Staff at the Practice

Stephen Brooks BVSc MRCVS

Most of you all know me well but for the new clients amongst you, I qualified in 1982 (27 years ago!) from Bristol University. I set up my own Equine Veterinary Practice 10 years ago which has developed into a 3 Vet Practice covering Surrey and West Sussex and Kent. That said I do travel to several yards in Gloucestershire  and elsewhere in the country  on a regular basis to undertake physiotherapy and chiropractice work.

My wife Sara and I have several horses (have now decided to stop counting how many..!) plus a collection of dogs, cats, two pet sheep and chickens. When I get the chance to escape from the office I go fly fishing or to watch our mare eventing.

Caroline Janes BVSc BSc (Hons) MRCVS

I joined the practice in September 2008 following a short stint as a locum earlier in the summer. I graduated from the University of Liverpool and enjoy all aspects of equine practice with a particular interest in internal medicine.

When not at work or on call, I enjoy long walks with my Patterdale cross terrier Eddie who many of you may have been acquainted with as he accompanies me to work most days. I am a keen rider and compete on my Dutch Warmblood, Charlie whenever possible who is kept at home on the Isle of Wight where there are more family dogs, horses and many sheep!

Meagan Burbury BVSc(hons) MACVS(eq.med) MRCVS

I am an Australian vet who has forsaken the sun and moved to England. I graduated from the University of Melbourne and have worked at Equine Veterinary Practices in Australia and the USA. My main interest is foal medicine and reproduction, having worked in an Equine Hospital with a special foal intensive care unit before moving to England.

When I am not working I enjoy travelling and going to the races and no, I don’t have a pet kangaroo…!

Jenny Mobbs

My role within the practice is receptionist/administrator and therefore many of you will have spoken with me on the telephone. I have lived locally for the past 17 years and so know the area well. I am very keen on my animals and have several species resident with me. These include my dog Jack, numerous chickens, ducks and geese (too many to name!) and three guinea pigs called Tabitha, Charlie and Brambles. I also have the equine bug with two Shetland ponies which I like to drive, Pepsi and Coke.

Mary Anne Pragnell

As the Practice Manger I oversee the day to day running of the office as well as dealing with credit control. I also man the phones and so again like Jenny will have spoken to many of you. I have enjoyed an active involvement in horses in the past from bringing in on youngsters to being chairman of a riding club and organising affiliated dressage and show jumping events. I now enjoy happy hacking with my coloured cob Pippin and I am accompanied on my rides by my faithful friend Thomas, a Patterdale terrier.