Welcome to Wanstead Veterinary Hospital
With Tier 4 restrictions now in place and the current Covid-19 status, we are kindly asking all clients to please bear with us at this difficult time. Your pet’s health and welfare remain the highest priority for us and we are working hard across the group to fulfill the increased workload, whilst considering client and colleague safety.
Due to these worsening circumstances, Wanstead Veterinary Hospital will only be able to attend to urgent and emergency cases.
If you require a non-emergency appointment, medicine, food, or flea and worm treatment, we can arrange this via our nearby branch practices — please use our practice finder to locate one. Alternatively, we can offer you a remote service using our newest platform Petsapp – you can find out more about this easy-to-use app here. We have access to your pet’s records available across the group and our teams would be more than happy to help.
The Wanstead Veterinary Hospital was opened on this site in 1972 and was the original headquarters for the rapidly expanding practice at the time. Our hospital offers many different services under one roof, from vaccinations and health-checks to consultations, diagnostic tests, and a range of medical and surgical treatments. We are open 24hrs a day, 365 days per year, with experienced vets and nurses always on hand to care for your pet. In addition to our comprehensive general practice services, we are also proud to offer a range of referral services. Our state of the art CT scanner quickly generates thousands of images that can be of great benefit for the diagnosis of a wide range of diseases. We are one of only a few practices in Greater London to be able to offer this service.
We are dedicated to offering a friendly and compassionate service to our clients and providing the highest quality healthcare for your pet. Our veterinary surgeons are assisted by knowledgeable and experienced staff helping us set the standards for excellence in veterinary care. We offer separate cat and dog waiting areas in our spacious air-conditioned reception area to ensure your pets remain calm and comfortable. We also provide complimentary coffee and tea and video information screens. The reception area offers a wide range of pet accessories and high-quality complete pet foods and our reception team will be happy to advise on your pet’s nutritional and health needs.
We have excellent facilities including consultation rooms, dedicated operating suites, separate dog and cat hospitalisation wards, isolation areas where strict barrier nursing techniques are observed. We pride ourselves on our intensive care facilities with fluid infusion pumps, oxygen therapy kennels, heating incubators and advanced monitoring equipment.
All of our hospital veterinary surgeons have their own areas of particular interest and are available to provide further advice and experienced veterinary opinion for referrals in many of the following disciplines:
- Emergency and critical care
- Orthopaedic surgery
- Keyhole surgery
- Soft tissue surgery
- Ophthalmology
- Internal medicine
This branch has been awarded the internationally-recognised Cat Friendly Clinic status for our work in reducing the stress cats experience when attending veterinary practices.

Facilities & Services
24 hour care
Emergency care is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year at our three flagship hospitals. We have vets on site at all times, supported by qualified nurses to ensure that we are ready to care for your pet whatever time of day they need us. Even if your pet usually visits one of our branch practices, their medical records will be instantly available at our hospital to ensure that we can offer the best continuity of care.
Blood Testing
Our laboratory offers a rapid and efficient service with fast turnaround of results. Many branches have state-of-the-art in-house equipment for an even faster service. In addition to testing for the disease in an unwell patient, we also offer screening tests before your pet undergoes an anaesthetic to ensure that we identify any previously unknown problems, helping us to ensure the anaesthetic is as safe as possible.
Certificate Holders & Advanced Practitioners
Many of our veterinary surgeons have undertaken advanced training and are able to treat more complicated cases. They are happy to receive referrals in areas such as internal medicine, cardiology, orthopaedic, laparoscopic and soft tissue surgery. We invest heavily in the ongoing training of all our staff, meaning you can rest assured that your pet will be in good hands.
Consultations
We offer 15-minute appointments as a standard for all consultations, giving you plenty of time to discuss your pet’s healthcare and ask any questions you may have. We are able to provide a range of services during the consultation and are always on hand to see your pet in an emergency if necessary.
Dentistry
80% of dogs and cats over three years of age suffer some form of dental disease. Thankfully, the majority of dental problems are treatable and most are preventable. Speak to your local team for more information. Our practices are well equipped to perform routine dental procedures, and many of them benefit from dental X-rays to help diagnose and guide treatment.
Diagnostic Imaging
We offer a referral service for diagnosis and treatment with CT scans, advanced x-rays and ultrasound. These imaging tests can be offered as an outpatient service, or as part of the treatment for patients hospitalised with us. We employ a number of specialists and certificate holders who are able to provide an expert opinion in interpreting these tests.
Healthcare Plan – ProActive Pets
Budget monthly and save money on all your pet’s preventative healthcare needs. Our affordable plan allows you to pay a monthly direct debit to spread the cost of your pet’s vaccinations and parasite control products throughout the year. The costs are much less than our full retail price, and the plan offers a number of other benefits on top.
Laparoscopic Surgery
We can offer keyhole surgery including routine neutering for female dogs and other more advanced procedures. This minimally invasive procedure can mean shorter recovery times for your pet and more rapid healing.
Neutering
We actively promote the benefits of neutering your pet. We offer competitive pricing without any compromise on standards, employing the use of modern anaesthetics and monitoring equipment to ensure these procedures are very safe for your pet.
Nurse Clinics
Our nursing team play a central role in the care that we provide you and your pet. In addition to assisting our veterinary surgeons in providing care for your pet, they are also able to answer questions for you directly and provide a range of nurse-led services such as puppy classes, weight management clinics and senior pet care consultations. Speak to your local team for details of classes and clinics available.
Pet Insurance Information
People tend to think it’s only older pets that get ill and therefore younger pets don’t need pet insurance but we know from the patients we see each day that that is not the case. In fact, the younger your pet is when you insure them the better as it means you are less likely to have any existing conditions, which may not be covered by the policy and you can then receive more help covering the cost of any future treatment your pet needs.
Pet Microchips
A microchip is a tiny glass capsule, about the size of a grain of rice, which is filled with electronic components giving a unique 15 digit number. Giving a pet a microchip is a relatively simple procedure.
Animal Health Certificates
Official Veterinarians are able to issue Animal Health Certificates enabling you to travel with your pet. There are a number of requirements that must be met before travel, so we recommend getting in touch with your local practice as early as possible if you might need your pet to travel abroad.
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy is one of many complementary therapies that we offer, and if particularly effective to aid in your pet’s mobility post-surgery or injury. We employ qualified physiotherapists who can provide physiotherapy sessions and consultations for you. Please speak to your veterinary surgeon for more information.
Puppy Socialisation
To assist your puppy with vital socialisation skills and for behavioural advice, we recommend that you bring your new puppy along to the practice for a complimentary health check so they can meet the team, have a cuddle and see that a trip to the vet is usually a pleasant experience. If we don’t run our own puppy parties, the team will be able to recommend puppy socialisation classes or dog trainers in the local area.
Please contact your local practice for further information.
Referrals
Specialist referral services are offered at our three hospitals in Wimbledon, Northolt and Wanstead in a range of different areas. Our specialists are recognised as experts in their field and are able to provide advanced treatments for a range of conditions using the latest technology. Referrals must always be made by your first opinion veterinary surgeon who will be able to advise if a specialist referral would be beneficial for your pet.
Vaccinations
Protect your pet against many life-threatening diseases by vaccinating annually. We embrace modern vaccination protocols to ensure that your pet has the protection they need, whilst ensuring we do not vaccinate more often than is necessary. Speak to your local team for all the benefits of vaccination and the range of vaccinations we offer at an affordable price.
Wellness health screen
Spotting potential health issues before signs appear can help protect your pet from serious disease.
X-Ray
All of our branches have access to x-ray facilities for ease and speed of diagnosis. Many of our practices benefit from the latest technology in digital X-rays, which provides exceptionally clear images very quickly, ensuring your pet is under anaesthetic for the shortest possible time.
Meet the Team
Our network of branches and hospitals have the support of an experienced management team as well as administrative backup.Tom Flynn MVB CertSAD MRCVS [OV]
Head Veterinary Surgeon & Group Clinical Director
Tom Flynn MVB CertSAD MRCVS [OV]
Head Veterinary Surgeon & Group Clinical Director
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 Gardner MA VetMB CertSAS MRCVS [OV]
Veterinary Surgeon
John Gardner MA VetMB CertSAS MRCVS [OV]
Veterinary Surgeon
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.
Shaun Smith BVetMed CertSAS MRCVS [OV]
Veterinary Surgeon
Shaun Smith BVetMed CertSAS MRCVS [OV]
Veterinary Surgeon
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!)
Louise Worth BVSc GPCert SAS MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
Louise Worth BVSc GPCert SAS MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
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.
Klara Vargha DVM MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
Klara Vargha DVM MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
After graduating from Guelph University in Canada, Klara worked for for the PDSA in East London and then a private practice in North West London where she became a partner for a few years. Klara then completed an internship in Small Animal Medicine & Surgery back in Canada before returning to the UK and she began working for the Goddard Group in 1994.
Esin Pearson BVetMed MRCVS [OV]
Veterinary Surgeon
Esin Pearson BVetMed MRCVS [OV]
Veterinary Surgeon
Details to follow
Tavishi Pandya BVetMed MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
Tavishi Pandya BVetMed MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
Tavishi graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2019 and has joined the team at Wanstead via our New Graduate scheme. Tavishi is particularly interested in surgery and emergency care. Outside of work, her hobbies include running, painting, travelling and spending time with her adorable cat Lola who was found as a stray kitten.
Charles Folkes BVSc MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
Charles Folkes BVSc MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
Charlie graduated from the University of Bristol in 2016 and since then has undertaken two internships and spent some time in first opinion practice, as well as working as a locum veterinary surgeon and a full time night vet. He has a lot of emergency and critical care experience, which is a special area of interest for him, and he puts this to good use as one of the dedicated night vets at the Wanstead Hospital. He also has a keen interest in neurology and particularly enjoys this when it is combined with his interest in emergency and critical care.
Douglas Evans BVetMed MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
Douglas Evans BVetMed MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
Doug, whose home town is Bristol, graduated from the Royal Veterinary College, London in 2020 and joined the team at Wanstead as part of our New Graduate Programme. Doug has a particular interest in emergency and critical care as well as neurology and general surgery. In his free time, Doug is a very keen runner and also enjoys playing rugby and tennis.
Iona Charlton BA VetMB MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
Iona Charlton BA VetMB MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
Iona qualified from Cambridge Vet School in 2018. Her first job was in the sunny Channel Island of Jersey as a mixed vet, seeing all creatures great and small before moving to join the team at Wanstead in 2020. Iona is particularly interested in internal medicine. Outside of work, Iona is a keen runner and enjoys exploring the city with friends.
Rashmi Gunaratne BA VetMB MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
Rashmi Gunaratne BA VetMB MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
Rashmi graduated from the University of Cambridge in 2015 and worked in small animal practice in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Aylesbury before joining the Wanstead team in 2020. Rashmi has a special interest in small animal medicine.
Katarina Krasna MVDr MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
Katarina Krasna MVDr MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
Katarina qualified as a veterinary surgeon in the Czech Republic in 2015 and moved to the UK to pursue her dream of enhancing her veterinary career in the UK. Since graduating Katarina has worked in small animal practices in Newcastle and Essex before joining the team at Wanstead in 2020. Katarina has a keen interest in internal medicine of small and exotic animals. In her spare time she loves reading, travelling and seeing new and exciting places.
Hannah Brady BVetMed MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
Hannah Brady BVetMed MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
Hannah graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2014. She initially worked in a hospital in Oxfordshire before moving to general practice in Bournemouth. Hannah has particular interest in surgery and emergency medicine. Outside of work, she enjoys playing the piano and walking her dog Sparrow.
Belinda Rose BVetMed BSc MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
Belinda Rose BVetMed BSc MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
Belinda graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2006 and joined the team at the Wanstead Hospital in 2020. Her interest in emergency and critical care began whilst working for a dedicated out of hours hospital during her time working in South Africa. She returned to the UK in 2013 to complete a PhD whilst also working for dedicated after hour clinics where she continued to develop her skills and interests in emergency medicine.
Betsy Malamah-Thomas RVN
Nursing Manager
Betsy Malamah-Thomas RVN
Nursing Manager
Betsy first joined the Group in 2012 as a student and after qualifying as a veterinary nurse from the Royal Veterinary College, she went on to gain experience in both referral and first opinion practices before returning to the Mandeville in 2016. In 2018 Betsy moved to the Wanstead Hospital to take up the role as senior charge nurse and in 2020 became the hospital Nursing Manager. Betsy’s interests are in anaesthesia and emergency & critical care nursing and she gained a Certificate in Anaesthesia in 2017. Outside of work Betsy enjoys ice skating and going to the theatre.
Ellie Baggs DipAVN (small animal) RVN, Head Nurse
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Ellie Baggs DipAVN (small animal) RVN, Head Nurse
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Ellie started her veterinary career working for an animal charity for nine years where she completed her nurse training before qualifying as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2008. She then worked as a theatre nurse and in the ECC department at the Royal Veterinary College before joining the team at Wanstead in 2012 on a locum basis. In 2014 Ellie joined the out of hours team at Wanstead and obtained a Certificate in emergency and critical care and a Diploma in advanced veterinary nursing specialising in medicine. In 2020 Ellie became the Head Nurse at the hospital. She has a particular interest in feline medicine and critical care and provides a valuable service to patients and clients alike.
Helen Wheadon BSc [Hons] RVN, Client Support Nurse
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Helen Wheadon BSc [Hons] RVN, Client Support Nurse
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Helen joined the Group in 2002 after completing a degree in Animal Science at Writtle University. Helen started work at our Gidea Park branch and later transferred to Goodmayes in order to complete her Veterinary Nurse training. Helen qualified as a RVN in 2009 and split her time between Goodmayes and the Freemantle Road branch in Barkingside before transferring to the Wanstead Hospital to take up the Reception Nurse role. Helen enjoys meeting the new puppies and kittens that come in and of course all the pets who attend regularly for weight clinics, nail trims and ProActive Pets checks. Some of the dogs are particularly cheeky and pop behind reception to say hello to Helen before their appointment.
Kayley Dowd RVN
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Kayley Dowd RVN
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Details to follow
Amie Goldman RVN
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Amie Goldman RVN
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Amie qualified as an RVN in 2017 and worked in small animal hospitals for some years before that. She has a particular interest in surgery and emergency and critical care.
Mollie Heath RVN
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Mollie Heath RVN
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Details to follow
Lauren Seacombe RVN
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Lauren Seacombe RVN
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Lauren qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2018 after studying Veterinary Nursing and Practice Management at Harper Adams University. She enjoys all aspects of nursing and hopes to carry out further studies in Emergency and Critical Care and Surgical Nursing in the future.
Gemma Sier RVN
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Gemma Sier RVN
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Gemma joined the Group in 2000 and qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2004. She worked at one of our branches for many years before before joining the team at Wanstead in 2014.
Joanne Sullivan RVN
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Joanne Sullivan RVN
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Joanne qualified as a veterinary nurse back in 1996 when she worked at our Plaistow branch. She then went on to work in various small animal practices and spent some time locuming before returning to the Goddard Group and joining the team at Wanstead in 2020. Joanne has two rescue Cavalier King Charles spaniels and in her spare time enjoys competing in triathlons.
Jesle Varu RVN
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Jesle Varu RVN
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Jesle came to the Wanstead Hospital in 2015 for a 8-week placement as an student veterinary nurse and enjoyed it so much that he stayed after his graduation as an RVN from the Royal Veterinary College in 2017! Jesle enjoys his days working as a ward nurse taking care of the hospital’s inpatients and working with student nurses and care assistants helping them with their training. Jesle is currently undertaking the BSc course where he is focusing on wildlife and medical nursing. He lives with his cross-eyed, black cat called Sooty.
Sarah Whellams RVN
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Sarah Whellams RVN
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Sarah began her nursing career in private practice before moving to the Blue Cross where she qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2004. Returning to work after becoming a mum, Sarah worked as a locum RVN before joining the team at Wanstead in 2017.
Emma Robertson
Veterinary Nurse
Emma Robertson
Veterinary Nurse
Emma hails from Australia where she completed a certificate in veterinary nursing and worked in a referral hospital before travelling to the UK. Emma has a keen interest in emergency and critical care and will be commencing post-graduate certificates in this area.
Camilla Challinor
Student Veterinary Nurse
Camilla Challinor
Student Veterinary Nurse
Camilla joined the practice in 2012 and initially worked at our surgery in Tottenham before joining the team at Thamesmead in 2013. Camilla is studying for her Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification at our Veterinary Nursing College in Wanstead. Outside of work Camilla is dedicated to her three cats, especially Nikki and Angel, whom she has had since they were kittens and are really part of the family.
Lucy Fortt
Student Veterinary Nurse
Lucy Fortt
Student Veterinary Nurse
Details to follow
Chloe Fulcher
Student Veterinary Nurse
Chloe Fulcher
Student Veterinary Nurse
Chloe joined the team at Wanstead in 2014 as a Veterinary Care Assistant after completing a two year full-time course in Animal Management at Writtle College, during which time she also qualified as an advanced PADI scuba diver and visited the Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre in South Africa. Chloe is now a 2nd year Student Veterinary Nurse at at the Goddard Veterinary Nursing College and has adopted three kittens, all of whom she had reared from week-old strays. In her spare time, Chloe loves spending time with her family and friends, as well as travelling and looking after her two dogs, three cats and tortoise!
Sarah Kyle
Student Veterinary Nurse
Sarah Kyle
Student Veterinary Nurse
Sarah joined the Goddard Group in 2017 and is currently training to obtain her veterinary nurse qualification. Soon after joining the Group, Sarah adopted and handreared a kitten named Cleo who had been left in a box outside one of the branches at only 5 weeks old.
Alice Clark
Nursing Assistant
Alice Clark
Nursing Assistant
Alice joined the Wanstead team in 2020 and is studying science A-levels as she is looking to continue her career in veterinary medicine. She has strong interests in both animal welfare and ophthalmology and has enjoyed working with a wide range of animals including African wildlife. In her free time she loves to volunteer at sanctuaries and spend time with her own Cockapoo called Parker. She also enjoys yoga and cocktail-making amongst other things.
Megan Evans
Nursing Assistant
Megan Evans
Nursing Assistant
Megan joined the team at Wanstead in 2016 and has since qualified as a Veterinary Care Assistant. Megan is looking forward to starting her training for the Veterinary Nurse Diploma soon. In her spare time she enjoys taking her two dogs, Sonny and Toby, for forest walks.
Netitia Dore
Nursing Assistant
Netitia Dore
Nursing Assistant
Neitia studied at City and Islington College Of Applied Sciences and completed the Animal Management Level 3 Diploma Course. During this time she had the opportunity to study abroad with the AWF in Tenerife, recording numbers of the migratory and residential species through whale watching. Neitia now wants the opportunity to use the knowledge she has gained to help pets live a comfortable and happy life.
Chanel Field
Nursing Assistant
Chanel Field
Nursing Assistant
Chanel joined the team at the Wanstead Veterinary Hospital in 2018 and has always had a passion for caring for animals. Chanel loves all animals but has a particularly soft spot for horses. Chanel has a horse called Lollipop and competes yearly in show jumping competitions, and also has a guinea pig called Sensai. Chanel has a 2 year old daughter who shares her passion for animals and she spends a lot of her time teaching her daughter how to care for their pets.
Ciara Horan
Nursing Assistant
Ciara Horan
Nursing Assistant
Ciara joined the team at Wanstead in 2020 having studied level 3 extended Diploma in equine management at Writtle college. She worked at a small animal practice at the same time as studying to gain some hands-on experience and then decided that veterinary nursing was the route she would like to pursue. Ciara has a keen interest in the welfare of animals and just generally enjoys being in their company!
Ellen Howard
Nursing Assistant
Ellen Howard
Nursing Assistant
Ellen studied Animal Management at Capel Manor College before joining the team at Wanstead in 2019. Ellen has worked alongside security sniffer dogs for various events and festivals and completed work experience at our Chingford branch which is where she believes her enthusiasm for pet welfare really began.
Alyssia Rodgers-Levine
Nursing Assistant
Alyssia Rodgers-Levine
Nursing Assistant
Details to follow
Ben Shaw
Nursing Assistant
Ben Shaw
Nursing Assistant
Ben joined the team at Wanstead in 2020. He studied Zoology at the university of Glasgow, graduating in 2011. He then moved to Israel in 2013 to work for a year at Jerusalem Zoo and then to America in 2014 to work at the Orlando Science Centre. He worked with large carnivores in Jerusalem and many reptiles and amphibians in Orlando. Ben now lives with his wife, Carrie, and Maltese dog, Bella. Ben is hoping to start studying for his nursing qualification soon.
Aimee Spilling
Nursing Assistant
Aimee Spilling
Nursing Assistant
Details to follow
Jade Stevens
Nursing Assistant
Jade Stevens
Nursing Assistant
Jade joined the Goddard Group in 2018 after studying Animal Management at college where she gained an Extended Diploma in 2017. Jade has worked with many kinds of animals ranging from domestic pets to large mammals and exotic animals in and around college and in her spare time she volunteered at an animal sanctuary. Jade owns a cat of her own called Rosie who she adopted when she was doing work experience at the Barking branch.
Natasha Thomson
Nursing Assistant
Natasha Thomson
Nursing Assistant
Natasha joined the team at Wanstead in 2020, having previously worked for the PDSA and Vets4Pets which is where she found her passion for caring for animals. She has two cats, Mushka and Minx, who she spends time with cuddling and caring for.
Agathe Wawryzyniak
Nursing Assistant
Agathe Wawryzyniak
Nursing Assistant
Passionate about emergency and inpatient care, Agathe is a qualified animal nursing assistant and worked in both charities and private veterinary hospitals before joining the out of hours team at Wanstead in 2020. Agathe loves working nights to focus on providing the best individual care for each pet. This can mean hand feeding, giving extra walks or just some additional cuddles while being always ready to help with emergencies. She has had Boston terriers for the past 16 years and currently has three cheeky dogs and a quirky rescue cat. Agathe has a soft spot for special needs pets and two of her own pets have neurological/mobility disorders.
Emma White
Hospital Manager
Emma White
Hospital Manager
After a long career in fashion and department store retail management, Emma followed her heart and joined the veterinary sector in 2018. She hasn’t looked back since and has thoroughly enjoyed applying her transferable skills to contribute towards the best possible patient care and client service. She joined the Goddard Group in 2020 and is excited to work with the world class team at the Wanstead Hospital. She lives with her partner and three cats in Essex. Emma considers herself a handbag connoisseur and in her spare time she enjoys reading, embroidery and spending time with family and friends.
Elizabeth Gregory
Hospital Administrator
Elizabeth Gregory
Hospital Administrator
Lizzy joined the team at Wanstead in 2019 having previously worked as a nurse at the RSPCA Harmsworth before moving onto the reception team at the RVC Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital. Lizzy enjoys the challenge of a busy hospital environment and is a keen advocate of adopting dogs from rescue centres. Lizzy now has a rescue of her own in her little Edie who keeps her on her toes!
Abbie Corrigan
Hospital Administrator
Abbie Corrigan
Hospital Administrator
Abbie joined the team at Wanstead in 2020 and has previously worked as a vet nurse and for the RSPCA back home in Australia. Abbie is a particular lover of all things equine, leaving her own horse back home in Australia to live out his retirement.
Jack Payne
Head Receptionist
Jack Payne
Head Receptionist
Jack joined the team at Wanstead in 2020. He was formerly a Cabin Crew Manager travelling the world for 15 years. Jack has experience of working in veterinary practice prior to joining the Goddard group and owns a stunning Miniature Dachshund called Toby.
Rose-Marie Anakkash
Receptionist
Rose-Marie Anakkash
Receptionist
Rose-Marie joined the team at Wanstead in 2020 and absolutely adores animals and is looking forward to contributing to their care. Rose-Marie previously worked for John Lewis for ten years, as well as at a local private hospital and a year at Whipps Cross.
Joanna Khanova
Receptionist
Joanna Khanova
Receptionist
Joanna joined the team at Wanstead in 2020. She has previously worked in retail, hospitality, sales and event management before deciding to join the veterinary profession.
Kirsty Lowe
Receptionist
Kirsty Lowe
Receptionist
Details to follow
Fahmida Nehar
Receptionist
Fahmida Nehar
Receptionist
Fahmida joined the team at Wanstead in 2020. She studied Sociology and Criminology at the University of Westminster and after completing her degree in 2018 went on to work at a primary school and a cardiac clinic. Outside of work Fahmida enjoys watching documentaries (especially animal ones) reading books. She has a passion for people and a keen desire to help in any way she can.
Katrina Watts
Receptionist
Katrina Watts
Receptionist
Details to follow
Fiona Winwick
Receptionist
Fiona Winwick
Receptionist
Fiona joined the team at Wanstead in 2020. She studied English Literature at UCL and, after completing her degree in 2018, went on to work as a marketing and business development assistant at a small vacation rentals company. At home Fiona has three dogs and five cats.
Deana Goom
Insurance & Accounts Coordinator
Deana Goom
Insurance & Accounts Coordinator
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.
Ruth Weigler
Insurance Clerk
Ruth Weigler
Insurance Clerk
Details to follow
Wanstead Veterinary Hospital is within easy reach of the M25, M11 and the North Circular Road A406. Ample car parking for clients is available in the Hospital’s car park.
Get directionsWanstead and Snaresbrook (Central Line) are the nearest tube stations.
Get directions- Bus No.66 Romford Station to Leytonstone Station
- Bus No.W14 Cross Road to Leyton Mills