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.
Veterinary Surgeons
AKDr Aleksandra Kozacinski
DVM MRCVSGraduated 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
KRDr Keauno Renford
BVetMed MRCVSGraduated 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
CWDr Charlotte Whitfield
BVSc MRCVSGraduated 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
RWDr Rebecca Woodall
BVMBVS BVMedSci MRCVSGraduated 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
RCDr Ring Cheung
MRCVSGraduated 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 medicineRegistered Veterinary Nurses
ATAngela Thacker
RVNIn 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.
EHEllen Harmsworth
RVNQualified 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.
JFJoanne Fysh-Foskett
RVNQualified 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.
LRLaura Reynders
RVNQualified 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.
KNKatie Nicholas
Student Veterinary NurseTraining towards qualification as a veterinary nurse. Has a special fondness for Chihuahuas and brings real dedication to every patient in her care.
Charlotte Auger
Veterinary NurseA valued member of our nursing team, bringing care and expertise to every patient at the practice.
Lauren Barrington
Student Veterinary NurseTraining towards qualification as a veterinary nurse, combining enthusiasm with a genuine passion for animal care.
Veterinary Care Assistants
NGNatalie Grane
Qualified VCAWorking as a qualified VCA since 2019 and working towards becoming a fully qualified veterinary nurse. Devoted owner of four guinea pigs.
JHJess Healy
Veterinary Care AssistantTraining 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.
Sophie Kelleher
Veterinary Care AssistantA dedicated member of our support team, helping to ensure every patient receives attentive, compassionate care during their visit.
Reception Team
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.
KKeira
Practice Co-ordinator & ReceptionistKeira keeps everything running like clockwork — from managing the diary to making sure clients feel welcome from the moment they call.
AAlison
ReceptionistAlison is one of our warm, experienced receptionists who makes every interaction with the practice a positive one.
SOSandi Overington
ReceptionistA friendly and welcoming member of our front-of-house team, making sure every client and pet feels at home from the moment they arrive.
Andrea Shears
ReceptionistAndrea is part of our reception team, providing a warm welcome and helpful, knowledgeable support to clients every day.
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