Roger was born in Whitstable, can just remember the 1953 flooding of the town and apart from six year at the Royal Veterinary College in London, has spent his entire life in the Whitstable area.

He started the Practice in 1973 and moved it to the present location in Cromwell Road in 1976.

Roger has much experience in Animal Welfare and was deeply involved in the introduction of the Pet Passport scheme permitting animals to travel where appropriate without the need for quarantine, as well as animal welfare matter in general.

Gill has lived in Whitstable for over 30 years and before joining the practice in 1983. Since that date Gill has overseen the vast development of veterinary care and facilities within the Practice.

The increase in bureaucracy which has enveloped every small business in the last few years has meant that Gill has moved to an administrative workload rather than concentrating on reception as in the past and has now taken up the post of Practice Manager.

Nursing Staff

Selina first joined the practice in 1985 and what was initially a two week work experience from school ended up as a 19 year employment. There were two short breaks, as the years passed, to send some time with her two children. Selina is a qualified First Aider.

Selina’s main task is to oversee the other nursing staff and assist with the paperwork and organisation within the practice.

Nikki joined the Practice in 1999 after a short spell in adult education.

Nikki is working her way through her veterinary nurse training and plays a pivotal role within the practice training new staff and taking on responsibilities for many health and safety issues.

Kealey joined the practice in 2009 after university at Canterbury. She is a keen sports player and is developing her nursing and veterinary skills along with her football skills.

As the third member of the nursing team Kealey now faces the daunting task of developing skills and knowledge that are required as a member of our nursing and patient support team.

Corrinne first joined the practice in 1987 and after being a part time member of the practice graduated to a full time post in 2007.

She is now responsible for night care services within the practice ensuring that any patient that is hospitalised over night receives constant care and attention.

Carol joined the staff in 2006 to take over the main Reception duties at the “front of house” face for clients. This position often requires considerable tact and patience and her previous employment in the healthcare insurance industry provided an extremely good training ground for working in the Practice.