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Meet Our Team

We're a team of dedicated animal lovers — RCVS-registered vets, qualified nurses, and experienced support staff who all share the same goal: exceptional care for your pet and a genuinely helpful experience for you.

Dr Aleksandra KozacinskiAK

Dr Aleksandra Kozacinski

DVM MRCVS

Graduated from the University of Zagreb in 2017. Holds a GP Certificate in Small Animal Cardiology (2022). Passionate traveller, houseplant enthusiast with 100+ plants, and devoted to two cats.

Special interest: Small animal cardiology
Dr Keauno RenfordKR

Dr Keauno Renford

BVetMed MRCVS

Graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2020. GP Certificate in Ophthalmology. Offers laparoscopic (keyhole) neutering and is a registered official veterinarian for pet export certification.

Special interests: Ophthalmology • Laparoscopic surgery • Export certification
Dr Charlotte WhitfieldCW

Dr Charlotte Whitfield

BVSc MRCVS

Graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2022. Clinical interests in cardiology and emergency & critical care. Enjoys walks with her dog Ted, cooking, and baking.

Special interests: Cardiology • Emergency & critical care
Dr Rebecca WoodallRW

Dr Rebecca Woodall

BVMBVS BVMedSci MRCVS

Graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2024. A passionate cat lover with interests in cardiology and soft tissue surgery. Spends free time with her cat Pixel, playing badminton, and walking.

Special interests: Feline medicine • Cardiology • Soft tissue surgery
Dr Ring CheungRC

Dr Ring Cheung

MRCVS

Graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2021. Working towards a feline medicine certificate. Cat lover with two of her own — Ricotta and Twiglet. Enjoys cooking and long walks.

Special interest: Feline medicine
Angela ThackerAT

Angela Thacker

RVN

In veterinary practice since 1998, qualified as RVN in 2003. Holds a certificate in emergency and critical care. Joined the Orpington team in 2020. Two dogs and two cats keep her busy at home.

Ellen HarmsworthEH

Ellen Harmsworth

RVN

Qualified RVN since December 2019, joined us in November 2023. Specialises in inpatient care and nurse clinics. Kept busy by her golden Labrador Harley and two Beagles, Monty and Radley.

Joanne Fysh-FoskettJF

Joanne Fysh-Foskett

RVN

Qualified RVN since 2002 with a postgraduate certificate in Anaesthesia and Critical Care (2011). Previously volunteered at a wildlife charity. Passionate about student training and mentoring.

Laura ReyndersLR

Laura Reynders

RVN

Qualified in 2018 from City and Islington College. Clinical coaching certificate to mentor student nurses. Primary interests: surgical & anaesthesia nursing and hospitalised patient care. Has a cat named Hazel.

Katie NicholasKN

Katie Nicholas

Student Veterinary Nurse

Training towards qualification as a veterinary nurse. Has a special fondness for Chihuahuas and brings real dedication to every patient in her care.

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Charlotte Auger

Veterinary Nurse

A valued member of our nursing team, bringing care and expertise to every patient at the practice.

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Lauren Barrington

Student Veterinary Nurse

Training towards qualification as a veterinary nurse, combining enthusiasm with a genuine passion for animal care.

Natalie GraneNG

Natalie Grane

Qualified VCA

Working as a qualified VCA since 2019 and working towards becoming a fully qualified veterinary nurse. Devoted owner of four guinea pigs.

Jess HealyJH

Jess Healy

Veterinary Care Assistant

Training as a VCA with plans to progress to veterinary nursing. Owns a cat named Narla and already brings the patience and dedication great nursing requires.

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Sophie Kelleher

Veterinary Care Assistant

A dedicated member of our support team, helping to ensure every patient receives attentive, compassionate care during their visit.

Our reception team is the friendly voice on the phone and the first face you see when you arrive. They keep the practice running smoothly and make sure every visit starts and ends on a positive note.

KeiraK

Keira

Practice Co-ordinator & Receptionist

Keira keeps everything running like clockwork — from managing the diary to making sure clients feel welcome from the moment they call.

AlisonA

Alison

Receptionist

Alison is one of our warm, experienced receptionists who makes every interaction with the practice a positive one.

Sandi OveringtonSO

Sandi Overington

Receptionist

A friendly and welcoming member of our front-of-house team, making sure every client and pet feels at home from the moment they arrive.

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Andrea Shears

Receptionist

Andrea is part of our reception team, providing a warm welcome and helpful, knowledgeable support to clients every day.

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