referral centre, and providing a dermatology referral service for The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association in the South East. I am a visiting lecturer for Surrey University Veterinary School and I am involved in assessing candidates enrolled for The Post-Graduate Veterinary Dermatology Advanced Practitioner Course. I have a particular interest in ear disease, autoimmune disease and allergies.

We are sadly pet free in the Mason household, but we plan to rescue a dog next year when the children are a little older.

I am originally from the North-East and made the move to London in 2017, after graduating from the University of Cambridge. My favourite aspect of being a vet is building a bond with the animals we treat and their owners, and following their progress across their visits to the practice.

At Voo, we provide great care for the pets we treat. We place a strong focus on trying to find a specific diagnosis when an animal presents as unwell, which enables us to decide on the most effective treatment plan possible. I am interested in all areas of small animal practice, but particularly enjoy surgery, as well as meeting some of the more exotic pets we have visiting our practices.

I have a 13 year old Yorkshire Terrier named Tilly, however, as she still lives up north with my parents, I really look forward to the weekends, when I can go home to visit her for cuddles.