Veterinary surgeons

Clinical Director

Karen is the clinical director at Farthings Veterinary Group. She graduated in 1996 from Cambridge University and has been here ever since. She enjoys the variety of veterinary work, getting to know clients and their animals (some of whom she has known for the whole of their lives). Her areas of interest include soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery and through continued training Karen is able to perform many procedures usually done at specialist referral practices. Nurse training has been part of Karen’s role for 20 years, ensuring the practice maintains its high standards and training practice status to enable us to continue employing and training local, enthusiastic and caring veterinary nurses. Karen also won the national award for employer of the year for apprenticeship training. When she manages to escape from work and when the dog isn’t broken she spends time walking or occasionally does agility with her mad dog Jess. She would rather travel to far flung places than ever stay still, has worked with orangutans, trekked gorillas, swam with sea lions and camped with hippos.

After graduating from Cambridge University in June 2015, Katherine worked as a locum vet in a small animal practice on the south coast over the summer before heading off to do charity work in clinics in Fiji and the Cook Islands. Katherine joined Farthings in January 2016 and she is interested in all aspects of small animal medicine and soft tissue surgery. In her spare time she enjoys playing lacrosse and riding.

Fotis graduated from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece in March 2012 and started volunteering in a small animal referral practice to gain experience and enhance his skills. Soon he was offered a permanent position and continued working there until deciding to move to the UK. Here he got a temporary position in a small animal practice on the south coast to cover a maternity leave before joining Farthings in September 2015. Fotis plans to obtain a certificate in small animal general surgery and orthopaedics. On days off he enjoys cooking Mediterranean recipes for his friends and going to the cinema.

Howard graduated from Bristol University in 2017 and joined Farthings soon after. He particularly enjoys small animal medicine. In his spare time he enjoys playing football and other sports.

Louise graduated in 2006 from Bristol University and joined Farthings shortly afterwards. She has a particular interest in abdominal ultrasonography and investigating the more challenging medical cases that we see. In 2011 she gained the Royal College Certificate in small animal medicine. Louise now works part-time as she has a young daughter and enjoys splitting her time between being a vet and a mum. She and her husband also share their lives with Fizz the troublesome Terrier, Guinness an elderly black cat and two friendly chickens.

Gabriella graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in the summer of 2017 and joined Farthings soon afterwards. She enjoys all aspects of small animal medicine and is especially interested in emergency and critical care. At home, Gabriella owns three cats that she rescued with Cats Protection. In her spare time she enjoys outdoor activities such as running and cycling.