Consultants
Consultants are highly experienced Veterinary Surgeons who either hold Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), European College or American College Diplomate qualification in their chosen field (or have completed the training to be eligible to sit their final Specialist exams). A Diploma in a subject is the highest veterinary qualification that is possible to obtain and can only be achieved after many years of Specialist training.
The term 'Specialist', specifically means that a Veterinary Surgeon has been designated as being of international standing and who has achieved (through a combination of experience, expertise, examination, publishing research and actively contributing to their chosen speciality) recognition as a leader in their field. Most importantly, only Specialists have to prove and continually re-prove this level of knowledge by having to apply to be re-accredited every 5 years, so are continuously 'audited' through their career.
Elizabeth 'Butty' Villers – BVSc FRCPath DipECVP CertSAM CertVR MRCVS
Consultant Clinical Pathologist
Professor Dick White: Consultant Surgical Specialist
BVetMed PhD DSAS DVR FRCVS
- Special Professor of Small Animal Surgery, University of Nottingham
- Diplomate, Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, American College of Veterinary Surgeons, European College of Veterinary Surgeons in Small Animal Surgery
- Diplomate, Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in Veterinary Radiology
- RCVS-Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
- RCVS-Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Oncology (Surgical Oncology)
Founder and Practice Principal
Hello, I am Dick White - the founder and principal of our specialist centre. I am regarded as one of Europe's leading small animal soft tissue and cancer surgeons. During a 25 year university career I taught surgery to more than 1500 veterinary surgeons - this means that today about 10% of all vets working in the UK were taught how to operate by me.
I specialise in, and have wide experience of, all aspects of small animal 'soft tissue' surgery and I am an American, European and RCVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery. I concentrate on ENT and respiratory surgery, reconstructive and abdominal surgery. I am also one of a small handful of RCVS Specialists in Veterinary Oncology in the country. I have recently been made an Honorary Member of the Veterinary Society of Surgical Oncology in recognition of the contributions I have made to the field of small animal cancer management. My primary interest in cancer management therefore lies in the surgical management of cancer but I also work closely with my colleagues here to combine surgery with other non-surgical anti-cancer treatments.
I have published many scientific papers and chapters in internationally-acknowledged textbooks; I am a founder and Past President of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons. As well as being the centre's principal clinician, I am also Special Professor of Small Animal Surgery at the University of Nottingham Veterinary School and I contribute to the undergraduate teaching programme there.
I have one cat and four dogs of my own - a wire-haired German pointer, two working Labrador retrievers and one border terrier. So more importantly than all my clinical experience, it is this that allows me to fully appreciate the huge role that animals play in our life!
EmailElizabeth 'Butty' Villers: Consultant Clinical Pathologist
BVSc FRCPath DipECVP CertSAM CertVR MRCVS
- Honorary Associate Professor of Veterinary Clinical Pathology, University of Nottingham
- Diplomate, European College of Veterinary Clinical Pathology
- European Specialist in Veterinary Clinical Pathology
- Fellow, Royal College of Pathologists
Head of DWR Diagnostics
Butty has an international reputation as one of the foremost veterinary clinical pathologists. She is particularly well known for her expertise in haematology and haematological malignancies, flow cytometry and cytology. She is co-author of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association Manual of Clinical Pathology and has lectured nationally and internationally in this field.
Abby Caine: Consultant Radiologist
MA VetMB DipECVDI CertVDI MRCVS
- Honorary Associate Professor of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging, University of Nottingham
- Diplomate, European College in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging
- European Specialist in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging
I graduated from Cambridge Veterinary School in 2001. During five years in a busy small animal practice, I developed an interest in radiology and ultrasound, and gained the RCVS Certificate in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging.
I returned to Cambridge in 2006 to undertake a Residency program in Diagnostic Imaging, and I gained the European Diploma in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging in 2009. I am a European Specialist in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging.
I am interested in all aspects of imaging, and enjoy using the excellent imaging facilities to progress the interesting and challenging caseload at Dick White Referrals.
Enzo Vettorato: Consultant Anaesthesia Specialist
PhD CertVA DipECVAA MRCVS
- Honorary Associate Professor of Veterinary Anaesthesia, University of Nottingham
- Diplomate, European College of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia
- European Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia
Enzo is a well-known Anaesthesia Specialist both in the UK and in his native Italy and comes to Dick White Referrals from his post at Edinburgh Veterinary School.
Hello, my name is Enzo Vettorato and I am one of the anaesthetists here at Dick White Referrals.I graduated from the Veterinary University of Padua - Italy - in 2003. At the same University I completed a PhD on pain management in the dog in 2007, before moving to the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies in Edinburgh where I started a three years Residency Programme in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia. In 2008, I gained the RCVS Certificate in Veterinary Anaesthesia.
In February 2010, I moved together with Sophie, my little Jack Russell, to work as a Consultant Anaesthetist at Dick White Referrals. In December 2010, I became European Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia.
During my free time I like playing sports (football and tennis in particular), going to the cinema, walking with Sophie and dancing salsa.
Federico Corletto: Consultant Anaesthesia Specialist
PhD CertVA DipECVAA MRCVS
- European Diplomate in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia
- European Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia
- Honorary Associate Professor of Veterinary Anaesthesia, University of Nottingham
Head of Anaesthesia
Freddie is a well-known Anaesthesia Specialist who has lectured nationally and internationally on many aspects of veterinary anaesthesia and is also author of a textbook on small animal anaesthesia.
Hi, I am Federico, or Freddie, as I have been called since I
moved to UK. I graduated in Padova (Italy), and trained as
veterinary anaesthetist in the UK, and I achieved my European
Specialist status in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia in
2003. Anaesthesia, perioperative care, and analgesia have been my
main interests since I was a student at Vet School. I am
particularly interested in physiology and pharmacology of
anaesthetics, sedative and cardiovascular drugs.
I initially worked as Anaesthesia Lecturer in Padova School of
veterinary medicine, then as a Clinical Anaesthetist at the Animal
Health Trust, after which I spent three years working on a research
project based at the University Division of Anaesthetics of
Addenbrooke's hospital, which led to my PhD and I continue to
collaborate in this project.
I joined Dick White Referrals in July 2008, to build an Anaesthesia Service able to work alongside the other Specialist disciplines. I really enjoy this hospital's friendly and dynamic environment, and I find the possibility of working and exchanging opinions with very skilled clinicians very stimulating.
During my working career I have had the chance to develop both clinical and research projects, and many of these have resulted in publications in scientific journals. I am involved in providing continuing education in veterinary anaesthesia to vets in the UK and especially in Italy, where I regularly lecture. I am also the author of a handbook of small animal anaesthesia, published in Italy. Although as yet, this book has not made me rich, it has been a great satisfaction for me, and it has given me the opportunity to communicate to my colleagues in general practice my enthusiasm in this fascinating subjects of Anaesthesia and Analgesia, which are too often deemed boring or simply "not very cool"! I am also proud to say that many veterinary students have decided to become anaesthetists after reading my book or attending my lectures. As you may understand, I am seriously committed to improving the standard and the image of veterinary anaesthesia, and if you have any special concern or curiosity regarding anaesthesia or for pain management of your pet, feel free to contact me.
Giunio Bruto Cherubini: Consultant Neurology Specialist
DVM DipECVN MRCVS
- Honorary Associate Professor of Veterinary Neurology, University of Nottingham
- Diplomate, European College of Veterinary Neurology
- RCVS / European Specialist in Veterinary Neurology
Head of Neurology and Neurosurgery
Giunio Cherubini is a Veterinary Neurology Specialist with an international reputation and with over a decade of experience in specialist veterinary neurological treatment.
Hello, I am Giunio Bruto, my father gave me this name in memory
of Giunio Bruto, the leader of the plot that assassinated Giulio
Cesar and in Italy my name is a symbol of the fight against tyranny
and absolutism, for freedom. Despite my attachment to the
whole name, you can call me just Giunio.
After working for three years in a referral Neurological centre in
Rome, I completed a residency in Neurology at the Royal Veterinary
College in 2004. I was conferred the John Presthus award for the
best European Resident presentation in Neurology in 2004 by the
European College of Veterinary Neurology. Following my Residency, I
achieved promotion to the position of Lecturer in
Neurology/Neurosurgery, holding this position for a further three
years.
I joined DWR in January 2007 to set up a dedicated Neurology, Neurosurgery and Neuro-oncology service for dogs, cats and exotic animals. For me, the fascination of Neurology is that the nervous system is developed in the entire body and so any type of medical or surgical disease can have a neurological component or can be secondary to a neurological disorder.
My primary field of special interest lies in the surgical and oncological management of cancer of the nervous system. In order to further our veterinary knowledge in this area, I maintain active contact with Neuro-oncologists working in human medicine and I am an active member of the British and European Society of Neuro-oncology.
I actively publish the results of our clinical investigations and case studies in scientific publications and I have presented data in national and international conferences. I am a member of several editorial boards of veterinary clinical journals, including JSAP, JFMS and UKVet.
I currently supervise and train our two ECVN Neurology Residents towards their specialist status, I am responsible of the DWR Internship program and I contribute to the undergraduate teaching programme at the University of Nottingham School of Veterinary Medicine and Science.
Inma Ferrandis: Radiologist
DVM CertVDI MRCVS
I graduated in 2002 in Valencia, Spain. After four years working in general practice I moved to the UK due to my growing interest in improving my skills in diagnostic imaging. I finished my residency at Dick White Referrals in 2010 and now I am preparing for the last part of the European Diploma in Diagnostic Imaging in order to become a European Specialist recognised in this interesting field of veterinary medicine.
When I am not at work, I enjoy dancing and going to the cinema.
Jon Wray: Consultant Medicine Specialist
BVSc DSAM CertVC MRCVS
- Honorary Associate Professor of Small Animal Internal Medicine, University of Nottingham
- Diplomate, Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in Small Animal Medicine
- RCVS-Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
Jon is a well-known Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine and is also pursuing second board-certification as a Cardiology Specialist, which has not been achieved by any other Veterinary Surgeon in the UK.
I graduated from Bristol University Veterinary School in 1996 and then worked in mixed animal (predominantly dairy, beef and small animal) practice in Bath and Northeast Somerset for two and a half years. I then returned to Bristol to complete a three-year Residency training in Small Animal Medicine before moving to Willows Referral Service in the West Midlands to develop an Internal Medicine Referral service alongside existing disciplines. I was subsequently appointed first as a clinician then as Head of the Small Animal Medicine Unit at the Animal Health Trust, Newmarket before pursuing a post as Clinical Fellow in Cardiorespiratory Medicine at the University of Bristol. Over this time I have gained the RCVS Certificate, Diploma and Specialist Recognition in Small Animal Internal Medicine and the Certificate in Cardiology (which is my first veterinary 'love') and am currently pursuing the RCVS Diploma in Cardiology also. I have thus worked in first opinion practice, academia, private referral practice and the charitable sector and have developed a very broad range of experience in doing so. It has also been my privilege to work with and learn from some of the finest veterinary talent in the world, but nowhere moreso than my colleagues at Dick White Referrals. Our team approach and compassionate and dedicated patient care is truly unsurpassed in its success and allows me to give the care to my patients that they deserve.
I have been Chief Examiner for the RCVS Certificate in Small Animal Medicine and I am currently Chief Examiner for the RCVS Diploma in Small Animal Medicine. As well as publishing widely in many aspects of internal medicine have taken an active role in training future specialists and in guiding candidates from general practice in their pursuit of higher veterinary qualifications. I am a passionate advocate of the need for well-structured post-graduate training of veterinary surgeons in the UK and a believer that general practice should be encouraged as a speciality in itself. I have lectured widely both in the UK and internationally in the fields of Internal Medicine, Cardiorespiratory Medicine and Education. My particular fields of interest are all aspects of cardiorespiratory medicine, swallowing disorders, use of endoscopy in diagnosis and management, endocrinology and interventional radiology. Along with my colleague Simon Tappin, I have received further in interventional radiology training in the USA and we are keen to promote this valuable new treatment method for pets in the UK.
Outside work I am kept busy spoiling our little girl Ella and very little twins Sophie and Daniel, attending as much live music, theatre and art exhibitions as practical and playing the guitar with rather more enthusiasm than skill. We are currently 'between' Greyhounds!
Elizabeth Leece: Consultant Anaesthesia Specialist
BVSc CVA DipECVAA MRCVS
Elizabeth A. Leece BVSc CVA DipECVAA MRCVS
Consultant Anaesthesia Specialist
European and RCVS Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia
and Analgesia
Liz's career in veterinary anaesthesia started at the University
of Liverpool before returning to private practice after her
residency. She returned to anaesthesia at the Animal Health Trust,
where she became head of anaesthesia in 2006. She moved to the
University of Cambridge in 2010 as a clinical anaesthetist before
joining the team at Dick White Referrals in 2012. She holds the
RCVS certificate and the ECVAA Diploma in Veterinary Anaesthesia
and Analgesia. She is also an RCVS Recognised Specialist in
Veterinary Anaesthesia.
During her career she has published many clinical research papers
in the field of small animal and equine anaesthesia and she is
committed to improving standards and education in veterinary
anaesthesia. She continues to investigate several problem areas in
veterinary anaesthesia, including management of brachycephalics,
pain management and also ways of improving recovery following
anaesthesia and sedation. Liz is also interested in the area of
chronic pain in small animals and uses acupuncture and
physiotherapy as well as the pharmacological aids to help
rehabilitate patients. She is well recognized within the world of
veterinary anaesthesia and critical care having written several
book chapters and being a well-known lecturer both nationally and
internationally. She is currently the vice president of the
Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists.
Liz has supervised several residencies in veterinary anaesthesia
and also helped several practitioners work towards obtaining the
RCVS Certificate in Veterinary Anaesthesia. She has also helped
nurses in the UK working towards the American Veterinary Technician
Specialist in Anesthesia qualification. She is keen to promote
further qualifications in the field of anaesthesia for both vets
and nurses in the UK and across Europe. Liz has been the chief
examiner for the RCVS Certificate in Veterinary Anaesthesia and is
currently on the Examinations Committee for the European Diploma in
Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia.
Outside work, Liz loves skiing and also trains for triathalon with
her 2 dogs alongside her (a wirehaired pointer and a 14 year
springer/collie cross who never seems to get old!). She is also a
season ticket holder at Blackpool Football Club! It's a long trip
to make but well worth it!!
Liz is looking forward to working with the anaesthesia team at DWR
as well as the other specialists and the great nursing team who
provide for the optimal welfare for all our in patients. The
anaesthesia team are more than happy to take calls from
practitioners or nurses for advice on anaesthetic or pain
management and equipment problems.
Liz's career in veterinary anaesthesia started at the University
of Liverpool before returning to private practice after her
residency. She returned to anaesthesia at the Animal Health Trust,
where she became head of anaesthesia in 2006. She moved to the
University of Cambridge in 2010 as a clinical anaesthetist before
joining the team at Dick White Referrals in 2012. She holds the
RCVS certificate and the ECVAA Diploma in Veterinary Anaesthesia
and Analgesia. She is also an RCVS Recognised Specialist in
Veterinary Anaesthesia.
During her career she has published many clinical research papers
in the field of small animal and equine anaesthesia and she is
committed to improving standards and education in veterinary
anaesthesia. She continues to investigate several problem areas in
veterinary anaesthesia, including management of brachycephalics,
pain management and also ways of improving recovery following
anaesthesia and sedation. Liz is also interested in the area of
chronic pain in small animals and uses acupuncture and
physiotherapy as well as the pharmacological aids to help
rehabilitate patients. She is well recognized within the world of
veterinary anaesthesia and critical care having written several
book chapters and being a well-known lecturer both nationally and
internationally. She is currently the vice president of the
Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists.
Liz has supervised several residencies in veterinary anaesthesia and also helped several practitioners work towards obtaining the RCVS Certificate in Veterinary Anaesthesia. She has also helped nurses in the UK working towards the American Veterinary Technician Specialist in Anesthesia qualification. She is keen to promote further qualifications in the field of anaesthesia for both vets and nurses in the UK and across Europe. Liz has been the chief examiner for the RCVS Certificate in Veterinary Anaesthesia and is currently on the Examinations Committee for the European Diploma in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia.
Outside work, Liz loves skiing and also trains for triathalon with her 2 dogs alongside her (a wirehaired pointer and a 14 year springer/collie cross who never seems to get old!). She is also a season ticket holder at Blackpool Football Club! It's a long trip to make but well worth it!!
Liz is looking forward to working with the anaesthesia team at DWR as well as the other specialists and the great nursing team who provide for the optimal welfare for all our in patients. The anaesthesia team are more than happy to take calls from practitioners or nurses for advice on anaesthetic or pain management and equipment problems.
Martin Owen: Consultant Orthopaedic Specialist
BVSc BSc PhD DSAS (Orth) DipECVS MRCVS
- Honorary Associate Professor of Small Animal Orthopaedics
- Diplomate, Royal College and European College of Veterinary Surgeons
- European & RCVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics)
Martin is one of only a handful of the UK's top small animal orthopaedic surgeons to hold both the RCVS Diploma in Small Animal Orthopaedics and the ECVS Diploma in Small Animal Surgery.
I graduated from Liverpool University Veterinary School in 1992 and then worked in small animal practice for a period before undertaking and completing a PhD at the University of Liverpool, School of Tropical Medicine. I returned to small first opinion clinical work again before starting my specialist surgical career with a Residency training position at Liverpool and I subsequently completed my Specialist training in Orthopaedics at Glasgow University Veterinary School. I moved to the University of Bristol Veterinary School, becoming a lecturer in Small Animal Orthopaedics and a clinician in the Small Animal Hospital. Over a 10 year period at Bristol, I achieved RCVS Specialist recognition in Orthopaedics and European Specialist status in Small Animal Surgery, I became Senior Lecturer in Orthopaedics and the Senior Small Animal Orthopaedic Surgeon and I co-supervised and mentored several Residents towards their Specialist qualifications.
I currently supervise and train our two Surgery Residents and our Surgery Intern towards their specialist status. I have authored and co-authored numerous published articles on the diagnosis, management and outcome of orthopaedic injury and disease ranging from investigation and analysis of locomotion to management of developmental conditions. I have experience in all areas of small animal veterinary orthopaedics ranging from minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery through to management of traumatic injury to joint replacement.
Paola Monti: Consultant Clinical Pathologist
DVM, MSc, ARCP, MRCVS.
Paola joins us as our second clinical pathologist having recently completed a clinical training scholarship (Residency specialist training program) at the University of Cambridge.
I qualified from Bologna, Italy in 2002 and following this I
completed an MSc with the topic 'Small Animal Cardiology' at the
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of Parma, Italy 2003. I then
performed a small animal rotating internship in San Marco referral
practice, Padova, Italy during 2004. From 2005-2008 is was an
assistant in general practice in the UK before starting my clinical
training scholarship in Veterinary Clinical Pathology at Cambridge
in 2008.
My professional specialism and interests, including clinical
research are in canine chronic kidney disease, cytology,
endocrinology and feline medicine.
Pieter Nelissen: Soft Tissue Surgeon
DVM CertSAS MRCVS
Pieter is a Clinical Fellow in Small Animal Surgery. Having undertaken his training in Small Animal Surgery, completing his Residency in 2010, Pieter is sitting his Specialist examinations in 2013.
I qualified as a Veterinary Surgeon in 2001 from Ghent University in Belgium, after which I joined the staff at the University, completing an Internship in Small Animal Surgery. In September 2003, I joined a small animal practice in the UK, in which I was in charge of Small Animal Surgery for 3 ½ years. During this time I gained the RCVS Certificate in Small Animal Surgery. In February 2007, I joined Dick White Referrals, initially working as an Intern, a role in which I worked closely with the Specialist Small Animal Surgeons, prior to commencing a three year Residency training in Small Animal Surgery, which I completed in 2010.
In 2011, I was appointed as a Clinical Fellow in Small Animal Surgery. I spend the majority of my time in the clinic treating Soft Tissue cases but I continue to maintain my interest in Orthopaedics by spending time in the Orthopaedic clinic too. I enjoy all aspects of surgery and I am especially interested in Soft Tissue Surgery with particular focus on minimally invasive surgery.
Outside work, I enjoy mountaineering, climbing, skiing and walking. I have a lovely English Springer spaniel called 'Julie' who has had more than her fair share of surgery in her life, following various accidents and incidents but Julie continues to be a very active girl, accompanying me on our walking trips.
Rob Foale: Consultant Medicine Specialist
BSc BVetMed DSAM DipECVIM-Ca MRCVS
- Honorary Associate Professor of Small Animal Internal Medicine, University of Nottingham.
- Diplomate, Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons / European College in Small Animal Medicine.
- European Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine
Head of Internal Medicine
Rob is a well-known Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine and also has a passionate interest in Oncology (cancer medicine). He is author of a textbook of Veterinary Oncology.
Hi, I am Rob Foale, the Head of the Internal Medicine service here at Dick White Referrals. I have been a Veterinary Surgeon since 1996 but I have focused solely on small animal medicine since 2000. I qualified from the Royal Veterinary College, University of London in 1996 having previously completed a BSc in Physiology and Pharmacology at King's College, London in 1992. After a four-year period in mixed general practice I joined the medicine service at The University of Cambridge Veterinary School as a resident in small animal medicine and I completed this programme in 2003. I obtained my RCVS Diploma in Small Animal Medicine in 2003, my ECVIM Diploma in 2005 and I am a Recognised European Specialist in Internal Medicine.
My main clinical interests are medical oncology (the medical treatment of cancer), endocrinology (hormone disturbances and their cause), haematology (blood disorders) and immune-mediated diseases. In addition to my clinical work here I also have several active research projects with colleagues in centres in Cambridge, Nottingham, Singapore and Egypt! Specifically, I am working to try and develop a novel gene-therapy approach to the treatment of canine diabetes mellitus, to identify any genetic loci that make certain breeds of dog more prone to developing lymphoma and also to see if we can identify the hormones and genetic basis for some breeds of dog being much more likely than others to put on weight. In addition to this research output, I teach the small animal part of the undergraduate endocrinology course at the University of Nottingham Veterinary School and I have also published a textbook on the management of cancer in cats and dogs in 2009, which is now on sale around the world. Within the Veterinary profession, I am a member of the American Veterinary Cancer Society (VCS), The European Society of veterinary Oncology (ESVOnc), the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) and the Small Animal Medicine Society (SAMSoc).
Away from work I own two working English springer spaniels called Maggie and Olive who mean a great deal to me, so I completely understand quite how much happiness dogs bring to our lives but also how distressing it is to find that our own dogs need serious medical care. I always try to treat every patient as if they were my own and I will always do all I can to try to make them better.
Rosario Cerundolo: Consultant Dermatology Specialist
DVM DipECVD CertVD MRCVS
- Honorary Associate Professor of Veterinary Dermatology, University of Nottingham
- Diplomate, European College of Veterinary Dermatology
- European & RCVS Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology
I graduated from Naples University (Italy) in 1987 and first spent two and a half years in a small animal practice in Italy, after which I joined the Medicine unit at the School of Veterinary Medicine in Naples where I completed a thesis titled 'Infectious Diseases, Prophylaxis and Veterinary Animal Health.'
In 1997 I gained the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons 'Certificate in Veterinary Dermatology', and in 1998, after completing a residency in Dermatology at the Royal Veterinary College in London, I gained the European Diploma in Veterinary Dermatology. In 2000 I was awarded the title of 'RCVS recognised Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology.'
I spent seven years working as an Associate Professor in Veterinary Dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA prior to moving to DWR in 2008 in order to set up our Dermatology clinic. I have published numerous scientific and clinical articles and book chapters in Veterinary Dermatology and I have presented at various international congresses.
Sam Jakovljevic: Consultant Radiologist
DMV MSc DVR DipECVDI MRVCS
- Honorary Associate Professor of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging, University of Nottingham.
- Diplomate, Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons / European College in Veterinary Radiology / Diagnostic Imaging.
Head of Diagnostic Imaging
Sam is a well-known Veterinary Radiologist who has previously held academic posts at Liège (Belgium), Bristol, Liverpool, Purdue (USA) and London University Veterinary Schools.
I graduated from the University of Liège Veterinary School in Belgium. After spending a year in general practice at one of the busiest small animal practices in Brussels, I joined the Department of Surgery and Radiology of the University of Liège Veterinary School in 1977.
I trained in Radiology at the University of Bristol Veterinary School, and spent a further year there doing clinical research, resulting in an MSc thesis investigating double contrast gastrography and gastroscopy. I was subsequently appointed as lecturer at the University of Liverpool for two years. After a few years back at University of Liège Veterinary School, I decided to join the Imaging team of the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at Purdue University, Indiana USA. Ten years later, I returned to England as a Lecturer and then Senior Lecturer at the Royal Veterinary College.
Taking a pause from veterinary imaging, I worked for five years in the patent department of Cook (UK), a branch of an American medical company, before returning to clinical work as a radiologist at Dick White Referrals in January 2006. I hold the RCVS Diploma in Veterinary Radiology, and I am a European Specialist in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging.
Simon Tappin: Consultant Medicine Specialist
MA VetMB DipECVIM-Ca CertSAM MRCVS
- Honorary Associate Professor of Small Animal Internal Medicine, University of Nottingham
- Diplomate, European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
- European & RCVS-Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
Simon is a well-known Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine and has a particular interest in Critical Care medicine and Interventional Radiology.
Hi, I'm Simon Tappin one of the internal medicine consultants at Dick White Referrals. I trained at the University of Cambridge, where I was taught by my colleagues Dick White, Rob Foale and Butty Villiers. After qualifying in 2002, I spend two years in small animal practice before taking up a residency in small animal medicine and intensive care at the University of Bristol.
During my residency I completed the Royal College certificate in Small Animal Medicine and gained the European Diploma in Veterinary Internal Medicine. I am an active member of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) and am part of the editorial board for their Companion journal and a sit on the Kennel club/BSAVA scientific panel.
I have an interest in all areas of small animal medicine but particularly enjoy the challenge of looking after our more critically ill patients. I have also been instrumental in developing the Interventional Radiology service at Dick White Referrals. Interventional Radiology allows minimally invasive techniques and employment of bio-materials to effectively and comfortably treat many conditions for which previously more invasive surgery would be needed. I enjoy teaching and have lectured widely in the UK and in Europe on a variety of subjects, including my passions of emergency medicine and interventional radiology. My current research interests are investigating the prevalence of the multi drug resistance gene within the UK and the implications this has on disease aetiology.
Away from work I have a very active Border collie, Ellie, with whom I enjoy walking and, when time allows (!), participating with in agility competitions.