Willows Veterinary Hospital
Facilities & services
Facilities
- Client car park
- Disabled public access
Interests
- Referral interests At Willows, we believe it’s the little things that really can make a big difference. As Vets, Nurses, and Veterinary Support Staff we all love pets and want to provide them with excellent health care. We know your pet is a part of your family and you want the very best for them, so we aim to make every pet’s experience at the vets a pleasant one for all involved. We understand how stressful and upsetting it can be if your beloved four-legged friend becomes unwell or injured. Our team believes showing empathy is extremely important to your experience at the practice. We have been part of the community in Hartford for over 50 years, and as an established veterinary hospital, our extensive team is made up of experienced and knowledgeable vets, nurses and support staff. Our team works with each other to diagnose and treat our patients effectively and efficiently. Our experience is recognised by our governing body, and we are accredited with a Tier 3 Hospital Status.
Animals treated
Accreditation & awards
This practice has been accredited under the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme. Details of its accreditation and any additional awards are set out below.
Awards
- Client Service (Small Animal - Outstanding)
- Team and Professional Responsibility (Small Animal - Outstanding)
- Patient Consultation Service (Small Animal - Good)
Development & training
This practice is an RCVS Approved Graduate Development Practice on the Veterinary Graduate Development Programme (VetGDP).
Extra-mural studies (EMS)
This practice has indicated that it offers EMS placements for veterinary students.
VN Training Practice
This practice is an Approved Veterinary Nurse Training Practice and offers clinical training and work experience for student veterinary nurses.
Staff
Veterinary surgeons
- Dr Louise Parker BVetMed MRCVS Director
- Mr Benjamin Pedley BVSc MRCVS Partner
- Mr Mark Proctor BVSc MRCVS Partner
- Dr Tate Crossley BVM BVS MRCVS Consultant
- Dr Georgina Roberts BVSc MRCVS Consultant
- Dr Rebecca Blagg BVSc MRCVS
- Dr Lucy Graham BVMS PGCertSAM MRCVS
- Dr Emily Guest VetMB MA MRCVS
- Dr Ian Hopkins BVSc BSc CertSAM MRCVS
- Dr Megan Jones BVSc MRCVS
- Dr Richard Kemp BVSc MSc PhD MRCVS
- Dr Emma Key BVM BVS MRCVS
- Dr Lorna Patelaros BVetMed MRCVS
- Mr Charles Sale BVMS CertSAO DipECVS MRCVS
- Dr Julia Smith BVSc MA MRCVS
- Dr Mia Stanley BVSc MRCVS
Veterinary nurses
- Mrs Clare Sutton RVN Head Nurse
- Miss Rebecca Adams RVN
- Mrs Helen Blagg RVN
- Mrs Ruth Goodwin RVN
- Mrs Joanna Greenhough RVN
- Miss Lorraine Hopley RVN DipAVN(Surgical)
- Mrs Jazmin Leake RVN
- Miss Philippa Richmond RVN
- Miss Clare Towers RVN
Specialists
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Small Animal) - Mr Charles Sale
Advanced Practitioners
- Small Animal Medicine - Dr Ian Hopkins
- Small Animal Medicine - Dr Lucy Graham