Welcome to Wanstead Veterinary Hospital

Tom graduated from University College Dublin and worked in Ireland for four years before coming to the UK. Tom joined the Wanstead Hospital team in 1991 and was promoted to Clinical Director for the Group in 1997. Tom oversees the running of the Hospital and also plays an important practice-wide clinical role. He has a Certificate in Veterinary Dermatology and a special interest in soft tissue surgery. As an Official Veterinarian [OV] Tom is authorised to issue pet passports and complete export health certificates. Any spare time is spent with his wife and three children.

John is a Cambridge University graduate who, since qualifying as a veterinary surgeon, has worked at the Royal Veterinary College [RVC] in London as well as in practice in Hertfordshire. He joined the Wanstead team in 2008 as a resident orthopaedic surgeon having achieved his Certificate in Small Animal Surgery in 2007. John is an Official Veterinarian [OV] which means that he is authorised to issue pet passports and complete export health certificates. John spends most of his free time with his young family.

Klara has worked at the Wanstead Hospital since 1994 and joined us soon after graduating from Guelph University in Canada. Klara’s special interest is feline medicine which reflects her love of cats.

Shaun graduated from the Royal Veterinary College, London in 2005 and went on to attain a Certificate in Small Animal Surgery before joining the team at Wanstead. Shaun has a particular interest in wound management as well as general surgery and orthopaedic surgery. Shaun is an Official Veterinarian [OV] which means that he is authorised to issue pet passports and complete export health certificates. In his free time, Shaun plays guitar and piano and has recently achieved his childhood dream of becoming a pilot. Shaun has a bearded dragon called Ralph (who is actually a girl!)

Kath is originally from Australia and qualified as a veterinary surgeon in Melbourne in 2002. After moving to the UK she joined the team at Wanstead in 2011. Kath has a special interest in Medicine and has recently attained an Advanced Veterinary Practice Certificate in Small Animal Medicine – Feline. Kath is an Official Veterinarian [OV] which means that she is authorised to issue pet passports and complete export health certificates.

Louise qualified from Bristol Veterinary School in 2011 and joined the Wanstead team in. Louise worked in small animal practice in Cambridge before carrying out an internship at Dick White Referral Centre. She has a special interest in general surgery, endoscopy and rabbits and has recently attained a Certificate in Small Animal Surgery. In her spare time, Louise is an avid traveller.

Max is a Cambridge University graduate with an undergraduate degree in Pathology and Epidemiology. He joined the Wanstead team in 2015 having previously worked in charity clinics in the Caribbean. Max has a special interest in neurology, general surgery and dogs! He spends his free time with friends, travelling and flying birds of prey.

Kat qualified from Bristol University in 2011 and has a PGCert in Small Animal Medicine. Kat joined the team at Wanstead following a 20-month internship at a referral practice in the West Midlands and prior to that, she worked in a busy first opinion practice. Kat has a keen interest in feline medicine. Kat is a runner, having completed many half marathons and enjoys spending time with her two much-loved cats Jack & Dee.

Sam graduated in veterinary science from the University of Bristol in 2016, having also received a Bachelor in anatomical science during his time at university. He joined the team at Wanstead in 2016. Sam’s special interests are in the field of feline medicine and general surgery. In his spare time, Sam likes to mix music, keep fit and enjoy the culture of London.

Janice has been part of the Goddard family since 1988. She has a particular interest in veterinary anaesthesia, in which she holds a Certificate and in pain management as well as emergency and critical care. When she is not working Janice likes to travel and is keen on archaeology.

Nicola joined the Wanstead Hospital as a student veterinary nurse in 2007 and went on to qualify as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2009. Nicola successfully held the roles of Orthopaedic Nurse and Charge Nurse at the hospital before being promoted to Nursing Manager in 2014. Nicola is an ardent advocate of the veterinary nursing profession and strives to lead a dynamic and compassionate nursing team at Wanstead. In her spare time, Nicola loves nothing better than a weekend trip in her classic VW camper with her naughty springer spaniel Harry.

Helen originally joined the Goddard Veterinary Group in 2002 and worked at various branches until 2007. Prior to joining us, Helen completed a three-year degree in Animal Science at Writtle College and since joining us she has qualified as an RVN.

Ellie joined the Wanstead Hospital team in 2006 where she was first promoted to Charge Nurse in 2007 and then Head Nurse in 2008, Nurse Manager in 2011 and is now the Hospital Manager helping with the smooth running of all aspects of client and animal care. Ellie is a highly experienced veterinary nurse who has successfully made the change into management.

Julie is the line manager for the reception team. She has been at the Wanstead Hospital for over 30 years and is highly valued and thought of by both staff and clients. Julie was promoted to Head Receptionist in 1981, and of course, knows many of our clients and their pets by sight.

Deana joined the Hospital as part of the reception team in 1998 and became the Insurance Coordinator in 2007. Deana is a pet owner herself and plays an important role in helping with clients’ account queries and processing their insurance claims quickly and efficiently.