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Tom Hernon
Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Soft Tissue)
Tom Hernon
Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Soft Tissue)
BVSc MSc Cert AVP(GSAS) DipECVS MRCVS
Senior Clinician in Small Animal Surgery
ECVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Tom graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2014. He worked for the PDSA for two years and completed rotating internships at Northwest Veterinary Specialists in Cheshire and the Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital in Cambridge. Tom joined the surgery team at Langford Vets in 2018 as a surgical assistant and went on to complete an ECVS residency in Small Animal Surgery. He was awarded a European Diploma in Small Animal Surgery in 2023. He is now one of the senior surgeons in small animal soft tissue surgery. His particular interests are minimally invasive surgery, urogenital surgery and wound management and reconstruction.
Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Soft Tissue)
Tom Hernon
Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Soft Tissue)
BVSc MSc Cert AVP(GSAS) DipECVS MRCVS
Senior Clinician in Small Animal Surgery
ECVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Tom graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2014. He worked for the PDSA for two years and completed rotating internships at Northwest Veterinary Specialists in Cheshire and the Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital in Cambridge. Tom joined the surgery team at Langford Vets in 2018 as a surgical assistant and went on to complete an ECVS residency in Small Animal Surgery. He was awarded a European Diploma in Small Animal Surgery in 2023. He is now one of the senior surgeons in small animal soft tissue surgery. His particular interests are minimally invasive surgery, urogenital surgery and wound management and reconstruction.
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Ed Friend
Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Soft Tissue)
Ed Friend
Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Soft Tissue)
BVet Med Cert SAS DipECVS FRCVS
Senior Clinician in Soft Tissue Surgery
RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery
Ed graduated in 1996 from the RVC and after a year in practice, undertook an internship at the RVC followed by a surgery residency at the University of Liverpool (one year) and University of Cambridge (three years). He remained at Cambridge initially after his residency and became a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2003. He has worked in university and private referral practice ever since, taking referrals in soft tissue surgery.
In 2020 Ed was awarded a fellowship of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons for meritorious contributions to clinical practice.
Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Soft Tissue)
Ed Friend
Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Soft Tissue)
BVet Med Cert SAS DipECVS FRCVS
Senior Clinician in Soft Tissue Surgery
RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery
Ed graduated in 1996 from the RVC and after a year in practice, undertook an internship at the RVC followed by a surgery residency at the University of Liverpool (one year) and University of Cambridge (three years). He remained at Cambridge initially after his residency and became a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2003. He has worked in university and private referral practice ever since, taking referrals in soft tissue surgery.
In 2020 Ed was awarded a fellowship of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons for meritorious contributions to clinical practice.
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Dr Lee Meakin
Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Soft Tissue)
Dr Lee Meakin
Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Soft Tissue)
MA MRes PhD VetMB DipECVS MRCVS
Senior Clinician in Small Animal Surgery
European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Langford Academy Lead
Lee qualified from the University of Cambridge in 2007 and, after working in a charity hospital, he completed internships at Northwest Surgeons in Cheshire and the Royal Veterinary College, London. He was awarded a masters by research degree, followed by a PhD from Bristol University investigating the effect of ageing on bone mechanobiology, funded by the Wellcome Trust. Lee completed specialist training at Bristol University and was awarded a European Diploma in Small Animal Surgery in 2017.
Lee is Clinical Lead in Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery at Langford Vets and is interested in all aspects of soft tissue surgery.
Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Soft Tissue)
Dr Lee Meakin
Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Soft Tissue)
MA MRes PhD VetMB DipECVS MRCVS
Senior Clinician in Small Animal Surgery
European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Langford Academy Lead
Lee qualified from the University of Cambridge in 2007 and, after working in a charity hospital, he completed internships at Northwest Surgeons in Cheshire and the Royal Veterinary College, London. He was awarded a masters by research degree, followed by a PhD from Bristol University investigating the effect of ageing on bone mechanobiology, funded by the Wellcome Trust. Lee completed specialist training at Bristol University and was awarded a European Diploma in Small Animal Surgery in 2017.
Lee is Clinical Lead in Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery at Langford Vets and is interested in all aspects of soft tissue surgery.
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Mariette Pilot
Senior Clinician in Small Animal Surgery
Mariette Pilot
Senior Clinician in Small Animal Surgery
DVM MRCVS
Mariette graduated from Utrecht University in the Netherlands. She worked as a companion animal veterinarian for four years in the Netherlands and New Zealand. After two internships in the United Kingdom, she joined Langford Vets in July 2019 as a surgery resident. She finished her residency in January 2023 and stayed at Langford Vets as a Staff Clinician in Small Animal Surgery.
Mariette likes all aspects of soft tissue surgery, however, has a particular interest in feline conditions and surgery.
Senior Clinician in Small Animal Surgery
Mariette Pilot
Senior Clinician in Small Animal Surgery
DVM MRCVS
Mariette graduated from Utrecht University in the Netherlands. She worked as a companion animal veterinarian for four years in the Netherlands and New Zealand. After two internships in the United Kingdom, she joined Langford Vets in July 2019 as a surgery resident. She finished her residency in January 2023 and stayed at Langford Vets as a Staff Clinician in Small Animal Surgery.
Mariette likes all aspects of soft tissue surgery, however, has a particular interest in feline conditions and surgery.
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Alistair Mather
Clinician in Small Animal Surgery
Alistair Mather
Clinician in Small Animal Surgery
BVSc MRCVS
Originally from New Zealand, Alastair graduated from Massey University in 2010 and spent the following 4 years in mixed practice in the South Island of New Zealand. In 2014 he emigrated to the U.K., and after a few years of small animal general practice he decided to pursue surgical specialisation. Prior to starting at Langford Vets, he undertook internships at both Anderson Abercromby Orthopaedic Referrals and the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies at the University of Edinburgh.
Clinician in Small Animal Surgery
Alistair Mather
Clinician in Small Animal Surgery
BVSc MRCVS
Originally from New Zealand, Alastair graduated from Massey University in 2010 and spent the following 4 years in mixed practice in the South Island of New Zealand. In 2014 he emigrated to the U.K., and after a few years of small animal general practice he decided to pursue surgical specialisation. Prior to starting at Langford Vets, he undertook internships at both Anderson Abercromby Orthopaedic Referrals and the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies at the University of Edinburgh.
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Nick Gall
Resident in Small Animal Surgery
Nick Gall
Resident in Small Animal Surgery
BVetMed PGDip (VCP) FHEA MRCVS
Resident in Small Animal Surgery
Nick Gall
Resident in Small Animal Surgery
BVetMed PGDip (VCP) FHEA MRCVS
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Daniel Lomas
Resident in Small Animal Surgery
Daniel Lomas
Resident in Small Animal Surgery
BVM BVS MRCVS
Resident in Small Animal Surgery
Daniel Lomas
Resident in Small Animal Surgery
BVM BVS MRCVS
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Aaron Lutchman
Resident in Small Animal Surgery
Aaron Lutchman
Resident in Small Animal Surgery
BVSc MRCVS
Aaron graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2016. He worked in small animal first opinion practice in both North Wales and London. Following this he went on to complete both a rotating and surgical internships before undertaking the residency in small animal surgery at Langford Vets. Aaron is interested in all aspects of surgery.
Resident in Small Animal Surgery
Aaron Lutchman
Resident in Small Animal Surgery
BVSc MRCVS
Aaron graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2016. He worked in small animal first opinion practice in both North Wales and London. Following this he went on to complete both a rotating and surgical internships before undertaking the residency in small animal surgery at Langford Vets. Aaron is interested in all aspects of surgery.
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Kate Whybrow
Resident in Small Animal Surgery
Kate Whybrow
Resident in Small Animal Surgery
Resident in Small Animal Surgery
Kate Whybrow
Resident in Small Animal Surgery
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Catherine Tindale
Resident in Small Animal Surgery
Catherine Tindale
Resident in Small Animal Surgery
BVetMed MRCVS
Resident in Small Animal Surgery
Catherine Tindale
Resident in Small Animal Surgery
BVetMed MRCVS
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Tom Marks
Resident in Small Animal Surgery
Tom Marks
Resident in Small Animal Surgery
Resident in Small Animal Surgery
Tom Marks
Resident in Small Animal Surgery
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Stephanie Goddard
Head Surgery Ward Nurse
Stephanie Goddard
Head Surgery Ward Nurse
BSc(Hons), RVN, Dip HE (Clinical Veterinary Nursing) and RCVS Dip in Advanced Veterinary Nursing
Stephanie graduated from Hartpury College in 2013 with a degree in veterinary nursing science, before going on to complete the RCVS Advanced Diploma in Veterinary Nursing with Myerscough College in 2017. She has a particular interest in analgesia and post-operative care and is a passionate clinical coach to students, enjoying seeing their confidence grow.
Outside of work Stephanie enjoys writing for nursing journals, sharing her knowledge and experience. She also has a horse called Sprite who she enjoys competing on (mostly jumping), and enjoying the South Bristol countryside.
Head Surgery Ward Nurse
Stephanie Goddard
Head Surgery Ward Nurse
BSc(Hons), RVN, Dip HE (Clinical Veterinary Nursing) and RCVS Dip in Advanced Veterinary Nursing
Stephanie graduated from Hartpury College in 2013 with a degree in veterinary nursing science, before going on to complete the RCVS Advanced Diploma in Veterinary Nursing with Myerscough College in 2017. She has a particular interest in analgesia and post-operative care and is a passionate clinical coach to students, enjoying seeing their confidence grow.
Outside of work Stephanie enjoys writing for nursing journals, sharing her knowledge and experience. She also has a horse called Sprite who she enjoys competing on (mostly jumping), and enjoying the South Bristol countryside.