Welcome to Goddard Vets Chessington

Anne qualified from the RVC London in 1984 and started her career at the RSPCA Harmsworth Hospital. She has been at the Ewell Surgery since 1994 where in addition to general medicine and surgery she has developed an interest in treating guinea pigs and rabbits with a large number of clients visiting with these small pets. As an Official Veterinarian ( OV) Anne is authorised to issue pets passports and complete export health certificates. Anne spends most of her free time exercising her horse Valentino and walking her dog Minty .

Ellie studied veterinary medicine at The Royal Veterinary College and graduated in 2016. She has a special interest in exotic pets and completed a certificate in Exotic Animal Practice in 2019. When not at work, Ellie loves to travel and spend time with her three legged cat Flossie and Frank the french bulldog.

Chrissy qualified from the Royal Veterinary College after completing a degree in Biology at Mount Holyoke College in the USA and a MSc in Wild Animal Biology at the Royal Veterinary College.  Since qualifying as a veterinary surgeon she has worked at a variety of busy small animal practices and completed an internship in wildlife medicine. She joined the team at Ewell in 2021 and Chrissy’s main area of interests are feline medicine and exotic animal medicine especially rabbits, guinea pigs, and birds. Outside of work she enjoys yoga, reading, and travelling.

Michelle qualified as an RVN in 2001 and has a particular interest in postoperative nursing, dentistry and the special care required for inpatients. Michelle has a young son and daughter and when she does get some spare time, enjoys shopping and socialising with friends.

Samantha undertook her training to become a veterinary nurse at the Goddard Veterinary Group’s own College. She enjoys reading, socialising and walking her dog, a Pug cross Chihuahua called Trixie.

Sally graduated from Edinburgh Napier University in 2019 and began working for Goddard Veterinary Group as a float nurse shortly after. A year later she returned to the Ewell branch where she has been an RVN ever since. She has a love for large breed dogs, but also a soft spot for elderly cats and has worked alongside charities as a fosterer.

Jayne joined the branch in 2005 already qualified as an RVN. She has been nursing since leaving school and is passionate about pet health and welfare. A familiar face to clients and their pets, Jayne offers a personal and caring service. She spends her spare time with her family and their cat Ellie.

Ellie-Georgia joined the team at Chessington in 2022.  When she isn’t at work, Ellie enjoys musicals and spending time with her friends.  Ellie has a fish at home but is hoping for a puppy soon.

Jo followed her dream of working in the veterinary industry after 10 years in retail management.  She began as a receptionist in a veterinary practice and quickly progressed to become practice manager.  In 2018 Jo joined the Goddard Veterinary Group and her professional passion and motivation is customer service and people development.  In her spare time Jo enjoys walking her two chihuahuas, Theo and Roxy and spending time with family and friends.