Veterinary Surgeons

All our veterinary surgeons have chosen to concentrate on the care of companion animals. The team brings together a wide range of expertise covering all aspects of medicine, surgery and preventative health care for your pet.

Philip Davies BVSc MRCVS

Philip graduated from University of Liverpool with Honours in 1983. He won prizes in pathology and clinical studies, and also gained a distinction in veterinary anatomy. He is a past president of the Western Counties Veterinary Association and a director of the buying group Vetswest. He became a partner at Okeford Veterinary Centre in 1988. Responsibilities outside the practice have included being a school governor and a treasurer of Okehampton and District Round Table. Special interests - Veterinary Practice management and small animal surgery.

Kirstin Phippard BVetMed MRCVS

Kirstin graduated from the Royal Veterinary College, London in 2001. She is particularly interested in small animal dermatology and also participates in the marketing aspect of the business.

Lennon Foo BVetMed MRCVS

Lennon graduated from the Royal Veterinary College, London in 2004. He has special interests in exotics (non feline/canine species), anaesthesia, acupuncture, small animal surgery and small animal internal medicine.

Mark Bingham BSc BVM&S MRCVS

Mark graduated from the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Edinburgh in 2005. He has a keen interest in ultrasonography and diagnostic medicine.

Eleanor Hughes BSc PhD MVB MRCVS

Eleanor obtained her degree in Biochemistry in 1991, and her PhD in biochemical molecular biology in 1995. She then worked for several years as a genetic scientist before graduating from University College, Dublin in 2006 as a veterinary surgeon. She is particularly interested in small animal surgery.