Our Staff

	Patrick Bullen BVSc MRCVS Patrick is the practice principal. He qualified with a commendation (honours) from Liverpool University in 1992 and has since gained broad experience in practice both in the UK and overseas. He has an extensive veterinary knowledge, together with a gentle,caring manner and he will treat your pet as he would one of his own. Patrick is currently enrolled for the RCVS certificate in small animal internal medicine to complement his current general practioner skills. Essentially this is a distillation of his commitment to continuing education and clinical excellence within the practice. Patrick shares his life with his wife Sarah and their 5 pets. 'Maureen' a yorkshire terrier cross, who he rescued after treating her life-threatening and extensive injuries sustained when she was thrown from a car .'Teddy' (pictured left with Patrick) has the body of a cavalier king charles spaniel but the mind of a springer spaniel. 'Lottie' is the cat who he rescued as a kitten and now rules the roost. 'Edith' and 'Beryl' are the meditteranean tortoises who weed the garden!.
	Guy Fletcher Bsc BVetMed MRCVS Guy is an experienced Vet who works at the practice part-time. He graduated from The Royal Veterinary College, London in 1992 and has a special interest in surgery. He works Thursday afternoon, every third Saturday and covers while Patrick is on holiday.
	Sarah Bullen Patrick's wife Sarah works in the practice as practice manager. She also helps on reception when Sadie, Lorna and Michele are having some well earned time off. 'Teddy' and 'Maureen' (pictured with Sarah) often keep her company whilst holding the fort.
	Michele Tilley, VN Michele is our practice nurse and joined the team in November 2006 - bringing with her a wealth of experience. She has been a veterinary nurse for 18 years which means your pets will be in the very best hands if they come in for treatment or a procedure. Michele owns a rescue collie cross called Badger (pictured here with Michele) and they can often be found walking the paths and woods of Valley Park because Badger is a very active dog who loves his walks!
	Sadie Davidovitz Sadie is a founding member of the practice team and helped the original vet Michael Gibbs set the practice up. Besides being a charming font of local knowlege she is a very efficient receptionist and insurance administrator. The true love of her life is her pride and joy 'Oscar' a Jack Russel terrier who she rescued from a somewhat dubious start - but we'll let Sadie tell you the rest!
	Lorna Carne Lorna joined the team in June 2007 and comes with a wealth of experience working with people. Furthermore she has a real love of animals. She currently owns a Miniature Longhaired Dachshund called Rosie and also has 3 cats.