We are an independently owned, family run, small animal veterinary clinic based in Guildford. We provide the highest standard of veterinary care in a professional and friendly environment.
Here at The Guildford Vet, we understand and value the relationship you have with your pets. Lead veterinary surgeon Rob, and the experienced team are committed to delivering high quality healthcare with a personal touch, that exceeds your expectations. We ensure that your pets stay healthy, and therefore most importantly, happy.
About us
We are one of the very few first opinion practices in Surrey to offer our own in-house, out of hours service. We offer appointments later into the evenings, on Saturdays and Sundays, at the standard consultation price. We will always see urgent patients on the same day, and are available for advice in person or over the telephone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
We provide an exceptional standard of veterinary care to our patients and clients, in a professional yet personal manner – by delivering accurate diagnostics, compassionate treatment of animals, and client communication, whilst maintaining a pleasant and safe working environment. We treat each and every pet that we care for as we would treat our own.
Our Story
The Guildford Vet practice was established in Summer 2022 by Rob, Amber, Chris, and Lucy. Prior to this the site became a vets in the late 1970s. We have since undertaken a total refurbishment of the surgery, and have introduced new equipment, surgical techniques and improved parking. We are all excited by this new venture and aim to provide you and your pets with the best experience possible.
Rob pledges to cultivate a traditional, friendly ethos whilst still driving the business forward technologically and aesthetically. We will also be providing in house 24/7 care to deliver you the very best service.
Meet the Team
Rob
Partner & Veterinary Surgeon
Rob
Partner & Veterinary Surgeon
Rob grew up on a hill farm in Northumberland. His childhood was filled with time surrounded by animals so from a very early age he set his sights on becoming a vet. He qualified from Edinburgh University in 2011. Over the last decade, he has worked at various veterinary practices across the UK and volunteered overseas before settling here in Guildford. Rob and Amber have two daughters called Ophelia and Isabelle. They all live above the clinic with their two beautiful Ragdoll cats; Misty and Patch. Rob is also a keen pet portrait artist when he has the time!
Lucy
Partner & Support
Lucy
Partner & Support
Lucy is a partner at the practice and oversees the management of the team and the day to day running of the vets. Lucy especially enjoys creating the look and feel of the practice, aiming to create a warm and welcoming environment. She shares her life with Chris on a sheep farm. Outside of work, life is all about the family and the animals at home. Lucy loves horse riding and is the proud owner of Joe a handsome black Friesian, hacking in the Surrey Hills and she loves to travel.
Chris
Partner & Support
Chris
Partner & Support
Chris, like Rob, is also originally from Northumberland, having also grown up on a sheep farm! He also qualified from Edinburgh University. Chris has spent much of the last twenty plus years working in small animal hospitals in Essex and Guildford. Chris is married to Lucy, and they live on a farm. As well as around four hundred sheep, they have four dogs ranging from a Miniature Daschund to Labradors, two angry geese, three horses, and currently thirteen cats!
Mike
Handyman
Mike
Handyman
Mike can fix anything that isn't a pet! He is responsible for keeping everything ship shape. He has two dogs and two cats!
Jo
Receptionist
Jo
Receptionist
Jo is one of our receptionists. She has lived locally for many years and is absolutely loving her new job having taken a change of direction career-wise. Jo has had dogs and cats over the years and is in her element meeting all the gorgeous animals who come through our front door!
Sheryl
Head Veterinary Nurse
Sheryl
Head Veterinary Nurse
Sheryl is the Head Veterinary Nurse here at Guildford Vets and has been with the practice since it opened. Sheryl qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2013 and since qualifying she has gained a Certificate in Feline nursing, and an award in Canine and Feline behaviour. In addition to this she has a passion for Nutrition and Wound Management. She is known as the crazy cat lady (but she would prefer the cat whisperer!). When Sheryl is not at work she is kept busy with her Son Jack, husband Simon, two rescue cats Evie and Rex and her Romanian rescue dog Bandit.
Jess
Veterinary Student
Jess
Veterinary Student
Whilst studying to be a vet at the University of Surrey, Jess worked with Chris and Lucy prior to the Guildford Vets opening and now she works with us! Her main area of interest within the veterinary industry is diagnostic imaging and soft tissue surgery in small animal practice but she also has a keen interest in competition horse medicine too. She hopes one day to work as a mixed vet in small animal and equine practices. When she isn't studying or rowing for the uni team, Jess can be found either walking her dog, Baloo, or cuddled up on the sofa watching rugby...luckily Baloo is a fan of the Six nations too!
Gemma
Veterinary Nurse
Gemma
Veterinary Nurse
Gemma qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2011, having trained at MYF Training in Aldershot. Gemma loves working with all small animals, and particularly enjoys anaesthetic monitoring and scrubbing into surgeries. At home she has two Burmese cats, Coco and Krunch, and a rescue Pomeranian called Kevin. Outside of work Gemma enjoys doing dog agility with Kevin, and going to comedy and theatre shows (especially musicals!).
Pip
Receptionist
Pip
Receptionist
Pip is one of our receptionists but outside of work she has her own gardening business. When not at work (or in the garden!) Pip enjoys spending time with her family and dogs. Weekends are spent walking the dogs and finding a nice country pub to settle into for lunch afterwards.
Kim
Receptionist and Animal Care Assistant
Kim
Receptionist and Animal Care Assistant
Kim has over 30 years working in the veterinary industry. She works both on reception and in the clinical area supporting with various tasks such as preparing surgical kits, getting pets ready for surgery and holding pets for blood sampling or nail clips. Kim also works in the lab running blood and urine tests...and does an amazing job at making sure everything is super tidy and clean! Kim's compassionate and caring nature is a real asset to the team and she is both loved by pets and owners alike!
David
Veterinary Surgeon
David
Veterinary Surgeon
David graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2020 and has been working as a small animal vet ever since. David has always loved and cared for animals and now enjoys the company of two Horsefield Tortoises and a very adorable family Labrador called Benji. David grew up in West Byfleet and now lives locally with his wife Jenny. In his spare time David studies Italian and is a keen runner and footballer, participating in park runs and local 6 a side football games!
Peter
Veterinary Surgeon
Peter
Veterinary Surgeon
Peter graduated from Bristol University in 2009 and went on to work as a small animal and equine vet in Surrey. Peter became Clinical Director and held this role for the last 8 years before joining the Guildford Vet. Peter is now a small animal vet, and enjoys consulting and caring for his patients, and their owners. Peter also has a keen interest in exotics, from the feathered and furry, to the scaly ones too. He has been fortunate enough to have worked with several zoo animals. In his spare time, Peter enjoys spending time with his family, walking his two Golden Retrievers, cooking and completing DIY tasks. He is an amateur bird watcher too.
Lauren
Receptionist
Lauren
Receptionist
Lauren is one of our receptionists here at the Guildford Vet and will shortly become part of the VCA team. Lauren has previously worked at different practices over the past few years. She lives at home with her dog Kody who is a cross between a German Shepherd and Border Collie. Lauren loves going on hikes and going up north with Kody.