John Bowie, (BVMS, MRCVS)

John qualified from the University of Glasgow in 1985. John worked in Cornwall, Ayrshire and Shropshire, before coming to Swanspool in 1995. His principle interest is small animal medicine. John became a partner in 1999..

Pat Daly, (MVB, MRCVS)

Pat qualified from the University of Dublin in 1987. Pat joined Swanspool straight after qualifying with a view to returning to Ireland after 2 years! (enought time he thought to save up for a car and repay his student loan). He soon realised what a great job he had and has been a partner in the practice since 1995.A combination of a busy job and a young family means that his scuba diving, travelling and salmon fishing have had to take a back seat for now..

Herman Mentz, (BVSc, MRCVS)

Herman qualified from the University of Pretoria in 1996. Herman's special veterinary interests include small animal orthopaedics and reproduction. Outside of work he enjoys most sports particularly rugby and golf. Herman became a partner in 2004..

Felicia Jansen van Rensburg, (BVSc, MRCVS)

Felicia qualified from the University of Pretoria in 1996. Felicea's special veterinary interests include small animal surgery, both soft tissue and orthopaedics. Outside of work she enjoys cooking for her growing family. Felicea became a partner in 2009..

Oliver Sheldon, (BVSc, MRCVS)

Oliver qualified from the University of Bristol in 1997. Oliver's special veterinary interests include equine medicine and also equine dentistry. He has been at Swanspool since qualifying and became a partner in2009..

Katie Hanks, (BSc (Hons), BVSc, MRCVS)

Katie qualified from the University of Liverpool in 2006. Her special veterinary interests include all aspects of sheep medicine. In her spare time she continues to enjoys skiing, horse riding and hill walking.

Diana Reynolds, (M.A, Vet MB, MRCVS)

Diana qualified from Cambridge. Diana has worked at Swanspool since qualifying. She now works on a part-time basis, mainly doing routine surgical procedures. Diana is married to a local farmer (and client) and enjoys gardening and baking cakes..

Helmi Maas, (DVM MRCVS)

Helmi qualified from Utrecht University in 2006. After graduating Helmi spent a year travelling and working in New Zealand, before coming to the UK. She started working for Swanspool in January 2009 and is interested in all aspects of equine veterinary medicine, especially lameness and imaging. Growing up on a dairy farm has given Helmi a down to earth attitude and helps when dealing with her large animal work. In her spare time she enjoys riding her horse and reading..

Chris Owens, (BVSc MRCVS)

Chris qualified from the University of Queensland in 2008. Chris joined the practice in May 2009 and has a keen interest in equine medicine..

Anna Holden, (BVM MRCVS)

Anna qualified from the Royal Veterinary College in 1995. When Anna qualieid she spent 2 years in a mixed practice in Wiltshire before travelling and working in Australia and New Zealand. Since 2000 Anna has worked in small animal practices in Bucks and Northants. She enjoys all aspects of small animal medicine and surgery and has an interest in tortoises. Outside of work anna plays rugby, enjoys walking, DIY and gardening..

Rafael Mauri Barbera, (VetMB MRCVS)

Rafael qualified in 2003 from the University of Murcia, Spain. Since graduating Rafael has been working as a small animal vet. He moved to the UK in 2008 to improve his language and professinal skills. He is particularly interested in diagnostic imaging, escpecially ultrasound scanning. He enjoys rock climbing, playing Spanish Guitar and skiing..

Allyson Cleaver, (V.N - Head Nurse)

Allyson qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2002. Allyson joined Swanspool in 2005 after working as a deputy head nurse in Herts. She is also a qualified Nurse Assessor and heads a team of 6 qualified and 2 student veterinary nurses. In her spare time Allyson enjoys horse-riding..

Linda Strangeway, (AssocCIPD, Practice Manager)

Linda joined the practice in 2001. Her role is to manage the non-clinical side of the practice. Together with her small team they are responsible for the accounts, payroll, administration and the maintenance of the building and cars. In her spare time she looks after her 2 rescue dogs and enjoys going to the gym..

Mandy Kellet, (Head of Reception)

Mandy has been at Swanspool since 2001. Mandy heads up our team of receptionists who deal with our clients face to face, as well as dealing with incoming telephone calls. Mandy's spare time is taken up with breeding and showing her own pedigree Texel sheep..