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Richard Williams - BVetMed,MRCVS - Veterinary Surgeon and Partner.
With deep familial ties in the Rye area, Richard originally came to the Practice even before his qualification which was in 1983.
Richard worked in several practices including a period in specialist equine work all over the world before returning to his roots and joining the Practice in 1989.
Richard quickly became a partner, and has continued to devote all his efforts to the development of the Practice. |
Richard has been at the heart of the development of the Practice for many years. In 2001 he led the way on the development of Kingsnorth Surgery and since then was integral to the joining of forces with Milbourn Equine and the development of our clinic in Sevington. Richard continues to enjoy most of all contact with his clients and patients alike; and although surgery will always be his “forte” he also equally enjoys equine work.
Richard lives locally with his wife and four children. In his spare time he enjoys swimming and sailing along with lifelong interests in architecture and photography.
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Gaston Kollman MVSc, MRCVS-Veterinary Surgeon
Gaston qualified from the University of Ghent (Belgium) in 2006. Since qualification he has worked in small animal practices in the South East (Anglia) and joined our team in 2011. He enjoys all aspects of small animal practice and is currently studying for his general practitioner certificate in feline practice. Gaston regularly attends the Cats Protection and is predominantly based at our Rye Surgery. Outside interests include squash, travelling and music. |
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Barbara Watson- BVMS MRCVS - Veterinary Surgeon
Barbara is based at our Rye surgery and regularly attends the RSPCA Mallydams wildlife centre to provide veterinary services. |
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Rita Dingwall - MCMI, CVPM - Group Practice Manager
Rita is a former president and regional organiser of the Veterinary Practice Management Association (VPMA), and was the VBJ practice manager of the year in 2008. Rita is also a member of the RCVS Communications board and the BVA In Practice Editorial board. Hobbies include reading, cycling, horse riding, skiing and she has a strong interest in technology. Rita has in the past, produced show horses and competed in endurance riding events and crewed for the British teams abroad. She is also currently Chief Horse Steward for the Heathfield Agricultural Show. |
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Mel Butterick – Branch Manager
Mel joined our Practice in 2007 taking overall responsibility for our administration and accounts at our Rye branch drawing on her experience in management and administration from previous careers. Mel is also nominated to deal with the vast majority of equine enquiries. During her spare time she enjoys all aspects of country life with her two dogs, cat and pony. Her hobbies include riding, clay pigeon shooting and supporting point to point as a volunteer as well as enjoying gardening and cookery. |
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Tara Evans - RVN - Head Veterinary Nurse
Tara joined Cinque Ports in 2003 where she completed her veterinary nurse training and qualified in 2006. She became head nurse in 2008 and went on to complete her assessor training to aid the future training of student veterinary nurses within practice. She has a keen interest in nutrition, nurse clinics and caring for needy neonates. Tara gained her Royal Canin Pet Health Counsellor qualification in 2010 enabling her to advise on a wide range of beneficial healthcare issues. Her companions at home include three cats and a bearded dragon. |
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Natasha Keep - RVN - Veterinary Nurse
Natasha joined our Practice in 1993 and attained a lifelong ambition and qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 2009. Natasha takes an interest in all aspects of her work but is particularly interested in dentistry. |
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Alex Priestley – Student Veterinary Nurse
Alex has worked at our Rye branch since 2008 and is currently nearing completion of her training to become a fully qualified Veterinary Nurse. Alex is particularly interested in wound care and medical nursing. At home she is kept busy by her two cats Jinx and Biscuit. |
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Pat Rye - Head Receptionist
Having joined us in 1991, Pat is a highly experienced veterinary receptionist and heads our team in the front office at Rye. Pat owns two rescue cats from the Blue Cross at Northiam. Her interests include music festivals, camping and travelling. |
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Jan Weightman - Receptionist
Jan joined the team at Cinque Ports in 1997 after a career in the N.H.S. and Civil Service. She has always said it was an excellent move and enjoys her work enormously. Jan lives in Westfield and shares her home with two horses and two cats. Jan rides as much as possible and regularly takes part in local riding events. Her other hobbies include ballroom dancing and Le Rock! |
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Joss Pattemore - Receptionist
Joss came to work at Cinque Ports Vets in 1997 after working at an equine stud for a number of years. She uses her experience as a horse and dog owner to reassure clients in her role on our reception. |
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Bernardine Fiddimore - Receptionist
Bernadine first worked for the Practice in 1979 where she fulfilled a number of roles before moving onto a career in retail management. After the birth of her daughter she has returned to the Practice as a general assistant and receptionist, bringing a wealth of experience with animals gained at at her family's
boarding kennels and cattery business. Bernie has extensive management and marketing skills with which she helps to promote the Practice. |
