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.

Cathryn joined Horsepond Veterinary Centre in 1997 after gaining her Veterinary Science degree at Bristol University. Initially she did farm as well as small animal but since 2008 has just concentrated on small animals. She enjoys all aspects of veterinary work but is mainly interested in medical cases. She currently works at the Bideford Hospital and South Molton branch.

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.

Alex graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2017. Following graduation, Alex worked at an equine stud clinic in Australia and then a small animal practice in New Zealand. Alex returned to the UK in March 2020 and started with us at Torbridge just as the first Coronavirus lockdown happened. Alex has a particular interest in surgery and will be starting a BSAVA certificate in Small Animal Surgery later this year.

Outside of the practice, Alex loves to ride her horses Lulu and Moonie and loves to surf at various spots along our beautiful North Devon coastline.