Veterinary surgeons

Ruth graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2004 and joined the small animal team at Torbridge Veterinary Hospital in 2008. She is one of our clinical directors. Ruth has a particular interest in small animal diagnostic imaging and canine medicine.

Emily joined Torbridge Vets in 2000 and after some years in mixed practice has focused on companion animal work. Her interests are in small animal dentistry and medicine, she gained a General Practitioner Certificate in Feline Medicine in 2004. She is involved in nurse training and clinical governance. Her working days are divided between all three branches, and she is one of our clinical directors.

Lucy graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2008, and joined the team at Torbridge in 2013. She has successfully completed a post-graduate qualification in Emergency and Critical Care. Lucy enjoys all aspects of small animal medicine and surgery, and has a particular interest in the care of our most critically ill patients admitted into the hospital.

Kirsty graduated from the Royal Vet College in 2009. She has worked at various practices in Devon and joined us at Torbridge in 2016. She has successfully completed a post-graduate certificate in Small Animal Medicine (BSAVA). She has a particular interest in oncology and medicine in general. Outside of work she can be found on the netball court, cricket pitch or playing with her young daughters.

Olivia graduated from Edinburgh in 2002, and recently relocated from Gloucestershire to Devon. She enjoys all aspects of first opinion veterinary practice, especially diagnostic imaging. When not at work Olivia is kept busy with her children, dogs and running.