Our Team Langford Vets encourages a community spirit and excellent learning opportunities.

Simon has worked within the Haematology laboratory for 14 years, having previously worked within the University of Bristol in many Departments as a trainee and won the training award 3 years in succession.

During his Applied Biology Degree course he was also awarded the science faculty award for attainment. He has developed a wide depth of knowledge and experience, by close involvement with the clinical team and his particular interest in research.

He has been co-author on many scientific publications and has presented at the BSAVA congress. He is the system manager for the diagnostic laboratory’s computer system and has a particular interest in evaluation of new techniques in haematology and coagulation.

Dave graduated in 2007 with a BSc (Hons) in Forensic Science, from there he spent two and a half years at the Forensic Science Service within their DNA unit, before bringing his talent and expertise to our Molecular Diagnostic Unit in late 2011.

Andrea Turner qualified from the University of Cambridge in 2011, after which she completed a production animal internship at the RVC before spending some time in practice in the south-East of England. For the past 8 years Andrea has worked as a farm animal clinician at Langford vets; a first opinion farm practice associated with the University of Bristol and became the lead clinician of the practice in February 2022. Andrea holds qualifications to deliver training and support to farmers with a number of industry initiatives including ‘Action Johnes’ and ‘Milksure’ and particularly enjoys herd health focusing on fertility and infectious disease control in both cows and calves.

As well as working as a clinician, Andrea is part of the Bristol Veterinary School’s Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Force research group and is the main point of liaison between the University of Bristol’s farm animal research group and Langford farm animal practice. Andrea’s particular research interests focus on measuring, monitoring and influencing AMR on dairy farms as well as promoting responsible antimicrobial use across the agriculture sector.

Bridging education and practice: introducing Andrea Turner

Diane joined Langford Vet Practice at Langford Vets in 2006 and became Head Nurse in 2011. She completed her Advanced Diploma in Veterinary Nursing in 2015. Diane enjoyed leading the nursing team and is passionate about delivering optimum care to patients. Diane's special interests include medical nursing, preventative healthcare and puppy behaviour. In July 2021 Diane took on the new challenge of Farm Animal Practice Manager.

Nicko grew up on the Mendips, hunting with the Mendip Farmers and was an active member of the Mendip Farmers Pony club, particularly in tetrathlon and horse trials. His yearning for the patter of tiny hooves and bred a colt in 2013 from his former polo brood mare, Swallow.

Nicko studied at the Royal Veterinary College, London University qualifying in 1989. After a couple of years in mixed practice, including working in Western Australia, he worked in equine practice in Hertfordshire until 1997 when he moved to Somerset and waited for the phone to ring.

Tim graduated from Bristol Veterinary School in 1994 and from there went straight into equine practice in Worcestershire. He returned to Bristol in 1998 as Director of Equine Practice at the Langford Field Station. Subsequently he joined Nicko at The Stables where a great partnership was forged. Although Tim 'hung up his boots' as a rider several years ago, he remains closely involved with the sport of Horse Trials in various capacities.

Tim is a Veterinary Advisor to the United States Equestrian Team as well as maintaining his long standing involvement with Equestrian Team GB. He was a member of the Veterinary Commission for the 2012 and 2016 Olympic games and continues to spend much of his spare time working at events up and down the UK each Summer. Within the practice, his areas of special interest are lameness investigation and reproduction.

Mike joined the practice in September 2023 after having worked in a variety of sectors during the course of his career. A key goal for him in this new role is to ensure that The Stables continues to offer an exceptional personalised service to equines of all shapes and sizes and their owners. Outside of work, Mike's interests include music, cooking, geopolitics and astrophysics.

Sara has worked as a Veterinary Nurse and College lecturer for over 30 years, specialising in British wildlife care, managing various UK Wildlife charities. She has lectured student Veterinary nurses and animal care students at Merrist Wood and Cannington College, over the years.

She has joined as the Business Relationship Manager after her recent role as an account manager for a Veterinary imaging company, covering the South and South West of the UK. Her role at Langford will be to provide a liaison with all Veterinary Practices referring to Langford Vets.

Darran joined Langford Vets, as Operations and Compliance Administrator, in June 2017. He previously worked at North Somerset Council, for over 20 years, undertaking a variety of administrative and business support roles in event management, tourism, committee administration, complaints, freedom of information requests and data protection compliance.

In his spare time Darran enjoys playing golf, watching sports and films, and looking after his cats.

Hannah is a Veterinary Nurse and trained at Langford circa 1999. Since then, Hannah gained varied veterinary industry experience in the UK and Australia. Hannah has worked at a wildlife rescue centre in Indonesia, within the financial industry and spent several years as a manager for People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals. Hannah developed her own successful training business, delivering canine first aid training to people who work with dogs and responsible dog owners. More recently, Hannah worked as an IT Implementation Analyst for VetPartners and led a large international team to deliver veterinary postgraduate study examinations as Operations Team Manager for Improve Veterinary Education.

Hannah joined Langford Vets as Project Manager in July 2023, and now leads central operations as part of the head office management team. 

When not working, Hannah can be found riding her horse or walking her rescue lurcher on the Mendips.

RCVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Medicine

Vicki graduated from Cambridge University in 2009, she initially spent 2 ½ years in small animal practice, followed by an internship in a private referral hospital. She completed her residency in Small Animal Internal Medicine at Bristol in 2016 and became a European Specialist.

Since this time Vicki has been working as a clinician and has developed a special interest in acute medicine, pyrexia of unknown origin and immune mediated disorders and has published scientific research in these areas.