Careers Committee

Phil graduated from the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Edinburgh, in 2005 and went on to do an internship at the Equine Medical Center of Ocala, Florida and then an equine surgical residency at Michigan State University. He is a Diplomate of the American and European Colleges of Veterinary Surgeons and is an American, European and RCVS Specialist in Equine Surgery. He has worked at Oaklands Equine Hospital and Rainbow Equine Hospital and is currently a director at Hambleton Equine Clinic, which he set up with two other directors in 2012. He is interested in all aspects of equine surgery, especially upper airway surgery and orthopaedics. He currently sits on BEVA Council, the BHA Veterinary Committee and the ECVS Exam Committee.

Angela graduated from the University of Bristol in 2009. Following an internship in Pembrokeshire, she spent six years at a large equine clinic in the Home Counties, where she became the clinical lead at their Berkshire-based hospital. In 2016, Angela relocated to the Cotswolds and went on to complete a Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (Equine Medicine) in 2017, later progressing to the role of clinical director. In 2023, Angela joined both BEVA Council and Equicall. She is also the co-founder of the pet-tech start-up Petscribers. Angela is particularly passionate about promoting flexible working across the veterinary profession and driving its implementation at every level. Outside of her professional life, Angela enjoys running, swimming, and yoga. But most of all, she loves exploring the Cotswolds with her little ones and their dog, George.

Gemma graduated from Cambridge University in 2005 and has worked as an equine vet primarily in first opinion ambulatory with a special interest in stud medicine. She worked for an equine practice for over 15 years before making a change in 2024 to work as a private vet for a Thoroughbred breeder and racehorse trainer. She also works part time as a part of the referral team at Equine Medical Solutions and is senior vet and York Racecourse. As a BEVA council member, most of the projects she has worked on has been supporting vets in our profession. Outside of work she spends most of her time attending the hobbies of her two children and enjoys yoga.

Harriet graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2016, after undertaking a degree initially in bio-veterinary science, followed by a further degree in veterinary medicine. Since then, Harriet has worked in first opinion equine ambulatory practice in the South East of England, with a more recent move to Nantwich Equine Vets in Cheshire. In 2023, Harriet was awarded the RCVS Certificate in Equine Medicine and Advanced Practitioner status and is currently working towards the RCVS Certificate in Equine Stud Medicine. Harriet is a BEVA council member, sitting on the Careers Committee as well as the Ethics and Welfare Committee. She is passionate about retention of veterinary professionals in clinical practice and promoting career development. Outside of her professional life, Harriet can be usually be found eventing her young horse or walking her lurcher “Ginny” to the nearest pub!

Helen graduated from the University of Bristol in 2008, spent two years as an intern at NEH and has been in ambulatory first opinion equine practice ever since. She has a particular interest in lameness, sports medicine and vettings and completed a certificate in equine orthopaedic surgery in 2015. She is an FEI permitted treating vet and was team vet for the British team at the CCI3*-S European Cup eventing championships in 2017 and 2019. Helen is currently a clinical director at Valley Equine Hospital in Lambourn. Outside work Helen is kept busy with her two young daughters and their ponies.

Kate has worked in equine practice for over 17 years both in the UK and multiple stud seasons in Australia. She joined council in 2020 determined to represent the ambulatory equine vet. Her husband is a farm vet and they have young children. Kate has been involved the continue development of the Leg Up scheme for new graduates and helped developed BEVA's Back In The Saddle Career coaching scheme. She also works for Nottingham University Vet School as Assistant Clinical Professor in Equine Practice.

Marie obtained a First-Class Honours Degree in Equine Sports Science in 2005. She started working in clinical equine practice in 2003 and qualified as a Registered Equine Veterinary Nurse (REVN) with merit in 2007. In 2012, Marie completed the Diploma in Higher Education Clinical Veterinary Nursing (DipHE CVN) and obtained the RCVS Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Nursing (Dip AVN) in equine context, with distinction in 2013. She has been lecturing since 2010 at Bottle Green Training Ltd and is now the Programme Lead for the Level 3 Diploma in Equine Veterinary Nursing. Marie has an interest in the welfare working equids abroad and has twice worked as a volunteer at The Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust (GHDT) in Africa. Marie’s special interests include donkeys, bandaging, anaesthesia, and intravenous catheter care. Marie is currently the Chair of the Equine Nurses Committee for The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA). Outside of work, Marie enjoys looking after her horse Harry, her two donkeys Billy and Tilly and her spaniel Petal.

Following a successful 15 year career in government service, latterly overseas, Anna followed her passion and returned to Cambridge University to achieve her degree in veterinary medicine. Anna grew up in the South East of England and whilst studying for her degree at Cambridge moved to the Essex / Hertfordshire region together with her husband, two horses, five alpacas and three cats. Having ridden all her life, Anna is a qualified riding instructor and away from work spends most of her spare time with her horses, Darcey and Bingley. Anna loves to travel, particularly on safari in Africa, and spends much of her time improving her wildlife photography skills.