Penbode Pet Vets

Holsworthy:

Adrian Oliver BVSc MRCVS

Adrian graduated from Bristol university in 1989. He has been working at Penbode Pets ever since. He has a special interest in orthopedic surgery and likes nothing better than getting the drill out and repairing a complicated bone fracture. His wife, Jane, is also a vet working in the Stratton branch of Penbode Pets.

Sally Rowlands BVSc MRCVS

Sally studied in South Africa. She came to the UK in 2002 to work and travel - just for 2 years - but has been here ever since! Having grown up near the coast in South Africa, she loves the proximity to the beach here and the coastal walks. She enjoys being a part of the friendly Penbode Pets team and likes getting to know regular clients and their pets. Sally is married to David (A Penbode Equine vet).

Kate Greig

Kate Greig qualified from Bristol University in 2010 and spent a year working at a practice in Exeter before coming to Penbode. She enjoys all aspects of small animal practice with a particular interest in cats, her own black fluffball being a constant source of amusement and strife. In her spare time she enjoys getting out in the garden, walking on the moors, and keeping fit with swimming and zumba.

Stratton:

Mark Banks BVSc Cert V Ophthal MRCVS

Mark qualified from Liverpool in 1994 and started work at our Holsworthy branch doing large and small animal work, before moving to Stratton as a full-time small animal vet in 2003.

Mark has a special interest in eyes, and has gained his Royal College certificate in ophthalmology.

Out of work, Mark is either being bossed around by his wife and daughter, trying to keep his decrepit Land Rover on the road or mourning the demise of Leeds United Football Club.

Claire Davies BVSC Vet MFHom MRCVS

Claire qualified from Bristol in 1983 and worked in a variety of practices throughout the UK before coming to Penbode Pets in 1992.

Claire enjoys all aspects of veterinary practice and has been incorporating complementary therapies of homeopathy and acupuncture into her clinical work for many years. She gained veterinary membership of the faculty of homeopathy in 2002.

Claire is happy to take referrals in homeopathy and acupuncture for dogs and cats and is able to offer homeopathic treatment for horses and farm animals.

Outside work, she has a busy family life involving a variety of outdoor interests. She particularly enjoys coastal walks and travelling.

Jane Oliver BVSC MRCVS

Jane graduated from Bristol in 1989 and joined Penbode Pets as a newly qualified vet. She has worked at all 4 of the branches at one time or another, but is now mostly based at Stratton, consulting at Holsworthy on Fridays. Jane's main interest lies in skin problems of dogs and cats. Outside work she is kept busy by her 3 children and her menagerie of pigs, sheep, horses, chickens and cats.

Bradworthy:

Jackie Felce BVSc MRCVS

Jackie qualified from Liverpool University in 1987 and has worked at Penbode Pets ever since! She has an interest in all aspects of general small animal work. Jackie has no free time outside of work as she's kept very busy looking after her 2 young boys and the farm where she keeps cattle, sheep, chickens, cats , dogs and a pet tarantula!

Kate Cleave BVSc MRCVS

Kate is a Bristol University graduate, having completed her studies in 2001. She has also been at Penbode Pets since the beginning of her career. In 2007 she completed a Diploma in Companion Animal Behaviour. She now works part time. The remainder of her working week is spent at home on their farm where they have a herd of 140 milking cows. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her 2 dogs, especially on the beach, and tending the vegetable garden.

Camelford:

Nick Carter BVMS MRCVS

Nick qualified from Glasgow University in 1987, and worked in a busy south Devon practice for 16 years, gaining plenty of experience of general practice. He moved to Camelford in 2003 to take over the day-to-day running of the branch, and has been here ever since, and fully expects to be here for a good time to come.

As Nick does the majority of the consulting at this branch, he is able to follow a case through from start to finish, something which he enjoys.

Nick is a keen amateur photographer, with a wife who is an avid dog-show fan. He can therefore be found most weekends, when not on duty, at the local dog shows.