• With 9 vets we have a wealth of experience, back up and cover

• You can have continuity by electing to be seen by your preferred vet

• Our team of vets all attend regular courses to keep up to date in as many clinical areas as possible

Steuart Jones MA Vet MB MRCVS

Steuart joined the Christchurch Practice in 1986 having previously worked in 2 other Dorset Practices and has been a Partner since 1988. Now the Managing Partner, he retains an active role with particular interest in soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery. His interests include skiing, boating and he has several pets including dogs and cats.

Philip Hughes BVSc MRCVS

Philip qualified from Liverpool University and has been with the Practice as a Partner for 29 years. He has extensive experience in mixed practice with a keen interest in small animal and equine medicines. Philip enjoys riding his horses and looking after his cats and chickens.

Emma Newton BVSc Cert VOphthal MRCVS

Emma graduated from Bristol University in 1999 and has worked in mixed practice in Kent and Bedford. She passed her Certificate in Veterinary Ophthalmology in 2006, and has joined PVG to develop and expand eye expertise at the practice, also taking referrals from nearby vets. Emma likes playing netball and any other sport that she has time for with a busy family life.

Louise Nixon BVet Med MRCVS

Louise qualified from London University in 1997 and has considerable experience working in previous practices including the RSPCA and PDSA. She has two cats and enjoys riding and windsurfing.

Karen Harris BVetMed MRCVS

Karen joined us following a 5 month overseas trip where she worked for a charity vet in the South Pacific. She has a keen interest in soft tissue surgery, equine medicine and animal welfare. She enjoys sailing, horse riding and has a pet rabbit called Doug.

Jenny Ricketts MA VetMB MRCVS

Jenny qualified in 2007 from Cambridge University and comes from the Southampton area. Having recently moved, house renovations are high priority but her real interests are marine mammal medicine and she is a qualified medic with the BDMLR (British Divers Marine Life Rescue).

Róisín Dickinson MA VetMB MRCVS

Róisín joined us in September 2008 having studied at the RVC in London. She enjoys all aspects of mixed practice particularly small animal medicine and surgery. Róisín, in her spare time, studies sign language and is a keen sports player. She especially loves rugby and is happiest when cheering Ireland onto another win!

Anna Borlase MA VetMB MRCVS

Anna joined us in January 2009 after having travelled to Mexico to work with an equine charity in a donkey santuary and then working her way round Central America. She is interested in small animal and equine medicine and enjoys practicing her Spanish.

Anna Fagan MA VetMB MRCVS

Anna qualified in 2005 and has worked in small animal and also farm practice with the emphasis on dairy and beef herds. She plays rugby for a ladies team and is an advanced scuba diver. Anna has also found time to travel and see much of the world.

Sophie Bell MA VetMB MRCVS

Sophie graduated from Glasgow vet school and has returned back home to develop her veterinary experience. Her interests include writing songs and performing music, along with horse riding in the New Forest.

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