I moved to Somerset 18 years ago in search of the perfect rural setting for my veterinary work and found it in Castle Cary. I love to spend time walking in the country with the family and our two dogs, Murphy and Ned. I enjoy various outdoor interests and like to include my canine companions whenever possible, providing they are properly attired! As a partner at Delaware, I am responsible for overseeing the small animal side of the practice with our dedicated team of staff. I am passionate about offering a high quality veterinary service and as a practice we are ‘Dedicated to Excellence in providing first class advice to our pet owning customers.

Veterinary Surgeon Castle Cary

Veterinary Surgeon at Castle Cary

Sophie graduated from London in 2005 and started work in Dorset as a mixed vet. She joined us in summer 2010 and has recently completed the RCVS certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice ( Small Animal Medicine ). When not at the practice Sophie can be found renovating her cottage, walking her dog “Spud”, riding and trying to maintain a social life!

Anna Graduated in 2010 and joined Delaware in 2012 after working in small and mixed animal practices including the PDSA Hospital. Most of the week Anna is out on farms TB testing and on Wednesdays she consults and operates on small animals. Outside of work Anna goes out and about with her Jack Russell ‘Trigger’ and her family.

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Lynne has worked at Delaware since 1999 and qualified as an RVN in 2003. She has specialised in small animal behaviour, gaining a diploma in Companion Animal Behaviour & Training, and more recently a Nursing Certificate in Animal Behaviour. She now offers behaviour consultations to all Delaware clients. Lynne also runs a highly successful Puppy PreSchool, providing new puppy owners with all the tools they need to create their perfect canine companion. She works across all species departments.

Before training as a vet nurse, I worked in a local animal shelter and have worked at Delaware for 7 years after qualifying in 2008.

As well as my vet nurse training, I have completed a Certificate & Diploma in Feline Nursing. These courses have enabled me to make some small, but significant changes at our Castle Cary practice towards reducing stress in the cats visiting us. In making these changes, the Castle Cary practice was awarded with Feline Friendly Practice Accreditation from ISFM last year.

My spare time is spent looking after my three cats and two Labrador’s. I also enjoy crafts, reading and photography.

I am dedicated to excellence in Feline Nursing.

Holly joined Delaware in May 2017, she qualified in 2014 and has been nursing since 2008. Holly has a cat called Dexter and one very friendly, lively, Staffordshire Bull Terrier called Inca. In her spare time Holly likes to train Inca in competitive obedience. Holly enjoys running nurse clinics and nursing hospitalised patients

I joined Delaware in 2008 which was my introduction to the veterinary industry. Having worked previously in a family run business I understand the importance of working as a team and recognising and appreciating the work others do. I try to provide the very best support I can to everyone that works at Delaware, and at the same time continue to look at ways in which we can exceed our client’s expectations.

Outside of work my life is just as busy with my husband, three teenage children and a dog. Not surprisingly, our Cockerpoo Devon is the easiest one to deal with! I try to make sure that I appreciate the moments of quality family time, even if it is just breakfast together on a Sunday morning or movie nights at home on a Saturday evening

Sam joined Delaware in April 2017, she has been working in vet practice since 2014. Previously working in client care roles her passion for animals led her to work in the veterinary industry and she hasn’t looked back. In her spare time Sam enjoys walking with her dogs and spending time with her family.

Helen joined Delaware in 2010, my role as Accounts Administrator within the business is quite varied and includes booking the large animal and equine vets work and generating client invoices.

At Delaware I am responsible for paying all of our suppliers and staff. Outside of work my time is spent looking after my dog and 4 cats. I am also renovating my house and like to catch up with friends and family whenever I can.

Jordan joined Delaware in October 2017 and has worked in veterinary practice for 4 years as a receptionist and previously as a veterinary care assistant. Jordan has always had a love for animals and has achieved a BSc (Honours) Degree in Animal behaviour and Welfare. With a passion for animals, in particular welfare and medicine, Jordan aspires to be a registered veterinary nurse one day. Jordan also works with Cary Alpacas as a care assistant in her spare time. She has 2 cocker spaniels, Bella and Ollie and 2 mini lop rabbits, Sheldon and Lola, who she adores!

Emma Joined Delaware in December 2017, having had a background in customer service. Emma describes herself as a crazy cat lady, owning several cats. When not at work she enjoys a hectic family life and is also pet parent to a very excitable young Labrador.

Kris joined Delaware in July 2018. Kris has always had a love for animals, being brought up with lots of small animals at home and helping look after the sheep and cows on her local farm. Kris now has her own little group of animals at home, including Skye the Border Collie, Maximus the Selkirk Rex and a very opinionated group of Chinchillas! Kris is greatly interested in gaining more knowledge about the needs of cats coming into our care and helping the practice achieve its Cat Friendly Clinic Gold Certificate.

I grew up in Worcestershire before going up to Glasgow Vet School. After graduation I took a large animal internship at Bristol Vet School before starting to work in practice in Somerset.

This is my 16th year at Delaware and I concentrate on small animal practice these days! During 2014, I trained in a new surgical method of managing cruciate disease in dogs and am enjoying putting it into practice . I love all types of surgery and have a soft spot for cats.

At home we have beef and dairy cows, sheep and pigs on the farm as well as chickens, dogs and our cat called ‘Moo’. I enjoy growing my own vegetables and if there’s any time left I use it to indulge my passion for sailing.

I have been at Delaware for 16 years after qualifying as a veterinary nurse in 1999. I started at Delaware in February of the same year, after completing my training in several practices in Dorset.

I am now Head nurse and lead a dedicated team of four nurses and have done so for many years.

My areas of interest include both medical and surgical nursing. I have a particular interest in cats. I have completed the icatcare (formerly known as the feline advisory bureau) certificate in Advanced feline friendly nursing in 2013.

I have two British shorthair cats, two rabbits and two guinea pigs  whom I totally adore!

I joined Delaware Veterinary Group Yeovil in April 2010. I have been working as a veterinary nurse for 10 years and qualified in 2007. Since qualifying I have completed a wide range of certificates such as; dental, anaesthesia and clinical care, exotics and rabbits, wildlife. These are a few which I have enjoyed studying for and have plans for more next year.

My main role at the Yeovil surgery is the main consulting nurse, where I run a range of clinics that offer advice and care to all our clients and their pets.

I am currently working on new and exciting ways to offer our clients and their pets new services provided by veterinary nurses, as I am dedicated to excellence in animal care.

Born and raised in Somerset, I have always spent the majority of my time around animals. From hamsters to a dairy herd. I am now in my final year of school with my GCSE’s fast approaching, whilst maintaining my sport and music at the same time . My life ambition has always been to be a vet, so I applied for work experience and loved every second of it. I now very fortunately work here on a Saturday and I’m thoroughly enjoying myself.

Jo joined the Delaware reception team in September 2005. Jo enjoys all aspects of her work, especially meeting and greeting new clients with their puppies and kittens. Outside of work, Jo enjoys spending all her spare time riding and caring for her horse Dom. She also has two adorable dogs called Poppy and Dora and a cat called Honey.

Debbie joined Delaware in March 2011 as a member of our reception team. Debbie looks after our clients and their animals and generally makes sure that the surgery is running smoothly. Outside of work Debbie’s 3 horses, four dogs, guinea pigs and rabbits keep her busy.

Born, bred and Vet Schooled in Australia, I am a died-in-the-wool Aussie, despite the anglophile influence of my wife and children.  A horseman by descent, my veterinary interests and specialism are in investigating lameness and poor performance and equine reproduction.  I am a partner at Delaware with overall responsibility for the equine side of the practice.
Outside work, my interest in horses and their breeding continues with the family’s eventers, past and future.
The ‘great outdoors’ is a recurring theme and I am never happier than when enjoying the elements, particularly the sea and its related sports.

Suzanne joined the team in 2007. Her role is to keep the Equine vets on their toes and ensure the efficient organisation of the Equine department. Her hobbies include reading and going on holiday when she is not caring for her pet cat Jasper.

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Mike qualified from Bristol. Since graduating Mike has worked exclusively in farm animal practice, and dairy practice since 1989. He received a Diploma in Bovine Reproduction from Liverpool University in 1994. Mike joined Delaware in 1992 from Dorset, having previously worked for 4 years in Malmesbury, Wiltshire.

The special areas that interest Mike are all aspects of dairy heard health and production especially Nutrition and Fertility with a real zest for bovine surgery. Mike has lectured abroad as well as domestically to farming and veterinary professionals, as well as consulting throughout the UK, continental Europe and in Australasia. Having chosen Veterinary Science over Football, Mike is still a keen sportsman.

I’ve always been interested in farming since a young age helping my father tend his sheep flock on the hills of Snowdonia, becoming a vet was a natural progression. I have been a member of the large animal team at Delaware since 2006 and became a partner in 2012. Since joining the practice I have really enjoyed establishing strong bonds with our clients and sharing in some of their successes and trials. I am really proud to provide service to some of the best farmers in the country and they are constantly challenging us to continue to improve. In 2012 I received a Diploma in Bovine Reproduction from the University of Liverpool.

My spare time is mainly spent looking after my young family and walking my dog ‘Dewi’. I’ve always enjoyed the outdoors and I’m looking forward to time when the kids are old enough to come mountain biking with me. I try to visit the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff as often as I can. There’s rarely a dull moment being a Welsh rugby fan!

I’m Dedicated to Excellence in Animal Health because I believe as vets we are uniquely placed, as the custodians of health and welfare of farm animals, to help farmers to run successful farming enterprises.

Becca qualified from the University of Liverpool in 2003. She headed straight back to her native North Wales to join a very rural mixed practice. After 3 years Becca moved to the south west to pursue a farm only career.
After 4 years in Wiltshire Becca settled in Somerset at Delaware Veterinary Group in 2010.
Becca and her husband Nick have recently set up their own organic dairy farm from scratch and have two young children to keep them busy.

Originally from Kent, I moved to Somerset in 2012. I really enjoy the outdoors, whether working or relaxing. Our new dog, Tilly, is learning to love the country – originally from Bristol, she’s not used to the mud and wildlife – but she’ll get there. As one of the large animal vets, I am part of the team that looks after our farm animal clients. I am passionate about offering a top quality, dedicated farm animal service that helps our clients maximise the potential of their business.

Dedicated to Excellence in providing top quality support and advice to our farm clients.

Anna Graduated in 2010 and joined Delaware in 2012 after working in small and mixed animal practices including the PDSA Hospital. Most of the week Anna is out on farms TB testing and on Wednesdays she consults and operates on small animals. Outside of work Anna goes out and about with her Jack Russell ‘Trigger’ and her family.

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Clare has been with Delaware since 1995 and runs the Interherd Bureau, supporting the cattle vets with their advice to dairy farmers on herd management. Clare went to Sparsholt agriculture college and in the past has worked for other local and national veterinary and farming businesses. She has horses, sheep and cats of her own, enjoys judging dressage and combines them with her other interests in field archery and hot air ballooning

My background started in rural mid Devon with my family working within agriculture and myself at North Park Vets at North Tawton. During the school holidays and weekends I always devoted my time to working on local farms to gain useful experience with cattle. After two years at Bicton College of Agriculture, in 1994 Itook up an assistant herdsman role in Cornwall where I received my first training in the Dutch Five Step hoof trimming method. Now I am a full time professional hoof trimmer and have achieved the NACFT Diploma in cattle hoof care.

At home there is a dog called Morph, and Fred my horse happily ensures any free time is spent with him!

I am “Dedicated to Excellence with the Delaware large animal team to achieve the highest level of hoof health for our dairy cows”.

I’m a Farm Technician providing all your Foot Trimming, Dehorning / Disbudding, Mobility Scoring, and other Bovine related jobs. Sorry don’t do horses, different department!

I joined the practice in 2011 having milked cows for some 30 years which I thoroughly enjoyed, most of the time! Somerset is now my home, and as my friends point out I have lived longer here than in my native village of Llandybie in South Wales . However when it comes to Rugby Football I will forever be Welsh! The game takes up a lot of my free time as I am very proud to be President of Castle Cary RFC and you can find me watching our first team every Saturday, or refereeing some of our numerous junior sides on a Sunday. So look me up socially at the club and you never know I might get the drinks in!

See you soon on Farm or socially, Chris.

Phil has spent over 30 years in the farming industry, starting as a stockman and moving onto running a beef suckler farm. Since starting at Delaware this year he has received full training under the guidance of Chris & Giles.

Luis has been part of the Delaware team since February 2017.

She works alongside her colleagues Becky and Suzanne to help co-ordinate the large animal team on their day to day duties.

Growing up on a farm has created a love for all things country whether that’s enjoying it while walking the dogs or popping down to see the cows at the farm where her dad works.

Becky joined Delaware in January 2018 as a Farm Animal Administrator, having previously worked for a number of years in Health & Safety for a large helicopter manufacturer.

Becky’s role is to work closely with Luis to ensure the smooth running of the Large Animal side of Delaware, to make sure the vets know where they need to be and to co-ordinate and submit TB tests.

Becky’s hobbies include getting out and about with her two spaniels Loki & Odie, making cakes for friends and family and running a dog walking group called Wag This Way Southwest with her partner.