Veterinary surgeons

Kate graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2005, and worked in mixed practice in Australia before packing her bag and heading for Blighty. She travelled and worked as a locum before taking up a permanent job in a busy hospital near Cheltenham for five years. Kate locumed at Ashman Jones regularly from 2017, but has now taken on the challenge of leading the team. She has a particular interest in soft tissue surgery. In her spare time Kate keeps fit with the company of her Lurcher called Simon, enjoying taking on DIY challenges and has even been known to get into a boxing ring.

Returning to her home in Bath after working in mixed practice in Gloucestershire, Juliet joined us in 2017 after deciding to focus solely on small animal practice. She has a special interest in ophthalmology and small animal surgery and helps mentor graduates to develop these skills. Juliette is completing a PG certificate in diagnostic imaging involving specialist ultrasound scanning and radiography, supported by a referral ultrasonographer. When not at work Juliette is an avid windsurfer and is known to travel the world looking for the perfect conditions.

Originally from the small island of Bermuda, Kristina graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2020. After spending a busy first year in a 24/7 hospital, she has come to Bath to enjoy the gorgeous city and countryside. Her interest lies in all small animal disciplines and enjoys keeping up to date with latest internal medicine knowledge. She has a beautiful ginger rescue cat named Digby who, after spending months in hospital for a gruesome skin infection, is enjoying his best life relaxing and cuddling at home. Her main hobby is photography and is currently enjoying capturing the stunning scenery of Somerset when out for walks.

Laura graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2004 and has since enjoyed a varied career treating pets and farm animals in Cornwall, Shropshire and Surrey, before spending 18 months teaching Veterinary Technicians in Ghana and gaining a diploma in International Animal Health. She settled in Bath in 2018 and joined the Ashman Jones team in January 2020. She works part-time on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays and has an interest in all aspects of small animal medicine. Outside of work she enjoys spending time outdoors and travelling with her husband, three children and her Whippet x Bedlington Terrier, Djembe.

Lynsay graduated from the Royal veterinary College in 2009, and has worked in small animal practice ever since. She spent the first few years of her career in Salisbury, and then a year working in Australia before completing a certificate in Small Animal Medicine. She is also an Advanced Practitioner. She works part-time for Ashman Jones and spends the rest of her working time as a clinical lead mentoring other vets in the region. She has two Border Collies called Roxy and Skye who she loves to walk in the surrounding countryside.

Rhia graduated from Bristol University in 2019 and joined Ashman Jones in 2020 after working in her home city of London. Rhia has a keen interest in endocrinopathies (hormonal imbalances) and general medicine. Rhia lives in Bristol with some friends and enjoys going for walks in the country, going to the gym and cooking.

Lea graduated from the Royal Veterinary College (London) in 2018. She worked at two busy small animal practices before joining Ashman Jones in 2021. She likes all aspects of small animal practice but has a particular interest in neurology and internal medicine. In her spare time, Lea likes to go on walks with her Cocker Spaniel, cook, and climb.